May 30, 2013 | Food & Beverage, General News
Virgil’s Mohegan Sun is Now Open!
Barbecue lovers rejoice! True southern barbecue has landed in Connecticut, just in time for summer. Virgil’s Real BBQ, a haven for barbecue fans throughout Manhattan for nearly a decade, brings together the varied barbecue styles of Tennessee, Kentucky, Texas and beyond. The opening of their third location, this time at Mohegan Sun, adds
another delicious destination for Virgil’s and barbecue aficionados.
Known for their warm service, Southern-style barbecue and festive atmosphere, Virgil’s celebrated the pre-grand opening by treating 1,000 lucky diners to a complimentary meal at the sprawling 225-seat space at Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut (located in the upper level of The Shops concourse). Now open to the public for lunch and dinner, casino-goers, hotel patrons, and locals alike can enjoy something for everyone, including Virgil’s famous comfort-food favorites, smoked meats, and vegetarian dishes.
True barbecue through and through, Virgil’s smokes all of their meats at a low temperature over indirect heat for up to ten hours with a unique mix of hickory, oak and fruit woods in two massive twin Southern Pride Smokers, in order to impart the most flavor. In turn, 80% of Virgil’s menu has a smoked element to it, including the mouthwatering Carolina Pulled Pork, Memphis Style Pork Spare Ribs and Barbecue Shrimp. To complement their BBQ specialties, the restaurant also offers a generous selection of sides made from scratch, including their warm and dense Buttermilk Biscuits, Cheddar Cheese Grits, Hickory Pit Baked Beans, and mustard-laced Coleslaw. Barbecue-inspired sandwiches and salads such as the Southern Chicken Caesar Salad with roasted corn salsa and biscuit croutons and Sliced Texas Beef Brisket sandwich on a sesame bun are also menu favorites.
To wash it all down, Virgil’s beer list is about as comprehensive as they come. They serve 16 beers on tap, including Virgil’s own recipe lager brewed by Magic Hat Brewery in Burlington, Vermont which is available by the glass, pint or growler, and 35 bottled beers in every style to match any mood or plate, from Lambics and wheat beers to porters and stouts, and everything in between. In addition, Virgil’s extensive selection of bourbons, scotches and specialty cocktails are sure to quench any barbecue-induced thirst.
Virgil’s fired up its pits and opened its doors in 1994 in New York City, after founder Artie Cutler traveled the back roads of the South sampling barbecue’s varied regional interpretations. Virgil’s was born shortly thereafter, melding together different styles from across the country, and arguably became the first restaurant in Manhattan to offer traditional Southern barbecue and hospitality. The award-winning restaurant expanded in November 2010, bringing its mouthwatering dining experience to the Bahamas with the opening of Virgil’s Real Barbecue location at Atlantis.
For more information on hours and menu, please visit the Mohegan Sun website.
Apr 12, 2013 | Food & Beverage, General News, Special Events
Celebrate your number one lady on May 12th
Some of the most popular spots inside Mohegan Sun are helping to celebrate Mother’s Day this May 12th. Thank Mom for sitting through those countless baseball games and dance recitals with deals at places like BALLO Italian Restaurant & Social Club, Galina’s and many more!
Start off the morning with a special brunch menu in addition to the regular offerings at Hash House A Go Go, one of Mohegan Sun’s newest restaurants. This special menu, served Mother’s Day from 7:30am to 5:00pm, features “Roast Chicken Betsy” served with Griddled Mashed Potatoes and Fresh Fruit, a Strawberry Frosted Flake Pancake, HHAGG Sausage Waffle and Hash House Steak O’ Day. Limited reservations will be taken by calling the restaurant.
Todd English’s Tuscany will also be offering special menus for both brunch and dinner. Brunch will run from 10:00am-2:00pm and will be $38.00 per adult and $14.00 for children ages six to twelve (tax and gratuity not included). Mom and her family can enjoy a plethora of dishes including Omelets and Eggs made-to-order, chilled offerings, both a pasta and carving station, a variety of hot offerings including Chocolate, Hazelnut & Banana French Toast with Vanilla Sauce, a dessert station and a complimentary glass of champagne or Mimosa beginning at 11:00am. The special dinner offerings will be available from 4:00pm-10:00pm and will include an Insalata of Watermelon, Heirloom Tomatoes, Arugula, Feta Cheese, Spiced Macadamia Nuts and Creamy Red Wine Vinaigrette for $9.00 and Butter Poached Maine Lobster, Petite Asparagus and Roasted Lemon Risotto for $60.00.
