Dec 15, 2022 | Breaking News, Food & Beverage, General News, Special Events
Mohegan Sun’s most popular restaurants are ready to dish up mouthwatering dining specials all week long!
UNCASVILLE, CT (December 15, 2022) – The annual Restaurant Week at Mohegan Sun is back in early 2023 for another incredible five-day event beginning Sunday, January 22nd and lasting through Thursday, January 26th! Foodies can expect delicious and exclusive dining offerings across an array of fine fine-dining restaurants, lounges, and casual hotspots at Mohegan Sun! Highlights will include a hearty Beef Cheek Pappardelle at Michael Jordan’s Steak House, succulent Birria Tacos at SolToro, and Shrimp Fra Diavolo at Todd English’s Tuscany. Restaurant Week arrives just before the 19th Annual Sun Wine & Food Fest at Mohegan Sun, starting on Thursday, January 26th!
Dining Specials
TAO Asian Bistro & Lounge headlines Restaurant Week with a delicious Pu-Pu Platter filled with Crispy Tuna, Satay Bass, Chicken Satay, Gyoza, and a Lollipop Wing for $30. This offering is available only from Sunday, January 22nd to Wednesday, January 25th from 5:00pm until close.
Enjoy a Prix Fixe Menu at Todd English’s Tuscany for $45. Dig into the three-course dinner that features a choice of a Tuscan Salad, Caesar Salad, or Lobster Bisque as the first course. Second is the option of Shrimp Fra Diavolo with two U-12 Shrimp, Spicy Marinara, and Linguini Pasta, 4 oz. Crispy Skin Salmon with Parmesan Polenta, Sautéed Oyster Mushroom, and Lemon Butter, or a juicy 4 oz. CAB Filet with Sautéed Spinach, Silk Potato, and Demi-Glace. Finish your three-course meal with a choice of Sorbet Gelato with Chocolate Biscotti or Tiramisu with Coffee Ganache and Chocolate Covered Espresso Beans.
*Specials available 5:00pm-close through Wednesday, January 27th
At BALLO Italian Restaurant, diners can enjoy a three-course dinner for $45. The first course is a choice of either classic Caesar Salad, Arugula Salad, or Meatballs Pomodoro. Second is a choice of Eggplant Parmigiana, Chicken Francese, Tagliatelle, or a Berkshire Pork Chop Milanese. For dessert, guests can enjoy a classic Espresso and Dark Chocolate Cannoli.
During restaurant week, Michael Jordan’s Steak House offers a delectable three-course meal for $55. Kick off this meal with House Cured Salmon featuring Smoked Lemon Crema, Asparagus Salad, Sourdough Toast, and Citrus Vinaigrette. The second course is a Beef Cheek Pappardelle with tender Red Wine Braised Beef Cheek and Broccoli Rabe. Don’t forget to save room for a refreshing Callebaut Chocolate Bread Pudding and Vanilla Ice Cream for dessert.
Head over to MJ23 Sports Bar & Grill and indulge in a three-course meal for $34. Start with a Broccoli Salad appetizer of Charred Broccoli, Arugula, Pumpkin Seeds, Orange Vinaigrette, and Pomegranate Molasses. The main entrée consists of juicy, Braised Short Ribs with creamy Mashed Sweet Potatoes, Broccoli Rabe, and Mushroom Leek Sauce. For dessert, there is Chocolate Bread Pudding with Callebaut Chocolate and Vanilla Ice Cream.
SolToro is offering a three-course meal for $34. Enjoy Tuna Tostada with Tuna Tartare, Guacamole, Cabbage, Crispy Corn Tortilla, and Soy Chile Dressing for the first course. The main course features Birria Tacos with Braised Beef with Consommé and Monterey Jack Cheese inside a fresh Corn Tortilla. Dessert is a Chocolate Bread Pudding with Callebaut Chocolate and Vanilla Ice Cream.
Sushi Koya serves the best contemporary sushi and traditional maki as part of a three-course meal for $40 per person. For starters, choose between Miso Soup or Edamame. The second course consists of a choice of Dinosaur Eggs with Spicy Tuna wrapped in Avocado, Pork Gyoza, or a five-piece Sushi Appetizer with Rice. The final course is one of the many sushi roll options including the Dancing Eel, Black Samurai, Mermaid, Koya Roll, Volcano Roll, or Salmon Lover.
Buy a large cup or cone at Ben & Jerry’s, and get a free, freshly baked Plain Waffle Cone upgrade.
Go to GAME ON and purchase any Burger or Sandwich and receive a $40 Arcade Play Card!
The 19th annual Sun Wine and Food Fest kicks off the extravagant weekend of nonstop events that follow the culinary treats of Mohegan Sun’s Restaurant Week. The four-day event has something for everyone! To learn more, visit the Mohegan Sun website.
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, 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 Twitter and Instagram @mohegansun, view us on YouTube and find us on Snapchat at username MoheganSun
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Nov 14, 2022 | Breaking News, Entertainment
Tickets on sale Friday, November 18th
UNCASVILLE, CT (November 14, 2022) – Multi-platinum global entertainer Chris Young returns to Mohegan Sun Arena at 7:30pm on Saturday, January 28th.
Tickets are $69.50, $59.50, $49.50, and $39.50 and go on sale Friday, November 18th at 10:00am via ticketmaster.com. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning Saturday, November 19th, subject to availability.
Chris Young has become a pillar in the Country genre with his distinctive baritone and memorable storytelling. Since signing his record deal with RCA Nashville at 20 years old, the multi-platinum artist has amassed more than 5 billion career streams and 13 No. 1 hits, 11 as a songwriter. Now, Young has entered an exciting new chapter with an expanded version of his eighth studio album Famous Friends (Deluxe Edition).
A traditionalist who continues to push the genre forward with modern production, adept songwriting and captivating collaborations, Young reflects on his hometown crew on the chart-topping title track lead single with an assist from real-life friend and labelmate Kane Brown. The anthemic ode to his hometown has Young shining a light on his own friends with soaring guitar features and a pounding beat that will excel in the live setting.
Young has accumulated an impressive list of accomplishments, including membership in the iconic Grand Ole Opry,13 million singles sold, 24 R.I.A.A Gold/Platinum/multi-Platinum certified projects and numerous ACM, AMA, CMA and Grammy nominations, as well as wins for “Performance of the Year” and “Collaborative Video of the Year” at the CMT Music Awards. These accomplishments and more landed him in the Top 20 of Billboard’s top Country artists of the decade.
“Famous Friends,” Chris’ double-Platinum-certified, multi-week chart-topping song with Kane Brown is the title track to his “most personal album to date” (Forbes). The song earned the top spot on Billboard’s year-end Country Airplay Songs chart for 2021. In addition, “At The End of A Bar” with Mitchell Tenpenny is Chris’ current No. 1 single from his eighth studio album Famous Friends. The newly released Famous Friends (Deluxe Edition) features six new sides, including collabs with Old Dominion and Jimmie Allen, for a total of 20 tracks.
Named “one of his era’s finest traditionalists” by the Associated Press, Chris is an international ambassador for Country music, performing to capacity crowds around the world. With a hit-packed set that highlights his 12 chart-toppers – including back-to-back No. 1s “Losing Sleep,” “Sober Saturday Night,” “Think of You,” and “I’m Comin’ Over” – the Grammy and ACM nominated vocalists most recent headlining tour played to more than 400,000 fans in three countries.
About Mohegan Sun Arena
Mohegan Sun Arena is one of the busiest Arenas in the United States and is ranked consistently among the top venues in the world according to Billboard Magazine, Pollstar and VenuesNow. Mohegan Sun Arena finished 2021 with its first “#1 Indoor Arena” ranking for its capacity in the world according to Pollstar and VenuesNow, ranked among the top 10 venues in the United States regardless of size based on ticket sales, and was named “2021 Innovator of the Year” by Celebrity Access for its ViacomCBS residency. In recent years, the award-winning venue has also been the “#1 Casino Venue in the World,” “#1 Social Media Venue in the World” and a seven-time national award winner for “Casino of the Year – Arena” by the Academy of Country Music. For more information on concerts and other great events, visit MoheganSun.com. For information on this week’s schedule, call the Entertainment and Special Events hotline at 1.888.226.7711.
