Dec 11, 2012 | Food & Beverage, General News, Special Events
From January 6th – 11th, take advantage of great dining specials at some of the best restaurants on property
Make it a New Year’s resolution to stop eating at the same places and come discover a new favorite spot at Mohegan
Sun during their fourth Restaurant Week! From January 6th to 11th, restaurants all across the property will be featuring some of their best dishes at great prices.
Check out these great deals at Mohegan Sun during Restaurant Week:
Stop by two of the newest restaurants at Mohegan Sun, Hash House A Go Go and The Lansdowne Irish Pub & Music House, for Restaurant Week specials that will have you coming back for more. At Hash House A Go Go, enjoy a featured dish of Hash House Sage Fried Chicken and Waffles. This unique offering includes two Sage Fried Chicken Breasts atop a Bacon Waffle tower with hot Maple Reduction and Fried Leeks for only $12.95.
Then head upstairs to The Lansdowne Irish Pub & Music House where Irish specials are featured on the menu all week long! On Sunday for $16.00 per person, traditional Irish Roast with Roasted Potatoes and Vegetables will be served. For Monday’s menu at $12.00 per person, enjoy a Battered Sausage supper with Fries and Batchelors Beans. Tuesday is serving up Baked Irish Ham with Boiled Potatoes, Braised Cabbage and Mustard for $14.00 per person then Wednesday’s dish is a Roast Turkey dinner with Mashed Potatoes, daily Vegetables and Gravy for $16.00 per person. On Thursday, Oven Roast Leg of Lamb with Roasted Potatoes, daily Vegetable and Mint Lamb Sauce is on the menu for $21.00 per person then Friday, grab a Fried Seafood platter including Whitefish, Shrimp and Scallops, Housemade Fries, Tartar Sauce and Coleslaw for $21.00 per person. Then finish off the week on Saturday with a Prime Rib dinner for $21.00 per person.
Over at Ballo Italian Restaurant & Social Club, enjoy a 4-course dinner beginning with an Antipasti of Prosciutto, Parmigiano and Ricotta Stuffed Peppers. Next, enjoy some pasta with Orecchiette, Broccoli Rabe Pesto, Pine Nuts and Cherry Tomatoes. Then, move on to the Secondi course where Scallops and Scampi, Polenta, Sopressata and Red Pepper are featured. Finally, top off your meal with a Housemade Cannoli. This special will be offered at $29.95 per person (plus tax) from 4:00pm to close, January 7th – 11th only.
Michael Jordan’s 23.sportcafe is celebrating Restaurant Week with a meal for just $20.13 per person (plus tax)! Start with your choice of Caesar Salad with Parmesan Croutons. A House Salad with Tomato, Onion and Balsamic Dressing or the featured soup for an appetizer. Then choose an entrée from a list including Penne and Blackened Chicken, Broccoli, Tomatoes and Alfredo Sauce, a 23.Burger with choice of Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion and French Fries, or Beer Battered Fish & Chips with Housemade Tartar Sauce.
*No other offers, discounts, coupons or vouchers can be applied. Not valid for take-out.
If you are in the mood for something a bit fancier, Michael Jordan’s Steak House is also participating in Restaurant Week. Also for only $20.13 per person, start off with either a Classic Caesar Salad with shaved Parmesan and Garlic Croutons or a House Salad with Tomato, Onion, Baby Lettuce and Balsamic Vinaigrette. Then move on to an entrée of Hanger Steak with Caramelized Onions, Shoestring Potatoes and Pinot Noir Sauce and Creamed Spinach with a Parmesan crust.
*No other offers, discounts, coupons or vouchers can be applied. Not valid for take-out.
Go south of the border with lunch or dinner at SolToro Tequila Grill in Casino of the Sky, offering a 3-course meal for $20.13 per person (plus tax) and each meal comes with Housemade Chips and Salsa. Start your meal with your choice of appetizer including Mixed Greens with Grapes, Mango, Cucumber, Tomatoes, Pickled Red Onion, Queso Fresco, Spicy Candied Walnuts, Toasted Pumpkin Seeds and Balsamic-Habanero Vinaigrette or Queso Fundido with Monterey Jack, Housemade Chorizo, fire-roasted Poblano Chili, Onion and Oregano, served with Corn Tortillas. Then move on to your choice of entrée of either an Enchilada with your choice of Cheese, Chicken a la Mexicana or Mushroom and Spinach or a Burrito with your choice of Chicken a la Mexicana or Beef Picadillo. Finish your meal with your choice of either a Chipotle Brownie with Cinnamon Ice Cream, Caramel, Chocolate Sauce and Whipped Cream or Housemade SolToro Flan with Caramel sauce.
*No other offers, discounts, coupons or vouchers can be applied. Not valid for take-out.
