Or, this penny is good luck and so, I love that part of it.” Despite all that love, even at the Copper Penny Grill customers aren’t using the penny to pay the bill.

1/4 cup kosher salt. 1 tablespoon black peppercorns. 1 bay leaf. 1 clean penny (see Note) 1 (5 1/2)-pound octopus, cleaned. 1 1/4 pounds small Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled ...