May 3, 2021 | Food & Beverage, General News, Shopping, Travel & Leisure, Uncategorized
Dining and retail specials offered Sunday, May 9th
UNCASVILLE, CT (May 3, 2021) – Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 9th and guests are invited to treat Mom to a special day at Mohegan Sun. BALLO Italian Restaurant, Michael Jordan’s Steak House, SolToro and more are serving up delicious dining specials and The Shops at Mohegan Sun have the perfect gift that Mom is sure to love.
A Mother’s Day meal at BALLO Italian Restaurant starts with the choice of a classic caprese salad topped with aged balsamico and paired with focaccia bread, or a mista salad with marinated shrimp, eggplant caponata, roasted red pepper, grilled corn, marinated & slow roasted tomatoes and arugula topped with a lemon basil vinaigrette. The entrée is veal saltimbocca with prosciutto, spinach, mozzarella, fried sage and slow roasted tomatoes. Dessert is either a decadent amaretto crème brûlée or angel food cake with limoncello, mixed berries, basil and whipped cream. BALLO Italian Restaurant is open on Mother’s Day from 3:00pm – 10:00pm.
Michael Jordan’s Steak House is serving a three course meal that starts with colossal crab cocktail made of lump crab meat, Jonah crab claw, Meyer lemon vinaigrette and avocado. The main course is surf & turf with a 7 oz. filet mignon, stuffed lobster tail, asparagus and roasted tomato hollandaise. Dessert is refreshing mixed berries topped with granola crumble, whipped cream and mint.
Over at MJ23 Sports Bar & Grill, Mom can enjoy tomato bruschetta with beefsteak tomato, red onion, garlic, pesto, parmesan and a balsamic reduction. Dinner is seafood stuffed salmon made with Black Pearl salmon topped with hollandaise and a side of pesto mashed potatoes. Dessert is a delicious banana spring roll topped with cinnamon sugar, caramel and served with vanilla ice cream.
A three course meal at SolToro starts with a beet salad made with arugula, jalapeño, Boursin cheese and honey chipotle vinaigrette. The main course is a mixed grill with ancho chile filet mignon, poblano cream cheese chicken breast, achiote pork tenderloin, chile glaze and a side of fried plantains. For dessert, devour an apple cinnamon chimichanga with Kahlua, vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce. The Mother’s Day cocktail at SolToro is a blood orange mimosa with cava, Solerno blood orange liqueur and blood orange sorbet.
Moms who love seafood can stop by Jasper White’s Summer Shack and enjoy a six-piece raw bar and a glass of bubbles for $15. Or, visit Sushi Koya and enjoy a complimentary house sake with the purchase of a Chef’s Special Roll.
Pick up sweet treats at Mezze Mediterranean, Southside Cheesesteaks or Skyrise Food Court. All three dining locations are offering Mother’s Day cookie trays with a bow.
Guests can also pick up a special gift for Mom at The Shops at Mohegan Sun. bluwire is offering a deluxe Bon Voyage Travel set during the entire month of May. This set is exclusively available at The Shops at Mohegan Sun and includes a hyaluronic serum, intense eye crème and a vital iconic mist for $80. At Galina’s, all jewelry items are 15% off on Mother’s Day. Guests who make a purchase of $200 or more at Le Creuset will receive a free set of two mugs with lids. Tommy Bahama also has a variety of great gifts available for Mom, including accessories, sunglasses, home fragrance, beach towels, printed dresses and their signature beach chair.
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 two unique casinos, 1,600 deluxe hotel rooms, two 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 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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Mar 30, 2021 | Food & Beverage, General News, Travel & Leisure, Uncategorized
Holiday dining and retail specials are available on Sunday, April 4th
UNCASVILLE, CT (March 30, 2021) – Easter is right around the corner, and Mohegan Sun restaurants BALLO Italian Restaurant, Hash House A Go Go, Michael Jordan’s Steak House and more are inviting guests to gather around the table for a special meal. The Shops at Mohegan Sun are also celebrating with a variety of retail specials. All dining and retail specials are valid on Sunday, April 4th.
