Mar 5, 2010 | Food & Beverage, General News
Whether guests are after Irish-style dining specials or want to enjoy holiday festivities in The Dubliner and Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville, Mohegan Sun is the destination for St. Patty’s Day fun.
Birches Bar & Grill will offer warm Corned Beef and Cabbage, Steamed Red Bliss Potatoes, Carrots and Irish Soda Bread. Dessert will be a Chocolate Stout Silk Pie with Chocolate Shamrock Sauce. The meal will be offered at $15.95. Birches Bar & Grill will be open from 11:30am – 3:30am.
Big Bubba’s BBQ will feature a Corned Beef & Cabbage dinner with Potatoes & Carrots all for $15.95. Big Bubba’s BBQ will be open from 11:00am – 10:00pm.
The Cove will offer warm Corned Beef and Cabbage, Baby Carrots, Red Bliss Potatoes, Mustard Sauce, Irish Soda Bread with Dill Butter and finished with Chocolate Stout Silk Pie covered in Chocolate Shamrock Sauce for dessert. This meal is offered at $17.00. The Cove will be open from 11:30am – 12:00am.
The Dubliner does it big on their busiest day of the year. Starting at 11:00am on March 17th, they will be rolling out Irish dishes and perfectly-poured Guinness pints that will be served throughout the entire day. Guests looking to join in on the celebration can choose to order the Shin & Guinness Stew, Corned Beef & Cabbage, Bangers & Champ and much more. The New London Firefighters Pipes & Drums will play during the afternoon followed by live music by Jediah from 8:00pm – 12:00am. There will be plenty of green and giveaways for all. It is suggested to arrive early as seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. Call 860.862.7005 for more information on The Dubliner’s St. Patrick’s Day celebration.
Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville will be celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with the “Green Beer is Overrated…Irish I had a Margarita!” party. Guests who wear green will receive $3.17 food and beverage specials. Guests with March 17th birthdays can also get a $31.70 food & beverage certificate. The party starts at 3:17pm on Wednesday, March 17th.
Seasons Buffet will feature a variety of selections including Irish Soda Bread, Corned Steamship Round of Beef, Seared Chicken Breasts with Jameson Irish Whiskey Cream Sauce, Irish Lamb Stew, Guinness Steamed Mussels, Fresh Mashed Irish Potatoes, Braised Cabbage and a variety of desserts to choose from. The special menu will be offered from 11:00am to 10:00pm at $16.98 for adults and $9.43 for children ages six to twelve, tax not included.
In the Wolf Den for St. Patrick’s Day will be Classic Albums Live: U2 The Joshua Tree. The performance begins at 8:00pm and is free. Seating is limited and guests must be 21 years and over 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.
Jan 22, 2010 | Food & Beverage, General News
Poker players can watch the action with Super Sunday Celebration Weekend going on February 6th & 7th
Mohegan Sun’s poker room, equipped with over twenty 50-inch flat screen televisions, will host Super Sunday Celebration Weekend, broadcasting the NFL’s biggest Sunday in style with prizes and free tournament drawings starting on Saturday, February 6th and continuing through game day on Sunday, February 7th. For non-poker players, the game will also be available throughout the property at many of Mohegan Sun’s restaurants, bars and lounges. Kick-off is at 6:30pm on Sunday, February 7th.
Starting at 10:00am on Saturday, February 6th and Sunday, February 7th, the first 75 players in the poker room for Super Sunday Celebration Weekend will receive a free Mohegan Sun T-shirt. Drawings will also take place every hour from 11:00am to10:00pm for duffle bags, poker chip sets and other great prizes. At 7:00pm on both Saturday & Sunday, all players involved in a live poker game will be eligible for entry into an upcoming Wednesday Guaranteed Poker tournament.
In addition, poker players taking part in All Limit Hold’em 3-6 and above and/or playing Seven Card Stud limits 5-10 and 10-20 will receive half rake from 10:00am – Midnight.
The poker room will broadcast the 44th edition of the National Football League’s Championship on the majority of their 50-inch flat screens.
Other venues at Mohegan Sun broadcasting the game include Michael Jordan’s 23.sportcafe, Lucky’s Lounge, The Dubliner, Big Bubba’s BBQ, Bobby’s Burger Palace and Geno’s Pub as well as Mohegan Sun’s Bow & Arrow Sports Bar, Harvest Moon Bar, Sunset Bar, Star Bar, Taughannick Falls Bar, The Brew Pub at Mohegan Sun and The Lodge.
