Jul 16, 2015 | Food & Beverage, General News
WHAT: 
Pasta Vita premieres their first joint venture location with Mohegan Sun on Monday, August 17th.
WHEN/WHERE:
Monday, August 17th
11:00am – 10:00pm
Casino of the Sky, lobby of the Riverview Garage
IN DETAIL:
Connecticut’s leading gourmet-to-go retail business, Pasta Vita, holds their grand opening inside Mohegan Sun on Monday, August 17th. Guests can enjoy a specialty meal from the comfort of their home with this unique one-stop-shop. The first 500 guests will receive a complimentary Pasta Vita insulated tote bag.
Pasta Vita features over 100 freshly prepared entrees, vegetable dishes, salads, sauces, soups, breads and desserts, as well as over 25 varieties of the company’s famous specialty-striped ravioli.
The grand opening marks the formation of a new joint venture between the Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut and Pasta Vita with more locations to come in the future. This is the sixth new venture undertaken by the Tribe’s non-gaming subsidiary, Mohegan Holding Company, LLC. The original flagship Pasta Vita in Old Saybrook will remain wholly owned and operated by Rich Cersosimo and Lou Castanho.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN:
Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, 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 three unique casinos, a 34-story, 1,200 room luxury hotel, a world-class spa and golf course, over 85 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 Twitter and view us on YouTube.
ABOUT THE MOHEGAN TRIBE:
The Mohegan Tribe was founded on the banks of southeastern Connecticut’s Thames River by Chief Uncas in the early 17th century. After its federal recognition in 1994, the Tribe established its own sovereign government within the state of Connecticut, and opened the world class casino resort Mohegan Sun on its reservation land in 1996. It has created The Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority (MTGA) to oversee its gaming properties which now include Mohegan Sun Pocono in Wilkes-Barre, PA and Atlantic City Resorts in Atlantic City, NJ. The nine-member Tribal Council serves as the leadership for the sovereign nation, and also serves as the Board of Directors for MTGA. The Mohegan Holding Company, LLC was created by the Tribe for business diversification in non-gaming areas, and now includes interests in franchise restaurants, sustainable energy resources and manufacturing, and office digital solutions.
May 21, 2015 | Food & Beverage
Give Dad an unforgettable day with dining and shopping specials on June 21st
UNCASVILLE, CT (May 21, 2015) – Thank Dad for all he’s done for you with a Father’s Day he’ll cherish. Mohegan Sun is dishing out all the best dining and shopping specials for Fathers and families to enjoy.
Todd English’s Tuscany will be hosting a Father’s Day 4 course tasting menu. The specialty dinner will feature a deluxe menu including a wedge salad, ricotta gnocchi, and grilled swordfish in a celeriac puree with watercress salad, radish, shaved fennel, topped with a citrus vinaigrette. Finish off the meal with a small chocolate cake with vanilla gelato for dessert. The dinner is $60.00 per person or $90.00 per person with a wine pairing.
Surf & Turf is on the menu for a spectacular Father’s Day at BALLO Italian Restaurant. Families are invited to bring in their Dads to enjoy shrimp and crispy pecorino potatoes accompanied by a 24 oz. bone-in rib eye for only $57.00.
On Father’s Day Hash House A Go Go will feature “Dad-approved” selections including Papi Chulo hash, Felix’s “Front of the TV Meal” and a peanut butter and banana flapjack!
Geno’s Fast Break will take 20% off any meal and beverage for Dad and Geno’s Pub will feature a burger and draft beer special for just $16.99. On Father’s Day, Geno’s Bagels, Sweets & Subs will dish out Dad’s choice of pancakes or eggs with home fries or toast and bacon or sausage for only $8.99. Wok On by Geno’s Fast Break will take 50% off one combo for Dad’s on June 21st.
No Father’s Day would be complete without a sweet treat. Stop by Ben & Jerry’s for an ice cream cake for Dad. Cake prices start at $18.99 and require 48 hour notice.
Follow up the Father’s Day meal with a little shopping at The Shops at Mohegan Sun. Bluwire has The Revo on special for just $116.99, a perfect gift for the Dad who loves technology. Robert Graham is also treating all Dads to $50.00 off a purchase of $300.00 or more.
Round our your Father’s Day festivities with a trip to Clay Pipe from June 19th to June 21st for 20% off five of the best cigars including the Cohiba Comador Toro Grande, the Davidoff Spec “R” Turbo and more!
About Mohegan Sun:
Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, 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 three unique casinos, a 34-story, 1,200 room luxury hotel, a world-class spa and golf course, over 85 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 Twitter and view us on YouTube.
