Dec 28, 2009 | Breaking News, Gaming, General News
MOHEGAN SUN AWARDS $649,855 WHEEL OF FORTUNE® MEGAJACKPOT® – 4th IN 1 MONTH
UNCASVILLE, CT – Mohegan Sun awarded an impressive $649,855 Wheel of Fortune® Special Edition™ MegaJackpot® on Saturday, December 26th in Casino of the Sky near Johnny Rockets and Wombi Rock.
The winner, who asked to remain anonymous, credited his family for getting him to the facility and to the winning machine. “My dad came along and wanted to go to Mohegan Sun” and “my wife insisted on playing [the winning machine] because we always win and can sit together at the game,” he said. After investing only $55.00, the winner said he knew he had won, but wasn’t sure how much. When asked about immediate plans, the winner said he hasn’t decided how to spend his winnings yet, but would be “at work tomorrow.”
Exactly one month ago, Mohegan Sun paid a $364,762 Wheel of Fortune® MegaJackpot® on a one-dollar machine, which was the fourth MegaJackpot® to be awarded in November at the casino. The run began with a hit on November 18th, when Mohegan Sun paid an incredible $503,808 Wheel of Fortune® MegaJackpot® on a one-dollar machine. Then, on November 25th, Mohegan Sun awarded a $224,347 Wheel of Fortune® on a nickel MegaJackpot® machine which was followed just two days later with a $364,762 Wheel of Fortune® hit on a one-dollar machine. Mohegan Sun has now paid fourteen MegaJackpots® this year totaling an amazing $3.4 million.
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 museums, antique shops and waterfront of Mystic Country. For more information, please visit mohegansun.com.
Dec 24, 2009 | Breaking News, Community Relations, Food & Beverage, Gaming
Free gifts, free points, entertainment, dining and gaming every Tuesday from January 5th through February 9th (Click here for Chinese)
Beginning January 5th, Asian guests can enjoy their Tuesdays with a variety of free gifts, free performances, special dining options for $8.88 and spectacular gaming as part of Mohegan Sun’s Super Tuesdays.
Exclusive Rewards To Bus Guests
Valuable Bus Package and Special Gift
Guests can ride off to Mohegan Sun from Manhattan or Flushing, New York with a $65.00 bus package or with a $70.00 package that include a free food and a Match Play coupon, ride from Brooklyn, New York or Massachusetts. In addition, all bus patrons will receive an extra $5.00 Match Play coupon for Super Tuesdays.
Don’t miss Mohegan Sun’s free gift giveaway. The first 1,500 bus patrons each week will receive a coupon for a free gift; a new gift item will be given away each week. Over 50 buses running daily from New York and Massachusetts will offer this exclusive package. Guests are encouraged to arrive on our earliest buses.
Weekly Mini-Baccarat Tournament
The excitement continues with a special Mini-Baccarat tournament every Tuesday, bus guests will receive a voucher to participate upon arrival. The first tournament registration begins at 11:00am with a $25.00 buy-in; entrants can compete for a guaranteed $3,000 prize pool. Sessions will run from Noon to 5:00pm. The second tournament registration begins at 11:00pm and sessions will run from 12:00am to 4:00am.
Shopping and Dining
Seasons Buffet will offer a meal at $8.88 for all bus patrons, and Sunrise Square will also join in on the action with specials for $8.88 including Beef Brisket, Eggplant with Garlic Sauce, BBQ Pork, Roast Chicken and much more. When you spend $15.00 on any purchases at Sunrise Essentials (excluding tobacco or health and beauty aids), you will receive a select drink for just a penny.
Live Entertainment
Enjoy an amazing show from top performers in the Wolf Den at 2:00pm every Tuesday. On January 5th and February 9th, magician Jim Karol will perform a wide selection of magic tricks. On January 12th and February 2nd, the Wolf Den will feature Chinese Fan Dance, one of the most esoteric and specialized forms of dance. Jason Michaels and David Garrity will take the stage to show their astounding magic tricks on January 19th and January 26th respectively.
