UNCASVILLE, CT (April 9, 2025) – Mohegan Sun and A.T.Y Hospitality celebrated the grand opening of Sift Bake Shop and A.T.Y Bar & Bonbons, presented by Grey Goose, with a special ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, April 8th. Sift Bake Shop and A.T.Y Bar & Bonbons are family-owned concepts created by Pastry Chef Adam Young and his wife, Ebbie, and both venues are located at the Winter Entrance in Casino of the Earth.
“Anyone who knows Adam [Young] knows he’s all about hospitality. He knows how to walk into a room and provide great guest service, whether it’s to a boardroom full of executives or to a guest visiting Sift. Adam is also an inspirational leader – he’s behind the line, baking and interacting with his team. His character and how he delivers as a leader fit perfectly with our brand,” said Jeff Hamilton, president & general manager at Mohegan Sun. “Sift Bake Shop and A.T.Y Bar & Bonbons are the next step in our immersive food & beverage strategy. Over the course of the last few years, we’ve been able to open more world-class dining establishments that have really transformed our property into a food & beverage destination. We’re really excited to see the continued success of Sift Bake Shop and A.T.Y Bar & Bonbons, especially at our new location.”
“We are so thrilled to be the newest addition to Mohegan Sun,” said Adam Young. “Sift has grown significantly over the past 10 years and to be able to scale, you really have to be surrounded by people who buy into and understand your vision. In our case, that includes the spirit of hospitality and being committed to the service of others, and that is something that I have found during my time working with Mohegan Sun. We certainly hope we bring a little delight to everyone, and we look forward to welcoming each and every one of our new guests.”
Sift Bake Shop is a 2,930 square-foot bakery that features a variety of artisanal breads, breakfast pastries, and sweet & savory delights. All menu items start from scratch with fresh ingredients, and every menu item from Sift Bake Shop is made in-house in a state-of-the-art kitchen. Signature desserts at Sift Bake Shop include the chocolate croissant, the Opera Cake, the Pecan Sticky Bun, and the Carrot Cake Roulade. Guests can also enjoy select gluten-free cookies. Guests can pair their treats with an assortment of coffees, teas, lattes, artisanal beverages and more.
Adjacent to Sift Bake Shop is A.T.Y Bar & Bonbons, presented by Grey Goose. This boutique concept includes a 570 square-foot bar that pairs delicately crafted cocktails, wine and reserves with decadent chocolate bonbons. All bonbons are also created in-house, and to-go packages are specially packaged by hand. A.T.Y also serves small plates, including cheese and charcuterie and the dip trio, comprised of rotating dips with a toasted baguette.
Mohegan Sun’s partnership with A.T.Y Hospitality started in 2019 when Adam Young joined the celebrity chef lineup at one of the property’s largest events, the Sun Wine & Food Fest. At Sun Wine & Food Fest 2025, Adam was the presenting chef at the CT Spotlight featuring Preston Ridge Vineyard, while also participating in the ever-popular Celebrity Chef Dine Around and Sun Wine & Food Fest’s anchor event, the Grand Tasting.
For more information about Sift Bake Shop and A.T.Y Bar and Bonbons, presented by Grey Goose, visit mohegansun.com/sift.
Photos from yesterday’s ribbon cutting ceremony can be found here.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN
Owned by Mohegan, Mohegan Sun is one of the largest, most spectacular entertainment, gaming, dining and shopping destinations in the United States. Situated on 185 acres along the Thames River in scenic Southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is home to two unique casinos, 1,600 deluxe hotel rooms, two world-class spas, two distinct convention centers, an expo center, a golf course, over 70 shops, restaurants and bars as well as three award-winning entertainment venues including a 10,000-seat Arena. 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. Connect with us on Facebook, follow us on X and Instagram @mohegansun and view us on YouTube.
Accomplished Sales Executive to Drive Mohegan Sun’s Comprehensive MICE Operations and Marketing Strategy
Kimberly Simone has been named by Mohegan Sun as the new VP of Sales & Marketing. Simone, who joined Mohegan Sun in 2023 as Director of Sales, brings nearly two decades of expertise in marketing and comprehensive sales within the MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) sector. In her new role, Simone will spearhead and oversee strategic initiatives for the expansive Earth Expo & Convention Center, the Sky Convention Center, and various other venues across Mohegan Sun and the nearby Mohegan Sun Golf Club.
