A variety of dining, shopping, hotel, spa and entertainment for couples highlight Valentine’s Day 2011
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. Come celebrate at Mohegan Sun where guests can enjoy dining specials, hotel and spa packages, great entertainment and more.
DINING OFFERINGS
Todd English’s Tuscany will be offering a Chef’s Tasting Menu starting with Oysters Rockefeller with Truffle Cream followed by Rabbit Ravioli with Brown Beet Butter.  A Kurabuta Pork Chop with Smoky Sweet Potato and Candied Bacon is next on the list, followed by Chocolate Cherry Ice Cream Bombe for dessert.  This Tasting Menu will be available on Valentine’s Day for $55.00 per person or $90.00 with wine pairings.
At Birches Bar & Grill, a special Valentine’s Day 3-course meal will be offered both Sunday and Monday beginning at noon. Start the meal off with either Soup du Jour or the Birches House Salad, followed by Surf & Turf featuring an 8 oz. Sirloin Steak with two Seafood Stuffed Shrimp, Chef’s Vegetable and Rice Pilaf. And no meal is complete without dessert. Guests will enjoy “Love Thy Chocolate” a Molten Chocolate Heart Cake with Wild Strawberry Mousse on a Strawberry Coulis painted plate. The price is $29.95.
Big Bubba’s BBQ is offering a special meal to celebrate the holiday. Diners start with a complimentary glass of Korbel Champagne, followed by a Garden Salad and Filet Mignon with Stuffed Shrimp and Champagne Cream Sauce. Complete the meal with Cheesecake with Strawberry Sauce. This special Valentine’s Day offering is available for $49.95 per person. And at Geno’s Pub, get  $3.00 glasses of champagne with the purchase of two entrées.
Over at Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville, guests can enjoy Margaritaville’s Dinner in Paradise for two. It includes choice of Soup or Salad and a selection of either Surf & Turf or Chicken Piccata.  Couples will cap off the dinner with Chocolate Banana Bread Pudding to share.  A glass of Wine or a House Margarita for each will also be offered.  The Margaritaville Dinner in Paradise for two is priced at $62.00.
Those looking to celebrate a little early can head over to Lucky’s Lounge where guests can choose to share one appetizer of Bruschetta, Scallops wrapped in Bacon or Stuffed Mushrooms followed by their choice of a House Salad, Tasso Ham Clam Chowder or the Soup of the Day. For the main entrée, guests can choose from sultry Braised Short Ribs, Penne A La Vodka, New England Baked Scrod or Chicken Piccata.  All entrées will be served with Garlic Smashed Potatoes & Honey Glazed Baby Carrots.  Couples will each get a glass of Champagne and a special dessert will be offered as well, all for $40.00 per couple.
Michael Jordan’s Steak House also has a special 3-course meal planned for those looking to celebrate. Begin with a Prosciutto Caprese consisting of Fresh Mozzarella with Heirloom Tomatoes, Roasted Red Pepper & Crumble Blue Cheese tossed in Chianti Vinaigrette, followed by a 32 oz. Tomahawk Steak for two that offers Long Bone Prime Aged Rib Eye Steak dressed up with Worcestershire Reduction and Elephant Roasted Garlic.  The dessert will be Long Stemmed Strawberries Dipped in Chocolate Ganache.  The meal includes a complementary bottle of Cataregia Gran Reserva Tempranillo wine and is served at $149.00 per couple.
And over at Michael Jordan’s 23.sportcafe, the Valentine’s Day celebration lasts all weekend long. They will be featuring a Surf & Turf A’ la carte entrée: 6 oz. Petite Filet Mignon with three Bacon Wrapped Shrimp, Chive Leek Cream Sauce, Asparagus, Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes and a complimentary glass of J. Roget Champagne, all for $36.00 per person.  A dessert featuring Raspberry Chocolate Ganache Cake can be added for $6.00.
