Nov 22, 2022 | Food & Beverage, General News, Special Events, Travel & Leisure
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UNCASVILLE, CT (November 14, 2022– Thanksgiving arrives on Thursday,
November 24th and Mohegan Sun has the goods. Family and friends can feast on the Big O’ Turkey Pot Pie at Hash House a Go Go, a Classic Turkey Dinner at Michael Jordan’s Steak House, the Summer Shack Clambake at Jasper White’s Summer Shack and more. On Monday, November 28th, online gamers can receive an excellent deal as well – where betting $100 awards $100 in free bonus play on MoheganSunCasino.com and its associated mobile apps.
Thanksgiving Day Dining Specials | Thursday, November 24th
- Hash House a Go Go will feature a Roasted Turkey Dinner for $26.99 served with cornbread stuffing, garlic mashed potatoes, green beans and cranberry sauce, all topped with turkey gravy. This special competes with another Thanksgiving offering: The Big O’ Turkey Pot Pie ($25.99) served with a rosemary black pepper crust filled with roasted turkey, shaved sweet corn, mushrooms, broccoli, carrots, red potatoes and bubbling pan gravy.
- TAO Asian Bistro & Lounge will have Roasted Duck Dumplings served with Szechuan duck gravy, spiced fig and blackberry chutney as their Thanksgiving Day special. TAO will be open from 4:30pm through 9:00pm on Thanksgiving, and this special is $25.
- Michael Jordan’s Steak House will serve up a Fig and Onion Bruschetta appetizer for $13 as well as a Butternut Bisque with cranberry fritters for $14. The Thanksgiving entrée will be a Classic Turkey Dinner ($34) with slow-roasted turkey, haricot verts, stuffing, gravy, red bliss mashed potatoes and cranberry sauce. There is also a Porchetta entrée available on November 24th, featuring an apple and spinach stuffed pork roast, butternut squash puree, roasted turnips and pork cider jus. A dessert option includes Apple Crisp with maple bourbon ice cream for $14!
- The MJ23 Sports Bar & Grill will have similar Thanksgiving Day specials, while offering mouthwatering appetizer specials like Broccoli Cheddar Soup and Kale Salad with roasted squash, apples, prosciutto and goat cheese.
- Jasper White’s Summer Shack will switch it up for guests looking for a non-traditional Thanksgiving Day feast as they will be highlighting their Summer Shack Clambake with 1lb lobster joined by clams, mussels, corn on the cob, potatoes, chorizo and more.
- Todd English’s Tuscany will offer a Prix Fixe Menu for $48. The first course is a wood-roasted pear and gorgonzola salad with candied walnuts, pomegranate reduction, arugula topped with balsamic vinaigrette. The main course serves a sage-brined turkey with sausage potato stuffing, roasted root veggies, sweet potato with pecan crumble, bacon Dijon Brussels peddles, grappa cranberry sauce and sage turkey gravy. Guests can finish this incredible special off with a Pecan Bread Pudding with vanilla gelato.
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For more on Thanksgiving Day 2022 at Mohegan Sun, visit mohegansun.com/thanksgiving
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, a golf course, more than 70 shops and luxury retail, world-class restaurants and bars, as well as three award-winning entertainment venues including the 10,000-seat Mohegan Sun Arena. With industry-leading digital gaming offerings, including Mohegan Sun Beyond and the Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook, the flagship property offers cutting-edge gaming solutions to global customers both online and in-person. 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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Jun 14, 2021 | Food & Beverage, General News
Hash House a Go Go, SolToro, Michael Jordan’s Steak House and MJ23 Sports Bar & Grill are serving up Father’s Day Specials; a unique gift at Mohegan Sun’s Le Creuset is also available for a limited time
Mohegan Sun will feature some can’t miss dining specials
for Father’s Day, taking place on Sunday, June 20th. These dining specials will include Jumbo Surf & Turf at Michael Jordan’s Steak House, a Cowboy Ribeye at MJ23 Sports Bar & Grill just next door and Chipotle BBQ Ribs at Mohegan Sun’s popular Mexican restaurant, SolToro. Reservations are available via mohegansun.com/dining.