Must present a Player’s Club card and valid identification to redeem offers. For more information on Mohegan Sun’s Super Tuesdays, call the Asian Marketing hotline 1.877.999.9977 or visit mohegansun.com/888. For more information on bus package, call Mohegan Sun’s Bus Marketing department at 1.888.770.0140.
About Mohegan Sun
Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribe, is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming, shopping and meeting destinations in the United States. Situated on 240 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is within easy access of New York, Boston, Hartford and Providence and located 15 minutes from the museums, antique shops and waterfront of Mystic Country. More information is available by calling 1.888.226.7711 or visiting mohegansun.com.
Dec 23, 2009 | Gaming, General News, Travel & Leisure
$250,000 in Cash, Travel Gift Certificates,Player’s Club Points, Free Slot Play Bonus and Vacations throughout January and February
Mohegan Sun welcomes in 2010 with a giveaway of over 15,000 prizes including Cash, Tropical Vacations, Travel Gift Certificates, Player’s Club Points and Free Slot Play Bonus.
Offered exclusively to Mohegan Sun Player’s Club members, this promotion will run from 6:00am Friday, January 1st to 5:00am on Sunday, February 28th. Guests can swipe their Player’s Club card once a day in Earth or Sky Promotions for a chance to win.
Top prizes include six travel packages that will reward winners with a variety of exotic destinations to explore. Guests looking for a private escape could win a trip to the secluded all-suite hotel at The Calabash in Grenada. One lucky winner will also be able to get away with the deluxe Coyaba Beach Resort in Jamaica which provides visitors an intimate seaside retreat.
Looking to rekindle the flames? One of the ten most romantic hotels in the world, the Anse Chastanet in St. Lucia will provide a winner with a memorable experience they will cherish. Jade Mountain in St. Lucia is a mesmerizing experience that has been voted #1 and is ranked 3rd in the world by readers of Travel & Leisure Magazine. Lush and romantic Young Island Resort in St. Vincent is a private hideaway located in the corner of the Caribbean. Secluded tropical Oyster Bay Beach Resort is a warm escape nestled in St. Maarten.
Our travel experts at Mohegan Sun Travel are available to help guests plan a dream escape, vacation or tickets to Broadway shows or playoff games. You can use your Player’s Club points to book your own fantastic trips all year long.
For more information or to book a trip, call 1.800.677.4562 or visit mohegansun.com/playing/travel.html.
Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribe, is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming, shopping and meeting destinations in the United States. Situated on 240 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is within easy access of New York, Boston, Hartford and Providence and located 15 minutes from the museums, antique shops and waterfront of Mystic Country. More information is available by calling 1.888.226.7711 or visiting mohegansun.com.
Dec 23, 2009 | Food & Beverage, Gaming, General News, Shopping
Free gifts, entertainment, dining and shopping specials every Monday from January 4th through February 22nd
Mohegan Sun is pleased to announce the return of, Forever Young Mondays, the promotion that turns back the clock. Beginning January 4th, guests sixty years of age or older will enjoy a variety of free gifts, mid-day entertainment, slot tournaments, two-for-one buffets and dining & shopping specials as part of Mohegan Sun’s Forever Young Mondays.
One-of-a-Kind Giveaways
Don’t miss Mohegan Sun’s free gift giveaways. Each Monday starting at 9:00am, the first 3,000 guests over sixty with a Player’s Club card will receive a free gift (the gift varies each week) by visiting the Summer Coat Check located in Casino of the Earth.
Discounted Dining
Rise and shine to Dunkin’ Donuts with a free doughnut with the purchase of any medium coffee. Guests sixty years or older can stop by Jasper White’s Summer Shack Express and enjoy a Fried Fish Sandwich, a cup of Clam Chowder and soft drink for $15.00 (includes tax).
As if that isn’t enough, a delightful serving of infinite proportions will be offered at SolToro Tequila Grill with a special $19.95 Infinita Fajita which includes endless Chicken, Steak or Shrimp Fajitas.