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Oct 17, 2022 | Breaking News, Community Relations, Employment, Entertainment, Food & Beverage, General News
Tickets to the four-day event, headlined by the Grand Tasting, are on-sale now through Ticketmaster and Mohegan Sun’s Box Office
UNCASVILLE, CT (October 17, 2022) – Mark your calendars for Sun Wine & Food Fest 2023 at Mohegan Sun! Fans of fine wine and food can indulge their appetites for both during the 19th Annual Sun Wine & Food Fest (SWFF) beginning Thursday, January 26th and lasting through Sunday, January 29th. Sun Wine & Food Fest is one of the largest and most popular wine festivals in the Northeast, treating guests to a vast selection of wines and no shortage of delicious food pairings. Across the four-day SWFF 2023 there are 14 total events, including the return of the Grand Tasting, Celebrity Chef Dine Around, and Vintage Cru. New events this year include the Pappy Van Winkle Tasting where guests can taste one of the most sought-after bourbons of Pappy Van Winkle with a special, infused Macanudo cigar inside the Clay Pipe Cigar Bar. The all-new event, Beam & Burgers, enters the mix this year as well, where Gotham Burger Social Club teams up with Beam Suntory Inc. serving mouthwatering burgers and top-shelf whiskey. Capping off the weekend will be Bloodys & Brunch with special guest Buddy Valastro.
For the full lineup of events, celebrities, entertainment and more, visit mohegansun.com/SWFF
Tickets are on-sale now through ticketmaster.com and the Mohegan Sun Box Office.
Sun Wine & Food Fest kicks off on Thursday, January 26th with three incredible events. First up is the TAO Japanese Whisky Dinner at 5:00pm and 6:30pm. Guests can enjoy top-shelf Japanese Whisky paired with a succulent three-course meal at TAO Asian Bistro & Lounge.
At 8:00pm, Clay Pipe Cigar Bar will feature the Ferrand Cognac & Cigar Pairing where guests can enjoy an exclusive tasting of Pierre Ferrand paired with a Macanudo cigar, and a great time!
Also taking place at 6:30pm inside Tuscany will be The Todd English Experience where Chef Todd will take on hosting duties for an evening that kicks off with a craft cocktail hour followed by a seated dinner. Live entertainment will be mixed in, and guests will also be able to mingle with Chef Todd.
Tickets to these SWFF 2023 Thursday night events are limited so be sure claim your spot today!
Beam & Burgers presented by Beam Suntory, Inc.
Get the weekend started early and warm your palate during the new Beam & Burgers party in the Earth Ballroom. Chef Chad Rosenthal, Chef Mike Puma and Gotham Burger Social Club are teaming up with Beam Suntory, Inc. to provide juicy variations of scrumptious burgers that pair perfectly with top-notch whiskeys. This event will feature live entertainment and a complimentary cigar.
Beam & Burgers presented by Beam Suntory, Inc. takes place from 6:00pm to 9:00pm on Friday, January 27th. Tickets are $100 in advance of the event, or $125 on the day of the event.
Grand Tasting Preview
Guests can get a sneak peek of the Grand Tasting, one of Sun Wine & Food Fest’s signature showcases. This preview is held at the Earth Expo Center, and guests can sample a variety of wine, beer, and spirits while pairing their favorites with delectable dishes from some of the region’s top restaurants. The Grand Tasting Preview offers the opportunity to experience an exclusive preview of SWFF’s largest event while also getting an early peek at celebrity chefs showing off their skills.
On Friday, January 27th from 8:00pm to 10:00pm the Grand Tasting Preview will take place. Ticket prices are $100 in advance and $125 at the door. Tickets for designated drivers cost $40.
Grand Tasting
Sun Wine & Food Fest’s main event features over 1,000 different types of wine, beer, and spirits for guests to sample inside the 125,000 square-foot Earth Expo Center! Foodies can also taste dishes from award-winning restaurants throughout the region and select bites from elite chefs. Two culinary stages will be set up for guests to take in a variety of celebrity chef demos from the likes of Michael Symon, Robert Irvine, Marc Murphy, Maneet Chauhan, Nyesha Arrington, Richard Blais, and more!
The Grand Tasting is Saturday, January 28th and has a VIP hour from 11:00am to Noon, with General Admission from Noon to 5:00pm. Tickets are $150 for regular admission and $160 on the day of the event. Designated driver tickets are available for $40.
Vintage Cru
Industry heavyweights Chefs Rocco DiSpirito and Christian Petroni will be on hand to host the Vintage Cru in the Earth Ballroom. Here, taste the “best-of-the-best” vintages from around the world and meet the winemakers and principles behind them. Wine is available for purchase with shipment directly to your home! Each guest in attendance will also receive a $50 iGourmet gift card at the conclusion of the event!
