Welcome to another edition of Meet the Small Dogger! This week, we are happy to introduce you to the original ‘Mike B.’ (we currently have three Mike Bs here at Small Dog)! Mike Bagtaz is the Assistant Store Manager in our Manchester, NH location and has been with us since the store opened in 2010.
Mike has been settled and living in New Hampshire since he was 14, but before that, he grew up in eight different states. He currently lives with his wife and their 12-year old yellow lab, Brandi. Mike and his wife have been busy reorganizing their home in preparation for their first child. Congrats!
Mike loves everything football, but believe it or not, he isn’t a Patriots fan; instead, he’s a Tampa Bay Buccaneers fan! Mike was psyched when he attended his first real, live football game in their stadium last year.
Mike’s also a big foodie, especially when it comes to burgers. He will go out of his way in search of the best burger, and his attempt to achieve that goal happens on a weekly basis. Mike also collects cookbooks. He learned to cook from his mom (which is where some of his favorite meals come from) and is constantly trying to add new and exciting recipes to his usual meals.
If you happen to be in the Mall of New Hampshire, be sure to pop into our store and say “Hi” to Mike and the great staff there!