With the NBA Playoffs going on and the MLB in full swing, MJ23 Sports Bar & Grill is a great place to spoil Dads on Sunday, June 20th. This venue will be featuring Steak Bruschetta as well as a Cowboy Ribeye that delivers a 16oz bone-in Ribeye steak with roasted tomatoes, chimichurri and a loaded potato. A Bourbon Bread Pudding rounds out this delicious Father’s Day special.
Across the way at Michael Jordan’s Steak House, a Wagyu Tartare with Mishima Ranch wagyu, cornichon, shallots, fried capers and crostini will be featured on Father’s Day. Also on the menu will be a Jumbo Surf & Turf, served with an 18oz Prime bone-in filet with jumbo prawn, Jonah crab claw and lemon garlic butter.
Father’s Day specials at Hash House a Go Go will include a Corned Beef & Swiss Burger, a Pot Roast Hash (slow cooked pot roast with sliced mushrooms and yellow onions served on crispy potatoes) and the crowd pleaser, Bacon, Bacon Bacon! Which is house candied bacon with brown sugar and Hash House seasoning.
SolToro joins the Father’s Day’s fun as well, starting with a special that offers Ceviche Crab Tostadas; fried corn tortilla, avocado cream, hearts of palm, jalapeño and cilantro. A dish of Chipotle BBQ Ribs will also be featured, served with roasted sweet potatoes and corn on the cob.
In The Shops at Mohegan Sun, kitchen and cookware outlet, Le Creuset, will have a perfect gift for Dad. They are currently offering a limited edition @MLB Signature Series 7.25 quart Dutch oven. A great gift for cooking short ribs, various stews, chicken curry and more.
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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Mar 23, 2021 | Community Relations, Employment, Entertainment, Food & Beverage, General News, Travel & Leisure, Uncategorized
Connecticut’s Leading Integrated Entertainment Resort and TAO Restaurant Deliver Innovative Culinary Offerings, Craft Cocktails, and More
UNCASVILLE, CT (March 23, 2021) – Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment’s (MGE) flagship Connecticut property, Mohegan Sun, has partnered with TAO Group Hospitality for the opening of its highly-anticipated new venue, TAO Asian Bistro & Lounge. The 10,000 square-foot, 300-seat Pan-Asian restaurant is located off of Sky Tower’s hotel lobby and will open its doors to guests today, Tuesday, March 23, 2021. TAO Asian Bistro & Lounge is a distinctive and memorable culinary destination for all guests looking to treat their taste buds and further enliven their evening.
“We are looking forward to welcoming guests to TAO Asian Bistro & Lounge, where epicureans and thrill-seekers alike who visit our property will enjoy an elevated experience that blends unforgettable food with a dynamic energy that can’t be found anywhere else,” said Jeff Hamilton, President and General Manager of Mohegan Sun. “As the premier entertainment destination in the Northeast, we are constantly looking for world-class partners to up the ante and deliver exceptional entertainment to our visitors – TAO is a brand that does just that, and we are excited to welcome them to the Mohegan portfolio.”
The kitchen is helmed by TAO Group Hospitality Partner and Chef, Ralph Scamardella, who oversees a menu of premium Pan-Asian fare. Guests can dine on offerings from the sea, sky and land, with signature dishes that have become synonymous with the TAO brand, such as the Satay of Chilean Sea Bass, Lobster Wontons, Peking Duck, Crispy Snapper in “Sand,” and the highly-lauded Tuna Sashimi Pringle. Curated for Mohegan Sun guests, TAO has added a special Surf and Turf menu item featuring a 32 oz. prime Tomahawk steak, salt and pepper lobster, hand cut noodles and chili garlic sauce. Additionally, TAO Asian Bistro & Lounge’s beverage program caters to Asian tastes with creative, approachable craft cocktails and a robust sake program.
