Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Turkey Trot $10 Bonus Offer



Some of us at Mango Mike's are running the Alexandria Turkey Trot on Thursday morning at 10am. If you're running, keep your running number and receive $10 off your check at Mango's. Offer is good only for a week so hurry.

You can register race day.

Info here on the Turkey Trot

Black Friday Lobster Special $12.95



By Friday everyone in my family is pretty sick of both turkey and shopping. So we're all heading down to Mango Mike's for the $12.95 lobster dinner special.

Dining room opens at 9pm.

Screwdriver LED Light




f you've ever gripped a flashlight between your teeth while working with a screwdriver in a dark space, you'll appreciate this simple disc light.
Designed with three LEDs to brightly illuminate your work, the 1-5/8" dia. by 5/8" thick disc has a series of small, flexible grippers to fit on any driver with a shaft diameter between 3/16" and 7/16". It even has embedded rare-earth magnets so you can attach it to any ferrous surface for general work illumination.

Great for working under Mango's bar.

$8.95 here

Tuesday, November 25, 2008

Creative Tail Gator Setup



We've seen something creative setups over at FedEx, but this truly stands out.

The Tequila Ville is presumably the work of Karl Stad Racing and is built into the back end of a Nissan 200SX. You have got to love the charcoal drawer.

Thanks Uber Review.

Thursday, November 20, 2008

Ten Beers in Ten Seconds



By Scotsman, makers of Ice Machines, will fill 10 pints in 10 seconds. That's about as fast as Chucho on Latino night.

The system works using a special cup, which allows drinks to be filled from the bottom rather than the top. For drinks that require ice, an added ice dispenser dumps cubes in from the top while the drink is being filled from the bottom. According to the company, fast pour times with almost no spill mean that the Trufill could end up saving 75 percent to 80 percent on labor costs. Though judging by how much the price of beer goes at FedEx Field, I doubt that'll ever translate onto the consumer's receipts.

Thanks Gizmodo.com

Tuesday, November 18, 2008

World's most technical egg slicer




5-in-1 Egg Slicer
Slice, dice, pierce, wedge and halve in a single motion

Simply place food on the yellow base cup, lower the first set of blades for halves or slices, then lower the second blade to cut into dices or wedges.

Our sturdy, versatile egg slicer with stainless-steel cutting wires also dices, wedges and halves strawberries, mushrooms and other soft foods.

Integrated egg piercer prevents cracked shells during boiling.

Non-slip feet provide added stability.

$14.99

Thanks Bookofjoe.com

Monday, November 17, 2008

Ten for $10


It's the economy stupid! One of the best quotes by Clinton during his successful campaign.

We've got the message. Every Sunday thru Thursday for dinner we're offering TEN great entrees for only $10. And we're not talking about tofu either. We have steak, ribs, grouper, shrimp, short ribs and more on this special menu. It will be offered at the least until the end of January or when gas drops to $1.50 a gallon. Whichever comes first.

Here for the Menu

Saturday, November 15, 2008

Ex-Mango Corey


Many of you may remember ex mango bartender Corey, well I am glad to report that he is doing great.  He and his wife Jo have two young daughters and are living the good life out in Fairfax.  Bartender Brian and I recently went out to visit him at PF Changs in Fair Oaks, where he now manages their operation, (picture from our tour of the kitchen.)  If you are in his neighborhood make sure to stop by and say hello.  

The three of us were the Sat night Bar staff around 2003-2006. (We had some good times, good thing the walls don't talk)  It is funny how Corey (far right) used to be the fat one. Now Brian (left) and I (middle) are the chubby ones.  

looking good Corey!!

Ten for $10


It's the economy stupid! One of the best quotes by Clinton during his successful campaign.

We've got the message. Every Sunday thru Thursday for dinner we're offering TEN great entrees for only $10. And we're not talking about tofu either. We have steak, ribs, grouper, shrimp, short ribs and more on this special menu. It will be offered at the least until the end of January or when gas drops to $1.50 a gallon. Whichever comes first.

Here for the Menu

Friday, November 14, 2008

Free Brunch

Monday, November 10, 2008

Best Looking Shopping Bag




The optical illusion of people, carrying with ease a case of beer in one hand, entertains onlookers, as well as the actual bag-owners.

Friday, November 07, 2008

Brunch Big Discount

Wednesday, November 05, 2008

Halloween in Old Town






For the last couple of years Alexandria Police have restricted vehicular traffic on Lee Street from King Street south for about 4 blocks.

All the neighbors along this stretch open their homes and the street becomes a huge Mardi Gras type party. Families, singles, couples all get dressed up and hit Lee Street. This is our first year and it was a blast.

The Stock Market guy didn't look to festive.

More Lee Street Pixs






Pumpkin for President was great. Complete with the Jackie O, and Secret Service detail.

Ken Lopez and lovely wife were a huge show stopper when they showed up with their new Triplets. That would make any father head for an early grave.

The Monster with the big hands was a mystery to everyone, until we found out later it was Mark Warner. I guess he figured he had the election in the bag at that point and was going to have some fun Election weekend. Not a Warner for Senate poster in sight.

Tuesday, November 04, 2008

Election Day Special

Saturday, November 01, 2008

Halloween Parties






We had two Great Halloween Parties at Mango Mike's Alexandria.  The First, a Latin Salsa Theme Costume Party on Halloween Eve and the Second our annual Traditional Halloween costume Party on the Actual Halloween Day.   We had a great turnout and both parties had a larger % of costumes than any Halloween Party in the past, great costumes this year, which made the costume contest judging very difficult.  Here are a few pics.

Also more pictures from both parties at our new Facebook page.  Check out Mango Mike's Alexandria on Facebook