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.
Dec 24, 2009 | Breaking News, Community Relations, Food & Beverage, Gaming
Free gifts, free points, entertainment, dining and gaming every Tuesday from January 5th through February 9th (Click here for Chinese)
Beginning January 5th, Asian guests can enjoy their Tuesdays with a variety of free gifts, free performances, special dining options for $8.88 and spectacular gaming as part of Mohegan Sun’s Super Tuesdays.
Exclusive Rewards To Bus Guests
Valuable Bus Package and Special Gift
Guests can ride off to Mohegan Sun from Manhattan or Flushing, New York with a $65.00 bus package or with a $70.00 package that include a free food and a Match Play coupon, ride from Brooklyn, New York or Massachusetts. In addition, all bus patrons will receive an extra $5.00 Match Play coupon for Super Tuesdays.
Don’t miss Mohegan Sun’s free gift giveaway. The first 1,500 bus patrons each week will receive a coupon for a free gift; a new gift item will be given away each week. Over 50 buses running daily from New York and Massachusetts will offer this exclusive package. Guests are encouraged to arrive on our earliest buses.
Weekly Mini-Baccarat Tournament
The excitement continues with a special Mini-Baccarat tournament every Tuesday, bus guests will receive a voucher to participate upon arrival. The first tournament registration begins at 11:00am with a $25.00 buy-in; entrants can compete for a guaranteed $3,000 prize pool. Sessions will run from Noon to 5:00pm. The second tournament registration begins at 11:00pm and sessions will run from 12:00am to 4:00am.
Shopping and Dining
Seasons Buffet will offer a meal at $8.88 for all bus patrons, and Sunrise Square will also join in on the action with specials for $8.88 including Beef Brisket, Eggplant with Garlic Sauce, BBQ Pork, Roast Chicken and much more. When you spend $15.00 on any purchases at Sunrise Essentials (excluding tobacco or health and beauty aids), you will receive a select drink for just a penny.
Live Entertainment
Enjoy an amazing show from top performers in the Wolf Den at 2:00pm every Tuesday. On January 5th and February 9th, magician Jim Karol will perform a wide selection of magic tricks. On January 12th and February 2nd, the Wolf Den will feature Chinese Fan Dance, one of the most esoteric and specialized forms of dance. Jason Michaels and David Garrity will take the stage to show their astounding magic tricks on January 19th and January 26th respectively.
Must present a Player’s Club card and valid identification to redeem offers. For more information on Mohegan Sun’s Super Tuesdays, call the Asian Marketing hotline 1.877.999.9977 or visit mohegansun.com/888. For more information on bus package, call Mohegan Sun’s Bus Marketing department at 1.888.770.0140.
About Mohegan Sun
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.
Dec 23, 2009 | Food & Beverage, Gaming, General News, Shopping
Free gifts, entertainment, dining and shopping specials every Monday from January 4th through February 22nd
Mohegan Sun is pleased to announce the return of, Forever Young Mondays, the promotion that turns back the clock. Beginning January 4th, guests sixty years of age or older will enjoy a variety of free gifts, mid-day entertainment, slot tournaments, two-for-one buffets and dining & shopping specials as part of Mohegan Sun’s Forever Young Mondays.
One-of-a-Kind Giveaways
Don’t miss Mohegan Sun’s free gift giveaways. Each Monday starting at 9:00am, the first 3,000 guests over sixty with a Player’s Club card will receive a free gift (the gift varies each week) by visiting the Summer Coat Check located in Casino of the Earth.
Discounted Dining
Rise and shine to Dunkin’ Donuts with a free doughnut with the purchase of any medium coffee. Guests sixty years or older can stop by Jasper White’s Summer Shack Express and enjoy a Fried Fish Sandwich, a cup of Clam Chowder and soft drink for $15.00 (includes tax).
As if that isn’t enough, a delightful serving of infinite proportions will be offered at SolToro Tequila Grill with a special $19.95 Infinita Fajita which includes endless Chicken, Steak or Shrimp Fajitas.
Lunch and dinner is a lay-up at Geno’s Fast Break and Michael Jordan’s .23 sportcafe, as when you buy one entrée, you get another at half price. And over at Seasons and Sunburst Buffets, guests sixty-plus can enjoy two-for-one specials. Other dining specials include pocket friendly discounts at Big Bubba’s BBQ where guests will receive 20% off their entire check (from Noon to 10:00pm). Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville and Johnny Rockets also join in with 10% off on all food and beverage purchases and 10% off food purchases will be offered at The Dubliner and Lucky’s Lounge.
