Jun 24, 2025 | Food & Beverage
The property expands its culinary portfolio with bold new concepts from trusted chefs and hospitality leaders
UNCASVILLE, CT (June 23, 2025) – Mohegan Sun, where world-class entertainment, elevated hospitality and so much more come together under one roof, is delivering a fresh take on destination dining with the introduction of four new venues: The Farm Italy, Beauty & Essex, The Shed Restaurant and SIFT Bake Shop & A.T.Y Bar & Bonbons. Developed in partnership with renowned chefs and hospitality experts, these new offerings solidify Mohegan Sun’s status as a foodie-centric getaway. Each has been designed with the modern traveler in mind, blending standout cuisine and striking design, with easy access to nightlife and entertainment just steps away.
“These openings reflect the depth, creativity and ambition we’re bringing to our culinary strategy,” said Jeff Hamilton, President & General Manager of Mohegan Sun. “From a speakeasy-style supper club to a bakery from a James Beard semifinalist, these concepts have added renewed energy to our destination and are giving guests even more reasons to choose Mohegan Sun.”
The Farm Italy: Design-Led Italian Cuisine Anchored by Scratch Cooking
Led by John Tunney and his accomplished restaurant group, The Farm Italy pays homage to traditional Italian aesthetics with sculptural archways, imported greenery and statement lighting that frames the marble-clad bar and colonnaded dining room.
The kitchen is equally impressive: pastas are house-made, sauces simmered from scratch, and dishes like the Pappardelle Bolognese, Branzino and Cacio e Pepe deliver a refined take on regional comfort fare. A specialty cocktail list rooted in Italian tradition delivers options such as the Strawberry Basil Aperol Spritz and Nero Old Manhattan. Reservations can be made at mohegansun.com/farmitaly[MN1] .
Beauty & Essex: Cult-Favorite Supper Club Arrives in Connecticut
Mohegan Sun is the first property outside a major metro area to house Beauty & Essex, the culinary experience from TAO Group Hospitality and Chef Chris Santos. Discreetly hidden behind a working pawn shop, the space opens into a multi-room arrangement where Japanese whisky, vintage guitars, and glam speakeasy energy collide.
The menu showcases globally inspired dishes with a twist, including the Grilled Cheese & Tomato Soup Dumplings, Wagyu Steak Tartare and Gochujang Salmon. The cocktail program features playful signatures such as the Ice Spice, featuring Mohegan Sun’s exclusive Patrón Reposado, and Earl the Pearl, a crisp vodka-and-tea infusion that balances elegance and edge. Guests can also enjoy brunch on Saturdays and Sundays, with unique offerings like Red Velvet Waffles and Croque Madame Benedict. Reservations are available up to 30 days in advance at mohegansun.com/beauty.
The Shed: Casual Comfort Food with a Chef-Driven Twist
Now open in Mohegan Sun’s Casino of the Earth, The Shed’s first Connecticut location delivers the ambiance that its fans love most: a bright, beach-inspired setting and a menu that spans indulgent to healthy. Helmed by Chef Roberto Baez, the concept introduces a casual-yet-refined eatery designed for guests seeking a high-quality meal in a laid-back setting.
Designed to meet today’s evolving tastes, The Shed provides a fully customizable vegan menu. Diners can enjoy daily brunch service, featuring crowd-pleasers like Chicken & Waffles with habanero honey and Arugula Benedict with chipotle hollandaise.
SIFT Bake Shop & A.T.Y Bar & Bonbons: Award-Winning Pastries and a Bold New Cocktail Experience
Chef Adam Young, a James Beard semifinalist and Food Network’s “Best Baker in America,” brings his coastal Connecticut cult-favorite bakery, SIFT, to Mohegan Sun. Created with his wife and co-owner, Ebbie Young, the expansion reflects their shared vision of bringing “a little delight to everyone,” a hospitality-first approach that has defined the SIFT brand since the couple opened their first bakery in Mystic nearly a decade ago.
The Mohegan Sun location also marks the debut of A.T.Y Bar & Bonbons, an adjacent boutique cocktail and dessert bar presented by Grey Goose. SIFT’s hand-laminated pastries, including the acclaimed Chocolate Croissant, Opera Cake and Pecan Sticky Bun, are made fresh daily. At A.T.Y, guests can enjoy small plates like a dip trio with toasted baguette, alongside hand-crafted cocktails and chocolate bonbons finished with meticulous detail.
Reservations and details about Mohegan Sun’s more than 40 dining venues can be found at mohegansun.com/dining.
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ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN
Owned by Mohegan, 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, two distinct convention centers, an expo center, a golf course, over 70 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 X and Instagram @mohegansun and view us on YouTube.
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Apr 9, 2025 | Community Relations, Employment, Food & Beverage, General News
UNCASVILLE, CT (April 9, 2025) – Mohegan Sun and A.T.Y Hospitality celebrated the grand opening of Sift Bake Shop and A.T.Y Bar & Bonbons, presented by Grey Goose, with a special ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, April 8th. Sift Bake Shop and A.T.Y Bar & Bonbons are family-owned concepts created by Pastry Chef Adam Young and his wife, Ebbie, and both venues are located at the Winter Entrance in Casino of the Earth.
“Anyone who knows Adam [Young] knows he’s all about hospitality. He knows how to walk into a room and provide great guest service, whether it’s to a boardroom full of executives or to a guest visiting Sift. Adam is also an inspirational leader – he’s behind the line, baking and interacting with his team. His character and how he delivers as a leader fit perfectly with our brand,” said Jeff Hamilton, president & general manager at Mohegan Sun. “Sift Bake Shop and A.T.Y Bar & Bonbons are the next step in our immersive food & beverage strategy. Over the course of the last few years, we’ve been able to open more world-class dining establishments that have really transformed our property into a food & beverage destination. We’re really excited to see the continued success of Sift Bake Shop and A.T.Y Bar & Bonbons, especially at our new location.”