For lunch or dinner on May 12th, BALLO Italian Restaurant & Social Club is offering two special dishes in addition to their regular menu. The first is a Jumbo Lump Crab Salad with Asparagus for $24.00 and the other, a Slow Roasted Halibut with Snow Peas, Breakfast Radish and Radicchio for $36.00.
If your Mom is more of a Parrothead, Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville is offering Swordfish served with Lobster Scampi, Herb Rice and a small Salad for $26.95.
After you’ve filled her stomach, treat Mom to a little retail therapy inside The Shops at Mohegan Sun. At The Old Farmer’s Almanac General Store, all regularly-priced merchandise will be 20% off for the day. This special excludes all items on clearance and items already on promotion.
Is Mom more of a jewelry fan? No problem! Galina’s is offering Mother’s Day promotions on the most popular brands in accessories. For the month of May, save $5.00 off the featured Alex & Ani Queen’s Crown bangle. From May 2nd-11th, receive $20.00 off either the Three-O Tote or Weekender bag from Vera Bradley. Then from May 8th until the 12th, grab a Pandora Mother’s Day gift set for $200.00 including one Pandora silver clasp bracelet, new jewelry travel case, two beveled clips, the “Mom” charm and a charm of choice valued up to $35.00. All items are available while supplies last.
At Yankee Candle, enjoy the newest scents for summer including Summer Wish, Campfire Treats, Honey Blossom and Summer Scoop and a multitude of specials from now until May 12th!
For more information on Mother’s Day specials at Mohegan Sun, please visit our website.
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.com/mohegansun, follow us on twitter.com/mohegansun, find us on pinterest.com/mohegansun and view us on youtube.com/mohegansunvideos.
Mar 22, 2013 | Food & Beverage, General News
Famous BBQ Eatery opening this Spring
Barbeque lovers rejoice as Mohegan Sun announces a new addition to their restaurant offerings, Virgil’s Real BBQ, NYC’s original BBQ Restaurant since 1994. Set to open this spring, Virgil’s will be located on the upper level of The Shops concourse near The Lansdowne Irish Pub & Music House.
Virgil’s Real BBQ, which will have seating for 225, will boast something for everyone from comfort food favorites to regional cuisines to complement the famous smoked meats such as brisket, pulled pork and even some vegetarian dishes. This will be their third location with restaurants currently in New York City and in 2001, a 650-seat restaurant at the Atlantis Resort on Paradise Island, Nassau, Bahamas.
ABOUT VIRGIL’S
The seed for Virgil’s Real BBQ was planted while restaurateur Artie Cutler was traveling in Asia where he and his traveling companions sampled different regional styles of traditional Asian BBQ. Lamenting the lack of American BBQ back home in New York City, when Artie returned home he gathered a few friends, bought a van and set out to criss-cross the South on a fact-finding mission. Beginning in Memphis, Tennessee, the men drove nearly 10,000 miles, from North Carolina to Texas and all points in between and, over the course of a year, they researched and took careful note of the regional barbecue differences in each place they visited to compile a treasure trove of recipes, tasting notes and ideas that would form the basis for Virgil’s menu.
Virgil’s fired up its pits and opened its doors in 1994, arguably becoming the first restaurant in Manhattan to serve up traditional Southern barbecue and hospitality. Virgil’s smokes all their meats at a low temperature over indirect heat for up to ten hours with a unique mix of hickory, oak and fruit woods in order to impart the most flavor and keep the meat from drying out. To complement the main menu of BBQ specialties, Virgil’s also offers a generous selection of traditional sides like barbecue beans, coleslaw and cheese grits and Southern-style desserts like Banana Pudding and Key Lime Pie.
To wash it all down, Virgil’s beer list features 16 beers on tap including Virgil’s own recipe lager brewed by Magic Hat Brewery in Burlington, Vermont. They are available by the glass or pint along with 75 varieties of bottled beers in every style to match any mood or plate.
For more information, please visit Virgil’s Real BBQ’s website or like them on Facebook.
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.com/mohegansun, follow us on twitter.com/mohegansun, find us on pinterest.com/mohegansun and view us on youtube.com/mohegansunvideos.
