Nov 12, 2009 | Food & Beverage, General News, Travel & Leisure
Restaurants to feature special menu dishes and desserts on Thursday, November 26th
Mohegan Sun’s restaurants and buffets are excited to present some special dining offerings covering everything from traditional Turkey dinners to mouthwatering Prime Rib in celebration of Thanksgiving on Thursday, November 26th.
Todd English’s Tuscany will showcase a four-course Chef’s Tasting meal that starts out with Pear Salad mixed with fresh Field Greens, Gorgonzola and Walnuts. The second course will offer Butternut Tortelli with Sage Brown Butter followed by Turkey Crépinette with Pan-Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Pumpkin Risotto, Wild Mushroom Stuffing and Cranberry Port Sauce. The course is topped off with Chestnut Bread Pudding with Caramelized Apple and Dulce de Leche for dessert. This meal will be offered at $47.00 per person and with wine pairings it is offered at $82.00 per person. Todd English’s Tuscany will serve a dinner menu throughout the day in lieu of their Tuscan Table and lunch menus.
The Longhouse will serve a Carved Roast Turkey (white and dark meat) with sides that include Traditional Stuffing, Brown Sugar Roasted Yams, Buttermilk Chive Mashed Potatoes with Giblet Gravy, Haricot Verts with Cranberry Pecan Butter as well as Roast Winter Vegetables. Dessert will feature a Deep Dish Pecan Pumpkin Pie with Caramel Sauce, Cinnamon Cream and Caramel Garnish. This special Thanksgiving meal will be offered at $26.00 per person. The Longhouse will be open from 12:00pm – 8:00pm.
Pompeii & Caesar will offer a Roasted Pumpkin Salad with Lentils, Goat Cheese topped with Roasted Walnut Vinaigrette dressing. The second course is a Turkey Saltimbocca with Sweet Potato Gnocchi covered in Sage Brown Butter and Spicy Broccoli Rabe. Dessert is a Deep Dish Pecan Pumpkin Pie with Caramel Sauce, Cinnamon Cream and a Caramel Garnish. This three-course meal is offered at $32.00 and will be served from 5:00pm – 10:00pm.
Birches Bar & Grill will offer a customary Thanksgiving dinner that starts out with a choice of salad or soup. The main course includes Turkey with Apple Craisin Stuffing, Mashed Sweet Potatoes, Mashed Potatoes, Chef’s Vegetables, Cranberry Sauce and Giblet Gravy. Dessert will feature a Deep Dish Pecan Pumpkin Pie with Caramel Sauce, Cinnamon Cream topped with a Caramel Garnish. This meal is priced at $21.95 per person. Birches Bar & Grill will be open from 11:30am to 3:30am.
Sunburst and Seasons Buffets will offer a variety of choices for Thanksgiving. Both buffets will have a Roasted Turkey dinner with all the usual Thanksgiving fixings. Sunburst Buffet will also feature Prime Rib of Beef with hot sides that include Home-Style Mashed Yukon Potatoes and Fresh Asparagus with Spicy Citrus-Basil & Roasted Pecans. Guests can find a variety of desserts available in both buffets such as Apple or mixed Fruit Cobbler, Mohegan Sun’s Famous Bread Pudding, Toll House Cookie Bars and Cinnamon-Raisin Rice Pudding. Seasons Buffet will be offered at $16.98, plus tax and will serving the Thanksgiving dinner selections form 11:00am to 10:00pm. Sunburst Buffet will be offered at $19.81, plus tax and will be open from 10:30pm to 9:00pm.
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 6, 2009 | Food & Beverage, General News
New seasonal dishes showcase autumn flavors
Todd English’s Tuscany has made some tasty additions for their fall menu with the freshest ingredients and foods of the season. From Tortelli of Butternut Squash and Striped Bass en Cartoccio to Bisteca alla Fiorentina, this fall’s offerings showcase autumn’s favorite flavors.
Over 10 new dishes and appetizers have been added to the menu, including; Cavatelli, an Eggplant Pasta dish with fresh Capers, Raisins and Pine Nuts; Cornmeal-Crusted Chicken with Grilled Shrimp, Cheddar Polenta and Onion Relish; Lobster Carbonara served with a 2 ½ pound Lobster with Carrot Nage and Carbonara Risotto.
For the full menu, visit mohegansun.com/dining.