Apr 9, 2015 | Food & Beverage
Treat your Mother to exclusive dining and shopping specials on May 10th
UNCASVILLE, CT (April 9, 2015) – Treat Mom to something special this Mother’s Day. On Sunday, May 10th, Mohegan Sun will offer several dining and shopping specials, perfect for any Mom.
Todd English’s Tuscany will be hosting a Mother’s Day 4 course tasting menu. The specialty dinner will feature a deluxe menu including a wedge salad, lemon risotto, fennel dusted scallops with asparagus and crispy mushrooms and a grilled petite filet with silk potatoes and broccolini in a veal glace. Finish off the meal with a strawberry ricotta cheesecake for dessert. The dinner is $60.00 per person or $90.00 per person with a wine pairing.
BALLO Italian Restaurant will offer two special dinners in addition to their full menu for Mother’s Day. Enjoy twin 6 oz. lobster tails, corn, sopressata, cherry tomatoes and spinach for $48.00 or a braised lamb shank with spring pea risotto for $42.00.
On Mother’s Day Hash House A Go Go will feature “Mom-approved” selections including Margie’s famous crab cake benedict, Stella’s favorite strawberry frosted flake pancake and Sally’s Wild Child sausage waffle.
Michael Jordan’s Steak House will be opening at 1:00pm on Mother’s Day and will also give Moms something special to take away all day long.
If Mom is in the mood for something sweet, treat her to a special Mother’s Day ice cream cake from Ben & Jerry’s. Prices start at $18.99 and all cakes require a 48 hour notice.
After dinner, bring Mom to The Shops at Mohegan Sun to take advantage of all the shopping specials. Landau will be offering select pieces of jewelry for just $19.95. Bare Minerals will pamper your Mom with a complimentary in-store make-up application or skincare consultation as well as $10.00 off a purchase of $60.00 or more and deluxe sample bags. Stop by Galina’s for a $10.00 discount with any John Mederios Jewelry Collection purchase of $75.00 or more. Don’t forget Trailblazer; treat your Mom to a new watch, wallet or handbag just in time for spring. Round out this perfect Mother’s Day at Robert Graham where you receive a complimentary gift with your purchase of $250.00 or more.
About Mohegan Sun:
Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, 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 three unique casinos, a 34-story, 1,200 room luxury hotel, a world-class spa and golf course, over 85 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 Twitter and view us on YouTube.
Feb 17, 2015 | Food & Beverage
Luck out with dining and shopping specials during St. Patrick’s Day
UNCASVILLE, CT (February 17, 2015) – Shamrocks, gold and all things green take over Mohegan Sun for St. Patrick’s Day! The luck of the Irish brings irresistible dining and shopping discounts to Mohegan Sun and a week full of festivities at The Lansdowne Irish Pub & Music House.
Beginning March 1st at The Lansdowne Irish Pub & Music House, enter to win a trip to Ireland! Stop by for more information on how you can win. Saturday, March 14th kicks off celebrations with St. Practice Day, a warm-up for St. Patrick’s Day! Get in the spirit with Irish entertainment on March 15th before their unforgettable St. Patrick’s Day party on March 17th! Celebrate all day long with food and drink specials, giveaways, music and more. The first 100 people through the door receive a commemorative Lansdowne Pub St. Patrick’s Day 2015 engraved Guinness glass!
Dining Specials
On March 17th dine in true Irish fashion with featured St. Patrick’s meal options at Seasons Buffet. Enjoy a house-brined kobe corned beef with salt-cured potatoes, Guinness glazed carrots and cabbage béchamel for $34.00 at Todd English’s Tuscany. Geno’s Fast Break and Geno’s Pub are both offering a traditional Irish corned beef and cabbage dinner while Geno’s Bagels, Sweets and Subs is taking 10% off corned beef paninis and pastrami phillys. Hash House A Go Go is featuring St. Patrick’s themed menu options including corned beef hash and green, mint chocolate chip pancakes!
Shopping Specials
On March 17th receive 50% off all St. Patrick’s Day gifts at The Old Farmer’s Almanac General Store. Purchase an Ambrosia bracelet from Landau for just $19.95. Take 10% off your purchase of $50.00 or more at Galina’s; wear green and be entered into a raffle for an Alex & Ani Lucky Clover bangle!
About Mohegan Sun:
Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, 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 three unique casinos, a 34-story, 1,200 room luxury hotel, a world-class spa and golf course, over 85 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 Twitter and view us on YouTube.
Dec 18, 2014 | Food & Beverage
Famed bakery as seen on TLC’s Cake Boss to debut first Northeast location this February inside Mohegan Sun
Uncasville, CT (December 18, 2014) – Things are getting sweeter as Buddy Valastro, the star of the hit TLC series Cake Boss and Next Great Baker, announces his ninth location, opening at Mohegan Sun’s flagship property in Connecticut in February 2015.
