A new immersive dining destination arrives at Mohegan Sun, marking the property’s second concept developed in partnership with Tao Group Hospitality
UNCASVILLE, CT (January 8, 2025) – Mohegan Sun, one of the world’s leading integrated entertainment resort destinations, has announced that it will open Beauty & Essex in collaboration with Tao Group Hospitality on Friday, February 7, 2025. This restaurant concept, co-created by Chef Chris Santos, will soon offer Mohegan Sun guests a high-caliber dining experience within the property’s Casino of the Sky, next to novelle.
“The addition of Beauty & Essex furthers our partnership with Tao Group Hospitality,” said Jeff Hamilton, President & General Manager of Mohegan Sun. “TAO Asian Bistro & Lounge has set a new standard in the region, and Beauty & Essex will further strengthen Mohegan Sun’s reputation as a top choice for memorable dining experiences.”
The 11,000-square-foot restaurant will feature Tao Group’s signature global cuisine, including popular dishes such as the Grilled Cheese, Smoked Bacon & Tomato Soup Dumplings, Tuna Poke Wonton Tacos, Classic Beef Wellington, Grilled Double Cut Lamb Chops as well as exclusive menu options crafted specifically for Mohegan Sun.
Known for its eclectic menu, speakeasy vibe and sophisticated ambiance, Beauty & Essex has an innovative design that starts in the restaurant’s entrance with a well-curated modern day pawn shop, featuring a collection of vintage jewelry, custom musical instruments, one-of-a-kind art and more, curated by Gold Girl, Lauren Kaminsky. Everything in the shop is available for purchase and each item tells a story, inviting guests to discover luxury in the most unexpected places.
This unique and eloquent venue will also soon celebrate Grand Opening party with special guests, with more details to be shared soon via mohegansun.com
“Beauty & Essex represents an exciting and much anticipated addition to Mohegan Sun’s already impressive dining portfolio and will be our third location overall,” said Ralph Scamardella, Chief Culinary Officer of Tao Group Hospitality. “Our collaboration with Mohegan Sun has been tremendous, and we look forward to further elevating the guest experience with this distinctive concept.”
“As a native to the region, New England holds a special place in my heart, and I’m eager to introduce Beauty & Essex to Mohegan Sun’s guests,” said Chef and Co-creator Chris Santos. “I believe our menu and atmosphere will offer something truly exceptional for visitors.”
The opening of Beauty & Essex, which is now taking reservations, marks a new chapter in Mohegan Sun’s collaboration with Tao Group Hospitality, bringing yet another iconic dining experience to the property. As Mohegan Sun’s dining scene continues to evolve, Beauty & Essex is set to become a highlight for guests seeking premier culinary moments in a unique setting.
Attendees of Mohegan Sun’s 21st Annual Sun Wine and Food Fest will be able to get a first glimpse at Beauty & Essex’s offerings during a special Cocktails & Chandeliers: A Sneak Peek Inside Beauty & Essex. This event will take place from 6:00pm – 7:30pm on Saturday, January 25th, and will feature the world-renowned Chef Chris Santos, delicious apps from the new menu and an open bar offering up popular Beauty & Essex cocktails. Tickets to this event are on-sale now through mohegansun.com/swff. Those who are unable to attend the event can now also make reservations at Beauty & Essex by visiting taogroup.com/venues. For more information and updates on this opening, visit mohegansun.com.
ABOUT TAO GROUP HOSPITALITY: Tao Group Hospitality delivers distinctive culinary and premium entertainment experiences through its portfolio of restaurants, nightclubs, lounges, and daylife venues. Tao Group Hospitality acquired Hakkasan Group in April 2021. The combined company operates over 80 branded locations in over 20 markets across four continents and features a collection of widely recognized hospitality brands. These include TAO, Hakkasan, Crane Club, OMNIA, Marquee, LAVO, Beauty & Essex, Yauatcha, Ling Ling, Cathédrale, Little Sister, The Highlight Room, Sake No Hana, Jewel, and more. Tao Group Hospitality is part of Mohari Hospitality, a global investment firm with a focus in luxury lifestyle and hospitality investments. Learn more at taogroup.com.
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.
