Jan 16, 2020 | Entertainment, Food & Beverage, Special Events, Travel & Leisure
UNCASVILLE, CT (January 16, 2020) – Mohegan Sun’s 17th Annual Sun Wine & Food Fest takes place Friday, January 24th – Sunday, January 26th, and a variety of celebrities are joining in on the fun with appearances at the Bourbon Tasting, Grand Tasting, Celebrity Chef Dine Around and more! Tickets to all events are still available for purchase via ticketmaster.com and the Mohegan Sun Box Office. Ticket prices are subject to increase the day of the events.
The Bourbon Tasting presented by Beam Suntory, Inc. takes place on Friday, January 24th in the Earth Ballroom and will feature a special appearance by 20-year NBA all-star Charles Oakley. Charles most well-known for his time with the New York Knicks in the 90s as a hard playing Power Forward. Guests can get a taste of the finest bourbon from Jim Beam, devour tasty selections from Bear’s Restaurant group and receive a cigar from BoutiqueCigar.com. The Bourbon Tasting presented by Beam Suntory Inc. takes place from 6:00pm – 9:00pm and tickets are $90.
At the Grand Tasting preview, guests can get a sneak peek of the main event while enjoying a performance by Maggie Rose on the Coca-Cola Kitchen Stage. A woman of exceptional versatility and variety, Maggie Rose draws from the many musical genres at play – a love of storytelling and substantive lyrics learned from Country music, an affinity for finely crafted Pop production, R&B’s commitment to an irresistible groove. Maggie Rose is also set to perform a free show in the Wolf Den on Thursday, January 23rd at 8:00pm. Additionally, Ben Robinson of Bravo’s hit series Below Deck/Below Deck Mediterranean will show off his skills with a chef demonstration on the Main Stage presented by Gotham Steel Stack Master. The Grand Tasting Preview takes place in the Earth Expo Center on Friday, January 24th from 7:00pm – 10:00pm. Tickets are $45, with designated driver tickets available for $20.
The Grand Tasting will introduce a new chef to Sun Wine & Food Fest. Richard Blais, winner of Bravo’s Top Chef All-Stars and recurring judge on Top Chef and Master Chef will join some of the best in the business with a variety of electrifying chef demonstrations on the Main Stage presented by Gotham Steel Stack Master. The Grand Tasting in the Earth Expo Center is from Noon – 5:00pm on Saturday, January 25th and tickets are $95. Designated driver tickets are available for $20.
The Celebrity Chef Dine Around presented by Hendrick’s Gin will tease a taste of TAO with a showcase of dining options by Ralph Scamardella, Partner/Chef with Tao Group Hospitality. TAO Restaurant at Mohegan is set to open this year, featuring a menu of elevated Pan-Asian fare, a beverage program catering to Asian tastes and a robust sake program. Over 25 celebrity chefs will also participate in Mohegan Sun’s signature walk-around event, creating signature food items paired with a wine, beer or spirit. Other celebrity appearances during this event include Cynthia Bailey and Mike Hill from Bravo’s Real Housewives of Atlanta and newly-crowned Miss America Camille Schrier. Music will be provided by DJ Irie. Celebrity Chef Dine Around is from 8:00pm – 10:30pm on Saturday, January 25th in the Uncas Ballroom. Tickets are $190.
Sun Wine & Food Fest’s Sunday Brunch will be kicked up a notch with the Brunch Battle. Two Connecticut-based chefs will go head-to-head with only 30 minutes to create the best dish to present to celebrity chef judges Aarón Sánchez, Amanda Freitag, Marc Murphy and Maneet Chauhan. Norwich native Ceil Vardar, food writer, cooking instructor and winner of Food Network’s Chopped will face Daniel Monroe, a former US Army culinary specialist and current chef at Fairfield Connecticut’s gourmet grocery store, The Pantry. The winner will receive a $1,000 Mohegan Sun gift card, have their brunch item added to a special featured menu at Todd English’s Tuscany and earn the title of “Brunch Battle Champion”. This event is from 10:00am – 1:00pm in the Uncas Ballroom, tickets are $90.
Mohegan Sun’s newest ultra-lounge novelle wraps up the Sun Wine & Food Fest weekend on Sunday, January 26th with the Champagne Brunch presented by Truly Hard Seltzer. Guests can mix and mingle with Tom & Tom from Bravo’s Vanderpump Rules, Miss America, Cynthia Bailey and Mike Hill while Brandi Cyrus spins a live DJ set. A special á la carte menu will be available from 11:00am – 3:00pm. Tickets are $20, for table reservations with bottle service call 860.861.5994.
