"Baran’s 2239 is a strip-mall bistro in Hermosa Beach with a great crowd of locals, charmingly crooked wine racks, and an extremely eclectic menu. They have - quite literally - something for everyone here. The menu reads like a bunch of really talented chefs had a potluck, and your meal will include everything from red curry Brussels sprouts or a shrimp-stuffed tostada to a filet mignon with creamy corn underneath. Yes, it’s all a little unrelated, but that’s ideal when you’re looking for a place anyone would be happy with." - jess basser sanders, brett keating