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A new event crowning the best beer and chili in the State on August 22nd

CPTV (Connecticut Public Television) and WNPR (Connecticut Public Radio) have been known for producing programs and special events that celebrate fine wine and rich culinary pursuits – from Eating CT to The Faith Middleton Show’s Food Schmooze to signature event wine dinners. Now the public broadcasting networks are turning their attention to another culinary pursuit: beer and chili!

Many breweries and restaurants have signed on to participate in CPTV and WNPR’s first annual Craft Beer and Chili Challenge event inside Mohegan Sun Arena in on Sunday, August 22nd from 1:00pm – 4:00pm. So far, forty breweries and almost fifteen Connecticut restaurants will be offering their craft beers and chilis for visitors to taste and enjoy. 

Some of the participating breweries include…
• Thomas Hooker Brewing Company
• City Steam Brewery Café
• New England Brewing Company
• Willimantic Brewing Company
• Magic Hat
• Samuel Adams
• Sierra Nevada
• Ipswich
• Saranac
• Woodchuck Cider
• Stone Brewing Company
• Farmington River Brewing Company
• And many more!

Participating restaurants include…
• Eli Cannon’s, Middletown
• Plan B Burger Bar, West Hartford
• Foster’s, New Haven
• The Society Room of Hartford
• The Pond House Café, West Hartford
• City Steam Brewery Café, Hartford
• The Brew Pub at Mohegan Sun
• Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville at Mohegan Sun
• Willimantic Brewing Company
• And many more!

All-inclusive tickets are $45.00 for general admission and $30.00 for designated driver tickets.  There is also a VIP early entrance general admission ticket (gaining early entry to the event at 12:00pm) available for $75.00 and a VIP early entrance designated driver ticket available for $60.00.  Tickets are available for purchase by calling 877.77.CLICK (25425) or visit cpbn.org, keyword: Beer and Chili.

Visitors to the event will be able to sample a vast selection of craft-brewed beers as well as a variety of chili – from hearty and meaty, to hot and spicy, to vegetarian and everything in between. Then everyone can vote on their favorites, and the best beer and chili in Connecticut will be crowned.

About Connecticut Public Broadcasting Network
The Connecticut Public Broadcasting Network (CPBN) includes CPTV and WNPR. CPTV, a media service of CPBN, is a locally and nationally recognized producer and presenter of quality public television programming, including UConn Women’s Basketball, original documentaries and educational programming. CPTV has built a reputation as a leader in children’s programming, including playing a historic role in bringing Barney & Friends™, Bob the Builder™ and Thomas & Friends™ to public television. The station offers 11 hours of positive, nurturing children’s programs each weekday, reaching 50,000 to 70,000 households daily. The CPBN also includes WNPR, an affiliate of National Public Radio, Public Radio International and American Public Media. WNPR serves over 200,000 listeners weekly in Connecticut, New York and Rhode Island with news and information. Its award-winning local programming includes The Faith Middleton Show and Where We Live, and the station’s newest daily offering, The Colin McEnroe Show. Overall, the network brings a broad spectrum of public affairs, entertainment, sports and educational programming to viewers, listeners and readers. For more information, visit www.cpbn.org.

About Mohegan Sun
Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribe, is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming, shopping and meeting destinations in the United States.  Situated on 240 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is within easy access of New York, Boston, Hartford and Providence and located 15 minutes from the museums, antique shops and waterfront of Mystic Country.  More information is available by calling 1.888.226.7711 or visiting mohegansun.com.

Make Dad feel like a king for a day with gourmet dishes, shopping and spa specials offered throughout the property this Father’s Day

The day to show Dad appreciation is near and what better way to say “thank you’’ than with a gourmet meal or a gift he will remember at Mohegan Sun? A variety of specials will be featured throughout the property on June 20th including:

Todd English’s Tuscany will celebrate Father’s Day with their delicious chef’s tasting. Diners will begin with a Caprese Salad tossed with Heirloom Tomatoes, Fresh Basil and Burrata Cheese. The second course will consist of Veal Ravioli with Thyme Mushroom Cream. Next, Petit Filet with Seared Foie Gras and Horseradish Silk Potatoes. Topping off the meal will be a Strawberry Rhubarb Napoleon dish with Cardamom Cream for dessert. The special is offered at $50.00 per person from 4:00pm to 10:00pm and will be offered at $85.00 per person with wine pairings.

Birches Bar & Grill will prepare a three-course meal beginning with a choice of Soup or House Salad and then a Roast Prime Rib of Beef served with Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Asparagus Spears and Horseradish Cream. For dessert, a seven layered Caramel Mousse Bomb with Chocolate covered pretzel pieces will be prepared. The meal will be offered at $24.95 per person from noon until midnight.

Michael Jordan’s Steak House will serve dinner from 5:00pm to 11:00pm and guests can feast on a King Cut 20-ounce Prime Rib Steak served with Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Rosemary Demi Glace and a Sundried Tomatoes and Mushroom Skewer for $35.00 per person. Looking to surprise Dad? Diners can order steaks, steak sauces and many other items inside the Michael Jordan Restaurant store at Mohegan Sun or online at michaeljordansteaks.com. Shipping is free and packages start at $109.95.

Michael Jordan’s 23.sportcafe will prepare a delicious 20-ounce Prime Rib served with Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Rosemary Demi Glace for $32.00 per person.

Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville will have Dad in paradise with a special meal consisting of an 8-ounce Rib Eye Steak topped with Blue Cheese and Tequila Lime Shrimp with Vegetables for $24.95. Additionally, every Dad will receive two complimentary scoops of Vanilla Ice Cream topped with Oreo Cookie Crumbles, Whipped Cream and a Cherry for dessert.

Big Bubba’s BBQ will honor Father’s Day with a Prime Rib dinner which will include a Twice-Baked Potato and an additional side for $22.95.

In addition to the delicious menu items that will be located throughout the property, Mohegan Sun also has a variety of unique gifts that Dad will enjoy.

Spoil Pop at Elemis Spa with a Men’s Escape Package that includes a 50-mintue Deep- Tissue Massage, 50-minute Skin IQ Facial, 50-minute sport pedicure and a 30-minute sport manicure for $364.00.

From May 22nd until Father’s Day, Tommy Bahama’s ‘’On the Flip Side Event’’ will give shoppers a $50.00 reward for every $250.00 they spend to use towards a future purchase.

Guests who visit Margaritaville’s Smuggler’s Hold can enter Dad into a special drawing that will award one lucky father a Golf Bag. 

Brookstone will give shoppers a chance to buy Dad the coolest new gadgets with a variety of discounts including $25.00 off of Wireless Outdoor Speakers, $10.00 off of Handheld Massagers, $100.00 savings on iSqueez Foot Massagers, a buy one Biosense Pillow and Better Than Down Pillows or Comforters and get 50% off of the second and when you buy two Panasonic Batteries, you get one free. 

Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribe, is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming and shopping destinations in the United States.  Situated on 240 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is within easy access of New York, Boston, Hartford and Providence and located 15 minutes from the museums, antique shops and waterfront of Mystic Country.  More information is available by calling 1.888.226.7711 or visiting mohegansun.com.

Treat Mom to dining, shopping and spa specials this Mother’s Day at Mohegan Sun

May 9th is almost here and Mohegan Sun plans on making Mother’s Day a memorable one with gourmet dining, Elemis Spa specials and exclusive discounts at Mom’s favorite Mohegan Sun shops. 

DINING OFFERINGS

Todd English’s Tuscany will prepare a three-course meal starting with Lobster Fegatini in Fennel Brown Butter. It’s followed by Pastrami-Rubbed Duck served over Porcini Dusted Potatoes and Roasted Cipollini Onions and then a Petit Rack of Lamb served with Spring Pea and Mint Risotto with Lamb Jus. Concluding the meal will be a signature Fallen Chocolate Cake. The special will be offered at $47.00 per person or $82.00 per person with wine pairings from 4:00pm to 10:00pm.

Birches Bar & Grill will offer a three-course meal starting with a choice of Soup Du Jour or a Garden Salad followed by Baked Seafood Stuffed Shrimp with Lemon Beurre Blanc Sauce served with Asparagus Spears and Wild Rice Pilaf. Lastly, a Raspberry Panna Cotta on a Cookie base with fresh Berries and Raspberry Coulis will be served for dessert. The meal will be offered at $25.95 per person from 10:00am to 3:30am.

At Big Bubba’s BBQ, a special dinner consisting of Prime Rib with a Twice Baked Potato plus an additional side will be prepared for $22.95 per person from 11:30am to 10:00pm.

Sunburst Buffet will offer a special brunch menu featuring items such as Creamy Gorgonzola Pasta Primavera, Pepperoni Frittata and Mussels with Lemon Grass Broth from 9:00am to 2:00pm. Dinner will be prepared from 2:00pm to 9:00pm and will feature an array of specialties including Gemelli with Bolognaise& Fresh Mozzarella, Tuscan Chicken with Broccoli & Penne and Swordfish with Tomato Vinaigrette. Both meals will be offered at $19.81 per person and $10.37 for children between the ages of six and twelve.

Special hours will be available at Bar Americain with dinner service from 2:00pm to 8:00pm,  and Pompeii & Caesar will offer a special brunch menu from 10:00am to 4:00pm.    

HOTEL & SPA SPECIALS

Elemis Spa will feature the Trail of Life Ritual package which includes an Ocean Warming Bath, a fifty-minute Swedish Massage, Visible Brilliance Facial, Exotic Hand Ritual, Sole Delight Pedicure, Frangipani Conditioning Hair and Scalp Ritual. The package includes a light lunch and is offered at $438.00.

THE SHOPS AT MOHEGAN SUN

Caché will offer a Mother’s Day exclusive sale on May 9th with a special 10% discount on your entire purchase for Mom.

At Citizen Watch, a box set special featuring a gold Citizen watch with a black dial and matching bracelet will be offered for $159.99. 

Lalo Treasures will take 15% off the purchase of a Lalo necklace and earring set.

LUSH will offer a variety of last-minute gift options on Mother’s Day including MUMs bath bombs for $7.95, a MUM gift for $37.95 and a MUM hatbox for $49.95.

 For more complete information on Mohegan Sun’s restaurants, shops and spa, visit mohegansun.com and click on the “dining” link or call 1.888.226.7711.  Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribe, is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming, shopping and dining destinations in the United States.  Situated on 240 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is within easy access of New York, Boston, Hartford and Providence and located 15 minutes from the museums, antique shops and waterfront of Mystic Country.  More information is available by calling 1.888.226.7711 or visiting mohegansun.com.