James Klewin’s Tortelli of Butternut Squash, a savory and sweet new offering fresh with Prosciutto, Sage and Brown Butter, is also on the menu. Try it in the restaurant or at home with Restaurant Chef James Klewin’s recipe.
Tortelli of Butternut Squash
For the Tortelli Filling
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
5-6 cups diced and peeled butternut squash
1/2 cup ground amaretti cookies
1/2 cup fresh bread crumbs
1/4 cup finely grated parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon fresh sage
Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat and add squash. Cook until the squash is just beginning to caramelize (about ten minutes). Add water to cover and cook until tender for about twenty minutes and drain. Place the squash and remaining ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth.
For The Dough
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon kosher salt
5 large eggs
Semolina for sprinkling
Flour large cutting board or work surface. Place two cups of flour along with salt on board and make a wide well in the middle. Place the eggs and yolks in the well. With a fork, follow the perimeter of the well and bring in small amounts of flour. Continue until most of the flour is absorbed. If the dough is too wet, add the remaining 1/2 cup of flour. Divide the dough into two pieces, put through the pasta machine, folding in halves each time and repeating fifteen to twenty times to knead the dough. Continue, gradually decreasing the number on the machine until the dough is paper thin.
Tortelli Assembly
1 batch butternut filling
1 batch pasta dough
Cut pasta into 4-inch squares making about forty squares. Place 1 heaping tablespoon of filling in the center of each square. Lightly brush edges of the dough with water. Fold the pasta over, corner to corner, forming a triangle and press edges to seal. Place on a sheet tray sprinkled with Semolina.
To Finish
1 cup unsalted butter
1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
1 large pot salted water
Salt and pepper to taste
In a pan, melt butter over medium heat until it browns and begins to foam. Add sage and season to taste. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add Tortelli in batches so water never stops boiling. Cook until tender (about three minutes). Toss the pasta with butter and serve. The dish will serve approximately four to five people as an entrée and seven to eight people as an appetizer.
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.
Sep 16, 2009 | Food & Beverage, General News
Hunting Moon Lager, brewed in The Brew Pub at Mohegan Sun, returns September 25th
Mohegan Sun welcomes back its fall-seasonal lager Hunting Moon. The sweet Oktoberfest style beer will be on tap throughout the property for $4.25 a glass beginning on September 25th through early December.
Hunting Moon is brewed with Amber, Traditional Dark and Wheat malts. Its Hallertau hops add a distinctive element which is low in bitterness and high in aroma, a perfect transition from summer to winter. Brewmaster Joel Johnson has been brewing Hunting Moon since 1997. Hunting Moon is one of four great seasonal ales brewed by Mohegan Sun.
Mohegan Sun’s Hunting Moon ale will be served at: RaceBook Bar, The Hall of the Lost Tribes Bar, Cove Bar, Lodge Bar, The Racebook, Harvest Moon Bar, the inside bar of Todd English’s Tuscany, Leffingwells Martini Bar and the East Wind Bar. Mohegan Sun’s Sachem Ale and Mohegan Lager are on-tap 365 days a year at the same locations.
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.
Sep 4, 2009 | Breaking News, Food & Beverage, Special Events
Weekend festivities feature culinary events, seminars and the Grand Tasting at Mohegan Sun on January 30 and 31, 2010
SUN WINEFEST, New England’s most spectacular wine and food event, returns to Mohegan Sun Saturday, January 30th and Sunday, January 31, 2010.
The weekend’s main event is the Grand Tasting, which will be held in the Convention Center from 12:00pm to 5:00pm on Saturday, January 30th and Sunday, January 31st. Sample more than 1,000 fine wines provided by international wineries and specialty beers from breweries and beer companies from around the world. Exhibitors showcasing related services such as wine storage, culinary accessories and specialty foods will also be featured. Guests will have the opportunity to ask questions, hear commentary from the winemakers and experts, and enjoy delicacies from some of the region’s finest restaurants by purchasing tasting portions of signature dishes at a nominal rate.
Tickets for the Grand Tasting are $70.00 for a one-day pass and $110.00 for a weekend pass. They go on sale at the Mohegan Sun Box Office and through Ticketmaster Monday, September 14th. Ticketmaster customers may purchase online at ticketmaster.com, over the phone at 800.745.3000, or at any Ticketmaster outlet. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
SUN WINEFEST attendees will also have the opportunity to add to their experience by attending a series of interesting and educational seminars on a variety of topics. Tickets for seminars will be offered at an additional cost and are available at sunwinefest.com.
