The Mango Blogger

Marijuana on the Menu

noreply@blogger.com (Mango MIke) — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 01:52:00 +0000

At first we thought Denver restaurant Ganja Gourmet’s severely limited target demographic—medical marijuana cardholders—would preclude economic success. Then we noticed its pricing—$10 per cannabis-laden brownie, $89 for a pot-laced pizza. And we further learned 90 percent of its business is takeout, meaning cardholders are buying for a much-larger circle of friends. Now we think this could be the most lucrative restaurant concept ever…as long as it remains legal.

Via Restaurant Hospitality

Staff Christmas Party

noreply@blogger.com (Mango MIke) — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 14:42:00 +0000

Even More Pixs

noreply@blogger.com (Mango MIke) — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 14:41:00 +0000

More Pixs

noreply@blogger.com (Mango MIke) — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 14:39:00 +0000

Mango Mike's Staff Christmas Party

noreply@blogger.com (Mango MIke) — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 14:34:00 +0000

It's rare when a restaurant staff gathers for a party and good time was not had by all. Last night was no exception.

We had a great party, with some terrific food, (special thanks to our friends at Sysco and Keany for their donations).

Most of the action, as always, was focused around the bar. I'm not a big fan of karoake, but it worked well last night and the staff had a great time showing their Idol stuff.

I narrowed the 259 pictures I took down to these selected ones as a great respresentation of the evening.

Mango Mike

IDA...IDA...I DONT KNOW WHERE THE BEACH WENT

hido80@gmail.com (Alex Heidenberger) — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 17:16:00 +0000

Here are some photos from last weeks storm. Ida...Ida...I don't know where the beach went. Even though Ida was a few hundred miles south of the coast...the combination of the low pressure and the high pressure to our north provided us the perfect stage for an unbelievable display of mother nature's wrath. The dune is all but gone north and south of the boardwalk. The jetties are fully exposed, and most of the walkways are hanging over the beach like diving boards. The beach is pretty much shut down with police issuing citations to anyone walking out on their precious walkways that now serve nothing more than another lousy way for the town to make money for the inevitable millions that will have to be spent to repair our "glorious dune." The dune may have saved the boardwalk...but now we have another mess/ money pit with this dune. Last year the town spent another 10 million fixing a small mess from last winter. Many people coining Bethany's Boardwalk "$33 million dollar boardwalk"! Hopefully we are declared a federal emergency and we get some Obama Bucks. Bethany was bad...but other areas up and down the coast were hit just as hard. Houses were lost in Outer banks...and rt 12 just reopened. A huge 3 story barge washed up in va. beach...photos are there under www.swellinfo.com. Power was out for hours...even days is some spots. Most of the businesses were closed...Bethany Blues mostly underwater. Mango's remained open...serving as a hub for public viewing of the conditions. We should have charged $5 a head...we would be rich. The stormy conditions left us late Friday, and inland bay flooding is still present in Bethany and down Route 1. The bridge remains closed. Chelsea and I had quite the experience heading over the bridge on Thursday...as the ocean met the bay and slammed into the middle barracades. I couldn't believe it! We were one of the last cars over the bridge before DelDot shut her down. Needless to say...an awesome storm that many believe was the worst since 62'! I have more photos on my facebook page...CHEERS...ALEX

Best way to eat your Jerk Wings at the new 747 Happy Hour

bill@mangomikes.com (Bill Blackburn) — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 04:20:00 +0000

New 747 Happy Hour at Mango Mike's Alexandria
(7 days a week 4-7 PM)
with $1 Drafts and bar eats menu starting at $3.95
Heres a interesting video on the best way to get the most bang for your buck on Jerk Wings.

Captain Morgan Visits Mango's

bill@mangomikes.com (Bill Blackburn) — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:49:00 +0000

Captain Morgan and the Captainettes at Mango Mike's Alexandria

NEW 747 Happy Hour Mango's Alexandria

bill@mangomikes.com (Bill Blackburn) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:21:00 +0000

7 Days a Week 4-7 PM
$1 Drafts 4-7 everyday
$2.95 Rails, House Wine and Frozen Mango Ritas
and New $3.95 Bar Eats Menu

Halloween Photos

bill@mangomikes.com (Bill Blackburn) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:09:00 +0000

Heres a few shots from Halloween Weekend. Couple Great parties and the Joint looked extra spooky. Thanks to everyone that got into the Halloween Spirit. Many More photos at the Mango Mike's Alexandria Facebook Page

More Lee Street Pixs

noreply@blogger.com (Mango MIke) — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 20:56:00 +0000

Halloween in Old Town

noreply@blogger.com (Mango MIke) — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 20:51:00 +0000

On Lee Street. Had to leave early due to rain, but was able to capture some of the crowd.

MANGO'S MEAN WEDDINGS

hido80@gmail.com (Alex Heidenberger) — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:30:00 +0000

Another great fall at the beach. As usual, Mango's hosted a number of receptions and rehearsal dinners. I am usually caught up in keeping everyone happy and forget to snap any pics even though I always have my camera in my pocket. Over the course of two weeks, we had 3 rehearsal dinners and a reception for 200 people. Needless to say, I was bound to remember to grab my camera at least once.