Restaurants to feature special menu dishes and desserts on Thursday, November 26th
Mohegan Sun’s restaurants and buffets are excited to present some special dining offerings covering everything from traditional Turkey dinners to mouthwatering Prime Rib in celebration of Thanksgiving on Thursday, November 26th. Todd English’s Tuscany will showcase a four-course Chef’s Tasting meal that starts out with Pear Salad mixed with fresh Field Greens, Gorgonzola and Walnuts. The second course will offer Butternut Tortelli with Sage Brown Butter followed by Turkey Crépinette with Pan-Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Pumpkin Risotto, Wild Mushroom Stuffing and Cranberry Port Sauce. The course is topped off with Chestnut Bread Pudding with Caramelized Apple and Dulce de Leche for dessert. This meal will be offered at $47.00 per person and with wine pairings it is offered at $82.00 per person. Todd English’s Tuscany will serve a dinner menu throughout the day in lieu of their Tuscan Table and lunch menus. The Longhouse will serve a Carved Roast Turkey (white and dark meat) with sides that include Traditional Stuffing, Brown Sugar Roasted Yams, Buttermilk Chive Mashed Potatoes with Giblet Gravy, Haricot Verts with Cranberry Pecan Butter as well as Roast Winter Vegetables. Dessert will feature a Deep Dish Pecan Pumpkin Pie with Caramel Sauce, Cinnamon Cream and Caramel Garnish. This special Thanksgiving meal will be offered at $26.00 per person. The Longhouse will be open from 12:00pm – 8:00pm. Pompeii & Caesar will offer a Roasted Pumpkin Salad with Lentils, Goat Cheese topped with Roasted Walnut Vinaigrette dressing. The second course is a Turkey Saltimbocca with Sweet Potato Gnocchi covered in Sage Brown Butter and Spicy Broccoli Rabe. Dessert is a Deep Dish Pecan Pumpkin Pie with Caramel Sauce, Cinnamon Cream and a Caramel Garnish. This three-course meal is offered at $32.00 and will be served from 5:00pm – 10:00pm. Birches Bar & Grill will offer a customary Thanksgiving dinner that starts out with a choice of salad or soup. The main course includes Turkey with Apple Craisin Stuffing, Mashed Sweet Potatoes, Mashed Potatoes, Chef’s Vegetables, Cranberry Sauce and Giblet Gravy. Dessert will feature a Deep Dish Pecan Pumpkin Pie with Caramel Sauce, Cinnamon Cream topped with a Caramel Garnish. This meal is priced at $21.95 per person. Birches Bar & Grill will be open from 11:30am to 3:30am. Sunburst and Seasons Buffets will offer a variety of choices for Thanksgiving. Both buffets will have a Roasted Turkey dinner with all the usual Thanksgiving fixings. Sunburst Buffet will also feature Prime Rib of Beef with hot sides that include Home-Style Mashed Yukon Potatoes and Fresh Asparagus with Spicy Citrus-Basil & Roasted Pecans. Guests can find a variety of desserts available in both buffets such as Apple or mixed Fruit Cobbler, Mohegan Sun’s Famous Bread Pudding, Toll House Cookie Bars and Cinnamon-Raisin Rice Pudding. Seasons Buffet will be offered at $16.98, plus tax and will serving the Thanksgiving dinner selections form 11:00am to 10:00pm. Sunburst Buffet will be offered at $19.81, plus tax and will be open from 10:30pm to 9:00pm.
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.
Mothers are invited to kick back, relax, dine and take advantage of exclusive deals this Mother’s Day at Mohegan Sun
UNCASVILLE, CT (April 21, 2009) – May 10th is just around the corner and Mohegan Sun is covering all the bases this Mother’s Day with excellent dining options, Elemis Spa specials, and great discounts at your Mom’s favorite Mohegan Sun shops. DINING OFFERINGS Todd English’s Tuscany will be offering a four-course tasting starting with Corn and Crab Soup followed by Lobster-Crusted Swordfish, then a tender Rack of Lamb and topped off with a flavorful Fallen Chocolate Cake for dessert. This meal is served at $60.00 per person.
