The historic Dew Drop Inn in Central City is in the midst of a revival. For many years it was the hot spot in the Jim Crow South where guests could catch a show, grab a sandwich, spend a night, and even get a haircut.
And it was all because of one man: Frank Painia, a barber by trade who knew how to give people exactly what they wanted. On this edition of Nola Life Stories, we turn to Kenneth Jackson for a remembrance of his grandfather -- the man behind the fabled venue.
Donations are being accepted to help revive the Dew Drop Inn. This interview was conducted by Mark Cave for the Historic New Orleans Collection.
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