Mohegan Sun’s Executive Chef, Michael Luboff, is pleased to host Mohegan Sun’s own celebrity restaurateurs, Bobby Flay, Todd English and Jasper White who will be joined by an impressive lineup of culinary personalities. Celebrity chefs will be featured in cooking demonstrations all weekend on the Main Stage located in the Grand Tasting along with other entertaining presentations.
To further complement the SUN WINEFEST experience, Saturday night will feature a fundraiser to benefit The Connecticut Sports Foundation Against Cancer. The evening features a Celebrity Chef Dine Around, giving guests the opportunity to be served delectable dishes prepared by world-famous chefs, television celebrities and cookbook authors. Each dish will be paired with extraordinary wines and many talented winemakers will be on-hand. The evening culminates with an elaborate dessert display presented by Mohegan Sun’s Executive Pastry Chef Lynn Mansel. Tickets for the event are $175.00, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting The Connecticut Sports Foundation Against Cancer, a non-profit-IRS 501(C)(3) corporation chartered by the State of Connecticut whose mission is to provide economic assistance and compassionate aid to Connecticut cancer patients and their families and raise funds for cancer research. Because CSF is one of only a handful of organizations in Connecticut that provides financial assistance directly to cancer patients and their families, they are inundated with more applications for assistance than they can fulfill. Their long-term goal is to never have to turn anyone away.
New for 2010 — Introducing the Elite Cru Tasting in The Cabaret Theatre hosted by Contessa Premium Foods on Saturday from 3:00pm – 5:00pm. An exclusive opportunity for wine lovers of all levels to enjoy the “best of the best” from vineyards all over the world. From the experienced to the curious palate, taste some of the world’s finest wines. Speak with vintners and discover your new favorite grape.
Reserve your space now for this ultimate event. The Elite Cru Tasting will offer select vintages from premium wineries (Silver Oak Napa Valley, Antinori Solaia, Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars Cask 23, Duckhorn Three Palms Vineyard Merlot, to name a few) accompanied by Contessa Premium Shrimp.
Tickets to the Celebrity Chef Dine Around and Elite Cru Tasting are on sale now at sunwinefest.com or by calling Life Marketing and Events at 860.953.0444 ext. 144.
For more information on individual seminars, the Elite Cru Tasting, the Celebrity Chef Dine Around charity gala, special trade rates and hours and area hotel information, visit sunwinefest.com or call Life Marketing and Events at 860.953.0444 ext. 144.
SUN WINEFEST 2010 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.
Jun 8, 2009 | Food & Beverage
Thunder Moon Lager, brewed in The Brew Pub at Mohegan Sun, is set to be served this June
UNCASVILLE, CT (June 8, 2009) –Mohegan Sun is excited to announce the return of the summer-seasonal ale Thunder Moon Lager. The fresh brewed lager will be on tap throughout the property beginning in June19th and continuing through the rest of Summer.
Thunder Moon Lager is a Canadian-style lager lightly hopped with a medium-bodied character making it a smooth and refreshing choice, perfect for the warm summer months. Brew master Joel Johnson has been brewing Thunder Moon since the summer of 1999. The inspiration behind its name comes from the thirteen moons of the lunar months found in an Indian year. Thunder Moon is one of four great seasonal ales brewed by Mohegan Sun.
Mohegan Sun’s Thunder Moon ale will be served at: The Brew Pub at Mohegan Sun, Hall of The Lost Tribes, The Cove Bar, The Longhouse, Pompeii & Caesar, Bamboo Forest, Seasons Buffet, The Lodge, Wolf Den Bar & Showroom, Leffingwells Martini Bar, Birches Bar & Grill, Taughannick Falls Bar and the East Wind Bar located in Casino of the Wind. Additionally, Mohegan Sun’s Sachem Ale and Mohegan Lager are on-tap 365 days a year at the same locations.
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.
Jun 5, 2009 | Food & Beverage, General News
Gourmet dishes and shopping specials offered throughout the property this Father’s Day
This Father’s Day, show Dad you care with a gourmet meal or a gift he will remember at Mohegan Sun. Mouth watering menu items prepared throughout the property on June 21st include:
Todd English’s Tuscany will celebrate Father’s Day with an exclusive chef’s tasting. Diners will begin with a Fingerling Salad tossed with Roasted Leeks and Roquefort Cheese, Pan-Roasted Swordfish with Horseradish Mashed Potatoes, Wood-Grilled Filet Mignon with Three-Onion Barlotto and topping off the meal will be a Signature Fallen Chocolate Cake. The special is offered at $60.00 from 5:00pm to 10:00pm.
