Mohegan Sun’s “Back of House” Season Three Premieres Tonight!

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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Michael Jordan’s Steak House at Mohegan Sun Launches New Steaksmanship Series

The new menu, available on Friday’s & Saturday’s, features premium steak cuts (Wagyu Strip, Bone-in Ribeye & more) in three different flights, ranging from $60.00 to $223.00

UNCASVILLE, CT (October 26th, 2018) – The Steaksmanship Series is now available at Mohegan Sun inside the premier steak house in the region, Michael Jordan’s Steak House. The new special menu features “Chef’s Cuts” starting at $60.00, with the top tier, “The Legendary Flight,” checking in at $223.00. The full Steaksmanship Series can be viewed, here and they are sharable amongst couples and groups.

Starting with the Chef’s Cuts for $60.00, restaurant goers can choose either a 12oz Mishama Reserve Domestic Wagyu Strip with Shishito Pepper Au Poivre or a 14oz Linz Heritage Bone-In Cowgirl Ribeye with Balsamic Rosemary Cipollini. The next tier, “Flight 23,” comes in at $160, and features the above two cuts as well as a 6oz Savage Hill Filet Mignon with Foie Gras Butter! The last flight is aptly titled, “Legendary Flight,” as guests will be served all of the above steak cuts alongside Port Clyde Jonah Crab with Smoked Tomato Butter, Georges Bank Scallops Rockefeller and Maine Lobster with Drawn Butter.

The Steaksmanship Series is an over-the-top dining experience providing an opportunity for guests to indulge in the legendary meal. Available on Friday’s and Saturday’s, the elevated menu encompasses the most exclusive and premier cuts for steak lovers, gastronomes and celebratory dinners. The series officially kicks off on Friday, October 26th. This same weekend, Mohegan Sun Arena plays host to comedian Jim Jefferies & Marc Anthony.

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 three unique casinos, 1,600 deluxe hotel rooms, 2 world-class spas, a golf course, over 90 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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Mohegan Sun’s Comix Expands To Include Roadhouse – A Country Bar & Restaurant

For the first time, visitors to Mohegan Sun will be able to enjoy true “roadhouse” entertainment including live country music, mechanical bull riding, a Texas-style food menu, 30 craft beers on tap, a full bar and even line dancing. The changes come as part of a major expansion of Comix Mohegan Sun, which will be renamed Comix Roadhouse. The state-of-the art venue, which will officially open this winter, in Mohegan Sun’s Casino of the Earth, will present a mix of regional country bands, local performers and entertainment on the new Roadhouse stage. The club will continue to offer its popular stand-up comedy and alternative entertainment in the Comix Comedy Club section of the venue.

The menu will feature authentic Texas-style offerings such as smoked brisket, pulled pork and more with a focus on farm fresh ingredients delivered daily, along with Comix classics. Craft beers include local favorites Beer’d, Two Roads and Lawson’s as well as popular choices from across the country such as New Belgium, Stone & Elysian. Mixologists on the Comix team will be presenting special country-themed cocktail lists utilizing your favorite whiskeys and liquor along with many drink recipes new to the area.

“We are inspired by the continued strong popularity of country music and are really excited to be bring this to Mohegan Sun in a bar and restaurant concept,” said Michael Brauth, co-owner of Comix Roadhouse & Comedy Club. “We know visitors will continue to love our lineup of top-rated comedians, and we look forward to now bringing them an authentic roadhouse experience with the best live country music around, a true mechanical bull ride experience, and even line dancing.  Add in our fantastic new menu, extensive craft beer offerings and our excellent cocktail program, and we truly have something for everyone.”

“Because Mohegan Sun is a major tour stop for the top Country music artists like Keith Urban, Darius Rucker, Kenny Chesney and so many others starting their careers in the Wolf Den, many then going on to play big arenas like ours, it’s such a perfect fit to welcome Comix Roadhouse, a new country attraction to our entertainment venues “, said Tom Cantone, Sr. Corp Vice President of Sports &  Entertainment of Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment.

Comix Roadhouse will be open 7 days a week for your entertainment & dining enjoyment.