Discounted Shopping
The savings don’t end at the dining tables. At The Shops at Mohegan Sun, various stores are offering discounts including 20% off any autographed item at America’s Memories, 20% off entire purchase at The Old Farmer’s Almanac General Store a 10% discount at Margaritaville’s Smuggler’s Hold and 10% off all men’s and women’s clothing at The Golf Shop.
Over at Spin Street, guests will get 10% off all books. Additional specials include a free small baby jar free with a purchase of a large regular-priced Housewarmer jar at Yankee Candle. At Everything Under the Sun and Sky, Summer and Autumn Essentials, guests will receive a bag of nostalgic candy for a penny with a purchase of $10.00 or more. See stores for details. Some restrictions apply.
Free Entertainment and Mid-Day Performances
Mohegan Sun’s Wolf Den lineup will be jam-packed with timeless acts including two special performances on select Mondays at 12:00pm to 12:45pm and 1:15pm to 2:00pm.
On January 4th, The Glamour Girls will play a wide selection of 50s through 70s hits. Additionally, Dietician and Lifestyle Expert, Mary Ann Nash, will be speaking on ways to achieve a healthy lifestyle following The Glamour Girls’ performance at 2:30pm.
Phil Dirt & The Dozers will pay homage to the 50s and 60s Rock and Roll era on January 11th. The Daddio’s will take the stage to play various 40s through 70s hits on January 18th. Rick K. and The Allnighters will perform their renditions of the 50s through the 70s on February 1st. Continuing the 50s and 70s sound will be The Main Street Cruisers on February 8th.
The Wolf Den plays host to “Bravo’s Millionaire Matchmaker” Patti Stanger on February 15th at 1:00pm, as she hosts a special Singles’ Boot Camp. Attendees will receive priceless tips and tricks on finding and keeping the perfect mate. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Strike it Rich with Guaranteed Slot Tournaments
The action heats up with $5,000 Slot Tournaments-Minimum-Guaranteed on January 25th and February 22nd. Registration for the $10.00 buy-in slot tournaments will be held on the day of each tournament from 8:00am to 4:00pm across from Birches Bar & Grill in Casino of the Earth. Tournaments will be filled on a first come, first-served basis.
Cash, credit cards and Player’s Club points may be used to buy into the slot tournament for a chance to take home a share of $5,000 (which may increase based on the amount of participants who register). Sessions will run from 11:00am to 7:00pm.
Become a Member
Guests are also encouraged to bring a friend or family member sixty and over and join the excitement. All guests sixty-plus who sign up for a new Player’s Club card will receive a free gift plus $10.00 in Free Slot Play Bonus.
Ride Off Into the Mohegan Sun-Set
A $30.00 bonus package will have guests riding in style. Select bus companies will offer this exclusive package including Dattco (Massachusetts), Eagle One Coach, Flagship, Gokey & Quinn, Greyhound Lines (Massachusetts and Rhode Island), Joseph’s Transportation and Pina Bus Company. Guests are encouraged to register early. For more information, call Mohegan Sun’s Bus Marketing Department at 1.888.770.0140.
Must present a Player’s Club card and valid identification to redeem offers. For more information on Mohegan Sun’s Forever Young Mondays, please visit mohegansun.com/forever-young.
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
Dec 21, 2009 | Food & Beverage, General News
Dining Specials-New Year’s Eve
Sunburst Buffet will serve a wide range of meals including a Steak Giambotta or Shrimp & Pesto Fettuccine. Seasons Buffet will feature Roasted Turkey Breast, a Slow-Roasted Garlic & Shallot Crusted Prime Rib as well as an Herb-Roasted Pork Loin. Desserts selections include Hot Caramel Apples, Bread Pudding and Fruit Cobbler. Sunburst Buffet will be open from 11:00am – 12:00am and Seasons Buffet will be serving breakfast from 7:30am – 11:00am followed by lunch and dinner selections through 12:00am.
Todd English’s Tuscany will offer a Chef’s Tasting Menu that starts out with Tuna Tartare; Crispy Rock Shrimp, Cucumber Salad with Sesame Dressing followed by Tuscan Misto (Surf & Turf) that features a 6-ounce Filet alongside a Butter-Poached Lobster and a side of Roquefort Mashed Potatoes topped with Celeriac Remoulade. For dessert is a Signature Fallen Chocolate Cake with Tahitian Vanilla Gelato and Raspberry Purée. This meal is offered at $47.00 per person. Dinner will be served from 11:30am – 12:00am.
