Union @ Compound

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"There’s no better restaurant in Long Beach for outdoor dining than this fusion spot at the Compound art center. Union’s huge patio has all the features of a serene sculpture garden—if a sculpture garden hosted weekly DJ sets. In terms of what they're serving, the long menu pulls inspiration from all over the map—expect garlic-lathered pancit noodles, branzino with nam jim, or cumin-spiced, dry-aged ribeye with golden raisin chili dip. Our approach is to snack and drink with friends in the courtyard, especially before strolling around the art installations and ordering a nightcap at the cocktail bar hidden inside the warehouse. " - garrett snyder, nikko duren, brant cox