Mohegan Sun Hosts Annual Restaurant Week September 8th – 13th

Aug 12, 2013 | Community Relations, Food & Beverage, Special Events

Over 15 restaurants to offer various specials; also features a Chef Battle with celebrity judge Kathy Wakile

UNCASVILLE, CT – Bon Appétit! This September, Mohegan Sun has your fill as it celebrates its fourth annual Restaurant Week featuring deals and discounts at over 15 of its restaurants from September 8th – 13th.
A number of restaurants will be offering various discounts or deals including: BALLO Italian & Social Club, Chief’s Deli, Geno’s Pub, Hash House A Go Go, Jasper White’s Summer Shack, Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville, Johnny Rockets, Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, The Lansdowne Irish Pub & Music House, Michael Jordan’s 23.sportcafe, Michael Jordan’s Steak House, SolToro Tequila Grill and Virgil’s Real Barbecue.
Guests can also enjoy 20% off of food purchases at B, Bobby’s Burger Palace, Seasons Buffet and Todd English’s Tuscany throughout the week. For a complete listing of all discounts and specials, click here.
In addition to these great deals, guests can also cheer on their favorite Mohegan Sun chefs as eight restaurants battle it out in a cook-off competition in The Shops concourse. In Mohegan Sun’s Chef Battle, teams will have 30 minutes to prepare their dishes with a mystery ingredient during round robin tournaments September 9th – 13th. The final battle featuring celebrity judge Kathy Wakile of The Real Housewives of New Jersey, will be held on Friday, September 13th at 6:00pm in The Shops at Mohegan Sun. One lucky guest will even win the opportunity to be a special judge. To enter to win, visit Mohegan Sun’s Facebook page starting this week.
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 our website. Connect with us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, find us on Pinterest and view us on YouTube.

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Mohegan Sun Launches All-New Hot Summer Fun Lineup

Jun 4, 2013 | Breaking News, Community Relations, Entertainment, Food & Beverage, Gaming, General News, Hot Summer Fun, Special Events

$500,000 cash is up for grabs along with weekly car giveaways, celebrity sightings, pool parties and the hottest tour stops

UNCASVILLE, CT  – Bigger. Better. Hotter. Just some of the words people will be saying about Mohegan Sun’s new Hot Summer Fun lineup. Now entering its 16th year, Mohegan Sun decided it was time to spice things up a bit. As part of this year’s revamped Hot Summer Fun celebrations, which kicks off June 23rd and runs through September 1st, there will be bigger fireworks displays, better giveaways and hotter entertainment.

Fireworks Extravaganzas

Mohegan Sun is making a bang this summer, and a big one, as they host three large Hot Summer Fun parties on the rooftop of the Riverview Garage. Open to all ages, the fun kicks off at 5:00pm and includes games for kids of all ages, carnival food favorites and samples of summer treats from CT based Farmers Cow, as well as Mohegan Sun’s Tiki Bar for guests 21+. These special celebrations will be held on Sunday, June 23rd to kick off Hot Summer Fun, on Thursday, July 25th and on Sunday, September 1st to wrap up summer. NOTE: Guests under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
Other various events will be taking place throughout the summer including Mohegan Sun’s Signature Events series. Confirmed events to date include Reality Checks with Andy Cohen the host and executive producer of Watch What Happens: Live on Thursday, June 20th and Caroline Manzo of The Real Housewives of New Jersey on Friday, July 12th. Be sure to visit mohegansun.com/hsf for all the latest updates.

Mad-Dash Mondays

Over $500,000 cash is up for grabs this summer at Mohegan Sun with Mad-Dash Mondays. Starting June 24th, each Monday throughout the summer, 10 lucky Player’s Club members have the chance to walk away with their share of $50,000. Every half hour from Noon to 2:00pm and 6:00pm to 8:00pm, one lucky Player’s Club member playing at their favorite slot machines will have a chance to enter the Cash Cube containing $5,000.

Take Two Tuesdays

Mohegan Sun will have you seeing double every Tuesday throughout the summer. Beginning Tuesday, June 25th, Player’s Club members playing their favorite slot machines will earn double points from 6:00am to Midnight. Not a gamer? Not a problem. Seasons Buffet will be having specials throughout the day. Other restaurants and retailers offering Take Two Tuesdays specials include Todd English’s Tuscany, Ballo Italian Restaurant, Hash House a Go Go, Michael Jordan’s 23.sportcafe, Sephora, Citizen Watch and Kids Quest among many others. A complete list is available here.

