The Return of Larry Ragusa (and his brother Vincent)

January 19, 2012 Chuck New Orleans 2 Comments

Happy New Year! Happy oh-twelve!*

Okay, I know it’s nineteen days into the new Year and most people are done wishing others a happy new year, but if any of you know anything about me at all it’s that I’m the God Emperor of Procrastination. However, I have in fact resolved to write and post more this year, and in a more timely manner. Let’s get going!

Almost two weeks ago was Twelfth Night, the end of the Twelve Days of Christmas and the beginning of Carnival season. And you know what Carnival means — revelry, parades, Carnival balls, and … King Cakes! You know the tradition, don’t you? King Cakes are served only during Carnival season, and if you get the little plastic baby inside your piece of cake you’re obliged to throw the next King Cake party. When you think of the finest in New Orleans King Cakes, a few major names come to mind: Manny Randazzo’s, Haydel’s, Gambino’s, and of course … the Ragusa Brothers, Larry and Vincent.

When last we left the Ragusa family — Larry, maker extraordinaire of … er, odd King Cakes, his wife Angelina, his estranged brother Vincent and sister-in-law Marie –there was some serious squabbling going on. You will be thrilled and delighted to know the brothers have reconciled! (Kinda.) Here’s a teaser for 2012’s season of commercials for Larry Ragusa King Cakes Ragusa Brothers King Cakes!





More to come soon … stay tuned. If you missed last year’s run of the commercials for Larry Ragusa King Cakes, catch up — one, two, three, four.)

(* – After overhearing people refer to recent years as “oh-ten” and “oh-twelve,” we cannot help but laugh and immediate appropriate this usage. I suppose “oh-thirteen” isn’t really going to work, so enjoy it while you can.)

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2 Responses to “The Return of Larry Ragusa (and his brother Vincent)”

  1. Tiare said:

    Jan 20, 12 at 6:18 pm

    Oh yeah finally!! i`m a BIG fan of Larry Ragusa King Cakes commercials! lmao! i was actually also thinking of adding these to my blog this year..but since you have it up already you go! can´t wait for the first one…

  2. Tiare said:

    Jan 20, 12 at 6:33 pm

    one, two, three, four…lmao!