Apr 2, 2009 | Food & Beverage
National Burger Month is here and Mohegan Sun brings tips on how to cook that perfect burger and where to go if you can’t
UNCASVILLE, CT (April 2, 2009) – Mohegan Sun is a great place to enjoy various foods and great dining experiences, and one thing we’re certainly not short on is burgers. May is National Burger Month and Mohegan Sun is dishing out some valuable tips on how to cook the perfect burger from Executive Chef, Michael Luboff. Still rather have someone else do the cooking for you? Find out where you can enjoy thirty-one different burgers for each day of May under one roof at Mohegan Sun.
Chef Luboff’s Five Tips For Cooking A Great Burger:
1. Choose the right meat: The meat is the most essential ingredient and should be fresh ground chuck with an 80/20 blend, well-seasoned with kosher salt, fresh ground black pepper and a little Sacramento tomato juice.
2. Don’t ignore the bread: Ideally you want a soft potato roll, sesame seeded if you prefer, but nothing too crazy or seasoned. It is also a good idea to lightly toast each side of the roll.
3. Make it great with toppings: What’s a burger without cheese? A thick slice of American or cheddar cheese will do fine here, accompanied by crisp bacon, Heinz ketchup, crisp iceberg lettuce and a slice of beefsteak tomato to top it off.
4. Use equipment like the pros: It’s important to try and cook your burgers on a hot flat iron surface or griddle and avoid cooking over open flames. Pressing the burger is also a big no-no as doing so will run out all the juices and flavor.
5. Take your temperature: Hopefully a little red doesn’t scare you, because burgers are best eaten at medium. And don’t forget to wear a bib.
Prefer to stay out of the kitchen? Here’s what Mohegan Sun’s exceptional restaurants have to offer the world of burgers.
1. Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville: Cheeseburger in Paradise. The Heinz 57 is on the table and don’t forget the draft beer…if you’re old enough. Topped with American cheese, iceberg lettuce and tomato.
2. Johnny Rockets: Smoke House Double. Two fresh patties, two slices of cheddar cheese, thick bacon, crispy onion rings and “Smoke House” barbecue-ranch sauce.
3. Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville: Hickory Cheeseburger. Topped with iceberg lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise and Margaritaville’s signature hickory sauce.
4. Big Bubba’s BBQ: The Bayou Burger. Burger topped with ham and cheddar cheese.
5. The Cove: Steak Burger. With your choice: of cheddar, Swiss or goat cheese; add: smoked peppered bacon, grilled onions, peppers or mushrooms, served with French fries.
6. Johnny Rockets: Route 66. Swiss cheese, grilled mushrooms, grilled onions & mayonnaise.
7. Todd English’s Tuscany: Tuscan Burger. Fontina cheese, herb-roasted potatoes, Todd’s ketchup.
8. Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville: Barbecue Bacon Cheeseburger. Seasoned bacon, cheddar cheese, BBQ sauce, lettuce and tomato.
9. Michael Jordan’s 23.sportcafe: Black and Blue Burger. Tobacco onions and sweet potato fries.
10. Birches Bar & Grill: Build a Burger. Choice of beef, buffalo or turkey burger with bacon, wild mushroom’s and/or grilled onions with choice of cheese, and bread and iceberg lettuce and sliced tomato.
11. Fidelia’s: Fidelia’s Original Steak Burger. 10 oz. sirloin, iceberg lettuce & hothouse tomatoes.
12. Johnny Rockets: #12. Cheddar cheese, fresh lettuce, onion slice, pickle, mayonnaise and tangy “red red sauce®.” On a scale of one to ten, it’s a twelve!
13. Summer Shack: Long Burger. Served with blue or cheddar cheese.
14. Johnny Rockets: Rocket Double. Two fresh patties, two slices of cheddar cheese, fresh lettuce, ripe tomato onion slice & special sauce.
15. Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville: Mushroom Burger. Topped with mixed cheese, shredded lettuce, fire-roasted tomato salsa and jalapeños.
16. Fidelia’s: New England Turkey Burger. 10oz. White Meat, Iceberg Lettuce, Hothouse Tomatoes, Craisins & Maple Syrup.
17. Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville: Mexicali Burger. Topped with mixed cheese, shredded lettuce, fire-roasted tomato salsa and jalapeños.
18. Johhny Rockets: Chili Size. Served open-faced with our exclusive all-meat chili and topped with grated cheddar cheese and chopped onions.
19. Johhny Rockets: Streamliner®(100% Soy Boca® Burger). The original meatless Boca® burger with grilled onions, fresh lettuce, ripe tomato, pickle & mustard.
20. Geno’s Pub: Geno’s Pub Burger. Char-grilled 10 oz. Angus beef burger served on a kaiser roll with lettuce, tomato, red onion and Geno’s house burger sauce.
