Aug 28, 2013 | Entertainment, Food & Beverage, Special Events
Beers of all varieties, live music, great food, BrewBrunch and more
WHAT: Sun BrewFest returns to Mohegan Sun this October for a celebration of one of the oldest, most finely crafted beverages of them all: Beer. Sun BrewFest offers evening tasting sessions on Friday, October 4th and Saturday, October 5th in the Uncas Ballroom. New this year will be a Sunday morning BrewBrunch on October 6th in the Sunburst Buffet.
WHEN/WHERE:
Tasting Session 1: Friday, October 4th from 7:00pm – 11:00pm in the Uncas Ballroom
Tasting Session 2: Saturday, October 5th from 7:00pm – 11:00pm in the Uncas Ballroom
BrewBrunch: Sunday, October 6th from 11:00am – 2:00pm in the Sunburst Buffet
IN DETAIL: The second annual Sun BrewFest kicks off with two separate tasting sessions featuring more than 100 varieties of Craft and Microbrews to Imports & Domestics and limited editions. Some of the beers on tap will include Goose Island, Newcastle, Dogfish Head, Long Trail, Tenth & Blake’s Batch 19 and more. Samples will be available for all guests during each tasting session, where they will receive a souvenir mini-pilsner glass to be used as their tasting glass for 2 ounce pours from the various breweries. Food tickets will also be sold for $1.00 each, allowing guests to purchase food items from a variety of their favorite Mohegan Sun restaurants.
Live entertainment will energize each session with bands beginning at 7:00pm each night. Between sets, home brew demonstrations will take place on the stage. Free interactive games such as foosball, ping-pong, and air hockey will also be available for guests to play throughout each session.
New to this year is a BrewBrunch on Sunday morning sponsored by Goose Island. There, guests can enjoy an all-inclusive food and beverage experience featuring an open bar of Goose Island and Shock Top varieties as well as sparkling wines and creative Bloody Mary recipes from Absolut. Brunch food items will be available for all to enjoy including Drunken Beef Goulash, Beer & Cheese Risotto, Raspberry Wheat French Toast and more. Among the dessert offerings will be seasonal Shock Top ice creams created by the Mohegan Sun Pastry department and made with Shock Top’s Honey Apple and Pumpkin Wheat beer varieties.
Tickets are $25.00 for each tasting, $75.00 for the BrewBrunch and are on sale beginning today at the Mohegan Sun Box Office and Ticketmaster. A portion of all tickets sales from each session and the BrewBrunch will go towards a to-be-determined charity. Tickets will be required for entry to all events. Bracelets will be required for re-entry and all guests in attendance must be 21+.
For the most up-to-date information and a list of brewers participating in Sun BrewFest, please visit sunbrewfest.com.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN: Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, 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 75 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 view us on YouTube.
Mar 23, 2010 | General News
Easter-themed dining and shopping on April 4th
Mohegan Sun will have specialty dining options on April 4th, Easter Sunday. In addition to great offerings at restaurants throughout the property, shoppers can also browse unique Easter products in The Shops at Mohegan Sun.
The following dining offerings will be available at Mohegan Sun on April 4th:
At Birches Bar & Grill, enjoy a palatable offering that will start out with Soup or a Garden Salad. The entrée will feature a Roast Leg of Lamb with Apple Mint Demi Glaze, Herbed Fingerling Potatoes, Parsnips and Maple-Glazed Carrots. Top this meal off with Lemon Tart served with Raspberry Mousse and fresh Raspberries. This meal is served at $26.00 per person and the restaurant will be open from 11:30am – 3:30am.
Todd English’s Tuscany will feature a four-course meal that starts out with Herb Goat Cheese and Spinach Ravioli with Roasted Tomato Crema. The second course is a Pan-Seared Swordfish with Lemon Risotto and Spicy Braised Escarole followed by Marinated Grilled Lamb Loin Chop, Mascarpone Rosemary Polenta and Asparagus. For dessert, Lemon Tart with Raspberry Mousse and fresh Raspberries will be served. This meal will be offered at $47.00 per person. Todd English’s Tuscany will be open from 4:00pm – 10:00pm.
The Cove will offer a Lamb Chop Milanese served over Spaghetti Carbonara. This meal wil be offered at $21.00. The Cove will be open from 11:30am – midnight.
