After Narrowly Surviving the Pandemic, This Persian Restaurant Is Trying to Recapture Its ‘Before Times’ Success

Maneli’s Persian Cuisine almost became a casualty of the COVID-19 crisis, but owner Reza Ghobadi is bouncing back with encouragement from loyal customers
Josh Lurie • Los Angeles Magazine • July 28, 2021
“Happy Birthday” signs decorated walls and chairs were situated on a stage by the window, remnants of a weekend party. It was a Monday at Maneli’s Persian Cuisine, and several employees had called in sick, so Reza Ghobadi couldn’t open his...
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