“Kim Simone has demonstrated exceptional insight into market trends, and will now have a well-deserved promotion to VP as she oversees the impressive, large-scale and diverse sales and marketing strategy for Mohegan Sun’s Meetings & Conventions,” said Jeff Hamilton, President & GM of Mohegan Sun. “We are thrilled to welcome her to the Executive team. Her leadership, expertise and dedication in delivering exceptional experiences for our meeting planners, major groups, and guests is a tremendous asset to Mohegan Sun.”
Since joining Mohegan Sun in September 2023, Simone has played a key role in driving growth to Mohegan Sun’s convention sales and property-wide hospitality. In her new role, Kim will continue to lead Mohegan Sun’s Convention Sales team, focusing on booking the world-class venues like the Earth Expo & Convention Center. This venue is home to the 125,000 square foot Earth Expo Center, which is set to host big-time shows this spring & summer such as the Wicked Gluten Free Expo on March 29th; the New England Tattoo Expo from April 11th – 13th; the New England Spring Craft Festival on May 10th – 11th; the CT Pickle Festival on July 25th and the return of TerrifiCon from August 8th-10th.
Simone is also a graduate of Bryant College in Smithfield, RI, and the Walt Disney World College Program in Orlando, Florda. She sat on the board for the CT River Valley chapter of MPI (Meeting Professionals International) as the Vice President of Membership and the Vice President of Marketing and Communications. Simone was also a member of the New York and New England chapters of PCMA (Professional Convention Management Association) and served as a member of the Greater New York Chapter of HSMAI (Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International). Simone also sits on the Executive Committee of the Connecticut Convention & Sports Bureau Board of Directors. Previous conventions & sales experience include the Director of Sales at Saybrook Point Resort & Marina in Old Saybrook, CT as well as the Director of Resort Sales at Foxwoods Casino Resort from 2019 to 2021. Prior to this role, Simone was the National Sales Manager for the resort, strategically managing sales operations while tracking and analyzing data to strengthen forward-looking strategy.
In addition to Mohegan Sun’s two large-scale convention centers, various venues across the 5.5 million square-foot entertainment destination can host major conferences, private parties, meetings and conventions and that includes Mohegan Sun Arena, Comix Roadhouse, the Cabaret Theatre, TAO Asian Bistro & Lounge, novelle, Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook, Vista Lounge at Wombi Rock and unique outdoor event spaces like the new and improved Sun Patio at Mohegan Sun. For more information on all things Meetings & Conventions at Mohegan Sun, visit meetings.mohegansun.com
Kimberly Simone currently resides in Mystic, CT.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN
Owned by Mohegan, Mohegan Sun is one of the largest, most spectacular entertainment, gaming, dining and shopping destinations in the United States. Situated on 185 acres along the Thames River in scenic Southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is home to two unique casinos, 1,600 deluxe hotel rooms, two world-class spas, two distinct convention centers, an expo center, a golf course, over 70 shops, restaurants and bars as well as three award-winning entertainment venues including a 10,000-seat Arena. 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. Connect with us on Facebook, follow us on X and Instagram @mohegansun and view us on YouTube.
WHAT: Mohegan Sun Golf Club is getting ready for the 2025 season and looking to fill various positions at a hiring event on Thursday, March 20th.
WHEN/WHERE: Thursday, March 20th
10:00am – 4:00pm
Mohegan Sun Golf Club
IN DETAIL: Mohegan Sun Golf Club, located at 7 Dows Lane in Baltic, CT, is looking for candidates for both full-time and seasonal roles. Current available positions include full-time and seasonal cooks (including a full-time master cook position), food servers, shop clerks, bag room club car attendants, groundskeepers and a seasonal office coordinator. Those interested in working at one of the top golf destinations New England has to offer are encouraged to attend the hiring event on Thursday, March 20th from 10:00am – 4:00pm.
“Our hard-working staff is what allowed us to be recently recognized as one of the “Top 50 Casino Golf Courses” by Golfweek,” said Philip Krick Jr., PGA Master Professional and VP & General Manager of Mohegan Sun Golf Club. “We take pride in delivering exceptional customer service which is shown by the food we serve, the interactions we have, and the grounds our guests play on. I look forward to meeting those who are interested in joining this top-notch team.”
Guests interested in applying can visit the Mohegan Sun careers website.
