Aug 20, 2015 | Food & Beverage, Special Events
Hosted by Chef Brian Duffy featuring Microbrews, craft beers, and more!
Uncasville, CT (August 20, 2015) – Sun BrewFest, hosted by Chef Brian Duffy, returns to Mohegan Sun on Friday, October 2nd through Sunday, October 4th featuring with a variety of finely crafted brews including Yuengling, Two Roads, Wachusett Brewing and more! Treat yourself to a weekend of trivia, cornhole and beer tasting capped off by the exceptional Sunday BrewBrunch.
Beer Trivia Night
The Sun BrewFest fun begins on Friday night during a special beer themed trivia night inside the Uncas Ballroom. Gather your friends and tap into your brew knowledge for just $20.00 per person. Tickets are available through Mohegan Sun Box Office or at the door and include entry plus one free beer. A cash bar will also be open throughout the night!
Saturday Tasting Sessions
Introduce your tastebuds to 200 of the best beers around during one of the two tasting sessions on Saturday, October 3rd. Explore a wide variety of breweries pouring out 2 ounce samples of their favorite beers for guests to enjoy in souvenir, mini pilsner glasses. Try and find your favorite as you taste your way through Craft Beers, Microbrews, Imports, Domestics and ciders. The DC Project Band keeps the entertainment going all day long inside Mohegan Sun’s Uncas Ballroom.
Tickets to the tasting sessions are $25.00 each. The first session runs from 1:00pm to 4:00pm and the second session runs from 7:00pm to 10:00pm.
BrewBrunch
The fun continues to flow on Sunday during a new and improved BrewBrunch sponsored by Goose Island and Absolut from 10:00am to 2:00pm. The BrewBrunch, inside Todd English’s Tuscany, features an array of delicious brunch items, some with a BrewFest twist! Sip on champagne, toast with Goose Island or create your very own signature Bloody Mary at the Absolut Blood Mary bar to round out your brew-filled weekend.
Tickets to the BrewBrunch are $42.00 each and include all food and one sponsored drink(a beer, bloody mary or glass of champagne). Reservations for BrewBrunch are to be made through Todd English’s Tuscany.
Cornhole Tournament
Enjoy a beer and toss some bags at the Sun BrewFest Cornhole Tournament! Choose your partney wisely and head to the Sun BrewFest site to register. Buy in to the Cornhole Tournament is $100.00 and includes entry to BrewFest tasting session of your choice plus an exclusive VIP tasting hour.
Sun BrewFest Special Offers
Make the most of your Sun BrewFest experience and gain access into the exclusive “Fantics Hour”! For just $40.00 you can enjoy an extra hour and sample your favorite brews before the main doors open. This package also includes entry to Sesson 1 on Saturday.
You enjoy the beer, UBER will take care of the ride! New UBER users can sign up and enter the promo code: SunBrewfest for $20 off their first ride during Sun BrewFest weekend. Users can also sign up here.
Show your Sun BrewFest ticket or wristband when signing up for a Momentum Card and receive $25.00 Free Slot Play!
Tickets for Sun BrewFest go on sale Friday, August 21st at 10:00am at the Mohegan Sun Box Office and Ticketmaster. A portion of all ticket prices will go to the Channel 3 Kids Camp. Tickets will be required for entry to all events. All guests in attendance must be 21+.
For the most up-to-date information and a list of brewers participating in Sun BrewFest, please visit sunbrewfest.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.
Aug 13, 2015 | Food & Beverage, Special Events
UNCASVILLE, CT (August 13, 2015) – Enjoy a week of specialty menus and dining deals during Restaurant Week at Mohegan Sun. Many of the restaurants at Mohegan Sun have prepared exciting courses paired with great deals in celebration of Restaurant Week.
20% Off Food Purchase
From September 13th through September 18th, guests can take advantage of 20% off food purchases at Bobby Flay’s Bar Americain, Todd English’s Tuscany, Bobby’s Burger Palace and Seasons Buffet!