Seasons Buffet will offer a wide range of selections for Easter starting at the carving board with Slow-Roasted Prime Rib, Smoked Ham Steamship and Oven-Roasted Turkey Breast & Thigh. Other special items include Rosemary Shallot-Crusted Sliced Lamb and Steamed Red Curry Mussels. Side dishes in Seasons Buffet will include Green Bean Casserole, Buttered Yellow & White Corn and Maple-Glazed Baby Carrots as well as a delectable Salad bar. Desserts will include favorites like Apple or Fruit Cobbler, Warm-Battered Cheesecake Bites, Sticky Buns and Cinnamon-Raisin Rice Pudding. Breakfast starts at 7:30am and lunch begins at 11:00am. The Buffet is open until 10:00pm. Breakfast is $10.85 for adults and $6.84 for children. Lunch is offered at $16.98 for adults and $9.43 for children.
Sunburst Buffet will showcase an Easter Sunday brunch with Gemelli á la Rosa, Cavatelli with Braised Lamb & Cipollini Onions, Salmon Oscar, Scrambled Eggs and Hash Browns. The Antipasto bar will feature an Omelet Station, Orzo with Peppers Salad, Shrimp & Asparagus Salad and Greek Olive Salad. Soups will include Clam Chowder, Lobster Bisque, Chicken & Corn Chowder, Italian Wedding and Minestrone. Brunch will be served from 10:00am – 2:00pm. The brunch is offered at $19.81 for adults and $10.37 for children.
Sunburst Buffet’s lunch and dinner menu will offer delicious rotisserie including Horseradish-Crusted Prime Rib of Beef and Applewood Smoked Fresh Ham. Also set to be served is Shrimp & Cashew Stir-Fry, Mussels steamed with Champagne, Saffron & Shallots. Sauces available for Sunburst Buffet’s Easter selections include Warm Applesauce, Au Jus and Oven-Roasted Mushrooms & Onions. A Baked Potato bar will also be featured equipped with Butter, Margarine, Bacon, Scallions, Sour Cream and Herb Horseradish Cream. Dinner will be available from 2:00pm – 9:00pm. The Easter Sunday dinner is offered at $19.81 for adults and $10.37 for children.
Bamboo Forest will be open for the weekend in honor of the Mayday shows taking place in Mohegan Sun Arena on Sunday, April 4th. Offerings include a variety of delicious Asian dishes such as Imperial Shark Fin Soup, Steak Kew with Asparagus or Abalone with Vegetables and Mustard Greens. Bamboo Forest will be open Saturday from 6:00pm-1:00am and on Sunday from 10:30am-2:00pm and 4:00pm-11:00pm.
For more information on Mohegan Sun’s restaurants, visit mohegansun.com/dining or call 1.888.226.7711.
The Shops at Mohegan Sun will also feature Easter specials including:
Lush will have an assortment of “egg-ceptional” new bath products available for Easter including the Honey Bun Bath Bomb for $3.95, the Hippy Chick Bath Bomb for $4.95, the Dorothy Bubble Bar for $5.95, the Fluff Egg Bath Bomb for $6.95 and the Happy Easter Gift for $24.95.
The Old Farmer’s Almanac General Store will feature traditional candies such as Malted Eggs and Jordan Almonds. Animated Easter Bunnies will also be on sale to celebrate the holiday.
For more information, visit mohegansun.com/shopping.
Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribe, is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming, shopping and dining 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.
Dec 21, 2009 | Food & Beverage, General News
Dining Specials-New Year’s Eve
Sunburst Buffet will serve a wide range of meals including a Steak Giambotta or Shrimp & Pesto Fettuccine. Seasons Buffet will feature Roasted Turkey Breast, a Slow-Roasted Garlic & Shallot Crusted Prime Rib as well as an Herb-Roasted Pork Loin. Desserts selections include Hot Caramel Apples, Bread Pudding and Fruit Cobbler. Sunburst Buffet will be open from 11:00am – 12:00am and Seasons Buffet will be serving breakfast from 7:30am – 11:00am followed by lunch and dinner selections through 12:00am.