Lunch and dinner is a lay-up at Geno’s Fast Break and Michael Jordan’s .23 sportcafe, as when you buy one entrée, you get another at half price. And over at Seasons and Sunburst Buffets, guests sixty-plus can enjoy two-for-one specials. Other dining specials include pocket friendly discounts at Big Bubba’s BBQ where guests will receive 20% off their entire check (from Noon to 10:00pm). Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville and Johnny Rockets also join in with 10% off on all food and beverage purchases and 10% off food purchases will be offered at The Dubliner and Lucky’s Lounge.
Discounted Shopping
The savings don’t end at the dining tables. At The Shops at Mohegan Sun, various stores are offering discounts including 20% off any autographed item at America’s Memories, 20% off entire purchase at The Old Farmer’s Almanac General Store a 10% discount at Margaritaville’s Smuggler’s Hold and 10% off all men’s and women’s clothing at The Golf Shop.
Over at Spin Street, guests will get 10% off all books. Additional specials include a free small baby jar free with a purchase of a large regular-priced Housewarmer jar at Yankee Candle. At Everything Under the Sun and Sky, Summer and Autumn Essentials, guests will receive a bag of nostalgic candy for a penny with a purchase of $10.00 or more. See stores for details. Some restrictions apply.
Free Entertainment and Mid-Day Performances
Mohegan Sun’s Wolf Den lineup will be jam-packed with timeless acts including two special performances on select Mondays at 12:00pm to 12:45pm and 1:15pm to 2:00pm.
On January 4th, The Glamour Girls will play a wide selection of 50s through 70s hits. Additionally, Dietician and Lifestyle Expert, Mary Ann Nash, will be speaking on ways to achieve a healthy lifestyle following The Glamour Girls’ performance at 2:30pm.
Phil Dirt & The Dozers will pay homage to the 50s and 60s Rock and Roll era on January 11th. The Daddio’s will take the stage to play various 40s through 70s hits on January 18th. Rick K. and The Allnighters will perform their renditions of the 50s through the 70s on February 1st. Continuing the 50s and 70s sound will be The Main Street Cruisers on February 8th.
The Wolf Den plays host to “Bravo’s Millionaire Matchmaker” Patti Stanger on February 15th at 1:00pm, as she hosts a special Singles’ Boot Camp. Attendees will receive priceless tips and tricks on finding and keeping the perfect mate. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Strike it Rich with Guaranteed Slot Tournaments
The action heats up with $5,000 Slot Tournaments-Minimum-Guaranteed on January 25th and February 22nd. Registration for the $10.00 buy-in slot tournaments will be held on the day of each tournament from 8:00am to 4:00pm across from Birches Bar & Grill in Casino of the Earth. Tournaments will be filled on a first come, first-served basis.
Cash, credit cards and Player’s Club points may be used to buy into the slot tournament for a chance to take home a share of $5,000 (which may increase based on the amount of participants who register). Sessions will run from 11:00am to 7:00pm.
Become a Member
Guests are also encouraged to bring a friend or family member sixty and over and join the excitement. All guests sixty-plus who sign up for a new Player’s Club card will receive a free gift plus $10.00 in Free Slot Play Bonus.
Ride Off Into the Mohegan Sun-Set
A $30.00 bonus package will have guests riding in style. Select bus companies will offer this exclusive package including Dattco (Massachusetts), Eagle One Coach, Flagship, Gokey & Quinn, Greyhound Lines (Massachusetts and Rhode Island), Joseph’s Transportation and Pina Bus Company. Guests are encouraged to register early. For more information, call Mohegan Sun’s Bus Marketing Department at 1.888.770.0140.
Must present a Player’s Club card and valid identification to redeem offers. For more information on Mohegan Sun’s Forever Young Mondays, please visit mohegansun.com/forever-young.
Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribe, is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming, shopping and meeting destinations in the United States. Situated on 240 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is within easy access of New York, Boston, Hartford and Providence and located 15 minutes from the museums, antique shops and waterfront of Mystic Country. More information is available by calling 1.888.226.7711 or visiting mohegansun.com
Dec 22, 2009 | Entertainment, General News
SuperBand performs two shows in Mohegan Sun Arena for the Year of the Tiger, February 21, 2010 (Click here for Chinese)
SuperBand will be celebrating the Year of the Tiger in Mohegan Sun Arena. The show will have two performances on Sunday, February 21st; the first at 2:00am and the second at 2:00pm.
