According to Dave Hughes of the comprehensive local media blog DCRTV.org, not only has Don Geronimo of the “Don and Mike Show” taken an early retirement, but his co-host, Mike O’Meara, has closed his self-named pub in Northern Virginia as well.
I had never been to O’Meara’s, often referred to as “Hank’s Lookaround Cafe'” of “The Larry Sanders Show” fame on the show, though I heard the nightlife was more memorable than the food. In fact I’ve been to Texas more in the past decade (four) more than I’ve been to nearby Manassas (two).
Don’s departure from the show was expected – he’d announced months ago that he’d grown tired of the industry and regulations, though the retirement was thought to begin in another few weeks. O’Meara will continue on with the show, bringing back former producer Beth Ann McBride and keeping the rest of the crew.
Still, I can’t wait to find out why O’Meara’s restaurant has closed. I’ll post more as I find out more.