Todd English’s Tuscany will offer a Chef’s Tasting Menu that starts out with Tuna Tartare; Crispy Rock Shrimp, Cucumber Salad with Sesame Dressing followed by Tuscan Misto (Surf & Turf) that features a 6-ounce Filet alongside a Butter-Poached Lobster and a side of Roquefort Mashed Potatoes topped with Celeriac Remoulade. For dessert is a Signature Fallen Chocolate Cake with Tahitian Vanilla Gelato and Raspberry Purée. This meal is offered at $47.00 per person. Dinner will be served from 11:30am – 12:00am.
Birches Bar & Grill will serve a three-course meal special for New Year’s Eve that starts with a choice of Soup or Salad followed by Prime Rib Steak with Green Beans Provencal and Roasted Fingerling Potatoes or Baked Stuffed Shrimp with Asparagus, Rice Pilaf and Lemon Beurre Blanc. This meal is offered at $39.95. Birches Bar & Grill hours of operation will be from 11:30am – 3:30am on New Year’s Eve.
Pompeii &Caesar, The Longhouse, Bamboo Forest and The Cove will all be closed for New Year’s Eve for a private event.
Dining Specials-New Year’s Day
Sunburst Buffet will have a special New Year’s Day Brunch serving Western Style Scrambled Eggs, Stuffed French Toast as well as Rigatoni with Seafood Bolognese, Honey Mustard Pork Loin and more. Brunch hours will be from 9:00am – 2:00pm. With dinner service to follow until 11:00pm.
On New Year’s Day, Pompeii & Caesar will offer their champagne brunch from10:00am – 2:30pm and will re-open to serve dinner from 5:00pm – 10:00pm.
Birches Bar & Grill will open early at 9:00am, Friday, January 1st through Sunday, January 3rd.
Reservations are highly recommended and can be made by calling 1.888.226.7711.
For more information on Mohegan Sun’s New Year’s dining please visit Mohegansun.com/NYE.
Dec 15, 2008 | Food & Beverage, General News
Special menu items prepared on New Year’s Eve
and New Year’s Day
Mohegan Sun’s culinary team welcomes 2009 with gourmet menu items including Grilled Lobster Tail, Filet Mignon and Stuffed Lobster in addition to their regular menu selections. Additionally, a variety of rich desserts and succulent side dishes are to be served throughout the property on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.
Wednesday, December 31st
Todd English’s Tuscany will feature Truffle Onion Soup for the first course, followed by a six-ounce Filet Pan Roasted Lobster, White Sweet Potatoes, Salsify and a serving of decadent Chocolate Ricotta Cheesecake for dessert from 4:00pm to 12:00am at $60.00 per person. Reservations are recommended.
Pompeii & Caesar will serve a ten-ounce Grilled Beef Tenderloin with Mushroom Glace, accompanied with a Butter-Poached Cold Water Lobster Tail, Seasonal Vegetables and Truffle-Scented Mashed Potatoes followed by a delicious Opera Torte for dessert for $60.00 per person from 4:00pm to 12:00am. Reservations are recommended.
Bamboo Forest will offer Ginger and Scallion Steamed Lobster Stuffed with LemonGrass- Scented Shrimp followed by Opera Torte for dessert from 4:00pm to 12:00am at $90.00 per person. Reservations are recommended.
The Longhouse will prepare a Grilled Lobster Tail with Tarragon Coral Butter along with an eight-ounce Filet Mignon with Sauce Bordelaise with sides of Pancetta and Onion Rosti and Roast Seasonal Vegetables. The meal will conclude with Opera Torte for dessert. Dinner will be served from 4:00pm to 12:00am for $65.00 per person. Reservations are recommended.
Birches Bar & Grill will offer a cup of house soup or salad for starters. The entrée feature is Surf and Turf consisting of a Petit Filet Mignon topped with a Wild Mushroom Ragoût and accompanied with Three Shrimp Scampi, Roasted Fingerling Potatoes and Glazed Baby Carrots. The meal will conclude with Opera Torte for dessert. Dinner will be served from 11:30am to 1:30am at $44.95 per person.
Seasons Buffet will serve various specialty dishes including Lobster Bisque, Grilled Rib Eye with Wild Mushroom Compote and Stuffed Flounder with Crabmeat. Side dishes include Herb Truffle French Fries, Sautéed Green Beans and Shrimp and Scallops Aioli. Servings of Chocolate Cherry Bread Pudding, Amaretto Cheesecake, Chocolate Crumb and Cherry Chunk Brownie will serve as dessert. The buffet is offered at $16.98, plus tax and will serve dinner from 11:30am to 1:00am.
