Pearl’s Restaurant, off I-240 and Penn, is permanently closing tomorrow. A secret informant (my friend’s daughter, who works there) told us that someone bought the entire area, and that all the businesses in that area are either closing or moving. This includes Aloha Gardens (one of my favorite Chinese buffets) and Outback (other locations still exist). In honor of Pearl’s, we decided to have lunch there one last time. And as I’m sitting in the restaurant, knowing that the doors will close forever tomorrow, I only have one thought on my mind.
What can I steal from here?
Yeah, you heard me. I want a souvenier, a souvenier to remember Pearl’s by. Something to remind me of all the great times I’ve had at this particular location. And by “all the great times,” I mean, “both times I’ve eaten there.”
I really, really wanted the sign by the entry way warning patrons about the dangers of eating raw oysters; unfortunately, it was too heavily guarded by Pearl’s hostesses, so I had to settle for the next best thing. A pepper grinder.
If you would like freshly ground pepper on anything, feel free to stop by my cubicle in the basement. Tips (cash or PayPal) gladly accepted.
cubicle
I know where you got your larcenous nature from. On my first trip to New Orleans, I wanted to bring my mother something special. So I smuggled a bottle of Louisiana Hot Sauce out of the Original Papa Joe’s cajun restaurant. That particular brand was her favorite, and it couldn’t just come from a store. So it got smuggled up a jacket sleeve and snuck out the door. One of the best souvenirs I ever brought anyone! Mom