Dinner at BALLO Italian Restaurant starts with either crispy baby artichoke hearts with parmigiano, slow roasted garlic and lemon, or BALLO’s famous tableside flaming Mac & Cheese. The main course is a choice between homemade Cavatelli, lamb ragu and grana padana, or Risotto, sea scallops, and English peas topped with shaved black truffle. Dessert is lemon pistachio cannoli.
Todd English’s Tuscany’s Easter dinner is braised lamb shank with spring pea risotto and an heirloom tomato and arugula salad. Dinner at Todd English’s Tuscany starts at 5:00pm.
Easter specials at Hash House A Go Go include an Easter basket pancake topped with jelly beans and shredded coconut, Margie’s Crab Benedict made with all blue crab cake on a bed of mashed potatoes, a split biscuit, spinach and sliced tomato, and a glazed ham dinner served on a bed of garlic mashed potatoes with fresh spring vegetables and a side of peach chutney.
Guests who spend Easter with Michael Jordan’s Steak House can enjoy a three course meal that starts with Moroccan lamb lollipops with feta-mint yogurt and aged balsamic. The main course is bone-in beef short rib with whipped Yukon gold potatoes, rainbow chard, mushroom ragu and pistachio gremolata. Complete the meal with a decadent slice of carrot cake. Michael Jordan’s Steak House is open on Easter Sunday from 2:00pm – 9:00pm.
MJ23 Sports Bar & Grill is serving up a meal that features either a pork tenderloin sandwich with Vermont cheddar, caramelized apples, bacon jam and chipotle mayo, or Lamb kebabs with peppers, onions, tomatoes, fingerling potatoes, pickled peppers and mint tzatziki. Guests can tie their Easter dinner together with a slice of carrot cake. MJ23 Sports Bar & Grill is open on Easter Sunday from Noon – 9:00pm.
Easter Dinner at SolToro is a rack of lamb with grilled vegetables and topped with an ancho chile glaze. Dessert is Capirotada – a Mexican bread pudding with white chocolate mousse and caramel sauce.
Skyrise Food Court, Southside and Mohegan Sun’s newest casual dining option, Mezze Mediterranean, are celebrating the holiday with springtime cookie trays and Linzer torte bunny cookies.
Those looking to celebrate with ease can leave the dinner plans up to Pasta Vita. Catering services include an impressive selection of appetizers, entrées, sides and desserts.
Reservations for dining are not required but highly encouraged. All restaurants will be operating at limited capacity. To book reservations, visit mohegansun.com/dining.
Guests can also celebrate by treating themselves and their loved ones to the retail specials at The Shops at Mohegan Sun. Le Creuset is set to help host the perfect Easter brunch with their special holiday cookware. Those looking to score some new athleisure can stop by bluwire on Sunday, April 4th and receive $20 off two pairs of Rune NYC leggings. Special spring pastel colors are now available. Everyone who shops at Galina’s on Sunday, April 4th will receive 50% off all clothes.
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 two unique casinos, 1,600 deluxe hotel rooms, two 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 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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Feb 2, 2021 | Comedy, Community Relations, Entertainment, Food & Beverage, General News, Shopping, Travel & Leisure
Valentine’s Day dining & retail specials to be offered on
Sunday, February 14th
UNCASVILLE, CT (February 2, 2021) – Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and Mohegan Sun is celebrating with dining and retail specials for all guests to admire. All specials are valid on Sunday, February 14th unless otherwise specified.
Guests can experience “love at first bite” with Mohegan Sun’s premier restaurants!
Valentine’s Day specials at BALLO Italian Restaurant include crispy artichoke salad with arugula, pickled shallots, chilies, golden raisins, parmigiana and lemon vinaigrette for $14.00; House-made short rib cannelloni with parmigiana and ricotta for $16.00; and Zuppa di Pesce, made with bay scallops, littleneck clams, Prince Edward Island mussels, shrimp, mezzi rigatoni, tomatoes and basil for $49.00. Complete the meal with Nutella cannoli topped with crushed hazelnuts for $11.00.
“Date Night” dinner at Jasper White’s Summer Shack features two appetizers, two entrées, the Chef’s seasonal dessert to share and a bottle of Prosecco for $125.00. Visit the Jasper White’s Summer Shack website for additional menu details.