“TAO Asian Bistro & Lounge is our sixth iteration of the renowned Tao Group Hospitality brand, and our new location combines cutting-edge culinary and cocktail trends with the spirited atmosphere of Mohegan Sun,” said Ralph Scamardella, Partner/Chef of Tao Group Hospitality. “Visitors will discover an innovative mix of unconventional fare that guests have come to expect from TAO. We are thrilled to embark on this journey with tremendous partners like Mohegan Sun at our side.”
The new restaurant at Mohegan Sun will feature 300 seats and several notable TAO fixtures that guests have come to expect from the iconic brand, including private dining options, the Ink Lounge, sushi bar, and of course the 16-foot-tall Quan Yin statue anchoring the main dining room. In compliance with Mohegan Sun’s elevated health and safety measures, TAO Asian Bistro & Lounge will open at 50 percent capacity to ensure proper social distancing. Hours of operation will be Sunday – Thursday (5 p.m. – 10 p.m.), and Friday – Saturday (5 p.m. – 12 a.m.).
Furthermore, this newest property will continue to sustain TAO’s ongoing support of City Harvest, New York City’s largest food rescue operation combatting food insecurity. Through TAO and Mohegan Sun’s partnership with City Harvest, the organization will continue to provide more than 4,800 delicious, nutritious meals to hungry New Yorkers and countless hours of employment to those in need.
For more information on TAO Mohegan Sun, please visit www.taomohegansun.com.
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.
About Tao Group Hospitality
Tao Group Hospitality is a leading restaurant and nightlife company that develops, owns and operates many of the worlds most recognized restaurant and entertainment venues under various brands including but not limited to Tao, Marquee, Avenue, Lavo, Beauty & Essex, The Highlight Room, and Koma in major markets across the world including New York City, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Chicago, Sydney and Singapore. Tao Group Hospitality operates all of the food and beverage outlets for Dream Hollywood in California and six hotels in New York which include Royalton Park Avenue, Dream Downtown, Dream Midtown, Moxy Times Square, Moxy East Village and Moxy Chelsea including brands PHD, Bodega Negra, The Rickey, Electric Room, Fishbowl, Legasea, Egghead, Magic Hour, Feroce, The Fleur Room Cathédrale, and Little Sister. Tao Group Hospitality’s corporate headquarter is located in New York City, with locally based managing partners and a full-time marketing and operations staff in every other market. For more information, please visit www.taogroup.com.
Oct 14, 2020 | Breaking News, Entertainment, Food & Beverage, General News, Travel & Leisure
The popular speakeasy style venue reopens as a new luxury lounge concept – featuring live music, a craft cocktail menu, delicious small plates, live table game action and more
UNCASVILLE, CT (October 14, 2020) – novelle, Mohegan Sun’s high-end lounge located in Casino of the Sky, returns this Thursday, October 15th at 1:00pm. The venue reopens with a rebrand, and will now feature live music entertainment every weekend and expanded gaming offerings. Delicious small plates, the perfect craft cocktail menu, world-class private party options, gaming action and more will also be featured in the luxury lounge, novelle. novelle will have full safety precautions implemented upon reopening as well, which includes capacity limits, distancing and plexiglass dividers on table games.
Gaming at novelle will be available 24-7, with unique food and bar service offered Thursday through Monday. The exciting return of novelle also brings a regular lineup of live music, beginning with talented singer and guitarist based out of New London, CT, Tony Marshall at 7:30pm on Friday, October 16th. Live music will be featured in novelle every Friday and Saturday. For the current entertainment calendar, visit novellemohegan.com
The 15,000 square-foot novelle is also home to four exceptional private salons surrounding the live music floor, ready to accommodate celebrations and group outings of all types. These rooms will be able to accommodate up to 32 people and come equipped with a private bar, private blackjack with customizable betting options, personal catering and more.