These pictures are from the Lord wedding (yes that is really the last name), owners of Lord's Landscaping in Millville This was the first wedding at Mango's that actually closed the entire restaurant because they had such a huge guest list. Mango's staff members Jon, Chelsea, Zach, Val, and Laric did an unbelievable job. White table cloths, martinis, DJ's, and black tie attire transformed Mango's usually tropic atmosphere. Dinner changed from Coco Shrimp to Filet Mignon served with Chilean Sea Bass. Ketchup salt and pepper centerpieces were tossed for a beautiful flower arrangement. Reggae music was ditched for the electric slide and Al Green. I didn't even recognize the restaurant, but we still managed to throw one heck of a party as the newly named couple, Mike and Amy Lord, led a dancing frenzy late into the Mango Night. The night was topped with one of the nicest, most genuine thank you cards I have ever received. A great party for some great people. Looking forward to next wedding season because 2009 was a blast. Alex Heidenberger

FOR MORE PICTURES FROM THIS WEDDING. CHECK THEM OUT ON MANGO'S FACEBOOK PAGE.

http://www.facebook.com/mangos.bethanybeach?ref=name

Alexandria's Best Halloween Party

bill@mangomikes.com (Bill Blackburn) — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 17:00:00 +0000

Really?

bill@mangomikes.com (Bill Blackburn) — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 16:27:00 +0000

Do people buy this?

Future Millionaire

bill@mangomikes.com (Bill Blackburn) — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 19:29:00 +0000

Top Line Cook, Gilman Salvador, with what he assures me is going to be the winning Lottery ticket. "Don't Worry" he says, "When I win I will continue to work here". Now thats dedication, Good Luck, Gilman!!

Warning Sign

bill@mangomikes.com (Bill Blackburn) — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 19:21:00 +0000

I think this is pretty obvious but still a good reminder.

Friendly Contest

bill@mangomikes.com (Bill Blackburn) — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 18:31:00 +0000

During a pre shift moment of boredom the female staff decided to hold a Saltine Cracker Eating Contest. Inspired by a rerun of the Nathan's Hotdog Competition, the girls set out to see who could eat the most Saltine Crackers in one minute. I'm not sure who won, but they again proved the point that there is never a dull moment around here. Pictured in second photo from left to right: Barb, Amy, Chelsea, Tee and Jackie.

OnTap Magazine/Top Golf Bar League

bill@mangomikes.com (Bill Blackburn) — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 18:20:00 +0000

Team Mango Mike's Members Dave Mowry, Bill Blackburn, Michael "Woody" Brown, and ringer Brian Burnham enjoying some cold Bud Lights after the first week of On Tap's Bar League Top Golf Challenge.

JACK SPARROW?

hido80@gmail.com (Alex Heidenberger) — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 13:29:00 +0000

Well maybe not Johnny Depp...the girls would have been pounding down the door. This is one of our favorite happy hour customers, Rick, who hand made this entire costume himself! Down to real wooden pistols (which he left at home) and a woven in goatee and pirate hair, this costume takes Rick up to three hours to get into. Rick first wore the costume in summer 2008. When he walked in, I had thought someone had inadvertently scheduled a Captain Morgan promotion! I had no clue it was Rick, even after talking with him for five minutes about where the rest of the Captian Morgan promotional team was. I am just glad he didn't pillage anything. We all had a great time posing in the famous Captain stance, and Rick enjoyed chatting with customers about how he made the whole costume. Rick made the costume to take to Disney, and with huge success! This year, I invited Rick to put the costume on again to take some photos with customers and staff, after bribing him with a few of our frosty MangoRitas, of course! He gladly obliged! So here ya' arrrr Rick! This blogs for you all...Cheers, Al

Mango Mike's & Pork Barrel BBQ on FOX News Show

bill@mangomikes.com (Bill Blackburn) — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 18:36:00 +0000

Pork Barrel BBQ

bill@mangomikes.com (Bill Blackburn) — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 21:18:00 +0000

Mango Mike's Newest BBQ Concept Joins Forces with Areas Hottest BBQ Team.
We are pleased to announce that we signed a deal and are now teamed with Brett Thompson and Heath Hall, The DC Metro areas hottest BBQ Team, to bring a Pork Barrel BBQ Restaurant to the Del Ray Neighborhood of Alexandria. The Restaurant is currently under construction and we are extremely thrilled to soon be working with Brett and Heath, who are both extremely knowledgeable BBQ Guys.

Brett and Heath have been hard at work the past year with BBQ competitions and already have quite a few accolades and awards. The Pork Barrel Restaurant's Signature Sauce and Rub is already available in all Harris Teeters and several other Grocery locations in the VA,DC and MD area.

Check out the Pork Barrel Boys Here.

Volunteer Alexandria Fundraiser

bill@mangomikes.com (Bill Blackburn) — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 22:53:00 +0000

Here at Mango Mike's Alexandria we are always looking to help out our local charities. Yesterday, we hosted an event for the Volunteer Alexandria Group. We donated a portion of the evenings dinner sales to this worthy Alexandria based organization and helped them spread the their word in the progress. Thanks to everyone from Volunteer Alexandria for Making this another great night at Mangos. Volunteer Alexandria Website Click Here

Pictured above from left to right: Bill (Mango Mike's), Scooter Slade (Alexandria's Volunteer of the Year Award Winner) and Melinda Patrician (Executive Director, Volunteer Alexandria).

Last Day - Get Wet

noreply@blogger.com (Mango MIke) — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 22:11:00 +0000

The kitchen team at the beach has started a tradition when it's your last night is Tsuamni Time. They show no mercy when it comes to the water show.

It was Pickels last night and they just let her have it with about 5 buckets of water, Danielle got caught in the crossfire and was doused too.

This right on the heels of Windell's appearance so it was a fun night at the beach.

Windell Middlebrooks from Miller High Life

noreply@blogger.com (Mango MIke) — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 01:55:00 +0000

Windell made a huge splash at Mango's Bethany Beach this weekend.

He has adapted quite well to his celebrity status and everyone just ate it up. Really an all out fun night as Windell was everywhere in the restaurant. Behind the bar, in the kitchen, at tables with customers - it was great.