Mary Wren, a 20+ year Team Member and Chris Greaney, a 10-year Team Member, Appointed to Vice President roles
UNCASVILLE, CT (February 24, 2025) – Mohegan Sun is excited to announce the promotions of Mary Wren to Vice President of Hotel Operations and Chris Greaney to Vice President of Food & Beverage. Both Wren and Greaney have enjoyed long and impactful careers at Mohegan Sun, bringing immense value, leadership and talent to their new executive positions.
“Mohegan Sun is home to one of the busiest hotels in the region in addition to being a world-class destination for exceptional dining experiences and the success we’ve seen in both of these categories isn’t possible without the expertise and drive by leaders like Mary and Chris!” -Said Jeff Hamilton, President & GM of Mohegan Sun. “I am excited for their next chapter and very much look forward to working with them as we continue to deliver unmatched service and lasting memories for our guests.”
Mary Wren started in 2002 with Mohegan Sun’s very first hotel team, helping to welcome guests for their first overnight stays at Sky Tower. Her career in hotel operations grew from there as Wren became Front Office Manager, Hotel Manager and Director of Operations before her latest promotion to VP of Hotel Operations. Wren also played an integral role in launching Mohegan Pennsylvania’s first hotel in 2013 and was a major player in the opening Mohegan Sun’s second hotel tower, Earth Tower, in 2016. As VP of Hotel Operations, Wren will oversee hotel operations and lead strategic planning for the overall hotel team at Mohegan Sun, in addition to leading the Environmental Services (EVS) team.
Chris Greaney began his career at Mohegan Sun in 2014 as the Service Manager at Bar American and from there, he became Operations Manager at Todd English’s Tuscany shortly before being named Director of Fine Dining for Mohegan Sun. As the VP of F&B, Greaney will oversee all areas of Mohegan Sun’s owned or managed restaurant, lounge and nightlife offerings. This includes guiding operations and top-notch guest service for a variety of eateries and fine dining attractions across Mohegan Sun, including the likes of: TAO Asian Bistro & Lounge, novelle, Todd English’s Tuscany, Sunrise Square Food Court, Thirty-Three Lounge, The Crafty Slice and the all-new Beauty & Essex. Greaney played a key role in recent Mohegan Sun beverage partnerships with regional brands like Waypoint Spirits, Downeast Cider and Two Roads Brewing Company – which produced the popular Jackpot Juice Hazy IPA.
Chris Greaney resides in Mystic with his wife and two children and studied Civil Engineering at UConn prior transitioning into Hospitality, starting his gourmet career with Tom Colicchios Craftsteak.
Mary Wren is a graduate of UConn (School of Business) and currently resides in Waterford with her two children and their family dog, Charley.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN
Owned by Mohegan, Mohegan Sun is one of the largest, most spectacular entertainment, gaming, dining and shopping destinations in the United States. Situated on 185 acres along the Thames River in scenic Southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is home to two unique casinos, 1,600 deluxe hotel rooms, two world-class spas, two distinct convention centers, an expo center, a golf course, over 70 shops, restaurants and bars as well as three award-winning entertainment venues including a 10,000-seat Arena. 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. Connect with us on Facebook, follow us on X and Instagram @mohegansun and view us on YouTube.
UNCASVILLE, CT (January 13, 2025) – Premier integrated entertainment destination Mohegan Sun is pleased to announce the appointment of Doug Vogelei as Vice President of Gaming. In this position, Vogelei will provide strategic vision, oversight, and alignment of gaming operations, in collaboration with Mohegan Sun’s gaming leadership team.
“Doug’s vast knowledge in gaming operations and ability to inspire large teams makes him a perfect fit for this role,” said Jeff Hamilton, President & General Manager at Mohegan Sun. “We’re confident that his expertise makes him an impactful addition to our leadership team, and we look forward to seeing him continue to enhance the overall gaming experience for our guests at Mohegan Sun.”
Vogelei joins Mohegan Sun as a seasoned leader in the hospitality and gaming industry, with a career of strategic and tactical experience spanning over 30 years. Most recently, he held the position of Senior Vice President of Casino Operations at Sycuan Casino Resort in El Cajon, CA from March 2020 to December 2024, where he directed financial and operational strategies across various gaming sectors. Vogelei also held key roles at Venetian Casino & Resorts in Las Vegas, NV, where he worked for over 20 years. During his tenure with the Venetian, Vogelei advanced through the gaming division, ultimately overseeing table games, slots, and poker.