Spin to Win Wednesdays

Cure the midweek blues with Spin to Win Wednesdays at Mohegan Sun. Each Wednesday beginning on June 26th from Noon to 8:00pm, Player’s Club members will have the opportunity to win at least $10.00 and up to $1,000 in Free Slot Play with PowerSpin, one of Mohegan Sun’s PowerPlay Bonusing features.
Guests can also enjoy the popular Wine Wednesdays. Held on the terrace of Todd English’s Tuscany each Wednesday at 6:00pm, enjoy food, wine, tapas and more with special wine-themed events including Tastings & Tapas. Plus, every Wednesday features special wine pairing dinners at Bobby Flay’s Bar Americain and Todd English’s Tuscany and at VISTA Lounge, enjoy an evening of champagne & Jazz from 8:00pm to 11:00pm.

Free Ride Thursdays

What’s better than a car giveaway? How about 10! Throughout Hot Summer Fun, Mohegan Sun is giving away a car each Thursday beginning June 27th. To qualify, Player’s Club members just need to be playing their favorite slot machine or table game between Noon and 8:00pm. Each week, one lucky guest will walk away with a car, but they aren’t the only winner. Guests playing around the winner could also receive a $50.00 gas credit good at Mohegan Sun Mobil Gas Station & Convenience Store.
On Thursday nights, things heat up with the return of GLO At The Pool, New England’s only night-time pool party. GLO At The Pool’s unique outdoor location provides a nightlife experience unlike any other. Cover charge for Thursdays is $10.00 and Saturdays is $20.00; ladies enter free until 11:00pm. For more information, visit mohegansun.com/nightlife.

Festive Fridays

Each Friday morning throughout Hot Summer Fun, Mohegan Sun will also be giving away free t-shirts for the first 4,000 Player’s Club members. Shirts will be distributed at the Summer and Riverview Coat Checks starting at 9:00am. A different color shirt will be given each week.  Collect all 10 during Hot Summer Fun!  Then start the weekend early with the free and all-new Summer SunFest Concert Series each Friday from 6:00pm to 10:00pm on the rooftop of the Riverview Garage. This 21 and over event allows guests to enjoy food and drink specials, like $2.00 drafts from Bud Light and Goose Island and Bacardi cocktails starting at $5.00, while listening to their favorite cover bands. Bands such as Flowers & Kain and Wicked Peach are among the groups that will take the stage. Click here for a complete schedule.

Sultry Saturdays

Add a little spice to your life with Sultry Saturdays at Mohegan Sun, where the premier party spots in the region are all under one roof. Dance under the stars at GLO At The Pool – the only nighttime pool party in New England, enjoy a drink under the world’s largest indoor planetarium dome at VISTA Lounge at Wombi Rock or party the night away at MIST, a steamy, contemporary (venue) that sits beneath the 3-story water wall in Casino of the Wind.
Guests can also grab a pint or some amazing pub fare at The Lansdowne Irish Pub & Music House or dance into the early morning at Ballo Italian Restaurant & Social Club. Each venue offers unique entertainment and special events throughout the summer. Be sure to check Mohegan Sun’s nightlife page for all the latest updates.

Livin’ Large Sundays

Starting Sunday, June 30th, you could Win For Life® at Mohegan Sun!  Each Sunday at 9:00am Mohegan Sun will be giving away CT Lottery $3.00 Win for Life® scratch tickets for the first 2,000 Player’s Club members who stop by the Summer Coat Check.  Take a chance at winning $5,000 a month for life!
Additionally guests can enjoy various retail and dining specials including a Surf & Turf Entrée at Todd English’s Tuscany, as well as discounts at a number of other venues including Ben & Jerry’s, Frank Pepe Pizzeria Nepoletana, Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville, The Lansdowne Irish Pub & Music House, Cascade Electronics, Galina’s and Yankee Candle among others.

Let the Music Play

This summer, Mohegan Sun has your concert hookup with over 100 events taking place over 10 weeks. The top-ranked Mohegan Sun Arena will be home to hot tours like Bruno Mars, Beyoncé, The Eagles, Barenaked Ladies, Black Sabbath and more. The Wolf Den, which is open seven days a week, free and for guests 21 and over, will see such acts 10,000 Maniacs, Bel Biv DeVoe and Everclear, among others. And inside The Cabaret Theatre, comics such as Rich Vos and Billy Gardell (star of Mike & Molly) will take the stage.
About Mohegan Sun: Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, is one of the largest, Most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming, shopping and dining 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, follow us on Twitter, find us on Pinterest and view us on YouTube.