The dining menu in novelle has also been updated to feature a range of enticing small plate options. For drinks, highlights will include the Darcy Martini (Grey Goose, Lime Juice, Muddled Strawberry & Basil, Prosecco) and the Bramble Bourbon Smash (Angel’s Envy, Lemon Juice, Honey Water, Muddled Blackberries & Sage) and plenty more, with new specials to come. And some of novelle’s new small plates that are sure to be a hit include the likes of: House Kettle Chips with Sea Salt, House Made Ranch, Benton’s Bacon and Scallion; Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail; a Charcuterie Board with assorted Cured Meats, Artisanal Cheeses, Red Wine Poached Pears and Bourbon Candied Walnuts; Sweet Heat Chicken & Waffles with Buttermilk Fried Chicken, an Aged Cheddar & Bacon Waffle with Spicy Maple Syrup; Steak Frites with House Cut Fries, Garlic Confit and Baby Arugula; novelle Vegan Torchio with Torchio Pasta, Heirloom Tomatoes, Fresh Spinach, Garlic and White Wine. For novelle’s full menus, click HERE.
One of the most unique and exciting features of novelle is the array of gaming experiences that are possible for guests. The lounge will now be home to nine blackjack tables, four Midi Baccarat tables, two craps tables, and one roulette table. Seating will distanced as well and players will be able to take advantage of accelerated + complimentary drink services.
As noted further above, novelle will be open daily for gaming and bar service, with food service joining the mix Thursday – Sunday, and other select evenings like big sporting events on Monday night, and other evenings.
Thursday dining hours will be from 5:00pm – 11:00pm, Friday and Saturday dining hours will be from 5:00pm – Midnight. Sunday and Monday evening dining hours will be 5:00pm – 11:00pm.
Guests can visit mohegansun.com/poi/dining/novelle.html or call 1.860.861.5994 to stay up-to-date on all things novelle.
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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Oct 14, 2020 | Breaking News, Community Relations, Employment, Entertainment, General News, Special Events, Travel & Leisure
WHAT: Mohegan Sun’s award-winning digital TV series “Back of House” returns tonight at 8:00pm with new episodes filmed both before and after the onset of COVID-19.
WHEN/WHERE: Wednesday, October 14th at 8:00pm EST (and airing every Wednesday night through November 18th, with the exception of November 4th) on BackofHouse.tv
IN DETAIL: After receiving top international hospitality awards in 2019, Mohegan Sun launches season four of the hit series, “Back of House” tonight at 8:00pm on BackofHouse.tv. Season four follows the professional lives of 10 Mohegan Sun employees, providing viewers with an in-depth glimpse at the world of resort hospitality and operations. This season is partially filmed pre-pandemic, and goes behind the scenes to uncover the challenges and rewards of hosting New Year’s Eve 2020, as well as holiday galas and the building of a towering gingerbread house. After the onset of COVID-19, the series shows the diligent steps and hard work taken by leadership and team members to close and then safely reopen one of the largest integrated entertainment resorts in the United States after its three-month closure due to the pandemic.
Tune-in and WIN
To celebrate the fourth season premiere, backofhouse.tv and Mohegan Sun will host weekly contests following episode airings where winners can visit Mohegan Sun and catch the “Back of House” cast in action. Viewers will be eligible to enter via backofhouse.tv for a chance to win a $100 gift card to Mohegan Sun, as well as a grand-prize giveaway choice between a $250 gift card or an overnight stay at Mohegan Sun. Winners will be drawn on Fridays at 11:00am EST.
Episode 1: A New Beginning
Due to the pandemic, Mohegan Sun must close its doors for the first time ever. Watch as this 24/7, 365 day a year operation shifts gears to help its local community and its own employees, while they simultaneously attempt to understand life during quarantine. Given the greenlight to reopen, Jeff, Mary and Dan lead team members, working relentlessly to figure out how to reopen one of the largest travel destinations in the US. Ensuring the safety of both the guests and staff is paramount. They must find a way.
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 one of the world’s largest integrated casino resort destinations, Mohegan Sun. Enjoy following fun, dedicated resort 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.
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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