What) Red Mango is a frozen yogurt and smoothie brand known for its all-natural frozen yogurt, fresh fruit smoothies, yogurt parfaits and probiotic iced teas. Red Mango uses 100% all natural, nonfat & lowfat, kosher and gluten-free frozen yogurt fortified with probiotics. According to the company website, Red Mango gets its name because “the mango, distinctly delicious and high in nutrition, becomes red at its optimal stage of ripeness. This symbolizes their ongoing commitment to provide the healthiest, tastiest and most innovative treats, snacks and meal replacements for their active and health-conscious consumers.” There are currently more than 100 locations in 25 states in the United States. (1)

    "Best of all, Zoe's is just a short walk from Red Mango, which means that even though Zoe's might have brilliant desserts, we'll probably never find out, because Red Mango's smoothies are not only so delicious I could cry, they actually don't have any unhealthy ingredients." Orson Scott Card (2)

    Where) 2831 Clarendon Boulevard at The Clarendon Market Commons

    Why) On the Florida trip, I became a bit obsessed with a southern chain store called the Smoothie King.  On this trip, I thought I would take Orson's advice and give Red Mango a try.

We actually made it to this store but I had decided not to get a smoothie because I did not want to spoil my appetite for the next Buckys. (3)

While Pam was ordering, I sat in one of those chairs you saw and intently read this free brochure.

I found that while it contained many intriguing sentences they ...

... did not combine together to say anything interesting or worthwhile to me.

Here is the smoothie that Pam got, I don't even remember if I asked her how it compared to the Smoothie King variations.