At The Longhouse, Mohegan Sun celebrates Mother’s Day with the Filet Thermidor which features Petite Filet Mignon and Butter-Poached Lobster Tail served with an English Pea, Golden Beet and Fava Bean Sauté and a Crispy Chive Potato Cake. This special is offered at $50.00 per person. Michael Jordan’s Steak House offers a special Mother’s Day brunch menu from 12:00pm to 4:00pm which will consist of wonderful selections like Lobster Caviar Omelet made with Maine lobster, Caviar and Crème Fraiche for $12.00, Poached Eggs Creole, Sautéed Spinach, Brioche, Serrano Ham, and spicy Remoulade for $10.00, and Baked Blueberry French Toast with Whipped Cream and Vermont Maple Syrup for $8.00. A savory Roast Prime Rib au Jus for $20.00 per person is available all day and evening. This special brunch will have a variety of sides as well for an additional $3.00 to $5.00. Birches Bar & Grill offers a Soup du Jour followed by Birches House Salad. The Mother’s Day entrée is delectable Seared Filet Medallions Homard with Twin Filets topped with a Shrimp and Lobster Sauté, served with Asparagus Spears and Chive Mashed Potatoes for $35.00 per person Fidelia’s is going for the best of both worlds this Mother’s Day serving a Surf & Turf entrée of 10 oz Prime Rib and a (3) Shrimp Skewer served with Sautéd Shoestring Vegetables, Smashed Roasted Potatoes and Au Jus. This meal is offered at $28.00 per person. Birches Bar & Grill and Fidelia’s will also be featuring a special “Mom’s Day Dessert” of White Chocolate Pound Cake topped with Lemon Chiffon and Fresh Berries. Seasons Buffet will be serving up homemade soups & chowders including Lobster Bisque and the Soup of the Day: Sausage, Corn & Tomato. The wood-oven options will include Cheese with Tomato & Basil Pizza alongside Garlic-Infused Focaccia Bread. Enjoy Grilled Chicken with Lemon Butter and Hawaiian Pork Loin in the regency selections. Dessert will include Chocolate, Vanilla or Strawberry Ice Cream, Assorted Tarts, Apple or Fruit Cobbler, Warm-Battered Cheesecake Bites and Sticky Buns and Cannolis. The buffet serves breakfast at 7:30am and lunch begins at 11:00am. The Buffet is open until 10:00pm and costs $16.95 for adults and $9.43 for children. Sunburst Buffet will be offering a variety of selections that include Honey Herb-Glazed Pork Loin, Prime Rib of Beef with Au Jus, Scallion & Pancetta Home Style Mashed Yukons, Roasted Chicken Adobo, Stuffed Turkey Breast with Spinach, Mushrooms & Tomato and Jalapeno-Baked Macaroni & Cheese with Smoked Ham. Dessert specials include Cobblers, Bread Pudding, Hot Caramel Apples, Cherries Jubilee and Hot Toffee Nut Crumbs. The Sunburst Buffet will be open from 11:00am – 9:00pm on Sunday, May 10th, Mother’s Day and is $19.81 for adults and $10.37 for children 6-12. HOTEL & SPA SPECIALS Elemis Spa will have the Mother’s Day Delight package which will include a Visible Brilliance Facial, Swedish Massage, Frangipani Hair Conditioning& Scalp Ritual and Spa lunch for $432.00. Along with this, guests will receive a special Mother’s Day gift.
Mother’s-to-be can catch some much-deserved R&R with the Pregnant Pause package starting from $189.00 per night. This package offers luxurious hotel accommodations, a 50-minute massage for the soon-to-be mom, a gift for mother and child including Elemis Spa milk bath products and a coupon to indulge in some Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream located in The Shops at Mohegan sun. Mention code PTBAB when booking.
Leave the men at home for a night with the “No Boys Allowed” package. Starting from $239.00 per person per night, guests will enjoy a night in a luxurious hotel room at Mohegan Sun with VIP check-in at Aquai. Ladies will also get to enjoy a little martini madness as their very own martini mixing station will be delivered to their room along with two martini-themed manicures and pedicures at Elemis Spa capped off with two complimentary martinis at Leffingwells Martini Bar. Also included with this package is one $10.00 free bet per person. Mention code PTGRL when booking. THE SHOPS AT MOHEGAN SUN
Going on now through Mother’s Day, Spin Street will have the Kodak Easyshare Digital Camera; Model C813 on sale for 25% off. From April 27th through Mother’s Day, Swarovski will be offering their Heart or Bella Earrings for $35.00 with any qualifying purchase. Also, from May 4th through Mother’s Day at Swarovski, snag a free mini photo album gift with any purchase of $125.00 or more. Yankee Candle offers their new line of “Flowers for Mom,” that come in decorative jars and smell delightful. Guests can receive a sentiment gift box with a Mom charm and any small tumbler for $19.99.
At Ben & Jerry’s guests who buy one Cone/Cup will get a second one free of equal value for you or your mother. Starbucks will be offering a complimentary tall beverage of choice for any guest that buys two or more whole bean bags of coffee.
For more complete information on Mohegan Sun’s restaurants, visit mohegansun.com and click on the “dining” link or call 1.888.226.7711.
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.
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