 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 three unique casinos, 1,600 deluxe hotel rooms, 2 world-class spas, a golf course, over 90 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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Mohegan Sun Introduces Private Pool Cabanas And Al Fresco Dining For The Summer Season

Connecticut’s Premier Resort Invites Guests to Experience the Revamped Sun Terrace Pool with Private Cabanas and Outdoor Seating at Bean and Vine Terrace

UNCASVILLE, CT – Mohegan Sun announced today the opening of its renovated Sun Terrace Pool and introduced the resort’s first outdoor food and drink experience at the Bean and Vine Terrace. Resort guests and visitors are invited to embrace summertime at one of the East Coast’s premiere destinations with the Sun Terrace Pool’s enhanced amenities and contemporary updates, including brand new cabanas and pool furniture. Capturing the essence of summer, Mohegan Sun unveiled the new Bean and Vine Terrace, its first al fresco casual dining spot, featuring all day menu options ranging from hand-crafted coffee and breakfast specialties to sommelier-selected wines and seasonal small bites for sharing. The new cabanas are available startingSaturday, May 27, and the Bean and Vine Terrace opens to the public on Thursday, May 25.

“The guest experience is our priority at Mohegan Sun and we take special care and pride in continuously adding new amenities for our guests to enjoy,” said Ray Pineault, President & General Manager of Mohegan Sun. “Whether hungry for the finest in dining, catching major headliners and live concerts or wanting to discover the best in gaming, we at Mohegan Sun are proud to offer guests premier entertainment, gambling, shopping and relaxing experiences this summer!”

Mohegan Sun’s Sky Tower and Earth Tower in Uncasville, CT

Sun Terrace Pool Cabanas
Guests can experience the ultimate in comfort and relaxation in the new cabanas at the Sun Terrace Pool, which offers the ideal warm-weather escape amidst Mohegan Sun’s beautiful resort setting, located on the third floor of the Sky Tower. The new pool cabanas feature a cool outdoor space for hot summer days amidst plush pillows and soothing colors – perfect to relax with a summer book or create an outdoor entertainment lounge for friends and family.

Each cabana comfortably seats ten people, comes with a television, mini-refrigerator and towels, and features sturdy shutters around the perimeter providing both sun protection and privacy for guests. Beginning this summer, daily cabana reservations are available for $400 Monday through Friday, $600 on Saturday and $500 on Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and guests receive a complimentary $100 food and beverage credit when they book. In the evenings, cabanas can be reserved between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. for a lower rate of $250 Monday through Thursday, $350 Friday and Saturday, and $250 on Sunday, with a $50 food and beverage credit. Guests are encouraged to place their cabana reservation through Mohegan Sun’s concierge (Ext. 2-1230) for both future and day of bookings, with a 24-hour cancellation policy. The outside Sun Terrace Pool is open from Memorial Day through Labor Day, weather permitting.
Bean and Vine Terrace

The Bean and Vine Café & Wine Bar, located in Mohegan Sun’s recently opened Earth Tower, will launch outdoor food and drink service on the new Bean and Vine Terrace, beginning Thursday, May 25. The first al fresco casual grill spot at the resort will seat up to 120 guests on a contemporary designed patio matching the indoor restaurant’s modern style, where guests are invited to enjoy small bites at the Bean and Vine Terrace Thursdays through Saturdays. The Bean and Vine Terrace menu features shared plates such as chips and guacamole with salsa, a Mediterranean hummus platter, hot poke bowls with guests’ choice of beef tenderloin, chicken or shrimp, and grilled chicken, beef or shrimp skewers served with a summer salad and naan triangles. The restaurant will also offer $7cocktails and Moet champagne by the glass, as well as outdoor entertainment on Thursday nights as part of Mohegan Sun’s annual Hot Summer Fun celebration, which kicks off in June.
These new features are part of Mohegan Sun’s multi-million dollar revamp initiated last year. The project includes several stages of renovations for the property’s original 1,200-room Sky Tower, and opening of the brand new Earth Tower last fall. The Earth Tower brought 400 hotel rooms to Mohegan Sun’s riverfront property, featuring the full-service Mandara Spa along with a fitness center, pool, a fire pit lounge outside on the Earth Tower Terrace and now the newly introduced Bean and Vine Terrace.
To learn more about the all-encompassing resort property in Uncasville, Connecticut and experience the Sun Terrace Pool and Earth Tower Terrace this summer, visit Mohegan Sun!

ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN
Owned by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, 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 three unique casinos, 1,600 deluxe hotel rooms, 2 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 ofNew 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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20th Anniversary Specials & Promotions at Mohegan Sun

Celebratory dining discounts, shopping specials, promotions, giveaways and more!
UNCASVILLE, CT (September 6, 2016) – Promotions, discounts and specials are all up for grabs during the month of October as Mohegan Sun celebrates an incredible 20 years. Take part in featured dining and shopping specials October 11th through the 13th plus exclusive promotions all month long!
Dining Specials October 11th-13th
Some of Mohegan Sun’s favorite restaurants roll out amazing specials and featured items from October 11th through October 13th for guests to enjoy. Recieve 20% off drinks with the purchase of an entrée at Hash House A Go Go, 20% off a select menu at Geno’s Fast Break, Geno’s Sweets and Subs and Wok-On, $1.00 off soft serve ice cream at Jasper White’s Summer Shack Express, a $20.00 assaggi antipasto at BALLO Italian Restaurant or a free fountain soda with the purchase of any sandwich at The Original SoupMan!
Jasper White’s Summer Shack treats guests to a complimentary glass of house red or white wine with purchase of entrée while Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville offers 2 Margaritaville t-shirts for $20.00 with over 20 shirts to choose from! Johnny Rockets features a 2 for $20.00 lunch or dinner of two single cheeseburgers, two fountain drinks and one order of fries. SolToro Tequila Grill unveils a $20.00 three course menu (not available for takeout orders or on Arena show nights, price is subject to tax).
Michael Jordan’s 23.sportscafé celebrates with two “23 burgers” for $20.00 and includes fries (not available for takeout orders of on Arena show nights, price is subject to tax). Michael Jordan’s Steak House features house selected wines by the bottle for just $20.00 with the purchase of two entrees (offer not available on Arena show nights, price is subject to tax).
Pay throwback prices like $5.00 for breakfast, $10.00 for lunch or $15.00 for dinner from October 11th–13th when Seasons Buffet time travels to 1996 as a part of the 20th anniversary celebration!
Shopping Specials October 11th-13th
From October 11th through October 13th check out exclusive retail specials at Mohegan Sun! Receive $10.00 off a purchase of $60.00 or more at bareMinerals, $20.00 off a purchase of $99.00 or more at Brookstone, 20% off a regularly priced Vera Bradley item at Galina’s, 20% off regularly priced merchandise at Landau or 20% off sunglasses at Sunglasses USA!
At Comix, buy one drink or beer and get your second 50% off! The Art of Shaving offers discounted Lexington Power or Lexington Manual plus eight blades while bluwire takes 20% off phone chargers and cases (excludes Mophie and Lifeproof brands). Robert Graham treats guests to a complimentary gift with any $200 purchase, Godiva Chocolatier offers two bags of individually wrapped chocolate for just $20.00, Swarovski throws in a free pair of Harley earrings with any purchase of $150.00 or more and Trailblazer includes two free pairs of New Balance Coolmax socks with any New Balance footwear purchase! Lux Bond & Green pays the tax on any purchase up to $2,000, Pasta Vita offers two for $20.00 on select two person entrées, Kids Quest offers discounted child care and The Old Farmer’s Almanac General Store features discounts of select candy and boxed Rabbit Creek mixes. Be sure to check our Cyber Quest’s featured daily specials from October 11th through the 13th!
Giveaways & Promotions All Month Long
Mohegan Sun’s 20th anniversary brings promotions galore starting with the Cheers to 20 Years Giveaway, running from September 1st through October 31st! Momentum members can swipe their card daily at any kiosk during event days and 20,000 winners will walk away with Free Slot Play or Momentum Dollars prizes instantly!
Momentum members can take home a special Mohegan Sun 20th Anniversary backpack on October 16th! 2,000 backpacks will be distributed at the Summer Coat Check starting at 9:00am.
On October 20th, Momentum players have a chance to drive away in a brand new 2016 Corvette Stingray from Scranton Chevrolet of Norwich PLUS $10,000 cash! Momentum members earn one entry into the 20th Anniversary Speed Away In A Stingray Sweepstakes for each Momentum Dollar earned while playing their favorite slots or table games on October 20th from 6:00am to 6:00pm. A winner will be announced at 7:00pm; winner does not need to be present to win.
Don’t miss the Scratch Away for 20K! Giveaway on October 21st & 22nd! Beginning at 10:00am, the first 1,500 Momentum members to visit the Mohegan Sun Event Center located in Casino of the Sky will receive a free scratch ticket. A $20,000 cash winner is guaranteed each day!
The excitement continues with Triple Status Points on October 9th from 6:00am to Midnight! PowerSpin on October 13th from 8:00am to 8:00pm gives players an automatic $20.00 in Free Slot Play with a $20,000 top prize up for grabs! Round of the month with Double Momentum Dollars for slots and tables (no Poker) on October 21st from 6:00am to Midnight!
About Mohegan Sun:
Owned by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, 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 three unique casinos, a 34-story, 1,200 room luxury hotel, a world-class spa and golf course, over 85 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.com/mohegansun, follow us ontwitter.com/mohegansun, Instagram @mohegansun, view us on youtube.com/mohegansunvideos and find us on Snapchat at username MoheganSun.

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