Ballo Italian Restaurant
Throughout Restaurant Week, Ballo Italian Restaurant will be featuring a three-course dinner for just $29.95 from 4:00pm to close. The signature meal includes your choice of antipasti from their Classic Caesar Salad, Arugula Salad with shaved parmigiano, pine nuts and lemon or the meatballs with pomodoro and ricotta. For secondi, choose from Rigatoni in a spicy sausage ragu with pecorino fonduta, Chicken Parmigiana in a house pomodoro topped with mozzarella and basil, Salmon accompanied by roasted corn, sopressata, cherry tomato and Spinach, or Skirt Steak paired with butternut squash, caramelized shallot and fregola ($10.00 supplement). Finish the unforgettable meal off with Ballo’s delicious Kahlua and Dark Chocolate Espresso Cannoli.
Hash House A Go Go
Hash House A Go Go celebrates Restaurant Week at Mohegan Sun with a house salad, half chicken and waffles and cheesecake for just $19.99.
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts
Krispy Kreme sweetens up Restaurant week by offering a free Original Glazed Doughnut with the purchase of any sized hot coffee.
The Lansdowne Irish Pub & Music House
Stop by The Lansdowne Irish Pub & Music House during Restaurant Week and enjoy their Corned Beef & Cabbage Spring Rolls for just $10.00 per person plus tax and gratuity or their Famous Lansdowne Pies with a non-alcoholic drink of choice for $15.00 per person plus tax and gratuity. Momentum Dollars and coupons are welcome to be used with this special.
Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville
From September 14th through the 19th, for just $17.99 per person, plus tax and gratuity, Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville is serving up a scrumptious food specials! On the menu is pretzel sticks & chicken bites for $5.00, Lava Lava Shrimp for $6.00 and a $10.00 quesadilla. Wash it all down with one of their many Restaurant Week drink specials including $5.00 Who’s To Blame Margarita, $3.00 14 ounce Bud Light and Landshark drafts and more!
Michael Jordan’s Steak House
Michael Jordan’s Steak House is serving a slam dunk meal in honor of Restaurant Week. The $49.00 per person, three-course meal begins with guest’s selection of either a Classic Caesar Salad or Lobster and Corn Chowder with sherry and tarragon. For the main course, a Prime Strip Steak with wild mushrooms in a Dijon mustard, along with Yukon gold mashed potatoes or Scottish Salmon with roasted vegetables and meyer lemon cous cous. For dessert, Michael Jordan’s Steak House is offering White Chocolate Bread Pudding accompanied by seasonal berries or a choice of their daily sorbet selection.
Michael Jordan’s 23.sportcafe
During Restaurant Week Michael Jordan’s 23.sportscade will be featuring a three-course dinner for just $23.00 per person plus tax and gratuity. The signature meal includes your choice of Kettle Chip Caesar Salad with parmesan cheese or the soup of the day. For your entree, choose from Roasted Chicken with sweet shallot jus, mashed potatoes and asparagus, an 8 ounce Long Island Strip Steak with smoked blue cheese butter, mashed potatoes and asparagus or Grilled Chicken Scampi with linguini. For dessert make the tough choice between a white chocolate bread pudding or a small chocolate or caramel sundae with whipped cream.
Pasta Vita
Pasta Vita is celebrating Restaurant Week with an amazing offer! Get a free large garlic bread with your purchase of a large Lasagna. This offer cannot be combined with any other offers or promotions. One per customer, per day
SolToro Tequila Grill
The deals continue at SolToro Tequila Grill, where a $23.00 per person, three-course meal is being offered. Choose from a Caesar salad with cotija, lime and cornbread croutons or the chicken taquitos with queso fresco, guacamole and pico de gallo. The second course is diner’s choice of enchilada, Big Texas Tacos or the Combo De Zihuatanejo (shrimp in roasted red pepper salsa, chicken with poblano cream sauce). For dessert, choose between an apple empanada with caramel sauce and ice cream or a SolToro flan with house made caramel sauce.
Jasper White’s Summer Shack
Jasper White’s Summer Shack will be offering a four-course tasting during Restaurant Week for $40.00 per person plus tax and gratuity.
Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana
Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napolatana treats guests to 10% off a medium or large award winning Fresh White Clam Pizza.
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 75 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.
Aug 12, 2015 | Food & Beverage, Special Events, Sun WineFest 2016
Tickets for the 13th annual Sun WineFest go on sale Monday, August 29th
Uncasville, CT (August 12, 2015) –The 13th annual Sun WineFest kicks off on Friday, January 29th, 2016. Get the weekend rolling with Bourbon Tasting and stick around for all the usual favorites including Elite Cru, Celebrity Chef Dine Around, Grand Tasting and more! Tickets for all Sun WineFest events go on sale Friday, August 29th through Ticketmaster and the Mohegan Sun Box Office.
