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Frank Randol

o those who’ve lived in or visited Lafayette in the last 50 years, Randol’s was a treasured institution thanks to owner and founder Frank Randol, a man whose name is often synonymous with Acadian foodways. For decades, Randol’s was a beacon of tradition, serving up the staples of Cajun cuisine and providing a space for locals and visitors alike to dance the night away in its legendary dance hall. But like all things,

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