Michael Jordan’s Steak House will serve dinner from 3:00pm to 11:00pm and guests can feast on a variety of dishes including: BBQ Baby Back Ribs with Chipotle Corn and Mashed Potatoes for $24.00; Roast Prime Rib Au Jus for $22.00; Grilled Hanger Steak with Wild Mushrooms and Sautéed Onions for $24.00; or Roast Rack of Lamb with Muddled Berries and Mint for $30.00. Looking to surprise Dad? Diners can order steaks, steak sauces and many other items inside the Michael Jordan Restaurant store at Mohegan Sun or online at michaeljordansteaks.com. Shipping is free and packages start at $109.95.
The Longhouse will offer a Bone-In Roast Prime Rib, Asparagus and Wild Mushroom Sauté with Pan-Fried New Potatoes and Fresh Herbs for $50.00 from 5:00pm to 10:00pm.
Bamboo Forest will serve a Wok-Seared Steak topped with Black Bean Shrimp and a side of Baby Bok Choy for $45.00 from 5:00pm to 10:00pm.
Birches Bar & Grill will prepare a three-course meal beginning with a choice of Soup or House Salad and then a Full Rack of Ribs served with French Fries, Coleslaw and Corn on the Cob. For dessert, a “Mac the Nut Sandwich” consisting of White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies with a half pound of Banana Rum Ice Cream with Special Sauce, Whipped Cream and a Cherry. The meal will be offered at $25.00 from 11:00am to 11:00pm.
A special Father’s Day brunch menu will be offered from 11:00am to 3:00pm at Michael Jordan’s 23.sportcafe. Guests will have a wide selection of gourmet dishes to choose from including: Smoked Salmon Salad with Grilled Asparagus, Baby Arugula, Tear Drop Tomatoes and Champagne Vinaigrette for $12.00; Blueberry Baked French Toast with Whipped Cream and Vermont Maple Syrup for $9.00; Roast Prime Rib with Au Jus Mashed Potatoes and Grilled Asparagus for $22.00; Crab Omelet with Remoulade and Red Bell Peppers for $12.00; Eggs Creole with Sautéed Spinach, Brioche, Prosciutto and Remoulade for $10.00; Steak & Eggs with Grilled Filet Mignon, Scrambled Eggs, Brioche Toast, Potatoes O’Brien and Fruit for $20.00; and a selection of delicious sides for $4.00 and $3.00 per item.
Lucky’s Lounge and The Dubliner will offer an assortment of appetizers and dishes on Father’s Day including: Buffalo Wings, hot or mild with Celery and Bleu Cheese Sauce for $8.00; Two Nathan’s Chili All-Beef Hot Dogs with House Beef Chili & Cheddar Cheese for $8.00; Chef Salad with Lettuce, Green Pepper, Onion, Cucumber, Tomato, Swiss & Provolone Cheese, Turkey & Ham for $10.00; Tender Prime Rib with Au Jus served with Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Green Bean Almondine for $14.00. Chocolate Crunch Cheesecake will be featured for dessert for $6.00.
Big Bubba’s BBQ celebrates Father’s Day with a Prime Rib dinner with Twice Baked Potato for $22.95.
Ben & Jerry’s will feature a buy one cone or cup and get the second one of equal value free for your Father all day on June 21st.
In addition to the delicious menu items that will be located throughout the property, Mohegan Sun also has a variety of unique gifts that Dad will enjoy.
Pamper Pop at Elemis Spa with a Father’s Day special that includes a 50-mintue Deep- Tissue Sports Massage, Skin IQ Facial, Ice Cool Foaming Shave Gel and Moisture Boost for $400.00.
Spin Street is taking 25% off of the Kodak Easyshare Digital Camera; Model C813. The special is available now through Father’s Day.
Brookstone is featuring two gifts that keep on giving with an Osim® uComfort™ Massage Chair for $1,845 and an Osim® uHarmony™ Massage Chair for $3,695. Both items offer a 0% interest 12-month finance plan, $99.00 delivery charge that includes Hands-On™ full-service set-up, package removal and a Three-year in-home protection and service plan. For more information, please visit www.Brookstone.com.
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.
