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.
Dec 14, 2009 | Food & Beverage, General News
Mohegan Sun is now serving its seasonal Cold Moon Winter Ale, a beer brewed for over ten years by The Brew Pub at Mohegan Sun. The Ale is on tap now in The Brew Pub as well as various locations throughout the property.
Cold Moon Ale is a full body beer with a dark red to dark copper tone. It starts out sweet and ends with a chocolate and coffee finish. One of the first of three original Ales brewed at Mohegan Sun’s micro brewery, Cold Moon is made with three types of malt that include Amber malt, Pilsen malt and Traditional Dark malt. Cascade and Kent Goldings hops provide added flavor.
Cold Moon Ale is one of four seasonal ales brewed by The Brew Pub. Sachem Ale and Mohegan Lager are brewed year round as well. Guests can find Cold Moon Ale at: The Brew Pub at Mohegan Sun, Hall of the Lost Tribes, The Wolf Den, Lodge Bar, Harvest Moon Bar, Todd English’s Tuscany, Leffingwells Martini Bar, the East Wind Bar and The Longhouse, Pompeii & Caesar, Bamboo Forest, The Cove and Seasons Buffet.
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 10, 2009 | Food & Beverage, Special Events
The Elite Cru Tasting, The Celebrity Chef Dine Around and Expert Seminars Provide Up-Close Opportunities with Celebrity Chefs, High-End Wines and Prominent Winemakers
Attendees of the Grand Tasting event for SUN WINEFEST 2010 and wine enthusiasts can enhance their weekend with an array of premium events during the weekend. The Elite Cru Tasting, Celebrity Chef Dine Around and several seminars provide unique opportunities to learn about food and wine from experts of their crafts.
An exclusive opportunity to enjoy some of the “best of the best” wines from all over the world can be found at the Elite Cru Tasting from 3:00pm to 5:00pm on Saturday, January 30th in The Cabaret Theatre. Select vintages from premium wineries such as Silver Oak Napa Valley, Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia, Stags Leap Wine Cellars Cask 23, and Duckhorn Three Palms Vineyard Merlot to name a few accompanied by Contessa Premium Shrimp. Winemakers and principles such as Margo Van Staaveren, Chateau St. Jean; Larry Maguire, Far Niente; Pat Henderson, Heck Estates; Peter Mondavi, Charles Krug Winery and more will be on hand to talk one-on-one during the tasting. Tickets for this one-of-a-kind opportunity are $200.00 per person.
On Saturday evening, SUN WINEFEST 2010’s Celebrity Chef Dine Around features some of the most prominent names in the industry. The event will take place from 7:30pm to 11:30pm in the Uncas Ballroom and will feature a champagne reception hosted by Möet Chandon, fine wine, food pairings, and a silent auction.
Guests will be served signature dishes by the Celebrity chefs themselves including Bobby Flay, Todd English, Jasper White, Robert Irvine, Mary Ann Esposito, Govind Armstrong, Ben Ford, Lydia Shire, Floyd Cardoz, Christina Pirello, Andy Husbands, Betty Fraser, Michael Ginor, Chris Schlesinger, Kim Canteenwalla and Ihsan Gurdal. Tickets for this culinary spectacle are $175.00 per person.
Throughout the weekend, an extraordinary lineup of wine and beer experts will host various seminars throughout the restaurants at Mohegan Sun. Seminars include tastings with Alan Newman, Director of Cosmic Symphonies and Matt Cohen, Dude of Dichotomy and Devilry at Magic Hat Brewery; Michael Mondavi on his family’s role in the California wine industry and the latest chapter of the family story and more. Prices and times vary.
Tickets for the Elite Cru Tasting, The Celebrity Chef Dine Around and Seminars can be purchased at SunWineFest.com.
The weekend’s main event, the Grand Tasting takes place from 12:00pm – 5:00pm in the Convention Center at Mohegan Sun. Over 1,000 wines, spirits and ales will be on-hand for tasting as well as sample dishes from some of the area’s finest restaurants. 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. A Grand Tasting ticket is not required to attend Seminars, the Celebrity Chef Dine Around or the Elite Cru tasting, and a ticket to the Grand Tasting does not grant admission to those events.
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.
Nov 18, 2009 | Breaking News, Food & Beverage, General News
Uncasville, CT (November 18, 2009) – Bobby Flay, celebrated chef, restaurateur, television personality and cookbook author, opens Bar Americain today at Mohegan Sun. Conveniently located off the hotel lobby, the 276-seat restaurant celebrates America’s diverse culinary heritage, inspired by Bobby’s extensive travels throughout the country. His decidedly American menu is mirrored by the energetic fast pace of the time-honored European brasserie.