For media inquiries, please contact Charisse Huff at [email protected].
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN:
Owned by Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment, Mohegan Sun 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 two unique casinos, 1,600 deluxe hotel rooms, two world-class spas, a golf course, over 80 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, follow us on Twitter and Instagram @mohegansun, view us on YouTube and find us on Snapchat at username MoheganSun.
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Dec 16, 2019 | Food & Beverage, General News, Travel & Leisure
UNCASVILLE, CT (December 16, 2019) – Restaurant Week is back at Mohegan Sun! From Sunday, January 19th through Thursday, January 23rd, guests can please their palate with exclusive dining offers at many of Mohegan Sun’s premier restaurants and eateries!
Guests can enjoy a three course meal at BALLO Italian Restaurant for $32. The first course is the choice of a classic Caesar salad, a house salad, an arugula salad or meatballs pomodoro. For the main course, options include rigatoni, chicken parmigiana, organic salmon, chicken francese, or a braised pork shank. Guests can top off the decadent meal with a cannoli made with Kahlúa, dark chocolate and espresso.
A three course meal at SolToro s $22 and starts with either Mexican wontons or SolToro nachos. For the main course, guests can devour a street taco entrée, served with rice and beans. Options include the Cochinita Pibil, Pollo Asado, Baja Fish, Shrimp Verde or the Gringo. Dessert is the chef’s selection!
Michael Jordan’s Steak House’s three course meal is $49 and starts with a classic Caesar salad or a bowl of crab and lobster bisque. Main course offerings include organic black pearl salmon with a citrus reduction, broccolini and a praline crumble; a petite filet mignon with bone marrow butter, truffle mashed potatoes and grilled asparagus; or basil brined chicken with smoked fingerling hash and parmesan velouté. Complete the meal with a special chef’s choice dessert.
Revel in Restaurant Week with a three course meal for $35 at Todd English’s Tuscany. Guests can choose between a Caesar or Tuscan salad for the first course. Next up is either spaghetti polpettine, fettuccini carbonara, chicken parmesan, or crispy skin salmon. For dessert, guests can treat themselves to either snickerdoodle crème brûlée or a small fallen chocolate cake.
Over at The Lansdowne Irish Pub & Music House, feast on a 14 oz. blackened ribeye served with mashed potatoes and the daily vegetable for $26.
At Bobby’s Burger Palace, try the Crunchburger – your choice of beef, turkey or chicken, American cheese and potato chips – with fries and a shake for $15.
Jasper White’s Summer Shack is serving up a three course meal for $40. First up is a Caesar salad. Next is the Winter Seafood Scampi – lobster, shrimp, mussels, calamari, sundried tomatoes, butternut squash and spinach over linguine. Enjoy the apple crunch for dessert. The three course meal at Jasper White’s Summer Shack is for dine-in only. Price does not include tax or gratuity, and this offer may not be combined with other discounts.
Indulge in some delicious sushi at Sushi Koya. For $35, guests can try the dinosaur egg (chef’s special spicy tuna wrapped with fresh avocado, crunch and spicy mayo) and one criashi (eight pieces of chef’s choice sashimi, shrimp, crab, seaweed, and avocado over rice). This special is dine-in only, price does not include tax or gratuity. This offer may not be combined with other discounts.
Tom’s Urban is celebrating Restaurant Week 2020 with a three-part meal for $20.20. First up is either chicken pot stickers or fried pickles. The entrée is a choice between a chicken club sandwich, the All American burger, or the Mediterranean tapas platter. Guests can add garlic fries, sweet potato fries or a house salad to make the meal complete!
Dine with Seasons Buffet and enjoy 20% off. For more information about hours and pricing, visit the Mohegan Sun website.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN:
Owned by Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment, Mohegan Sun 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 two unique casinos, 1,600 deluxe hotel rooms, two world-class spas, a golf course, over 80 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, follow us on Twitter and Instagram @mohegansun, view us on YouTube and find us on Snapchat at username MoheganSun.