Make your way over to Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville and let your inner “Parrothead” out with a special Restaurant Week dish for $27.95 per person (plus tax). The offering includes Margaritaville Stuffed Shrimp with Lemon Butter Sauce and comes with four Crabmeat Stuffed Shrimp, Portabella Parmesan Cream Rice and Green Beans.
In addition to all the offers above, Todd English’s Tuscany, Bobby Flay’s Bar Americain, Seasons Buffet and Bobby’s Burger Palace are all offering 20% off the food portion of your meal!
*Other promotions not accepted.
If you would prefer to not sit down for a full meal, Restaurant Week at Mohegan Sun has covered that too! Krispy Kreme Doughnuts will be offering a free small soda or drip coffee with any dozen donuts purchased and Starbucks Coffee is offering a free drip coffee with the purchase of any breakfast sandwich.
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 and view us on youtube.com/mohegansunvideos.
Nov 28, 2012 | General News, Special Events, Travel & Leisure
Friday, December 21st might be the end of the world as we know it and that means there’s a limited
amount of time to have the time of your life. So, why not party like there’s no tomorrow at Mohegan Sun with parties at Ultra 88 Night Club and Vista Lounge at Wombi Rock hosted by Ryan Hurst as seen on Sons of Anarchy.
On December 21, 2012, party like it’s the end of the world at Doomsday at Vista Lounge hosted by Ryan Hurst as seen on Sons of Anarchy. Cover for the event is $20.00. Dress code will be strictly enforced. To reserve tables, call 860.862.4009. In Ultra 88 Night Club, join in the fun with their End of the World party beginning at 9:00pm. VIP booths and/or tables are available for guests; includes bottle service.
Go out with a bang with Mohegan Sun’s Doomsday Package which includes overnight accommodations, a survivor kit, VIP entry for 4 into the Doomsday party at Vista Lounge and a $50.00 beverage credit. Pricing starts at $399; visit mohegansun.com for more information.
If the Earth doesn’t plummet into a black hole, get flooded or go into a prehistoric ice age, Mohegan Sun has you covered. On Saturday, December 22nd, Mohegan Sun will be celebrating surviving Doomsday with two real life survivors: Jenna Morasca and Ethan Zohn. Join the two Survivor alums as they host a special Reality Check at 2:00pm in The Shops at Mohegan Sun.
This free event includes a Q&A with fans followed by a public signing. Not only did Morasca and Zohn each win the one-million dollar grand prize for their respective seasons of Survivor, the duo most recently appeared on the 19th season of The Amazing Race.
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.
Nov 28, 2012 | General News, Special Events
Season 11 runners-up, Lacey Schwimmer and Kyle Massey, star in Reality Check event on December 28th
You saw them team up on the dance floor back in 2010, now meet Lacey Schwimmer and Kyle Massey of Dancing With The Stars at Mohegan Sun for a special Reality Check event on Friday, December 28th.
This free night kicks off 7:00pm in The Cabaret Theatre where Lacey & Kyle will be performing a routine and holding a live Q&A segment. Then at 8:00pm in The Shops concourse, “Samba” your way over to grab a spot in line as the duo signs autographs and takes photos with their loyal fans! This is sure to be an event worthy of the coveted Mirrorball Trophy!
ABOUT KYLE MASSEY
Actor Kyle Massey got his “big break” in the popular Disney Channel sitcom, That’s So Raven where he played the mischievous little brother. Since then he has starred in the show’s spin-off, Cory in the House and the Disney original film Life Is Ruff. He was runner-up of Season 11 of Dancing With The Stars alongside his partner, professional dancer Lacey Schwimmer.
ABOUT LACEY SCHWIMMER
Daughter of West Coast Swing dancer, Buddy Schwimmer, and sister to winner of the second season of So You Think You Can Dance, Benji Schwimmer, Lacey began her dancing career at the age of 6. Since then, she has finished as a finalist on season 3 of So You Think You Can Dance and has competed on seasons 7-13 of Dancing With The Stars. For more information, visit http://itslaceyschwimmer.com/.
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.
Nov 20, 2012 | Breaking News, Community Relations, Entertainment, Food & Beverage, General News, Special Events
Last year's New Year's Eve countdown in The Shops at Mohegan Sun.
Mohegan Sun transforms into one big party with exclusive events, great entertainment, delicious dining and The Shops countdown celebration
UNCASVILLE, CT (November 20, 2012) – Countdown to the New Year like never before inside Mohegan Sun’s all-night celebration this December 31st. Not only is The Shops Concourse New Year’s Eve Countdown back and bigger than ever but this year, other highlights include Cyndi Lauper in The Arena, fantastic comedy in The Cabaret Theatre, The Groovematics in The Wolf Den, but Mohegan Sun is your stop for exclusive parties in a number of our venues including the brand-new Lansdowne Irish Pub & Music House and MIST inside Casino of the Wind opening New Year’s Even night, among several others.