“I’m thrilled to introduce Bar Americain to Mohegan Sun,” says Bobby. “Here I’ll celebrate the vast culinary traditions found in the US while also featuring dishes that showcase the wealth of ingredients and traditions of New England and, given our location, that of the Native American culture.”
This is Bobby’s 10th restaurant in operation and his second Bar Americain; the first opened in New York City in March of 2005, receiving rave reviews including two-stars from The New York Times. Today, Bar Americain continues to be an essential mainstay in Manhattan’s dining landscape.
“We are extremely excited to have Bar Americain as part of our culinary roster, and are proud that Bobby Flay has chosen Mohegan Sun to be the site of his first fine dining venture in the New England market,” says Lynn Malerba, Chairwoman for the Mohegan Tribe. “ There is no doubt that this is a perfect match of one of America’s great Chefs and one of America’s most amazing entertainment destinations,” added Mitchell Etess, President and Chief Executive Officer for Mohegan Sun.
With a menu that ranges from spiced-up starters such as Shrimp-Tomatillo, Crab-Coconut and Lobster-Avocado Shellfish Cocktails to ‘gotta have’ sides like Hot Potato Chips with Blue Cheese Sauce, Creamed Kale and Brooklyn Hash Browns, American regional fare never sounded, looked and tasted so good. Bobby takes his cues from the bounty of local New England ingredients, introducing new menu items inspired by the region and of Native American tradition with dishes such as Crispy Connecticut Oysters with Crème Fraiche Chowder and Bacon Relish as well as a Native American Taco with BBQ Duck, Cranberry and Red Chile.
Bobby’s true commitment to the foods of this nation are represented in entrées such as his Buttermilk Fried Chicken with Honey and Pink Peppercorns, Lime and Black Pepper Biscuits and Red Snapper, Florida Style. Fulton Fish Market Cioppino served with traditional Sour Dough Toast is Bobby’s hometown version of the San Francisco favorite. Creole-inspired Duck with Dirty Wild Rice & Pecans pays homage to the great food city, New Orleans.
And brasserie standards – Shellfish Platters, Mussels & Fries Americain with a Green Chile Broth as well as a Vidalia Onion Soup with a Parker House Crouton and Blistered Vermont Cheddar Cheese – are anything but standard when prepared Bobby Flay-style.
Bobby’s affinity for the classics continues with a dessert menu he created including favorites such as Sweet Potato Pie with Graham Crackers and Cinnamon Ice Cream; Blackberry Soufflé; German’s Chocolate Cake with Coconut Whipped Cream; Granny Smith Apple Tart with Maple Walnut Ice Cream and Deep Dish Chocolate Cream Pie.
The cocktail program reflects Bar Americain’s commitment to all things American including an extensive list of Bourbons, a favored spirit of Bobby’s. Designed by partner Laurence Kretchmer, the rotating menu of classics includes such standards as the Bronx Cocktail, Americano Highball, and Dark & Stormy. In the one move away from all things American, the wine list will feature a vast selection from around the world.
Acclaimed architect, David Rockwell of the Rockwell Group marries the design of the original Bar Americain in New York City with the energetic pace of Mohegan Sun, infusing even more movement, boldness and craftsmanship to the re-envisioned American brasserie. At 11,500 square feet, the façade of the restaurant will face the hotel lobby, Casino of the Sky, and Taughannick Falls. Handcrafted in Paris, Bar Americain’s memorable zinc-top 16-seat bar will warmly welcome both restaurant and hotel guests as they enter the restaurant via the colorful marble tile floor. The once-standard brasserie tiled floor takes on new life at Bar Americain in a diamond pattern of gold, pumpkin, charcoal and white marble. Other design elements are consistent with the original including a prominent hand-carved African Mahogany screen made by local artisans and several custom glass, wood and metal wine towers found throughout the space. Warm, rich woods set the scene, punctuated with familiar fabric and zinc light fixtures floating high above the curved “Hollywood” banquettes. The backdrop of the dinning room features a large exposed Raw Bar, highlighting a bounty of seafood from New England and beyond.
Bar Americain is Bobby’s second venture at Mohegan Sun; he opened his fourth Bobby’s Burger Palace (BBP) on July 1, 2009 during the re-opening of the Winter Entrance. At BBP, Bobby presents an array of burgers inspired by America’s regional flavors and traditions as well as his love for the grill.
Bar Americain’s bar and lounge, conveniently located off the hotel lobby, is open seven days a week from 11:00AM until close. The restaurant is open for dinner Sunday through Thursday from 5:00pm until 11:00pm and Friday and Saturday from 5:00pm until midnight.
For more information on Bar Americain and Bobby Flay, please visit baramericain.com and bobbyflay.com.
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.