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Dec 10, 2019 | Food & Beverage, General News, Travel & Leisure
Celebrate Christmas and New Years with dining and retail specials across property
UNCASVILLE, CT (December 10, 2019) – ‘Tis the season at Mohegan Sun, and celebrations are taking place for Christmas and New Years with a variety of holiday dining and retail specials across property. Guests can dine and unwind with favorites like Hash House A Go Go, Bobby Flay’s Bar Americain, Todd English’s Tuscany, and more!
Christmas at The Lansdowne Irish Pub & Music House includes a traditional ham dinner featuring honey baked ham covered in house-made golden raisin and tomato chutney, served with a side of the daily vegetable, mashed potatoes and stuffing for $18. This dinner is available on Christmas Day, with doors opening at 2:00pm.
Hash House A Go Go is bringing the holiday cheer with some festive dining specials!
- Guests who try the peppermint bark pancake will get a famous Hash House A Go Go pancake with crushed candy canes cooked inside, topped with whipped cream and a side of hot fudge sauce for $10.99.
- The cream cheese stuffed French toast for $14.99 has cream cheese sandwiched between two pieces of milk bread and dipped in banana cream batter, grilled to perfection and topped with blueberries and blackberries. This special is also available in the tractor option – add two eggs any style with the choice of bacon, sausage links, turkey sausage patties or potatoes for an addition fee.
- Those looking for a savory option can devour the house-cooked Prime Rib served with mashed potatoes, sautéed vegetables, au jus and a horseradish cream for $24.99.
- The shrimp scampi with angel hair pasta for $19.99 includes sautéed shrimp atop a bed of angel hair pasta, tomatoes, green onions and garlic tossed in a lemon butter wine sauce.
- For dessert, enjoy the gingerbread bread pudding for $9.99. This holiday twist on Hash House A Go Go’s famous bread pudding is mixed with gingerbread spices and served alongside vanilla bean ice cream topped with a house-made caramel sauce.
Bobby Flay’s Bar Americain is serving up a special holiday three-course meal for $150. First course is a classic Bar Americain Caesar salad. The main course is surf and turf – twin 6 oz. filet mignons with steamed lobster, goat cheese mashed potatoes and California flat leaf spinach (guests can substitute the steamed lobster for hot or cold crab legs for an additional $25). Dessert is chocolate cream pie, and guests can take dinner to the next level with a 375 ml. bottle of champagne for $50. Bobby Flay’s Bar Americain is open on Christmas Day from 5:00pm – 9:00pm, and from 4:30pm – 11:00pm on New Year’s Eve. OpenTable reservations are available.
The Christmas special at Todd English’s Tuscany features braised veal osso bucco and risotto alla Milanese for $60. Christmas hours are from 5:00pm – 9:00pm. On New Year’s Eve, guests can enjoy an 18 oz. bone-in ribeye, butter poached Alaskan king crab, EVOO silk potatoes, petit asparagus and a Béarnaise sauce for $75. New Year’s Eve hours are from 4:30pm – 11:00pm. Todd English’s Tuscany is offering a New Year’s Day Champagne Brunch with a special limited menu instead of lunch service on Wednesday, January 1st from 10:00am – 2:00pm for $50 per person. OpenTable reservations are available.
New Year’s Eve specials at Jasper White’s Summer Shack include The Baller – 1 lb. Alaskan king crab legs, 1 lb. steamed lobster, eight oysters, eight littlenecks, four cocktail shrimp, two oyster tuna sashimi and a bottle of Chloe Prosecco, or The Lobster Surf and Turf – grilled lobster tail and filet mignon with bordelaise sauce, mashed potatoes and seasoned vegetables.
Guests who spend New Year’s Eve with Sushi Koya can enjoy specials like the Miso Toro – seared toro with steamed asparagus, mango salsa and miso sauce, or the Tiger’s Eye – smoked salmon and stuffed squid with ponzu sauce.
Michael Jordan’s Steak House, Michael Jordan’s 23.sportcafe and SolToro have special holiday hours:
Michael Jordan’s Steak House
Christmas Eve & Christmas Day: 3:00pm – 9:00pm
December 26th – December 28th: Open at 4:00pm
New Year’s Eve: 3:00pm – Midnight
New Year’s Day: 5:00pm – 11:00pm
Michael Jordan’s 23.sportcafe
Christmas Eve: 11:00am – 11:00pm
Christmas Day: Noon – 11:00pm
New Year’s Eve: 11:00am – Midnight
New Year’s Day: 11:00am – 11:00pm
SolToro
Christmas Eve: 3:00pm – 10:00pm
Christmas Day: 4:00pm – 10:00pm
New Year’s Eve: 4:00pm – Midnight
New Year’s Day: 4:00pm – 10:00pm
End the holiday season on a sweet note at Carlo’s Bakery with the new peppermint cannoli, peppermint brownie or gingerbread cookies.