PARTY IN THE SHOPS CONCOURSE
One of the best places to be inside Mohegan Sun when the clock strikes Midnight is alongside thousands of other partygoers in The Shops at Mohegan Sun. DJae Mêlée will be live outside Todd English’s Tuscany and big screen projectors will be placed throughout the concourse to display the countdown broadcast live from Times Square in New York. The large concourse will also feature concessions. It’s quite a site to see and to be a part of as the clock ticks towards Midnight. To view some of the celebrations from last year’s event, click here http://youtube/ItdygZ42KzM.
NIGHTLIFE
At Vista Lounge at Wombi Rock, there will be a party to ring in the New Year starting at 9:00pm. Tickets are $25.00 a person (prices subject to change based on availability) and include music by DJ Jason Mae, party favors and a champagne toast at Midnight. The party is for ages 21 and over and the dress code will be strictly enforced. Tickets go on sale Wednesday, November 21st at noon through the Mohegan Sun Box Office and can be purchased by calling 860.862.8499. For more information and VIP reservations, call 860.862.4009.
Ballo Italian Restaurant & Social Club will host a New Year’s Eve celebration starting at 10:00pm. For $30.00 per person, enjoy music by DJ Louie Faiola Jr. and party favors. For VIP reservations, call 860.862.1100.
Over at Ultra 88 Night Club, the New Year’s Eve party begins at 9:00pm and will be $50.00 per person (prices subject to change based on availability). Ticket price will include music by DJ Legacy, party favors and a champagne toast at Midnight. The party is for ages 21 and over and the dress code will be strictly enforced. Tickets go on sale Wednesday, November 21st at noon through the Mohegan Sun Box Office and can be purchased by calling 860.862.8499. For more information and VIP reservations, call 860.862.7042.
The Lansdowne Irish Pub & Music House will be holding its first-ever New Year’s Eve celebration for $40.00 per person (prices subject to change based on availability) starting at 9:00pm! Ticket price includes music by DJ Jay-C, party favors and a champagne toast at Midnight. The party is for ages 21 and over and guests are encouraged to dress to impress. Tickets go on sale Wednesday, November 21st at noon through the Mohegan Sun Box Office and can be purchased by calling 860.862.8499. For more information and VIP reservations, call 860.862.7005.
New Year’s Eve will also mark a new beginning for one destination in Mohegan Sun when the all-new MIST opens. Located in Casino of the Wind, MIST was designed right next to the 35-foot high electronic and animated water wall. DJ K-Otic will be on-hand for this grand opening party starting at 9:00pm with no cover charge, party favors and a champagne toast at Midnight. During the grand opening party on New Year’s Eve, guests can win a two night trip, including air fare, to the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas! Guests can also take advantage of select VIP tables (with bottle service) for their party by calling 1.866.760.5901.
The new lounge will feature top notch drinks, live DJs, a dance floor. Beginning January 4th, MIST will be open every Friday and Saturday night.
LAST SHOWS OF THE YEAR
On Monday, December 31st, rocker Cyndi Lauper will take the stage inside Mohegan Sun Arena. The performance starts at 7:30pm and tickets are on sale now for $30.00.
“The Funniest New Year’s Eve Party In Connecticut” will bring great comedians to The Cabaret Theatre to Laugh-in 2012 featuring “The Coach” Tom Whiteley, Jim David & Joey Vega. The show starts at 10:00pm on Monday, December 31st and tickets are $39.75. This show is on sale now.
New Year’s Eve also brings Mike DelGuidice & Big Shot to The Wolf Den for a 8:00pm show. Then later in the evening, The Groovematics will be live in The Wolf Den for an 11:00pm performance.
*The Wolf Den is free and all guests must be 21 or older. Come early as seating is limited. Times and performers are subject to change.
More info on Mohegan Sun’s Entertainment schedule can be found at www.mohegansun.com/entertainment.
DINING AND RETAIL
Mohegan Sun’s culinary team is planning great dishes and specials for the final day of 2012. Guests can expect nothing but the best from the likes of Ballo Italian Restaurant & Social Club, Todd English’s Tuscany, Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville and more.
A dinner and a party is planned at Ballo Italian Restaurant & Social Club as they will be taking dinner reservations in the main dining room until 9:00pm and in the restaurant until
Midnight. There will be a special New Year’s Eve party taking place inside Ballo as well where all non dinner guests can attend for a $30.00 cover charge starting at 10:00pm. The event will feature a DJ, professional dancers and of course live coverage of the Times Square celebration on the TV screens above the bar.