“We are so thrilled to be the newest addition to Mohegan Sun,” said Adam Young. “Sift has grown significantly over the past 10 years and to be able to scale, you really have to be surrounded by people who buy into and understand your vision. In our case, that includes the spirit of hospitality and being committed to the service of others, and that is something that I have found during my time working with Mohegan Sun. We certainly hope we bring a little delight to everyone, and we look forward to welcoming each and every one of our new guests.”
Sift Bake Shop is a 2,930 square-foot bakery that features a variety of artisanal breads, breakfast pastries, and sweet & savory delights. All menu items start from scratch with fresh ingredients, and every menu item from Sift Bake Shop is made in-house in a state-of-the-art kitchen. Signature desserts at Sift Bake Shop include the chocolate croissant, the Opera Cake, the Pecan Sticky Bun, and the Carrot Cake Roulade. Guests can also enjoy select gluten-free cookies. Guests can pair their treats with an assortment of coffees, teas, lattes, artisanal beverages and more.
Adjacent to Sift Bake Shop is A.T.Y Bar & Bonbons, presented by Grey Goose. This boutique concept includes a 570 square-foot bar that pairs delicately crafted cocktails, wine and reserves with decadent chocolate bonbons. All bonbons are also created in-house, and to-go packages are specially packaged by hand. A.T.Y also serves small plates, including cheese and charcuterie and the dip trio, comprised of rotating dips with a toasted baguette.
Mohegan Sun’s partnership with A.T.Y Hospitality started in 2019 when Adam Young joined the celebrity chef lineup at one of the property’s largest events, the Sun Wine & Food Fest. At Sun Wine & Food Fest 2025, Adam was the presenting chef at the CT Spotlight featuring Preston Ridge Vineyard, while also participating in the ever-popular Celebrity Chef Dine Around and Sun Wine & Food Fest’s anchor event, the Grand Tasting.
For more information about Sift Bake Shop and A.T.Y Bar and Bonbons, presented by Grey Goose, visit mohegansun.com/sift.
Photos from yesterday’s ribbon cutting ceremony can be found here.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN
Owned by Mohegan, 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, two distinct convention centers, an expo center, a golf course, over 70 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 X and Instagram @mohegansun and view us on YouTube.
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Nov 14, 2024 | Food & Beverage, General News
Pastry Chef Adam Young’s popular Sift Bake Shop, featuring A.T.Y Bar & Bonbons, comes to Mohegan Sun in spring 2025!
UNCASVILLE, CT (November 14, 2024) – Mohegan Sun is excited to announce a partnership with A.T.Y Hospitality that brings Sift Bake Shop and A.T.Y Bar & Bonbons to the property this upcoming spring. Located in the Winter Entrance, Sift Bake Shop at Mohegan Sun, a family-owned French inspired bakery, will be the brand’s fourth in New England. Sift Bake Shop specializes in scratch made signature desserts, artisanal breads, pastries, macarons, and more. All items are all made in-house daily celebrating the freshest ingredients and modern techniques, with a nod to the traditional foundations of classic pastry. The establishment owned and operated by Pastry Chef Adam Young delivers high quality, unique and delicious food in a warm and welcoming environment.
Sift Bake Shop at Mohegan Sun will launch in tandem with A.T.Y Bar & Bonbons presented by Grey Goose®, a boutique cocktail bar that inspires elegance in everyday life. Their list of signature cocktails, bonbons and confections are thoughtfully executed with the highest quality of ingredients. Bonbons are crafted delicately by hand to ensure an elevated and delicious experience.
“Adam Young has been a big part of our annual Sun Wine & Food Fest every January, and we’re so pleased to start this new chapter with he and his wife, Ebbie – in launching a Sift Bake Shop and A.T.Y. Bar & Bonbons here at Mohegan Sun!” –said Jeff Hamilton, President & GM of Mohegan Sun. “We have always been impressed by Sift Bake Shop and the expanded concepts this team has rolled out, and we can’t wait to bring them to Mohegan Sun guests this spring!”
“Alongside our talented teams at A.T.Y Hospitality, I am so thrilled to be the newest contributor to the esteemed Mohegan Sun lineup of outstanding Food and Beverage offerings,” said Adam Young, owner of A.T.Y Hospitality. “The opportunity to collaborate with such professionals and have a new arena to showcase our craft is something I would consider to be the pinnacle of any pastry chef’s career.”
In 2016, the husband-and-wife team, Adam and Ebbie Young decided to pursue their own business endeavors and opened Sift Bake Shop in Mystic, C.T. Since opening Sift Mystic, the flagship store has undergone extensive renovations, and the Sift brand has expanded to locations in Watch Hill, R.I. and Niantic, C.T. and soon Mohegan Sun. A.T.Y Hospitality additionally encompasses Mix Restaurant & Rooftop Bar, Young Buns Doughnuts and most recently a chocolate shop and martini bar, A.T.Y Bar & Bonbons. A.T.Y Hospitality is looking forward to opening Sift Bake Shop and A.T.Y Bar & Bonbons in Mohegan Sun the spring of 2025.
“We are committed to delivering outstanding products, and genuine hospitality, said Young. “Sift Bakeshop and the entire A.T.Y Hospitality umbrella are beyond excited to deliver our “achievable luxury” to the discerning guests of Mohegan Sun.”
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN
Owned by Mohegan, 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, two distinct convention centers, an expo center, a golf course, over 70 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 X and Instagram @mohegansun and view us on YouTube.
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