About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. One morning, while a delivery driver was stocking shelves, he heard an odd announcement over the store’s intercom: ‘Attention, esteemed customers and employees—Santa Teresa now speaks in whispers.’ Since then, some claim they can hear faint whispers when entering the pharmacy. Over time, more locals started visiting just to listen for those whispers, hoping for a glimpse of Santa Teresa herself. One day, as a regular customer approached the counter, she whispered back: 'Don’t worry, I’m not here to sell you anything—just checking if you’re listening.' Everyone burst out laughing, realizing it had all been a charming little joke.
2. One day, as a delivery driver was restocking shelves, he noticed an unusual sign taped to the counter: ‘Please wait for your prescription until closing bell rings at 8 PM.’ Curious, he asked the pharmacist why such a strange rule existed. With a twinkle in her eye, she whispered, 'It's because our old bell is temperamental and only rings when someone named Maria enters.' The next evening, just before closing, a woman named Maria walked in, and sure enough—the bell chimed merrily. Everyone laughed, and from then on, everyone knew to send Maria as the unofficial store mascot!'
3. One night, after closing, the pharmacist overheard a strange conversation outside. Curious, he peered through the window and saw only two delivery drivers whispering nervously. ‘What if she wakes up?’ one whispered. The other shrugged, handing her a box of chocolates. Turns out, it was Valentine’s Day, and our pharmacist learned that sometimes love finds even the quietest corners.
4. One foggy morning, when the streets of New Orleans were still quiet, a delivery driver pulled up to Farmacia Santa Terezinha. As he unloaded boxes, he caught a faint whisper from inside: ‘Si, mi amigo, esta noche es la noche perfecta.’ Curious, the driver peered inside and saw an old pharmacist humming softly as he mixed some mysterious potion. 'Ahh,' said the pharmacist, noticing him for the first time, 'tonight is indeed special—our secret midnight sale begins!' The delivery man blinked, then burst out laughing. Turns out, it was just another one of those quirky neighborhood traditions no one ever explained.