The Grand Tasting
Sample over 1,000 varieties of wine and beer during Sun WineFest’s main event, the Sun WineFest Grand Tasting, on Saturday, January 30th and Sunday, January 31st. Sip and sample some of the best in wine and beer inside the Convention Center and Uncas Ballroom. Foodies can sample signature dishes from the region’s most highly rated restaurants. The Main Culinary Stage is the backdrop for two days of celebrity chef demonstrations along with fun-filled contests.
Tickets to the Saturday Sun WineFest Grand Tasting are $95.00; tickets for the Sunday tasting are $70.00. The event runs from Noon to 5:00pm both days.
Bourbon Tasting
Get your WineFest weekend started early and warm your palate during Bourbon Tasting inside the Uncas Ballroom. The tasting, which runs from 6:00pm to 9:00pm invites guests to mix and mingle while getting a taste of the finest bourbon, cigars and delectable hors d’oeuvres.
Tickets to the Bourbon Tasting are $90.00 per person.
Elite Cru Tasting
Taste “the-best-of-the-best” vintages and get one-on-ones with the winemakers during the Sun WineFest Elite Cru Tasting. On Saturday, learn the principals behind their craft and get a closer look into some of the finer wines Sun WineFest has to offer. This event runs from 3:00pm to 5:00pm inside The Cabaret Theatre.
Tickets to Elite Cru Tasting are $210.00 each. The ticket price includes the Elite Cru Tasting as well as entry into Saturday’s Sun WineFest Grand Tasting and a $50.00 iGourmet gift card.
Celebrity Chef Dine Around
On Saturday, January 30th guests are invited to the Celebrity Chef Dine Around to watch the masters at work. Celebrity chefs will be on-hand serving up their best recipes at several live cooking stations. Enjoy the pairing of fine wine or premium beer to match each signature dish.
The Celebrity Chef Dine Around will take place inside the Uncas Ballroom from 8:00pm to 11:00pm. Tickets are $199.00 each.
Sun WineFest Ticket Packages
Gain entry into the Friday night Bourbon Tasting presented by XXX and the Saturday Sun WineFest Grand Tasting with the Grain & Grapes Ticket Package. The package is $145.00 and includes entry into both events.
New this year, the Sun WineFest Weekend Ticket Package! This $150.00 package includes Saturday Grand Tasting ticket and Sunday Grand Tasting ticket.
For more information about all Sun WineFest 2015 events, featured personalities, packages, hours and area hotel information, visit sunwinefest.com or on Facebook and Twitter.
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.
Aug 11, 2015 | Food & Beverage
WHAT:
Famed Carlo’s Bakery, as seen on TLC’s Cake Boss, hosts its Mohegan Sun grand opening in the Winter section of Casino of the Earth on Saturday, September 12th.
WHEN/WHERE:
Saturday, September 12th
Winter section of Casino of the Earth
HOURS:
Sunday – Thursday
7:00am – 12:00am
Friday & Saturday
7:00am – 1:00am
IN DETAIL:
Carlo’s Bakery, the setting of the hit TLC series Cake Boss, will open its doors in the Winter section of Casino of the Earth on Saturday, September 12th. Carlo’s Bakery at Mohegan Sun is the brand’s eleventh location and first ever New England venue. The bakery will offer all the same famous Italian pastries and specialty cakes that originated in Hoboken.
“Mohegan Sun is such a cool, all-encompassing destination in Connecticut,” said Buddy Valastro, owner of Carlo’s Bakery. “Opening a bakery there just seems like a perfect fit for us as we continue to grow our family business and join communities where our fans and their families can make a day out of their visit if they wanted to.”
Carlo’s Bakery at Mohegan Sun, as it will be formally known, will also introduce The Sweet Room. Unique to the Mohegan Sun location, the Sweet Room is a dessert-only dining concept slated to feature a small menu of decadent Italian-inspired innovations. The Sweet Room will be open from 5:00pm to 1:00am every day.
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 75 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 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 custom cake craze and has garnered attention from a variety of media outlets including Brides, Rachael 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.
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.