Vintage Cru is from 4:00pm to 6:00pm on Saturday, January 28th. Public on-sale tickets are $150, or $165 on the day of the event.
Exclusive Pappy Van Winkle Tasting
Clay Pipe Cigar Bar, located in Casino of the Sky, joins the SWFF fun with an exclusive Pappy Van Winkle Tasting! Taste one of the most sought-after bourbons of Pappy Van Winkle, including a tasting of 10 Year, 12 Year, 15 Year, 20 Year, and 23 Year. Guests will have the opportunity to enjoy an in-house Macanudo cigar that has been infused with Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year. Tickets to this event are in limited quantity so be sure to reserve your seat today!
Exclusive Pappy Van Winkle Tasting is from 6:00pm to 8:00pm on Saturday, January 28th. Tickets can also be purchased during the public on-sale at $500, or $525 the day of the event.
Celebrity Chef Dine Around
The Celebrity Chef Dine Around is where SWFF fans will see some of the most talented chefs at work during Mohegan Sun’s trademark walk-around event in the Uncas Ballroom. Over 20 famous chefs including Esther Choi, Amanda Freitag, Chris Santos, and Michael Symon will each personally serve a distinctive meal paired with a wine, beer, or spirit. DJ Irie will set the vibe for what is one of the most thrilling events at Sun Wine & Food Fest every year.
Celebrity Chef Dine Around is from 8:00pm to 10:30pm on Saturday, January 28th. Tickets can also be purchased during the public on-sale at $250, or $275 the day of the event.
Bloodys & Brunch With Buddy
Join Buddy Valastro inside Mohegan Sun’s luxury lounge novelle for the Bloodys & Brunch event to finish off Sun Wine & Food Fest 2023 in style! Guests can book their tickets now for $90 or for $100 the day of the event. The famous Buddy Valastro will serve up sweet and savory options while guests sip on premium, crafted Bloody Marys.
Bloodys & Brunch With Buddy is from 10:00am to 2:00pm on Sunday, January 29th. Tickets can be purchased HERE.
Stay tuned for more exciting updates! For the full list of Sun Wine & Food Fest events, visit the Mohegan Sun website.
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, 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 Twitter and Instagram @mohegansun, view us on YouTube and find us on Snapchat at username MoheganSun.
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Dec 11, 2008 | Gaming
$700,000 in Cash, Player’s Club Points and Free Slot Play Bonus to be awarded in January and February
Winter’s chill has nothing on the thrill of taking home instant cash and prizes with Mohegan Sun’s $700,000 Warm Up &Win Giveaway and Half-a-Million Dollar Saturdays. On January 2nd at 6:00am, guests can swipe their card once a day through 5:00am on February 28th in Earth or Sky Promotions for a chance to take home a share of $700,000 in Cash, Player’s Club Points and Free Slot Play Bonus.
“We’re kicking off the New Year with a promotion that awards more than 9,000 lucky guests with cash and prizes.” said Linda Tarnowski, Director of Consumer Promotions. “Mohegan Sun will continue to offer world-class giveaways each month throughout 2009.”
This offer, exclusive to our Player’s Club members, includes Half-a-Million Dollar Saturdays, where winners will take home a share of $100,000 in Cash, Player’s Club Points and Free Slot Bonus each Saturday. Members can enter by swiping their Player’s Club card in Earth or Sky Promotions from 6:00am until 5:00pm every Saturday from January 31st until February 28th. Drawings will be held at 6:00pm in the Spring Gateway located next to the Box Office. Must be present to enter, need not be present to win.
Player’s Club members are encouraged to bring their friends and family to Mohegan Sun for their chance to win by signing up for a free membership at any Player’s Club booth located throughout the property. All new Player’s Club members will receive a free gift. Points can be used at various locations throughout the property including The Shops at Mohegan Sun, all restaurants and dining outlets onsite, Mohegan Sun Travel, tickets to a show in the 10,000-seat Mohegan Sun Arena or 350-seat Cabaret Theatre, Elemis Spa, for an overnight stay at the Hotel at Mohegan Sun, or for gas at Mohegan Sun’s Mobil Gas Station and Convenience Store. Must be 21 or older to participate. For more information on this and other exciting events at Mohegan Sun, visit mohegansun.com.
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.