Sunburst Buffet will offer a wide selection of gourmet entrées including Clams with Champagne Saffron Cream, Crab and Shrimp Stir Fry, Oscar Stuffed Salmon with Tarragon Beurre Blanc Sauce and Chicken Cacciatore. Side dishes include Fresh Asparagus, Petit Osso Bucco and Sautéed Broccoli Rabe. For dessert, diners can feast on Chocolate Cherry Bread Pudding, Amaretto Cheesecake and Chocolate Crumb Coffee Toffee Brownie. The buffet is offered at $19.81, plus tax and will serve dinner from 5:00pm to 12:00am.
Fidelia’s and Mohegan Sun’s Room Service will prepare Baked Stuffed Shrimp with Béarnaise and Herb Roasted Potatoes, Lemon Asparagus Spears, Housemade Soup or Fidelia’s Side Salad with Opera Torte for dessert from 11:00am until Midnight at $32.00 per person.
Thursday, January 1st
At Pompeii & Caesar guests will enjoy a complimentary glass of champagne with an array of specialty dishes offered during New Year’s Day Brunch. Selections include a Raw Bar, King Crab Legs with Garlic Butter, Ham Steamship carved to order, Omelets and Frittatas to order, a variety of fresh fruit, salads and pastas, international dishes and traditional breakfast offerings of bacon, sausage, breakfast potatoes and classic Cheese Blintzes topped with sour cream, blueberry and strawberry sauces. Diners will conclude the meal by visiting the dessert station which features a flowing Chocolate Fountain with a variety of holiday dipping items, candy and confections. Pompeii & Caesar will be open from 10:00am to 4:00pm for $38.95, plus tax. Reservations are recommended.
Sunburst Buffet will serve a special New Year’s Day Brunch with a variety of dishes that include Prime Rib, Garlic and Sage Spiked Breast of Turkey, Grilled Steak Gorgonzola and Smoked Onion and Wild Mushroom Soup. Special breakfast items include Sausage, Hash Browns, Stuffed French Toast and Fruit-Filled Pancakes. The buffet will be offered at $19.81, plus tax and will serve brunch from 10:00am to 2:00pm.
Fidelia’s and Mohegan Sun’s Room Service will offer Stuffed Pork Loin, Herb Roasted Potatoes, Tarragon Butter Glazed Carrots and a Fresh Soup or Fidelia’s Side Salad for $20.00 until Midnight.
Todd English’s Tuscany will open for lunch from 11:30am to 2:30pm on December 31st and from 11:30am to 3:00pm on January 1st. Pompeii & Caesar will close for dinner on January 1st. For more information on special holiday menu items and hours of operation, please 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.
Dec 1, 2008 | Food & Beverage
Special menu items featured December 24th and 25th
Mohegan Sun’s culinary team will offer a selection of gourmet entrées and desserts for the holidays. Baked Stuffed Shrimp, Porcini-Crusted Halibut and Stuffed Chicken Breast are highlights of the signature dishes to be served for December 24th and 25th.
Wednesday, December 24th
Todd English’s Tuscany will offer Sweet Potato Zuppa, Tuna Puttanesca and New York Strip with Foie Gras Spaetzel with Cocoa and Doughnuts for dessert. The meal will be offered at $60.00 per person. Dinner will be served from 5:00pm to 10:00pm.
Bamboo Forest offers Filet Medallions with Chive Flowers and Baby Bok Choy followed by Cheesecake with warm Cherries Jubilee Sauce. Each meal will be $18.00 per person. Bamboo Forest will be open from 5:00pm to 10:00pm.
Birches Bar & Grill will feature Baked Stuffed Shrimp with Seafood Stuffing and Lemon Beurre Blanc Sauce, House Vegetables and Mixed Rice Pilaf will complete the meal along with Cheesecake with warm Cherries Jubilee Sauce. The special is featured at $29.95 per person. Birches Bar & Grill will serve dinner from 4:00pm to 12:30am.
Pompeii & Caesar will serve a Porcini-Crusted Halibut over Truffled Red Wine Risotto drizzled with a Parmesan Broth followed by Cheesecake with warm Cherries Jubilee Sauce at $34.00 per person. Pompeii & Caesar will be open from 5:00pm to 10:00pm.
