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.
Apr 3, 2009 | Food & Beverage
Mohegan Sun restaurants to offer gourmet dishes and desserts for Easter and Passover
UNCASVILLE, CT (April 3, 2009) – Mohegan Sun will feature special menu additions throughout the property for Easter & Passover. The following offerings will be available:
The Longhouse will be serving Braised Lamb Shank accompanied with Stuffed Morel Mushrooms and served with Spring Vegetable Couscous and Tomato Cabernet Jus. This will be offered at $34.00 per person.
At Birches Bar & Grill, enjoy a mouthwatering four-course meal that will start out with Soup du Jour and a Garden Salad with your choice of dressing. The entrée will feature a Roast Leg of Lamb with Parsnips, Maple-Glazed Carrots, Herbed Fingerling Potatoes, and Apple Demi Glaze infused with Mint. Top this meal off with Coconut Bombe with Fresh Berries and Edible Spring Flower, for $28.00 per person.
Starting on Passover and continuing through Easter, Fidelia’s will be showcasing some special menu items that include Gefilte Fish, Beet Horseradish and Matzo Crackers. On Easter Sunday, Fidelia’s will be offering Brown Sugar and Honey-Glazed Smoked Pork with Mélange of Brussels Sprouts, Baby Carrots, Broccoli and Cauliflower and Mashed Sweet Potatoes for $16.00 per person. Dessert will also feature Coconut Bombe with Fresh Berries and Edible Spring Flower.
Seasons Buffet will be showcasing an array of delicious foods and desserts starting at the carving board which will feature Slow Roasted Prime Rib, Shallot & Rosemary-Crusted Lamb Roast and Roasted Turkey Breast & Thighs. Other special items for Easter Sunday include Roasted Leg of Lamb with Mint Jus Li, Seared-Spiced Salmon and Shrimp with Chicken & Penne topped with a Cajun Cream Sauce. Add some savory sides such as Sautéed Green Beans with Wild Mushrooms, Honey-Buttered Yellow & White Corn and Maple Glazed Baby Carrots. Desserts will include favorites like Apple or Fruit Cobbler, Warm-Battered Cheesecake Bites and Sticky Buns, Cinnamon-Raison Rice Pudding, and Pineapple Upside-down Cake. Breakfast starts at 7:30am and lunch begins at 11:00am. The Buffet is open until 10:00pm breakfast is $10.85 for adults and $6.84 for children. Enjoy lunch for $16.98 for adults and $9.43 for children.
For more complete information on Mohegan Sun’s restaurants, visit mohegansun.com and click on the “dining” link or call 1.888. 226.7711.
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.
Apr 2, 2009 | Food & Beverage
National Burger Month is here and Mohegan Sun brings tips on how to cook that perfect burger and where to go if you can’t
UNCASVILLE, CT (April 2, 2009) – Mohegan Sun is a great place to enjoy various foods and great dining experiences, and one thing we’re certainly not short on is burgers. May is National Burger Month and Mohegan Sun is dishing out some valuable tips on how to cook the perfect burger from Executive Chef, Michael Luboff. Still rather have someone else do the cooking for you? Find out where you can enjoy thirty-one different burgers for each day of May under one roof at Mohegan Sun.
Chef Luboff’s Five Tips For Cooking A Great Burger:
1. Choose the right meat: The meat is the most essential ingredient and should be fresh ground chuck with an 80/20 blend, well-seasoned with kosher salt, fresh ground black pepper and a little Sacramento tomato juice.
2. Don’t ignore the bread: Ideally you want a soft potato roll, sesame seeded if you prefer, but nothing too crazy or seasoned. It is also a good idea to lightly toast each side of the roll.
3. Make it great with toppings: What’s a burger without cheese? A thick slice of American or cheddar cheese will do fine here, accompanied by crisp bacon, Heinz ketchup, crisp iceberg lettuce and a slice of beefsteak tomato to top it off.
4. Use equipment like the pros: It’s important to try and cook your burgers on a hot flat iron surface or griddle and avoid cooking over open flames. Pressing the burger is also a big no-no as doing so will run out all the juices and flavor.
5. Take your temperature: Hopefully a little red doesn’t scare you, because burgers are best eaten at medium. And don’t forget to wear a bib.
Prefer to stay out of the kitchen? Here’s what Mohegan Sun’s exceptional restaurants have to offer the world of burgers.
1. Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville: Cheeseburger in Paradise. The Heinz 57 is on the table and don’t forget the draft beer…if you’re old enough. Topped with American cheese, iceberg lettuce and tomato.
2. Johnny Rockets: Smoke House Double. Two fresh patties, two slices of cheddar cheese, thick bacon, crispy onion rings and “Smoke House” barbecue-ranch sauce.
3. Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville: Hickory Cheeseburger. Topped with iceberg lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise and Margaritaville’s signature hickory sauce.
4. Big Bubba’s BBQ: The Bayou Burger. Burger topped with ham and cheddar cheese.
5. The Cove: Steak Burger. With your choice: of cheddar, Swiss or goat cheese; add: smoked peppered bacon, grilled onions, peppers or mushrooms, served with French fries.
6. Johnny Rockets: Route 66. Swiss cheese, grilled mushrooms, grilled onions & mayonnaise.
7. Todd English’s Tuscany: Tuscan Burger. Fontina cheese, herb-roasted potatoes, Todd’s ketchup.
8. Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville: Barbecue Bacon Cheeseburger. Seasoned bacon, cheddar cheese, BBQ sauce, lettuce and tomato.