21. Johnny Rockets: Bacon Cheddar Double. Two fresh patties, thick bacon, four slices of cheddar cheese, fresh lettuce, ripe tomato, onion slice and special sauce.
22. SolToro Tequila Grill: Soltoro Burger. Ground sirloin seasoned with Mexican herbs and spices, topped with chihuahua cheese, guacamole, grilled onions, fire-roasted poblano rajas and bacon; served with spicy fries and ketchupeño salsa.
23. Michael Jordan’s Steak House: Steak House Burger. Sirloin burger on a brioche bun, wild mushrooms, mixed greens, tomato, tobacco onions, and choice of cheese, served with truffled fries.
24. Johnny Rockets: St. Louis. Thick bacon, Swiss cheese, grilled onions, fresh lettuce, pickle and Johnny Rockets “St.Louis” sauce.
25. Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville: Turkey Burger. Char-grilled and topped with provolone cheese, lettuce, tomato and garlic herb mayonnaise.
26. Michael Jordan’s Steak House: Mini Cheeseburger Trio. Three burgers with mixed greens, tomato, red onion, and mini gherkins, with your choice of cheese, served with truflled fries.
27. Big Bubba’s BBQ: Bubba Burger. 8 oz. beef steak with your choice of toppings served with potato salad, coleslaw and a pickle.
28. Johnny Rockets: Patty Melt. Grilled onions and American & cheddar cheeses on grilled rye bread.
29. Mohegan Sun Hotel’s In-Room Dining: Mohegan Steak Burger. 10 oz. steak burger served with iceberg lettuce, hot house tomatoes, skin-on fries and kosher style pickle. Add your choice of Swiss, cheddar or American cheese, bacon, mushrooms or fried onions.
30. Fidelia’s: Fidelia’s Buffalo Burger. 10oz. buffalo, iceberg lettuce & hothouse tomatoes.
31. Johnny Rockets: The Original. Fresh lettuce, ripe tomato, chopped onions, relish, pickle, mustard & mayonnaise.
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
Mar 30, 2009 | Special Events
$75,000 in Cash, Player’s Club Points and Free Slot Play Bonus to be awarded during Mohegan Sun’s Patriot’s Day Giveaway
UNCASVILLE, CT (March 30, 2009) – Make this year’s Patriot’s Day one to remember with Mohegan Sun’s $75,000 Patriot’s Day Giveaway. To enter guests can swipe their Player’s Club card in Earth or Sky Promotions between 6:00am and 7:00pm on Monday, April 20th. Winners will receive a share of $75,000 with top prizes including $15,000 in Cash, 5,000 Player’s Club Points and $1,000 in Free Slot Play Bonus. The drawing will be held at 8:00pm in the Spring Gateway located next to the Box Office.
The early bird gets the worm. Guests who swipe before Noon will receive double entries and winners who are present and claim their prize before 9:15pm on April 20, 2009 will win an additional $500.00 in Free Slot Play Bonus.
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.
Must be 21 or older to participate and visit any Player’s Club booth for official rules. 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.
Feb 27, 2009 | Food & Beverage, General News
The medium body English-style ale returns to
The Brew Pub at Mohegan Sun
Mohegan Sun is excited to announce that its spring ale, Peeping Frog will be on tap throughout the property starting March 6th.
Named after the Moon of the Peeping Frogs, this English-style ale has a unique hops flavor and aroma that comes from the Fuggle hop. The gold and sparkling amber malts attribute to the ale’s light amber color, medium body and fresh finish. Peeping Frog is one of four seasonal ales brewed by Mohegan Sun.
“Peeping Frog has been a mainstay in The Brew Pub at Mohegan Sun for a little over a decade,” said Joel Johnson, Brew Pub Manager at Mohegan Sun. “This light English-style malt has a crisp and refreshing finish that complements the spring season.”
Mohegan Sun’s Peeping Frog ale will be served at: The Brew Pub at Mohegan Sun, Hall of The Lost Tribes, The Cove Bar, The Longhouse, Pompeii & Caesar, Bamboo Forest, Seasons Buffet, The Lodge, Wolf Den Bar & Showroom, Leffingwells Martini Bar, Birches Bar & Grill, Taughannick Falls Bar and the East Wind Bar located in Casino of the Wind. Additionally, Mohegan Sun’s Sachem Ale and Mohegan Lager are on-tap 365 days a year and seasonal brew, Thunder Moon Lager, will be introduced in early June.
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.