Tickets are $168.00, $128.00, $88.00 and $58.00 and can be purchased through International Entertainment Marketing based out of New York at 718.888.3113 or through iemshowplace.com.
SuperBand is a Mandarin pop band formed by four veteran singers; Lo Ta-yu, Jonathan Lee, Wakin Chau and Chang Chen-yue. These four singers have released a total of 70 albums throughout their careers, 600 main compositions and have performed more than 350 individual concerts. The band was formed in 2008 and the journey kicked off in Taiwan, travelling to China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, Canada and the U.S. and will conclude in Taiwan. Mohegan Sun will be the last stop on their tour, as well as their last performance as SuperBand before they resume their individual careers afterwards.
Lo Ta-yu is a Taiwanese singer and songwriter who affected Chinese Pop and Rock music with his melodic lyrics, love songs and witty social and political commentary that he infuses into his more political songs. He is recognized as a major cultural icon in Taiwan, Hong Kong and China.
Jonathan Lee is a Taiwanese record producer, singer and songwriter. Throughout the mid 80s to the 90s, he composed lyrics and melodies for numerous musicians in the Rock Records label, including Jackie Chan and Sandy Lam.
Wakin Chau is a Hong Kong singer and actor popular in Taiwan, Hong Kong and China. He has released more than 40 albums and held several international concert tours. He then became a prominent name in the music of Taiwan and has fans of all ages, not only in Asia, but also in North America and Europe. His platinum albums such as You Make Me Happy and Sad, The Flowery Heart and Music Brings Us Together etc have won awards in Taiwan, China, Hong Kong and Singapore.
Chang Chen-yue is another Taiwanese Rock musician known for his 1998 hit song “Ai Wo Bie Zou.” He is a songwriter, singer and guitarist and also a dance music DJ under the name DJ Orange. Chang is also an actor who has appeared in a number of films. His 1998 film, Connection by Fate, directed by Wan Jen, was shown at the Venice Film Festival.
Mohegan Sun Arena is ranked the 4th best venue by Billboard Magazine and was the 2008 recipient of a Country Music Award for “Casino of The Year.” For more information on SuperBand and other great events at Mohegan Sun, visit mohegansun.com. For information on this week’s schedule, call the Asian Marketing hotline at 1.877.999.9977.
Dec 22, 2009 | General News
$150,000 in Cash Prizes set for January 2nd as well as a Free Slot Play Frenzy on December 27th
As the New Year rolls in, Mohegan Sun will be awarding guests a chance to win their share of $150,000 in the $150,000 Year To Win Giveaway. In addition, on December 27th, a Free Slot Play Frenzy will allow guests to double their money at their favorite slot machines.
The action kicks off on Saturday, December 26th with Mohegan Sun’s $150,000 Year to Win Giveaway. Simply play your favorite slot machines or present your card at any table game to earn entries daily from 6:00am on Saturday, December 26th through 5:00pm on Saturday, January 2nd. The more you play, the better your chances to win!
Winners will be drawn on Saturday, January 2nd at 6:00pm in the Spring Gateway located next to the Box Office. One grand prize winner will walk away with $50,000 guaranteed. But it doesn’t stop there. Fifty guests will also win $1,000 each. Guests who claim their prize within one hour of the drawing will receive a special cash bonus. A $25,000 bonus will be awarded to the grand prize winner and $500.00 to the 50 other winners; all for being present at the drawing.
An exciting one day giveaway is also set to take place on Sunday, December 27th, with Mohegan Sun’s Free Slot Play Frenzy where $10.00 will score guests an extra $20.00 at their favorite slot machines.
