Flatiron’s Taste of Persia Copycat Closes Following Chaotic Weekend | Eater NY

"After taking over the space at 12 W. 18th Street, the pizzeria Pizza Paradise (new owner Thogan Magableh) initially continued selling Persian dishes but, following Pourkay's complaints and public outcry, removed the Tasty Persia branding and says he will stop selling Persian recipes and focus solely on pizzas. Magableh says Pourkay never specifically asked him not to continue selling Persian food, that he offered Pourkay a partnership in the business which Pourkay declined, that some equipment (like a refrigerator) is drilled into the wall and thus not removable without demolition, and that he pays $15,000 per month in rent." - Tanay Warerkar