Feb 28, 2013 | Food & Beverage, General News
On March 17th, catch the luck of the Irish at Mohegan Sun’s brand-new Irish pub
This March 17th, grab your green and join The Lansdowne Irish Pub & Music House inside Mohegan Sun as they host their first-ever St. Patrick’s Day party!
Opening at 11:00am, The Lansdowne Irish Pub & Music House will have drink specials, giveaways, authentic Irish dishes and live entertainment throughout the day including Jediah at 4:00pm, bagpipers at 7:00pm and Kenny Mehler Band at 9:00pm.
Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis so get to Mohegan Sun early to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day like they do on the Emerald Isle.
For more information about The Lansdowne Irish Pub & Music House, please visit mohegansun.com/nightlife.
For more St. Patrick’s Day dining specials at Mohegan Sun, please visit mohegansun.com/stpatrick.
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.com/mohegansun, follow us on twitter.com/mohegansun, find us on pinterest.com/mohegansun and view us on youtube.com/mohegansunvideos.
Jan 18, 2013 | Food & Beverage, General News, Sports
WHAT: This February 3rd, win a chance to watch the biggest game in football – high roller style!
WHEN/ WHERE: Sunday, February 3rd, 6:30pm at Mohegan Sun
IN DETAIL: Cheer on your favorite team from your very own high roller suite inside Mohegan Sun during football’s biggest game of the year! Enter to win and on January 28th, you could be the lucky winner of a fully-catered party for you and up to 21 of your closest friends along with one hour of event photography services to capture your epic night.
To enter, please visit mohegansun.com/qr/allaccesspass/.
*Must be 21 or over to enter. All guests at the party must be at least 21 years of age.
Even if you don’t win the grand prize, you can still enjoy the game at Mohegan Sun! Numerous locations on property will be showing the big game including Bow & Arrow Sports Bar inside Casino of the Earth. Stop by the renovated bar for the 6:30pm kick-off, enjoy the game on over 30 TV’s and be one of five lucky guests to receive overnight stays at Mohegan Sun!
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.com/mohegansun, follow us on twitter.com/mohegansun, find us on pinterest.com/mohegansun and view us on youtube.com/mohegansunvideos.
Jan 18, 2013 | Food & Beverage, General News, Special Events
Starting February 6th, Wine Wednesdays at Mohegan Sun offers guests a classier night out
Don’t look at Wednesdays as the glass is half empty any longer. Treat yourself to a classier night out as Mohegan Sun unveils the all-new Wine Wednesday program. Wednesdays at Mohegan Sun will turn into a vino lover’s dream with featured wines from all around the globe each season, delicious dishes to accompany them and other various specials being offered each week.
Wine Wednesdays kick off on February 6th with Tastings & Tapas on the Tuscany Patio from 6:00pm – 7:30pm. A $20.00 price per person allows guests to indulge in mouthwatering tapas along with three different varieties of wines. While you taste and sip, a wine expert will lead a discussion and Q&A segment about the featured wines. Tastings & Tapas will be held on the first Wednesday of every month, with advanced tickets available for purchase at Todd English’s Tuscany.
Ready for dinner? Every Wednesday during the month, select restaurants throughout the property will offer traditional wine-pairing dinners. To start, Todd English’s Tuscany will be offering a four-course Tuscan dinner paired with flavorful wines for $95.00 and Bobby Flay’s Bar Americain will be offering a four-course American Regional Cuisine dinner paired with California wines for $75.00. Reservations are not required.
After you and your guests have your fill, be sure to stop by VISTA Lounge at Wombi Rock every Wednesday to sip some bubbly while listening to the sweet sounds of a live Jazz Ensemble from 8:00pm – 11:00pm. In addition, on Wednesdays only, all VISTA Lounge bubble cocktails will be upgraded to Veuve Clicquot Champagne.
Finally, along with Tastings & Tapas, The Shops concourse at Mohegan Sun will feature displays and sales from local artists, sculptors and jewelers on the first Wednesday of every month.
Featured wines for 2013-2014 are as follows:
- February-April: California wines
- May-July: French wines
- August-October: Spanish wines
- November-January: Italian wines
For more information and upcoming Wine Wednesday events, please visit mohegansun.com/wine-wednesdays.
About Mohegan Sun
Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming and shopping destinations in the United States. Situated on 185 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. Connect with us on facebook.com/mohegansun, follow us on twitter.com/mohegansun, find us on pinterest.com/mohegansun and view us on youtube.com/mohegansunvideos.
another delicious destination for Virgil’s and barbecue aficionados.