Mike O'Meara
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Mike O'Meara (born June 22, 1959), is a restaurant owner and the co-host of the Don and Mike Show (based in Washington, D.C. but nationally syndicated) with Don Geronimo for 20 years. Originally from Glastonbury, Connecticut, Mike is known for his impressions with a repertoire of over 50 celebrity voices. Before being teamed with Geronimo, O'Meara worked as a bar & nightclub disc jockey and held many positions in radio, including a stint working with Don & Mike show "enemy" Jack Diamond.
In 2003 Mike O'Meara, along with business partner John Cantrell, opened the first O’Meara’s Restaurant & Pub. Mike maintains an active role in the running of the restaurant & bar located in Manassas, VA (an outer suburb of Washington, DC). O'Meara and his partners are currently working on opening a second location, rumored to be located in Gainesville, VA near the Robert Trent Jones Golf Club, home of the President's Cup.
Mike is the father of two daughters and has been married twice. He makes passing references to his ex's on the show, mainly when complaining about paying alimony (HA HA).
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Mike is an avid Boston Red Sox fan and an avid New York Giants fan. This apparent dichotomy is explained by the geography of his hometown, which is influenced equally by the New York and Boston media.
Mike's golf game is an important part of his life. In 2005 he was a tee announcer for The Presidents Cup.
Mike is quickly immersing himself in the world of motorcycling. He recently purchased a Harley Davidson motorcycle.
Mike has admittedly bought many "As Seen On TV" items which results usually in disappointment. After purchasing the AB Lounger he couldnt use the product as he was heavier than the maximum weight limit of the product. However, he is an avid user of the Ronco Showtime Rotisserie.
Mike O'Meara's High School prom date was Candace Bushnell of "Sex and the City" fame. When Bushnell came on the show for an interview, he was embarrassed by how overweight he was at the time.
MIke's favorite charity is The American Cancer Society. His restaurant often holds fund raising events for them.
Mike is a graduate of The American University in Washington, DC.
The logo for Mike's Restaurant includes the O'Meara's family coat of arms.