Guests are welcome to take part in the Free Slot Play Frenzy starting in the morning from 6:00am – 1:00pm as well as in the afternoon from 4:00pm – Midnight. Just insert your card and play $10.00 to receive $20.00 to play in Free Slot Play Bonus. Plus you will also be earning your entries into the $150,000 Year To Win Giveaway.
Participants must be 21 or older. Visit any Player’s Club booth for official rules.
Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribe, is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming, shopping and meeting destinations in the United States. Situated on 240 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is within easy access of New York, Boston, Hartford and Providence and located 15 minutes from the museums, antique shops and waterfront of Mystic Country. More information is available by calling 1.888.226.7711 or visiting mohegansun.com.
Dec 22, 2009 | Entertainment, General News, Special Events
Specials and VIP parties includinhg Dj Skribble and Naughty by Nature live at Ultra 88 Night Club on New Year’s Eve
New Year’s Eve celebrations at Mohegan Sun bring fun for everyone with a variety of live entertainment, free giveaways, dining specials and exclusive parties at Mohegan After Dark’s Night Club, bars and lounges.
FREE GIVEAWAYS/CONCOURSE CELEBRATION
Mohegan Sun will kick off the night of celebration at 5:00pm as complementary top hats, tiaras and noisemakers are distributed Mohegan Sun’s coat check & valet locations throughout the property to all guests. At 9:00pm the giveaways will also be available at Birches Bar & Grill, Leffingwells Martini Bar, Todd English’s Tuscany, the Wolf Den, Bar Americain, Mohegan Sun Arena and Mohegan Sun’s coat check & valet locations.
The center of excitement will be located in The Shops at Mohegan Sun where a disc jockey will spin the latest mainstream hits until 1:00am. Cirque entertainers will perform jaw-dropping feats in various locations of The Shops concourse and a live feed of the annual ball drop in Times Square will project above the DJ booth.
ENTERTAINMENT
J. Geils Band returns to Connecticut for the first time in over ten years for a very special New Year’s Eve concert in Mohegan Sun Arena on December 31st, at 9:00pm.
Tickets for the J. Geils Band are available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office and through Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster customers may log onto ticketmaster.com; call Ticketmaster’s national toll free Charge by Phone number 1.800.745.3000; or visit any Ticketmaster outlet. Tickets may also be purchased at the Mohegan Sun Box Office, subject to availability.
In the Wolf Den, Nite Shift performs at 9:00pm and 11:00pm. The Wolf Den is free and open to the public. Arrive early for seating. Must be 21 and over to attend.
For more information on Mohegan Sun’s New Year’s celebrations please visit Mohegansun.com/NYE.
Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribe, is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming, shopping and meeting destinations in the United States. Situated on 240 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is within easy access of New York, Boston, Hartford and Providence and located 15 minutes from the museums, antique shops and waterfront of Mystic Country. More information is available by calling 1.888.226.7711 or visiting mohegansun.com.
Dec 21, 2009 | Food & Beverage, General News
Dining Specials-New Year’s Eve
Sunburst Buffet will serve a wide range of meals including a Steak Giambotta or Shrimp & Pesto Fettuccine. Seasons Buffet will feature Roasted Turkey Breast, a Slow-Roasted Garlic & Shallot Crusted Prime Rib as well as an Herb-Roasted Pork Loin. Desserts selections include Hot Caramel Apples, Bread Pudding and Fruit Cobbler. Sunburst Buffet will be open from 11:00am – 12:00am and Seasons Buffet will be serving breakfast from 7:30am – 11:00am followed by lunch and dinner selections through 12:00am.
Todd English’s Tuscany will offer a Chef’s Tasting Menu that starts out with Tuna Tartare; Crispy Rock Shrimp, Cucumber Salad with Sesame Dressing followed by Tuscan Misto (Surf & Turf) that features a 6-ounce Filet alongside a Butter-Poached Lobster and a side of Roquefort Mashed Potatoes topped with Celeriac Remoulade. For dessert is a Signature Fallen Chocolate Cake with Tahitian Vanilla Gelato and Raspberry Purée. This meal is offered at $47.00 per person. Dinner will be served from 11:30am – 12:00am.