Seasons Buffet will offer a wide selection of dinner entrées that vary from Lobster Bisque and Roasted Turkey Breast to Apple Butternut Bisque and Slow-Roasted Steamship. Side dishes will include Squash, Potatoes, Beef Salad, Potato Salad and CousCous Salad. Servings of Gingerbread Cake with Cream Cheese Icing, Egg Nog Cheesecake, Peppermint Stick Brownie and Black and White Bread Pudding will be available for dessert. The buffet will be offered at $16.98, plus tax and will served from 11:00am to 10:00pm.
Fidelia’s and Mohegan Sun’s Room Service will offer a Stuffed Chicken Breast with Apples and Cheddar Asparagus wrapped in a Puff Pastry with sides of Herb Wild Rice and Apple Broccoli Slaw. Dessert will be Cheesecake with warm Cherries Jubilee Sauce. The meal will be available until Midnight at $25.00 per person.
Thursday, December 25th
The Longhouse will feature a Roast Bone-in Prime Rib with Rosemary Garlic Jus, Roast Onion with Maytag Gratin and sides of Haricot Verts and Butternut Squash in Maple Pecan Butter will complete the meal along with Stollen Cake with Orange Butter Sauce for dessert. Each meal will be offered at $50.00 per person. The Longhouse will be open from 12:00pm to 8:00pm.
Todd English’s Tuscany will offer Sweet Potato Zuppa, Tuna Puttanesca and New York Strip with Foie Gras Spaetzel with Cocoa and Doughnuts for dessert at $60.00 per person. Todd English’s Tuscany will serve dinner from 5:00pm to 10:00pm.
Bamboo Forest will offer Filet Medallions with Chive Flowers and Baby Bok Choy with Stollen Cake topped with Orange Butter Sauce for dessert. The special is featured at $18.00 per person. Dinner will be served from 5:00pm to 10:00pm.
Birches Bar & Grill features Stuffed Shrimp with Seafood Stuffing with Lemon Beurre Blanc Sauce, House Vegetables and Mixed Rice Pilaf will be served along with Stollen Cake with Orange Butter Sauce for dessert. The meal will be priced at $29.95 per person and will be available from 11:30am to 12:30am.
Pompeii & Caesar will offer Veal Ripieni stuffed with Pancetta Sage Bread Stuffing, Parmesan-Whipped Potatoes and a side of Veal Glace. Dessert will be Stollen Cake with Orange Butter Sauce. The special will be offered at $32.00 per person and will be served from 5:00pm to 10:00pm.
For an assortment of gourmet food items, guests can dine at the Sunburst Buffet. Featured entrées include Horseradish-Crusted Prime Rib of Beef, Smoked Pork Loin with Fresh Sage and Apricot-Glazed Roasted Chicken. Side dishes including Osso Bucco, Fig, Walnut & Crumpled Blue Cheese Risotto and Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Pecan Streusel will be prepared. Gingerbread Cake with Cream Cheese Icing, Egg Nog Cheesecake, Peppermint Stick Brownies and Black and White Bread Pudding will be available for dessert. The buffet will be offered at $19.81, plus tax and will be open from 11:00am to 9:00pm.
Seasons Buffet will offer dinner entrées that vary from Lobster Bisque and Roasted Turkey Breast to Apple Butternut Bisque and Slow-Roasted Steamship. Side dishes will include Squash, Potatoes, Beef Salad, Potato Salad and Cous Cous Salad. Servings of Gingerbread Cake with Cream Cheese Icing, Egg Nog Cheesecake, Peppermint Stick Brownie and Black and White Bread Pudding will be available for dessert. The buffet will be offered at $16.98, plus tax and will be served from 11:00am to 10:00pm.
Fidelia’s and Mohegan Sun’s Room Service will offer a Stuffed Chicken Breast with Apples and Cheddar Asparagus wrapped in a Puff Pastry with sides of Herb Wild Rice and Apple Broccoli Slaw. Dessert will be Stollen Cake with Orange Butter Sauce. The meal will be offered at $25.00 per person until Midnight.
The Longhouse and Sunburst Buffet will be closed on December 24th. The Cove will be open from 11:30am to 12:00am on December 24th and 25th. For more information on special holiday menu items and hours of operation, please 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.
Beers of all varieties, live music, great food, BrewBrunch and more