It is customary in Thai culture to greet guests upon entering and exiting with hands together, a nod of the head and the word "soawadee." Owner and executive chef Scott Truong and his brother Tommy made sure to place a figure facing in, and another facing out, so whenever entering or exiting Pearl Caf&eacute; you are met with a lovely statue and an implied "soawadee." See a photo slideshow here. - PHOTO: JENNIFER SILVERBERG