Birches Bar & Grill will serve a three-course meal special for New Year’s Eve that starts with a choice of Soup or Salad followed by Prime Rib Steak with Green Beans Provencal and Roasted Fingerling Potatoes or Baked Stuffed Shrimp with Asparagus, Rice Pilaf and Lemon Beurre Blanc. This meal is offered at $39.95. Birches Bar & Grill hours of operation will be from 11:30am – 3:30am on New Year’s Eve.
Pompeii &Caesar, The Longhouse, Bamboo Forest and The Cove will all be closed for New Year’s Eve for a private event.
Dining Specials-New Year’s Day
Sunburst Buffet will have a special New Year’s Day Brunch serving Western Style Scrambled Eggs, Stuffed French Toast as well as Rigatoni with Seafood Bolognese, Honey Mustard Pork Loin and more. Brunch hours will be from 9:00am – 2:00pm. With dinner service to follow until 11:00pm.
On New Year’s Day, Pompeii & Caesar will offer their champagne brunch from10:00am – 2:30pm and will re-open to serve dinner from 5:00pm – 10:00pm.
Birches Bar & Grill will open early at 9:00am, Friday, January 1st through Sunday, January 3rd.
Reservations are highly recommended and can be made by calling 1.888.226.7711.
For more information on Mohegan Sun’s New Year’s dining please visit Mohegansun.com/NYE.
Dec 18, 2009 | General News
Special gourmet dishes prepared by world-class chefs to be featured on December 25th
Mohegan Sun’s restaurants and buffets will offer an array of gourmet dishes for the holidays including Grilled Rosemary Chicken Breast, Baked Stuffed Shrimp and Pan-Roasted Sea Bass.
On Christmas Eve, Seasons Buffet will offer dinner entrées that include Grilled Sirloin Steak Pepperonata, Thai-Style Steamed Mussels, Grilled Rosemary Chicken Breast and Slow-Roasted Garlic & Shallot Crusted Steamship. Servings of Bread Pudding, Apple or Fruit Cobbler, Warm-Battered Cheesecake Bites or Tapioca Pudding will be featured for dessert. The buffet will be offered at $16.98, plus tax and will be served from 11:00am to 10:00pm. Seasons breakfast buffet is served from 7:30am to 11:00am.
On Christmas Day, Todd English’s Tuscany will offer a chef tasting menu that includes Tortelli of Butternut Squash with Sage Brown Butter, a Pan-Roasted Sea Bass with Horseradish Whipped Potatoes and a Pan-Seared Duck Breast with Cranberry Orange Glaze, Sweet Potato Purée and Roasted Cauliflower. Dessert will be a Christmas Snowball: Coconut-Covered Torrone Gelato with a Warm Bittersweet Chocolate Sauce and Snowflake Cookies. This tasting menu will be offered at $47.00 per person. Dinner will be served from 11:30am to 10:00pm.
Also on Christmas Day, The Longhouse will feature Surf & Turf: Bourbon Pan-Roasted Filet Mignon combined with Seafood-Stuffed Lobster Tail with assorted Baby Vegetables, Roast Fingerling Potatoes and topped with Caviar Coral Cream. This offering is $55.00 per person. The Longhouse will be serving dinner from 5:00pm to 10:00pm.
Birches Bar & Grill starts out with a choice of Soup or Salad (house or Ceasar) and features Baked Stuffed Shrimp with Mixed Vegetables, Rice Pilaf and Lemon Beurre Blanc. Dessert will be a Christmas Snowball with Coconut-Covered Torrone Gelato with a Warm Bittersweet Chocolate Sauce and Snowflake Cookies. This Christmas Day special is featured at $39.95 per person. Birches Bar & Grill will be open from 11:30am to 3:30am.
Pompeii & Caesar will serve a Bone-In Veal Chop with Fennel Sausage, Spinach and Fontina Cheese Stuffed with Wild Mushroom Risotto for $48.00 per person. They will also offer a special of Pan-Seared Lobster Tail with Garlic Roasted Tomatoes and White Wine over Linguini served at $39.00 per person. Dessert will be a Christmas Snowball with Coconut-Covered Torrone Gelato with a Warm Bittersweet Chocolate Sauce and Snowflake Cookies and is included for both offerings. Pompeii & Caesar will be open from 5:00pm to 10:00pm.