A V-Day feast at Michael Jordan’s Steak House starts with a choice between six oysters on the half shell, cucumber and salmon caviar for $21.00, or Mishima Reserve Ranch Wagyu medallions, colossal shrimp and white miso aioli for $28.00. For the entrée, choose the Halibut a la Plancha with mushroom miso brodo, whipped potato, asparagus and shiitake bacon for $46.00 or a coffee-rubbed tomahawk 30 oz. ribeye with bacon onion jam for $145.00. Dessert is strawberry shortcake with angel food cake, strawberry marmalade and topped with whipped cream for $11.00. The Valentine’s Day cocktail at Michael Jordan’s Steak House is a cherries & chocolate martini made with cherry vodka, chocolate liqueur and cream for $14.00.
Guests are sure to fall in love with the specials at MJ23 Sports Bar & Grill. First up is a plate of steamed mussels with chorizo, white wine, lemon and garlic toast for $15.00. The main course is a USDA prime 16 oz. ribeye with bourbon barbecue sauce, fried onion straws and loaded mashed potatoes for $49.00, or seafood stuffed salmon with Black Pearl salmon, seafood stuffing, hollandaise sauce and pesto mashed potatoes for $32.00. Strawberry shortcake brings the meal together – guests can enjoy angel food cake with strawberry marmalade and topped with whipped cream for $11.00.
A decadent Valentine’s Day meal at SolToro starts with avocado jicama salad with red, green and yellow peppers and cilantro vinaigrette for $12.00, or a Tlayuda (also known as a “Mexican pizza”) made of toasted tortilla, refried beans, avocado, lettuce, tomato, Oaxaca cheese and Arbol tomatillo salsa for $14.00. The main course is scallops arroz con puerco with pan-seared scallops, crispy pork belly, saffron rice and pineapple pico de gallo for $36.00. For dessert, guests can indulge in a brownie sundae made with a house-made brownie, dulce de leche ice cream and chocolate sauce for $8.00. SolToro’s signature cocktail for Valentine’s Day is the Smokey Rose Paloma, made with Exotico Blanco tequila, 11 Minutes Rosé, mezcal, grapefruit and lime for $14.00.
Valentine’s Day at Comix Roadhouse includes dinner and a show. Guests can receive a free bottle of wine and dessert with the purchase of two signature entrées. Shows in Comix Comedy Club on Sunday, February 14th include Spinnato’s Comedy Magic Show at 4:00pm, Lipstick, Lashes & Lies at 6:00pm, and Silly Sunday: Mike Koutrobis & friends at 8:00pm. All shows inside Comix Comedy Club have reduced capacity seating. For details and ticket information, visit comixroadhouse.com.
For those looking for quick pick-up options, Skyrise Food Court and Southside Cheesesteaks are offering boxes of heart shaped cookies for $20.00 from Thursday, February 11th through Sunday, February 14th. Pasta Vita is offering heart-shaped ravioli throughout the month of February.
Reservations for dining are not required but highly encouraged. All restaurants will be operating at limited capacity. To book reservations, visit mohegansun.com/dining.
Spoil a loved one with the perfect gift from The Shops at Mohegan Sun
Landau and Lux Bond & Green are featuring heart-shaped Valentine’s Day jewelry collections that are sure to impress! Visit the Mohegan Sun website for additional details.
Guests can get the perfect gift for their favorite cookware connoisseur at Le Creuset. Valentine’s Day specials at Le Creuset include the Cerise cookware assortment. The color of love is available now at the Le Creuset Signature Boutique.
Valentine’s Day veteran Victoria’s Secret is offering some of their fan-favorite mists and lotions for $18.00. Visit Victoria’s Secret in The Shops at Mohegan Sun for more details.
Kids Quest is hosting Valentine’s Day themed activities for the mini-sweethearts throughout the holiday weekend. Kids Quest/Cyber Quest is also offering special hours from Friday, February 12th through Saturday, February 20th. With safety being of the utmost concern, children will be required to wear a mask per Mohegan Tribal Health Department guidelines. Only 50% of normal capacity is allowed. For more details on current policies, visit the Mohegan Sun website.