Over in Casino of the Wind, Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville is joining the fun as well with a New Year’s Eve special that serves four Baked Stuffed Shrimp with a Portabella Parmesan Cream Rice and Green Beans and Lemon Butter Sauce. This dinner will be served at $27.95. At 10:00pm, the band KICK will be performing on the Margaritaville stage. Cover will be $10.00.
At Jasper White’s Summer Shack Express, guests can get a combo deal that includes a clam strip roll, soft drink and French Fries for $15.00.
A number of other restaurants on property will be having extended hours including Bobby Flay’s Bar Americain, Bobby’s Burger Palace, Todd English’s Tuscany, Seasons Buffet and the Bow & Arrow Sports Bar. Be sure to check out mohegansun.com/nye for more information.
Additionally, on New Year’s Day, Todd English’s Tuscany will be featuring a New Year’s Day brunch where delicious selections of food are endless. Seafood lovers can enjoy the chilled raw bar with the likes of Littleneck Clams, Oysters and Shrimp Cocktail. There will also be omelet stations, a pasta station with 4-Cheese Ravioli and a carved meat station with Prime Rib and Brown Sugar-Glazed Ham. Further hot offerings will be classic Eggs Benedict, Stuffed French Toast with Vanilla Sauce, Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes with Lobster Cream & Fried Leeks, Sliced Chilled Sirloin with Gorgonzola Cream and also Chicken Saltimbocca with Brown Butter Arugula and Spaghetti Olio. This will be offered from 10:00am t 2:00pm and is $38.00 per adult, $19.00 for children 7-12 and free for kids 1-6.
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.
Nov 8, 2012 | Entertainment, Special Events, Sports
Brian Scalabrine will host a viewing party for the Boston Celtics vs. Brooklyn Nets game taking place on Wednesday, November 28th
WHAT: Hoops season is underway and on Wednesday, November 28th, Celtics fan favorite and current Celtics Analyst Brian Scalabrine will be on-hand to host a viewing party at Bow & Arrow Sports Bar on November 28th as the Boston Celtics take on the Brooklyn Nets in an Eastern Conference show down. The event starts at 8:00pm and tip-off of the game is at 7:30pm. Everyone in attendance will have the opportunity to meet, mingle and grab an autograph from Brian, as well as enter to win tickets to an upcoming Boston Celtics game!
More information on this event is available at: mohegansun.com/entertainment
WHEN: Wednesday, November 28th
Bow & Arrow Sports Bar
8:00pm
ABOUT BOW & ARROW SPORTS BAR:
Bow & Arrow Sports Bar, located in Mohegan Sun’s Casino of the Earth, recently underwent renovations this summer. It’s a great place to catch all your favorite sporting events and is home to great food and drinks including drafts, imports & craft beers. It also features three large HD screens that can accommodate up to 11 games simultaneously and brand-new table top speakers that can be personally tuned to any channel being shown on screen.
ABOUT BRIAN SCALABRINE:
Brian Scalabrine is a former professional basketball player who played the power forward position and whose career spanned 11 years. His longest tour with one team was with the Boston Celtics from 2005 – 2010 where he was beloved by fans with hard play and defensive abilities. Scalabrine also played for the New Jersey Nets and ended his long career with the Chicago Bulls. A standout with the USC Trojan’s men’s basketball team before being drafted in the NBA, he led the team in scoring and rebounds. Scalabrine is now a Celtics analyst on Comcast SportsNet.
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 and view us on youtube.com/mohegansunvideos.
Nov 6, 2012 | Entertainment, General News, Special Events
On November 29th, celebrate the return of holiday décor inside our own winter wonderland
Dust off your holiday cheer and join Mohegan Sun in saying “season’s greetings” to the holidays! On Thursday, November 29th at The Shops at Mohegan Sun, come celebrate the return of Mohegan Sun’s World of Holiday Marvels as the property turns into a winter wonderland this November and December. Don’t miss out on our four-foot tall ornaments, “ice” creatures, Christmas trees and our newest “marvel,” a tree scene in the Hotel Lobby!
Starting at 6:00pm on Thursday, November 29th, holiday cookies, hot cocoa and hot cider will be available at the Gingerbread House located in the center of The Shops concourse. Bring the family and walk through this life-size, 28-foot masterpiece that includes a fireplace and 7-foot soldiers at each doorway. After, enjoy as Nutcracker ballerinas put on a performance for the crowd!
Then, at 7:00pm, watch on screens throughout The Shops concourse as the outdoor tree gets lit up for the first time this season!
During the night, let our labeled maps, available in The Shops concourse, take you on a self-guided tour of all of Mohegan Sun’s World of Holiday Marvels.
Throughout the month of November, Mohegan Sun will serve as a drop-off location for the “One Warm Coat” coat drive. Clean out your closets and drop off any unused coats at the Summer Coat Check throughout the month.
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 and view us on youtube.com/mohegansunvideos.
