Chef Maurad Ali says CLASS Soirée Steakhouse needs to continue to be "remarkable" to survive. His strategy? A monthly nude dinner. State of play: The nearly 8-year-old Hollywood restaurant's first nude, five-course dinner at the new CLASS Lounge sold out just a day after it was announced. Axios talked with Ali ahead of the July 6 dinner about why he chose nude dining and the response so far. Editor's note: This interview has been edited for length and clarity. How did you come up with this idea?