Feb 24, 2009 | Entertainment, Special Events
UNCASVILLE, CT (February 24, 2009)— The talented Irish singing group Celtic Woman will be greeting fans and signing copies of their latest CD/DVD The Greatest Journey: Essential Collection in an exclusive appearance immediately following their show in the Arena on Saturday, March 7th. This “Signings & Sightings” event will take place on the Spin Street Stage in The Shops at Mohegan Sun concourse and is sponsored by Spin Street and The Shops at Mohegan Sun. The Greatest Journey: Essential Collection will be available at Spin Street on the day of and leading up to this event.
Tickets for the Celtic Woman performance are $55.00 & $40.00 and available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office and through Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster customers may log on to ticketmaster.com; call Ticketmaster’s national toll free Charge By Phone number 1.800.745.3000; or visit any Ticketmaster outlet.
Four years ago Celtic Woman traveled from Ireland to America and captivated millions with their inspiring songs of hope and love. Their incredible journey to stardom has been like a dream come true for vocalists Chloë, Lisa, Orla, Lynn, Alex and Celtic violinist Máiréad. The 2009 “Isle of Hope” tour will dazzle the eye, enchant the ear and stimulate both the mind and the heart. The show will feature Celtic Woman’s most magical production yet including brand-new renditions of “Fields of Gold” and “Have I Told You Lately” as well as fan favorites “Danny Boy” and “Spanish Lady,” among others. Fans are in for a very special night with the opportunity to catch one of the most enchanting musical experiences in the world live as well meeting and getting a signed CD afterwards.
Due to the short timeframe for the event and the number of fans expected, Celtic Woman will only be signing copies of their CDs & DVDs. Absolutely no memorabilia of any kind can be signed.
Collaborating with Spin Street, Mohegan Sun’s one-of-a-kind “Signings & Sightings” program provides guests the opportunity to meet entertainment superstars and world
renowned artists. In addition, the program provides entertainers the opportunity to get up-close-and-personal with their fans in a unique and exciting venue in which to showcase their latest work. “Signings & Sightings” events are free and open to the public.
Spin Street, located in The Shops at Mohegan Sun, is one of the nation’s premier high end music, movies and memorabilia entertainment stores offering thousands of CDs spanning every genre imaginable from the roaring 20s through today and an unmatched selection of DVDs and video games. Spin Street carries an astounding array of personalized and one-of-a-kind pieces of autographed music, film and sports memorabilia and routinely hosts personal appearances by many of today’s musical heroes in intimate after-show CD signings.
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.
Feb 16, 2009 | Entertainment, Special Events
Aaron Lewis will be taking part in a “Signings & Sightings” event immediately following his show in the Arena on February 28th
UNCASVILLE, CT (February 16, 2009)— Spin Street and Mohegan Sun are excited to join forces once again for an exclusive “Signings & Sightings” event with well-known rocker Aaron Lewis. This special a
ppearance and CD signing will take place on the Spin Street Stage in The Shops at Mohegan Sun concourse immediately following his performance in Mohegan Sun Arena on Saturday, February 28th. This “Signings & Sightings” event is sponsored by Spin Street and The Shops at Mohegan Sun. Aaron Lewis’s CD will be available leading up to and on the day of this event at Spin Street.
Tickets to the Aaron Lewis performance are $45.00 and $35.00 and are on sale now at the Mohegan Sun Box Office and through Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster customers may log onto ticketmaster.com; call Ticketmaster’s national toll free Charge By Phone number 1.800.745.3000 or visit any Ticketmaster outlet.
As the co-founder and lead singer of Massachusetts-based Alternative Rock band Staind, Lewis is the innovator behind some of the most memorable songs of the past decade, including the #1 single “It’s Been a While,” which spent sixteen weeks on Billboard’s Modern Rock chart. After an unprecedented string of thirty sold-out solo shows in Mohegan Sun’s Cabaret Theatre since 2004, demand has propelled the show to move to a bigger venue. Lewis will perform solo acoustic versions of well-known hits and fans will get the chance to interact with him as he takes requests from the audience.
Due to the short timeframe for the event and the number of fans expected Lewis will only be signing copies of his CD. No memorabilia of any kind can be signed.
Collaborating with Spin Street, Mohegan Sun’s one-of-a-kind “Signings & Sightings” program provides guests the opportunity to meet entertainment superstars and world
renowned artists. In addition, the program provides entertainers the opportunity to get
up-close-and-personal with their fans in a unique and exciting venue in which to showcase their latest work. “Signings & Sightings” events are free and open to the public.
Spin Street, located in The Shops at Mohegan Sun, is one of the nation’s premier high end music, movies, and memorabilia entertainment stores offering thousands of CDs spanning every genre imaginable from the roaring 20s through today and an unmatched selection of DVDs and video games. Spin Street carries an astounding array of personalized and one-of-a-kind pieces of autographed music, film and sports memorabilia and routinely hosts personal appearances by many of today’s musical heroes in intimate after-show CD signings.
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.