9. Michael Jordan’s 23.sportcafe: Black and Blue Burger. Tobacco onions and sweet potato fries.
10. Birches Bar & Grill: Build a Burger. Choice of beef, buffalo or turkey burger with bacon, wild mushroom’s and/or grilled onions with choice of cheese, and bread and iceberg lettuce and sliced tomato.
11. Fidelia’s: Fidelia’s Original Steak Burger. 10 oz. sirloin, iceberg lettuce & hothouse tomatoes.
12. Johnny Rockets: #12. Cheddar cheese, fresh lettuce, onion slice, pickle, mayonnaise and tangy “red red sauce®.” On a scale of one to ten, it’s a twelve!
13. Summer Shack: Long Burger. Served with blue or cheddar cheese.
14. Johnny Rockets: Rocket Double. Two fresh patties, two slices of cheddar cheese, fresh lettuce, ripe tomato onion slice & special sauce.
15. Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville: Mushroom Burger. Topped with mixed cheese, shredded lettuce, fire-roasted tomato salsa and jalapeños.
16. Fidelia’s: New England Turkey Burger. 10oz. White Meat, Iceberg Lettuce, Hothouse Tomatoes, Craisins & Maple Syrup.
17. Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville: Mexicali Burger. Topped with mixed cheese, shredded lettuce, fire-roasted tomato salsa and jalapeños.
18. Johhny Rockets: Chili Size. Served open-faced with our exclusive all-meat chili and topped with grated cheddar cheese and chopped onions.
19. Johhny Rockets: Streamliner®(100% Soy Boca® Burger). The original meatless Boca® burger with grilled onions, fresh lettuce, ripe tomato, pickle & mustard.
20. Geno’s Pub: Geno’s Pub Burger. Char-grilled 10 oz. Angus beef burger served on a kaiser roll with lettuce, tomato, red onion and Geno’s house burger sauce.
21. Johnny Rockets: Bacon Cheddar Double. Two fresh patties, thick bacon, four slices of cheddar cheese, fresh lettuce, ripe tomato, onion slice and special sauce.
22. SolToro Tequila Grill: Soltoro Burger. Ground sirloin seasoned with Mexican herbs and spices, topped with chihuahua cheese, guacamole, grilled onions, fire-roasted poblano rajas and bacon; served with spicy fries and ketchupeño salsa.
23. Michael Jordan’s Steak House: Steak House Burger. Sirloin burger on a brioche bun, wild mushrooms, mixed greens, tomato, tobacco onions, and choice of cheese, served with truffled fries.
24. Johnny Rockets: St. Louis. Thick bacon, Swiss cheese, grilled onions, fresh lettuce, pickle and Johnny Rockets “St.Louis” sauce.
25. Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville: Turkey Burger. Char-grilled and topped with provolone cheese, lettuce, tomato and garlic herb mayonnaise.
26. Michael Jordan’s Steak House: Mini Cheeseburger Trio. Three burgers with mixed greens, tomato, red onion, and mini gherkins, with your choice of cheese, served with truflled fries.
27. Big Bubba’s BBQ: Bubba Burger. 8 oz. beef steak with your choice of toppings served with potato salad, coleslaw and a pickle.
28. Johnny Rockets: Patty Melt. Grilled onions and American & cheddar cheeses on grilled rye bread.
29. Mohegan Sun Hotel’s In-Room Dining: Mohegan Steak Burger. 10 oz. steak burger served with iceberg lettuce, hot house tomatoes, skin-on fries and kosher style pickle. Add your choice of Swiss, cheddar or American cheese, bacon, mushrooms or fried onions.
30. Fidelia’s: Fidelia’s Buffalo Burger. 10oz. buffalo, iceberg lettuce & hothouse tomatoes.
31. Johnny Rockets: The Original. Fresh lettuce, ripe tomato, chopped onions, relish, pickle, mustard & mayonnaise.
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
Mar 9, 2009 | Food & Beverage, General News
Special menu items to be featured on March 17th
Mohegan Sun’s culinary staff is set to sham-rock your taste buds with Irish-inspired dishes on St. Patrick’s Day. Lads and colleens can feast on Corned Beef, Cabbage, Carrots, Potatoes and Baileys Irish Cream Cheesecake throughout the property on March 17th, all at prices that will save you some green.
The Cove will offer warm Corned Beef and Cabbage, Carrots, New Potatoes in Dill Butter with Grain Mustard Cream Sauce and Baileys Irish Cream Cheesecake for dessert from 11:30am to close at $14.95 per person.
Birches Bar & Grill will serve warm Corned Beef and Cabbage, Carrots, Steamed Red Bliss Potatoes and Baileys Irish Cream Cheesecake from 11:30am to close at $14.95 per person.
Fidelia’s will offer a three-course meal starting with Potato Leak Soup followed by warm Corned Beef and Cabbage, Carrots and Boiled New Potatoes, then a dessert course of Baileys Irish Cream Cheesecake. The special will be offered at $14.95 and will be served from 11:00am to close.
Seasons Buffet will feature a variety of selections including Irish Soda Bread, “Corned Beef” Steamships, 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 close at $16.98 for adults and $9.43 for children ages six twelve, tax not included.
The Dubliner Irish pub will feature live entertainment including live bands and bagpipers. Featured menu items will include Guinness Stew, Bangers and Champ, Corned Beef and Cabbage and much more. For more information visit mohegansun.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.