Guests can get some last-minute holiday shopping done at Galina’s! On Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve, all Clara Sun Woo clothing is 25% off. Excludes previous sales, all sales are final.
Join Avalon for their Annual Christmas party on Saturday, December 21st. Guests who donate a toy to Toys for Tots receive free cover on Friday, December 20th and Saturday, December 21st. Those who are feeling extra festive and show up in Santa or elf costumes also receive free cover.
Operating hours at Kids Quest/Cyber Quest have been extended for the holiday season starting Sunday, December 22nd! Additionally, anyone who receives an invoice of $50 or more between November 29th – December 20th will receive $10 in Quest Cash. Quest Cash can be used on child care entertainment and concessions for future invoices of over $30 or more, and is redeemable between January 6th, 2020 – January 26th, 2020. For more information on holiday hours and Quest Cash, visit the Kids Quest/Cyber Quest website.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN:
Owned by Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment, Mohegan Sun 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 two unique casinos, 1,600 deluxe hotel rooms, two world-class spas, a golf course, over 80 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, follow us on Twitter and Instagram @mohegansun, view us on YouTube and find us on Snapchat at username MoheganSun.
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Dec 4, 2019 | Community Relations, Food & Beverage, General News, Special Events, Travel & Leisure
WHAT: Taking place on Saturday, December 7th from 2:00pm – 6:00pm at
Mohegan Sun Golf Club (7 Dows Lane, Baltic, CT), Head Golf Pro Michel Painchaud will be hosting an informational open house event to showcase an all-new indoor golf room where coaching, skill-improvement and training will be available over the winter.
WHEN / WHERE: Saturday, December 7th | 2:00pm – 6:00pm
Mohegan Sun Golf Club, 7 Dows Lane, Baltic CT
*Media & photographers are encouraged to attend. RSVP through: [email protected]
IN DETAIL: Guests of this open house will be treated to complimentary appetizers and beverages (beer & wine) and the aim is to showcase the newly finished indoor academy space at Mohegan Sun Golf Club. New features and tech inside this facility include the Ernest Sports™ ES16 Tour Launch Monitor & Golf Simulator, the latest in Ping™ and Titleist™ fitting material + clubs and a full range of fitness equipment. All of which Golf Academy members can take advantage of in an off-season access and coaching from December 7th – December 22nd as well as March 1st – April 15th.
By combining proven instructional expertise, a personalized training approach and superior technology, Mohegan Sun Golf Academy offers a menu of golf instruction and custom club fitting programs designed to help golfers improve and reach their full potential.
For more information on all things Mohegan Sun Golf Club, especially the soon-to-be expanded Golf Academy program, call 860.917.5725 or email Michel Painchaud at [email protected].
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Nov 27, 2019 | Entertainment, General News, Special Events, Travel & Leisure
Female Co-Producer, Director and Choreographer lead a new, exciting and dramatic format.
NEW YORK, NY (November 25, 2019) – The Miss America
Organization is proud to announce a star studded production team, which includes a female Co-Executive Producer, Director and Choreographer, for what will be an exciting new show and new competition format when The 2020 Miss America Competition airs live December 19th on NBC.
For the first time in over fifteen years, the show will be led by a female Director. Emmy-nominated Director Sandra Restrepo has directed a multitude of live shows including the first live televised musical performance from Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Broadway sensation “Hamilton“, Radio Disney Music Awards and MTV’s live music series “Wonderland.” Restrepo served as the show director on over 250 episodes of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” Her many credits also include “Brene Brown: The Call to Courage”, “Black Girls Rock!”, “Grammy Red Carpet Live!”, and “2 Dope Queens.”
“I am excited to be part of this year’s telecast and look forward to telling the stories of these diverse and independent young women,” said Restrepo.
Also joining the Miss America 2020 production team is Meredith McGinn as Co-Executive Producer. McGinn is the Senior Vice President of NBC owned COZI TV, news brand LX, and LX.TV, an award-winning production company that produces weekly lifestyle programs in addition to live specials and red carpet specials such as The Golden Globes, The Emmy Awards and The Rose Parade for NBC network.