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Spin to Win Each Wednesday at Mohegan Sun

Jun 4, 2013 | Food & Beverage, Gaming, General News, Hot Summer Fun

Win up to $1,000 in Free Slot Play or enjoy Tastings & Tapas as part of Wine Wednesdays

UNCASVILLE, CT  – Mohegan Sun has your cure for the midweek blues with Spin to Win Wednesdays as part of their 16th annual Hot Summer Fun celebrations. Beginning June 26th, each Wednesday through Hot Summer Fun, Player’s Club members will have the opportunity to win up to $1,000 in Free Slot Play with PowerSpin, one of Mohegan Sun’s PowerPlay Bonusing games.
Every time a guest earns four Player’s Club points while playing their favorite slots from Noon to 8:00pm every Wednesday, they will automatically receive a free spin on the PowerSpin wheel. Winners are guaranteed to win at least $10.00 and up to $1,000 in Free Slot Play instantly! In order to be eligible, guests must be 21 or older, have their Player’s Club cards properly inserted in any slot machine.
Later on, guests can also enjoy Mohegan Sun’s popular Wine Wednesdays. Held on the terrace of Todd English’s Tuscany, each Wednesday beginning at 7:00pm, guests can enjoy food, wine, tapas and more with Tastings & Tapas for $20.00 per person.  This event features four glasses of select wines expertly paired with a delicious variety of tapas.  Special wine pairings are also available at Todd English’s Tuscany for $95.00 per person. Bobby Flay’s Bar Americain will also feature $5.00 glasses of Sommelier selection wines, while at VISTA Lounge at Wombi Rock, guests can enjoy Champagne & Jazz from 8:00pm – 11:00pm featuring a live Jazz ensemble.  All bubble cocktails will be upgraded to Veuve Clicquot and include a Chocolate Covered Strawberry!
Learn more about Mohegan Sun’s complete Hot Summer Fun lineup, visit mohegansun.com/hsf.

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A Wine Lover’s Dream

Jan 18, 2013 | Food & Beverage, General News, Special Events

Starting February 6th, Wine Wednesdays at Mohegan Sun offers guests a classier night out
Don’t look at Wednesdays as the glass is half empty any longer.  Treat yourself to a classier night out as Mohegan Sun unveils the all-new Wine Wednesday program.  Wednesdays at Mohegan Sun will turn into a vino lover’s dream with featured wines from all around the globe each season, delicious dishes to accompany them and other various specials being offered each week.
Wine Wednesdays kick off on February 6th with Tastings & Tapas on the Tuscany Patio from 6:00pm – 7:30pm.  A $20.00 price per person allows guests to indulge in mouthwatering tapas along with three different varieties of wines.  While you taste and sip, a wine expert will lead a discussion and Q&A segment about the featured wines.  Tastings & Tapas will be held on the first Wednesday of every month, with advanced tickets available for purchase at Todd English’s Tuscany.
Ready for dinner?  Every Wednesday during the month, select restaurants throughout the property will offer traditional wine-pairing dinners. To start, Todd English’s Tuscany will be offering a four-course Tuscan dinner paired with flavorful wines for $95.00 and Bobby Flay’s Bar Americain will be offering a four-course American Regional Cuisine dinner paired with California wines for $75.00.  Reservations are not required.
After you and your guests have your fill, be sure to stop by VISTA Lounge at Wombi Rock every Wednesday to sip some bubbly while listening to the sweet sounds of a live Jazz Ensemble from 8:00pm – 11:00pm.  In addition, on Wednesdays only, all VISTA Lounge bubble cocktails will be upgraded to Veuve Clicquot Champagne.
Finally, along with Tastings & Tapas, The Shops concourse at Mohegan Sun will feature displays and sales from local artists, sculptors and jewelers on the first Wednesday of every month.
Featured wines for 2013-2014 are as follows:

  • February-April: California wines
  • May-July: French wines
  • August-October: Spanish wines
  • November-January: Italian wines

For more information and upcoming Wine Wednesday events, please visit mohegansun.com/wine-wednesdays.

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.

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Discover A New Place To Dine In 2013 During Mohegan Sun’s Restaurant Week

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.

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