A few hours ahead of the much awaited Bravo cast reunion for “Vanderpump Rules,” Ariana Madix, the jilted lover of Tom Scandoval, served up chicken and sweet tea — albeit at a Southern California location versus a New Orleans one. As lovers of Cane’s will know, the fast-food franchise that specializes in chicken fingers has its roots in Baton Rogue. Since 2015, the Louisiana-based chain has been expanding to locations worldwide, starting with Kuwait. In early 2023, the chain announced plans to open an 8,000 square foot restaurant in Times Square, heralding itself as the largest restaurant in the New York City’s busy tourist district.

“Vanderpump Rules” star Ariana Madix sported Cane’s bright crimson and black work attire during her hour-long shift as bars all across the country announced plans to screen the show’s reunion special. TMZ and other outlets remarked on the blonde bombshell’s “upbeat” personality and winning smile as she greeted drive-thru customers and doled out chicken fingers, slaw, and more.

Fans of the Bravo series which is a spin off of “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” will note that Madix’s former castmate, Stassi Schroeder Clark, is a New Orleans native and graduate of Mount Carmel Academy. (In 2017, the full cast made a trip to Stassi’s hometown engaging in a bit of Bourbon Street debauchery. )

Ariana Madix has become a household name, even being invited to the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, after her partner of nine years, Tom Sandoval, infamously cheated on her with her pal and confident, Raquel Leviss. Leviss was formerly engaged to castmate DJ James Kennedy, godson of George Michael and frequent performer in the New Orleans club scene. (Kennedy most recently performed at Stagecoach Festival in Nashville).

Sources say customers were thrilled to see Ariana Madix, a Florida native, at the drive through and she treated them to the brand’s signature sauce as well as a few signature autographs.