“The young women competing to become the next Miss America are smart, talented and so impressive. I am thrilled to be part of NBC’s broadcast. It’s going to be an entertaining and inspiring night,” said McGinn.
A new format means new moves and “Saturday Night Live” Choreographer Danielle Flora takes the lead in the star-studded crew.
The show is lead by Executive Producer Jon Irwin, President of Irwin Entertainment, Inc. Irwin is the Executive Producer if the new late night show A Little Late With Lilly Singh. His credentials include stand-up specials for Adam Sandler, John Mulaney, Norm MacDonald, and Nikki Glaser. Irwin also worked with Conan O’Brien on his own NBC late-night show and produced some of the most prominent live event specials and nationally televised programming including “Red Nose Day,” “NBC’s New Year’s Eve with Carson Daly,” “Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks,” and “NBC’s Countdown to the Emmys,” to name a few.
Other leading names include Tim Bock as Co-Executive Producer, Lighting Design by Oscar Dominguez of “The Voice,” Production Design by Joe Stewart and the screenwriter Jon Macks who has written for Hollywood’s top television programs, including the most prestigious awards shows, late night programs and television specials.
“This is a brand new show,” said Miss America President and CEO Regina Hopper. “The new format is interactive, challenging and exciting and is meant to allow the judges, and the audience, to see who these incredibly smart and talented young women are. Miss America 2.0 is about a young woman competing for a job. Each phase of competition is meant to highlight an important role of that job which is focused on advancing her chosen social impact initiative each and every day. When the winner is selected you will know her, why she won and what she will do with her job this next year.”
Watch the excitement LIVE on NBC, Thursday, December 19, 2019, at 8:00 pm EST.
Tickets to Miss America 2020 at Mohegan Sun are still available also via Missamerica.org/tickets and on-site at the Mohegan Sun Box Office.
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Oct 10, 2019 | Breaking News, Employment, Entertainment, General News, Travel & Leisure
WHAT: The Award winning digital TV series, “Back of House,” that gives viewers a unique look into what it takes to operate one of the largest entertainment and resort destinations in the United States, launches season three tonight! The series will feature an all-new episode every Thursday at 8:00pm (EST) through November 14th (six total episodes), and along with each episode debut, viewers can take part in an enter to win contest based on each episode’s story line.
WHEN/WHERE: Thursday, October 10th at 8:00pm (and airing every Thursday night through November 14th) | BackofHouse.TV
IN DETAIL: Introducing new cast members and bringing back a few familiar faces, “Back of House” season three follows the professional lives of six Mohegan Sun employees from various resorts functions, including Creative Events, Culinary, Human Resources, Asian Communications, Public Events, and Nightlife. From planning large-scale VIP events at novelle, (the new ultra lounge venue that opened this past summer at Mohegan Sun) to pushing culinary team members to exercise their creative muscle, “Back of House” reveals how employees transform behind-the-scenes operations into fun for every guest, while demonstrating their collaborative relationships and the “wow” factor that comes with working at one of the world leaders in resort entertainment.
Tune-in and WIN
Every Thursday night, viewers will have the unique opportunity to win up to six awe-inspiring prize bundles centered around each episode and the integrated entertainment resort. Prizes include a custom cake made by Chef Lynn himself, a table at the hottest BBQ Fest of the year, a taste of Southeast Asia and shopping spree, VIP access and bottle service at Mohegan Sun’s new ultra-lounge, novelle, and a luxurious stay in Aspire with your very own butler. One lucky grand prize winner will be chosen for a behind-the-scenes tour of Mohegan Sun to experience “Back of House” with the stars themselves.
Episode 1: Birthday Cake Showdown on BackofHouse.TV, tonight at 8:00pm:
Mohegan Sun makes over 7,000 cakes a year. Today, there’s a training competition between five dedicated employees. According to Chef Lynn, “We always do more than needed, and I want to see the best of the best.” Erica a cake lover, and Jeff, a cake hater, are both recruited to help pick the winner! See how it all turns out.
ABOUT BACK OF HOUSE
“Back of House” swings the doors of hospitality and entertainment wide open. It is a trailblazing all-access pass to the action behind the action at Mohegan Sun, one of the world’s largest integrated casino resort destinations. Enjoy following fun, dedicated employees as they navigate occasional mishaps in their quests to make each guest’s stay a perfect getaway experience. For more information, visit BackofHouse.TV.
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