Doug Vogelei holds a bachelor’s degree in hotel administration from the University of Nevada Las Vegas and is currently pursuing a Master of Business Administration from Louisiana State University Shreveport. He served as a board member for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) San Diego Chapter.
Doug currently lives in Old Saybrook, CT with his wife, Mary.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN
Owned by Mohegan, Mohegan Sun is one of the largest, most spectacular entertainment, gaming, dining and shopping destinations in the United States. Situated on 185 acres along the Thames River in scenic Southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is home to two unique casinos, 1,600 deluxe hotel rooms, two world-class spas, two distinct convention centers, an expo center, a golf course, over 70 shops, restaurants and bars as well as three award-winning entertainment venues including a 10,000-seat Arena. 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. Connect with us on Facebook, follow us on X and Instagram @mohegansun and view us on YouTube.
UNCASVILLE, CT (October 10, 2024) – The Shed Restaurant, officially opened on Wednesday, October 9th in Mohegan Sun’s Casino of the Earth, across from Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana. This new offering is the brainchild of co-founders John Tunney & John Rieger from BALLO Italian Restaurant.
“Over the last few years, we’ve been working really hard to grow our non-gaming business throughout our property with new restaurants and creating immersive dining experiences,” said Jeff Hamilton, president and general manager of Mohegan Sun. “I believe when The Shed opens, people are going to want to come here to visit The Shed, not come to Mohegan Sun and eat there because they happen to be here. As we choose food & beverage operators and as we open new restaurants that is always our goal – to put a great restaurant inside of a great property.”
“We spent time in Long Island at the other Shed Restaurant locations and we got really excited about how they deliver food that is comfortable and casual, but they do it with the same quality we’ve all come to love from BALLO. When we think about great service and tenant operations, BALLO is always top of mind. They’ve really become a staple at Mohegan Sun, and we’re excited to watch The Shed do this as well.”
“It’s a real honor for us to open another restaurant here at Mohegan Sun,” said John Tunney, co-founder of The Shed Restaurant. “We’ve been here with BALLO for about 15 years, and we have the privilege of operating inside of a property that is really second to none. We’d like to thank the Mohegan Tribal Council, Mohegan Sun’s executive team, the engineering team, the retail leasing department, and every other department we have worked with – it has been a harmonious experience. We enjoy the like-mindedness between our businesses and this jewel of a company. We’ve wanted to build a second restaurant for a long time, and we’re happy that day is finally here.”
The Shed Restaurant has created more than 100 new jobs, including a culinary team led by Chef Roberto Baez. Chef Roberto’s menu offers a bright take on American comfort food and features a robust list of specialty brunch, lunch and dinner menu items — from the indulgent to the healthful – with the full menu available all day. Gluten-free and vegetarian options are available, and many menu items can be customized to be a vegan dish, making The Shed Restaurant the only restaurant at the property to offer vegan dining. The Shed’s enticing brunch, lunch & dinner menus are only made better by the ultra-friendly team and rustic beach-chic ambiance that incorporates warm textured woods, pops of color and intriguing works of art.
Local contractors involved in the project include electric work by Native Sons Ltd., based in Plainville, CT and interior design and architecture completed by id3a, based in Glastonbury, CT.
The Shed is an 8,785 square-foot space, complete with a 2,150 square-foot dining area, and a 3,150 square-foot scratch kitchen plus walk-in units. The space seats 205 guests, including 11 seats at a full bar. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis with the ability to join a text-based waitlist at the door.
The Shed Restaurant was established in 2017, and the Mohegan Sun location joins sister locations in Huntington, NY, West Sayville, NY, Plainview, NY and Westbury, NY. For more information about The Shed Restaurant and other dining offerings at Mohegan Sun, visit mohegansun.com/dining.
Photos from yesterday’s ribbon cutting ceremony are available here.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN
Owned by Mohegan, Mohegan Sun is one of the largest, most spectacular entertainment, gaming, dining and shopping destinations in the United States. Situated on 185 acres along the Thames River in scenic Southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is home to two unique casinos, 1,600 deluxe hotel rooms, two world-class spas, a golf course, over 70 shops, restaurants and bars as well as three award-winning entertainment venues including a 10,000-seat Arena. 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. Connect with us on Facebook, follow us on X and Instagram @mohegansun and view us on YouTube.
