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Bourdain ate: rice and gravy, fried fish, ribs, and smothered stuffed turkey wings. Lunch dates: historian, radio DJ, and journalist Herman Fuselier, Creole cowboy Dave Lemelle, musician and business owner Sid Williams.
Fried comfort eats like turkey wings, catfish, and okra
1904 W University Ave, Lafayette, LA 70506 Get directions
$10–20
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