Sunburst Buffet will feature gourmet dishes on Christmas Day that include Pumpkin Ravioli with Brown Sage Butter and Tuscan Chicken with Broccoli & Penne. Seafood selections will be Swordfish with Black Bean & Corn Salsa Sauce and Shrimp & Crab Stir-Fry. Desserts will feature Fruit Strudel, Cobblers and Bread Pudding. The buffet will be offered at $19.81, plus tax and will be open from 11:00am 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.
Dec 17, 2009 | Breaking News, Food & Beverage, Special Events, Travel & Leisure
Chef Showdown, a Grape Stomp competition and the 7th Annual Mohegan Sun Oyster Open take place during the weekend’s Grand Tasting
A culinary face-off, mashed grapes and oyster shucking will highlight a competition-filled weekend during SUN WINEFEST 2010. A variety of events will take place on Saturday, January 30th and Sunday, January 31st including the 6th Annual Chef Showdown, 7th Annual Mohegan Sun Oyster Open and the first-ever Grape Stomp competition.
Sponsored by Hatfield® the 6th Annual Chef Showdown kicks off Saturday, January 30th at 1:45pm on the main stage in the Uncas Ballroom during the Grand Tasting. Chefs who submit the most creative, unique and inspiring recipe utilizing Hatfield® Flat Iron Pork Sirloin and Quick Ribs will be chosen as finalists to prepare their dishes for a chance to take home $4,000, an exclusive VIP stay at Mohegan Sun, a custom Championship Chef’s Coat and a feature in an upcoming issue of Hartford Magazine. Second place will take home a $1,000 prize. Aspiring chefs and culinary enthusiasts can still enter their original recipes for a chance to compete. Visit sunwinefest.com/chefs for registration.
Following the 6th Annual Chef Showdown, Sun WineFest’s first-ever Grape Stomp sponsored by [yellow tail] ® begins at 4:15pm, January 30th, on the main stage. Teams will kick off their shoes and have three minutes to channel their inner Lucille Ball and stomp out as much grape juice as they can. To enter, potential participants can contact Event Director, Vicky Cirilli at 860.874.7742. First place will win $1,500, an overnight stay at Mohegan Sun and a complimentary dinner for two at Todd English’s Tuscany. Second place will take home $1,000 and third will receive $500.00, respectively. The SUN WINEFEST 2010 Grape Stomp will benefit the American Diabetes Association.
Finally SUN WINEFEST 2010 concludes the action during the 7th Annual Mohegan Sun Oyster Open sponsored by Bud Light. Elite shuckers from the best restaurants, raw bars and shellfish and seafood companies on the Eastern Seaboard will compete to take down last year’s champion William “Chopper” Young of Wellfleet, MA at 4:15pm in the Uncas Ballroom on January 31st. The deadline for Oyster Open registration is January 1st. For more information, please visit sunwinefest.com/oyster_open.
All three competitions can be viewed during the Grand Tasting. Tickets for the Grand Tasting are $70.00 for a one-day pass and $110.00 for a weekend pass and may be purchased online at ticketmaster.com, over the phone at 1.800.745.3000 or in-person at Mohegan Sun’s Box Office. The Grand Tasting runs from 12:00pm – 5:00pm on January 30th and 31st.
SUN WINEFEST 2009 is a production of Life Marketing and Events, a West Hartford, Connecticut-based, full service firm that specializes in marketing, event management and production, public relations, sponsorship, advertising sales, creative design, promotions, publishing and more.
Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribe, is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming, shopping and meeting destinations in the United States. Situated on 240 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is within easy access of New York, Boston, Hartford and Providence and located 15 minutes from the museums, antique shops and waterfront of Mystic Country. More information is available by calling 1.888.226.7711 or visiting mohegansun.com.
