Crisis at Mona Lisa Averted / Restaurant Will Remain Open

Shockwaves rippled through the French Quarter last week when Farrow Stephenson, owner of the popular restaurant Mona Lisa, announced he was being evicted by the building’s new owner. The announcement caused an uproar among the restaurant’s devotees, who took to social media to blast the new owner, who is reputedly from New York. Stephenson was informed by text message from a “minion” of the new owner that he had 60 days to vacate. Earlier today, Stephenson met with the new owner, who was flabbergasted by the overwhelming condemnation of his decision to evict Mona Lisa. When reached for comment, Stephenson said, “he’s just learning how it works in New Orleans. I think we’re going to be around for a while.”