Mehran's Steakhouse: From Fake to Fame
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Daily Mail
The creators of a fake restaurant called Mehran's Steakhouse, which pranked hundreds of diners in New York City, are planning to pull off more stunts in the future. The founders, Mehran Jalali, Riley Walz, and Danielle Egan, turned their in-joke into a profitable reality by staging a pop-up night that attracted over 140 guests who believed they had secured an exclusive reservation. The prank was so successful that the creators hope to continue with similar fun projects in the coming years. Despite lacking prior restaurant or cooking experience, the trio managed to create a memorable dining experience, complete with fake celebrity photographs and overstaffing. While some diners praised the steak, others sent theirs back, resulting in mixed reactions to the food.