Hi everyone...I am the owner of Marias on the corner of Joppa Road and Ridgely Ave..I was also one of the former owners of LaPores. I would like to start off and saying I really enjoy coming on this page and reading all the content about a neighborhood that I enjoyed and cherish as much as you guys did..It really brings back the great memories of my childhood..Hats off to the people involved in establishing this page..I also would like to thank all the customers that come into my store and support our family and say great things about us. A little while back I decided to put the old LaPores sign in the window and wow what a response we got..It was such a good time talking with old customers and just talking about, to me the best shop in Northeast Baltimore..I had many members of the family of LaPores come into our place and talk about the shop and how they remember working there. They all asked if they could have the sign and I told them the only way I would give the sign up is if John walked thru the doors..Well Guys, after about 25 years later John Laprore walked into our store..My wife told me I had a smile from ear to ear..He looked great..Just as he always carried himself with that crazy grin and smile..So as we talked over an hour I took the sign down and gave it to the persons family who made that greatest landmark in our community, the best sub shop in town. John has the most utmost respect from our family..John I hope you enjoy the sign as much as we did and that it brings some fond memories to your growing family..God bless and please dont be a stranger..You are always welcome. The Mettee Family
Posted on: Mon, 11 Aug 2014 23:16:00 +0000