SolToro Tequila Grill is also having the celebration go all weekend long with a Surf and Turf Valentine’s Day special.  The delectable platter will feature an N.Y. Strip Loin, Cilantro and Serrano Pepper Béarnaise, Wild Mushroom Pilaf, Jumbo Shrimp, Veracruzana Sauce, Chorizo and Jalapeño Cornbread.  This special can be purchased for $29.95 or for two at $57.95
Jasper White’s Summer Shack will be serving up a weekend long Valentine’s Day special that includes an Oyster, Clam & Shrimp Raw Bar Platter for two.  The entrée specials feature either a Surf & Turf option for two which includes Grilled Lobster & Steak Tips or a Whole Steamed Sea Bass for two with Starch & Veggies.  Dessert is Bananas Foster for two.  This holiday special will run from February 12th – 14th.
For more complete information on Mohegan Sun’s restaurants, visit mohegansun.com and click on the “dining” link or call 1.888.226.7711. 
THE SHOPS AT MOHEGAN SUN
Stop by America’s Memories to pick up an Avanti Valentine’s Day Greeting Card or Valentine’s Day gifts ranging from Betty Boop, Marilyn Monroe and Elvis Presley watches, figurines, clocks and music boxes.  Guests can take advantage of 20% all purchases the week leading up to Valentine’s Day. 
Galina’s European Boutique is starting the celebration early, offering special discounts beginning on February 3rd and lasting through February 14th. All Vera Bradley “All Wrapped Up” jewelry cases will be on sale for $18.00, marked down from $28.00. Additionally, any Crabtree and Evelyn Mini Traveler purchase will come with a free Crabtree and Evelyn heart soap. They will also give away a free Pandora Jewelry roll with any Pandora purchase of $125.00 or more (before tax).  All promos while supplies last.
 Looking for something a little different this Valentine’s Day? Over at Sunglasses USA, they are offering 20% off storewide on Valentine’s Day.  Void on sale items and other promotions cannot be combined.
HOTEL & SPA SPECIALS
Guests looking for something a bit more intimate can enjoy one of Mohegan Sun’s special hotel packages.  The new “Get Lucky” hotel package is sure to be a big hit for Valentine’s Day featuring plush accommodations for a one night stay, an  intimacy kit including oils, massaging relaxation tools and more.  In addition, guests get a cozy meal for two at Lucky’s Lounge which includes a gourmet pizza and two domestic beers of their choice and a $10.00 free bet voucher, per person.  The rate for this special starts at $192.00. Couples looking to book should mention code PTGLK.
This Valentine’s Day, couples can also take advantage of a romantic getaway with Mohegan Sun’s “In Love” package which includes VIP check-in and a dozen Chocolate Covered Strawberries delivered to your room while being greeted with rose petals.  In addition, the package includes two martinis at Leffingwells Martini Bar and a couple’s massage.  This special night can also be capped off with one free in-room movie as well.  This package is based on double occupancy and starts out at $520.00 total.
Elemis Spa will also be running an “In Love” spa treatment that includes a 50-minute couple’s massage, a couples lite lunch and a Visible Brilliance Facial for her & Urban Skin Cleanse Facial for him.  The total for this package is $625.00 and the duration is two hours and thirty minutes. For questions regarding Mohegan Sun’s hotel packages, please call 1.888.777.7922.
ENTERTAINMENT
Valentine’s Day Weekend marks the first-ever performance by multi-platinum selling band Linkin Park in Mohegan Sun Arena.  The show is set to kick off at 7:00pm on Friday, February 11th and tickets are $72.50 & $52.50.
On Saturday, February 12th, stand-up comic Stephanie Peters rolls into Mohegan Sun’s Cabaret Theatre.  The night of comedy will feature Carie Karavas and special guest Judy Cianciotto.  This special performance is presented by Treehouse Comedy Club and begins at 8:00pm.
Valentines who are looking to save some money while taking in great music can head over to the Wolf Den for some free performances including one of the greatest Soul groups of all time, The Spinners, set to take the stage at 8:00pm on Saturday, February 12th. Also, Phil Dirt & The Dozers roll into town for a couple of Valentine’s Day performances, the first starting at 12:00pm and the second beginning at 7:00pm.  Must be 21 years of age or older to attend.
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.