The new bakery will be the first New England location for Carlo’s Bakery, which currently has seven other active locations including its flagship bakery in Hoboken, NJ; locations in Ridgewood, NJ; Westfield, NJ; Red Bank, NJ; Morristown, NJ; Las Vegas, NV and Marlton, NJ.
“I’m thrilled to bring Carlo’s Bakery to Mohegan Sun,” said Buddy Valastro, owner of Carlo’s Bakery. “This is a destination for fun and food and we can’t wait to be a part of the famiglia!”
“We are excited to welcome Buddy and the whole Carlo’s Bakery team to our Mohegan Sun family,” said Bobby Soper, President and CEO for Mohegan Sun. “We have worked with Buddy a number of times at our various properties and cannot wait to have this up and running.”
The bakery will be located in the Winter section of the Casino of the Earth, be roughly 3,200 square feet and will offer all the same famous Italian pastries and specialty cakes that originated in Hoboken.
About Carlo’s Bakery
Opened in 1910, Carlo’s Bakery is renowned for its delicious creations, hardworking staff, and family atmosphere. Carlo’s has spearheaded the recent custom cake craze and has garnered attention from a variety of media outlets including Brides, Rachel Ray Show, Huffington Post and Good Morning America Most recently, Carlo’s has been showcased as the setting for TLC’s hit shows Cake Boss and Next Great Baker.
About Mohegan Sun
Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, 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 three unique casinos, a 34-story, 1,200-room luxury hotel, a world-class spa and golf course, over 85 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 Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram and view us on YouTube.
Dec 4, 2014 | Food & Beverage, Shopping
Guests can enjoy dining and shopping deals during the Holidays.
UNCASVILLE, CT (December 4, 2014) – Celebrate the Holidays with Mohegan Sun and take advantage of all the dining and shopping deals during Christmas and New Year’s!
Todd English’s Tuscany invites guests to spend the Holidays dining on some of their finest meals including a Christmas Day Chef’s Tasting. The $60.00 per person ($90.00 per person with wine pairings) dinner features four courses including a porcini onion soup, braised rabbit ravioli, cider-brined pork tenderloin and tiramisu eggnog truffle. On New Year’s Eve, Todd English’s Tuscany is offering a $75.00 per person Surf & Turf dinner from 5:00pm to Midnight. On New Year’s Day, they are serving up a special brunch from 10:00am – 2:00pm.
Beginning Christmas Eve through New Year’s Eve, BALLO Italian Restaurant will feature a $58.00 per person Surf and Turf dish. The plate will include a 14 oz. New York strip, a 6 oz. Maine lobster tail and Brussels sprouts topped with pancetta and honey.
On Mondays and Tuesdays in December, Geno’s Bagels, Sweets & Subs will offer a chicken nugget lunch special from Noon to 2:00pm and 10% off the pulled pork meal from 5:00pm – 7:00pm. On Christmas Eve and Christmas Day from 10:00am – Noon all breakfast sandwiches will be 10% off.
On Mondays and Tuesdays in December, Wok-On by Geno’s Fast Break will offer 10% off all lunch combos from Noon – 2:00pm and 10% off all dinner specials from 5:00 – 7:00pm. On Christmas Eve and Christmas Day all combos will be buy one get one at half price.
Hash House A Go Go will serve a Christmas dinner featuring prime rib, shrimp pasta, soup du jour and wedge salad. Also featured are drink specials and a pumpkin bread pudding for dessert.
Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville invites guests to do their holiday shopping at Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville’s Smuggler’s Hold. On Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve take $5.00 off any purchase of $25.00 or more, plus 30% off all Margaritaville Lifestyle Apparel.
The deals keep rolling right up to 2015! Cyber Quest makes New Year’s Eve fun for the whole family with a Speedway Challenge and Skee-Ball Shoot Out. Galina’s will offer a free gift with any $35.00 purchase from December 15th until January 1st. Landau will feature the Atwood Collection at $19.95 for each piece while supplies last. On Christmas Day Sunglasses USA will give a free gift with any purchase over $50.00.
Unwind before the New Year at Elemis Spa where guests will receive a $50.00 retail credit to their bill after booking a service of $149.00 or more. The credit is good for Elemis, Mandara, Bliss and Steiner products only.
For more information on Christmas and New Year’s specials at Mohegan Sun, please visit mohegansun.com.
About Mohegan Sun:
Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, 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 three unique casinos, a 34-story, 1,200-room luxury hotel, a world-class spa and golf course, over 85 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 Twitter and view us on YouTube.