Birches Bar & Grill will serve a three-course meal special for New Year’s Eve that starts with a choice of Soup or Salad followed by Prime Rib Steak with Green Beans Provencal and Roasted Fingerling Potatoes or Baked Stuffed Shrimp with Asparagus, Rice Pilaf and Lemon Beurre Blanc. This meal is offered at $39.95. Birches Bar & Grill hours of operation will be from 11:30am – 3:30am on New Year’s Eve.
Pompeii &Caesar, The Longhouse, Bamboo Forest and The Cove will all be closed for New Year’s Eve for a private event.
Dining Specials-New Year’s Day
Sunburst Buffet will have a special New Year’s Day Brunch serving Western Style Scrambled Eggs, Stuffed French Toast as well as Rigatoni with Seafood Bolognese, Honey Mustard Pork Loin and more. Brunch hours will be from 9:00am – 2:00pm. With dinner service to follow until 11:00pm.
On New Year’s Day, Pompeii & Caesar will offer their champagne brunch from10:00am – 2:30pm and will re-open to serve dinner from 5:00pm – 10:00pm.
Birches Bar & Grill will open early at 9:00am, Friday, January 1st through Sunday, January 3rd.
Reservations are highly recommended and can be made by calling 1.888.226.7711.
For more information on Mohegan Sun’s New Year’s dining please visit Mohegansun.com/NYE.
Dec 17, 2009 | Breaking News, Food & Beverage, Special Events, Travel & Leisure
Chef Showdown, a Grape Stomp competition and the 7th Annual Mohegan Sun Oyster Open take place during the weekend’s Grand Tasting
A culinary face-off, mashed grapes and oyster shucking will highlight a competition-filled weekend during SUN WINEFEST 2010. A variety of events will take place on Saturday, January 30th and Sunday, January 31st including the 6th Annual Chef Showdown, 7th Annual Mohegan Sun Oyster Open and the first-ever Grape Stomp competition.
Sponsored by Hatfield® the 6th Annual Chef Showdown kicks off Saturday, January 30th at 1:45pm on the main stage in the Uncas Ballroom during the Grand Tasting. Chefs who submit the most creative, unique and inspiring recipe utilizing Hatfield® Flat Iron Pork Sirloin and Quick Ribs will be chosen as finalists to prepare their dishes for a chance to take home $4,000, an exclusive VIP stay at Mohegan Sun, a custom Championship Chef’s Coat and a feature in an upcoming issue of Hartford Magazine. Second place will take home a $1,000 prize. Aspiring chefs and culinary enthusiasts can still enter their original recipes for a chance to compete. Visit sunwinefest.com/chefs for registration.
Following the 6th Annual Chef Showdown, Sun WineFest’s first-ever Grape Stomp sponsored by [yellow tail] ® begins at 4:15pm, January 30th, on the main stage. Teams will kick off their shoes and have three minutes to channel their inner Lucille Ball and stomp out as much grape juice as they can. To enter, potential participants can contact Event Director, Vicky Cirilli at 860.874.7742. First place will win $1,500, an overnight stay at Mohegan Sun and a complimentary dinner for two at Todd English’s Tuscany. Second place will take home $1,000 and third will receive $500.00, respectively. The SUN WINEFEST 2010 Grape Stomp will benefit the American Diabetes Association.
Finally SUN WINEFEST 2010 concludes the action during the 7th Annual Mohegan Sun Oyster Open sponsored by Bud Light. Elite shuckers from the best restaurants, raw bars and shellfish and seafood companies on the Eastern Seaboard will compete to take down last year’s champion William “Chopper” Young of Wellfleet, MA at 4:15pm in the Uncas Ballroom on January 31st. The deadline for Oyster Open registration is January 1st. For more information, please visit sunwinefest.com/oyster_open.
All three competitions can be viewed during the Grand Tasting. Tickets for the Grand Tasting are $70.00 for a one-day pass and $110.00 for a weekend pass and may be purchased online at ticketmaster.com, over the phone at 1.800.745.3000 or in-person at Mohegan Sun’s Box Office. The Grand Tasting runs from 12:00pm – 5:00pm on January 30th and 31st.
SUN WINEFEST 2009 is a production of Life Marketing and Events, a West Hartford, Connecticut-based, full service firm that specializes in marketing, event management and production, public relations, sponsorship, advertising sales, creative design, promotions, publishing and more.
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.
