Long Beach Bar Owner Caught on Video During Homophobic and Anti-Mask Rant | Eater LA

"Owned by Rakesh Desai and opened in 2018 at Third and Pine Avenue, this downtown bar became the center of controversy after its owner was recorded delivering a more-than-two-minute anti-mask rant laced with homophobic slurs when staff refused him service for not wearing a mask required by state and local orders. While holding a face mask and at times asking staff to call the police, he looked into the camera, identified himself, and touted his status as a local business owner. He later issued an apology saying he had “blown up” and regretted his words. The business’s Instagram was deactivated and its Facebook and Yelp pages were flooded with negative comments after the video circulated online." - Mona Holmes