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 two unique casinos, 1,600 deluxe hotel rooms, two 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 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 16, 2020 | Entertainment, Food & Beverage, General News, Shopping, Travel & Leisure, Uncategorized
Celebrate Christmas and New Year’s Eve with dining and retail specials across property
UNCASVILLE, CT (December 16, 2020) – Mohegan Sun is sharing holiday cheer with dining and retail specials for Christmas and New Year’s. Guests can have a festive feast at their favorite restaurant and pick up the perfect gift for a loved one in The Shops at Mohegan Sun.
Christmas dinner at BALLO Italian Restaurant starts with roasted candy stripe beets and mozzarella. For the entrée, enjoy pan seared duck breast and sweet potato & maple bacon tortellini. End the meal on a sweet note with delicious snickerdoodle cannoli. BALLO Italian Restaurant is open on Christmas Day from 4:00pm – 9:00pm.
Guests who dine with Hash House A Go Go on Christmas Day have a variety of delicious options to choose from:
- The peppermint bark pancake is back! Enjoy a famous Hash House pancake cooked with crushed candy cane and milk chocolate chips, topped with whipped cream
- The cream cheese stuffed French toast has cream cheese sandwiched between two pieces of milk bread, dipped in banana cream batter, grilled to perfection and topped with a lemon curd sauce
- A mouthwatering house-cooked prime rib will be served with garlic mashed potatoes, sautéed vegetables, au jus and horseradish cream
- The shrimp scampi pasta includes sautéed gulf shrimp atop a bed of linguini pasta, tossed with a scampi butter, bay shrimp, white wine, roasted red pepper and green onions
Dinner on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day with Todd English’s Tuscany includes braised veal osso buco and risotto alla Milanese. Guests can also enjoy a decadent New Year’s Eve dinner that features a 16 oz. bone-in prime ribeye, butter poached Alaskan king crab, EVOO silk potatoes, asparagus and Béarnaise. Dinner service is available from 4:00pm – 8:15pm on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, and from 4:30pm – 8:15pm on New Year’s Eve. Lunch service will not be offered.
Guests can dine in luxury with novelle on New Year’s Eve from 4:30pm – 8:15pm. Live entertainment will be provided by Hip Hop Violinist Big Lux. For additional information and reservations, call 860.861.5994. Food service will not be provided on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day.
Pasta Vita is offering Christmas and holiday catering. In addition to their holiday menu, Pasta Vita features over 100 freshly prepared entrées, vegetable dishes, salads, sauces, soups, breads and desserts, as well as over 25 varieties of the company’s famous specialty-striped ravioli. Pasta Vita has two locations at Mohegan Sun – the Riverview Entrance of Casino of the Sky and right across from the Summer Valet Entrance.
At Michael Jordan’s Steak House, dinner starts with a miniature beef Wellington with Bordelaise sauce. For the main course, choose between the “Prime 23” – a 23 oz. bone-in prime rib, two bacon scallops and two sautéed shrimp, or “The G.O.A.T” – a 23 oz. bone-in prime rib, double cut lamb chops, a 1/2 lb. of King crab legs with black garlic butter and a roasted 6 oz. lobster tail with butter and charred lemon. Complete either meals with a slice of red velvet cake. Both of these surf and turf feasts can be paired with an eggnog martini, made of Van Gogh vanilla vodka, citrus liqueur, eggnog, nutmeg and cinnamon. This dinner special is available on Christmas Day only.
MJ23 Sports Bar & Grill is serving up a three-course meal exclusively on Christmas Day that starts with pasta fagioli. The entrée is prime rib with mashed potatoes, asparagus and natural jus. Dessert is a delectable white chocolate bread pudding. This three course meal pairs perfectly with the white chocolate peppermint martini made with Mozart white chocolate liqueur, Van Gogh vanilla vodka, peppermint, nutmeg and cinnamon.
Over at SolToro, Christmas dinner starts with Mexican street corn on the cob, complete with crème elote, queso fresco and tajín. The main course is a combination of two different fajitas, options include chicken, shrimp or steak. Dessert is a rich chocolate flan. The holiday cocktail at SolToro is a refreshing coconut cranberry margarita with sugared cranberries and rosemary. This special is offered on Christmas Day only.
It’s never too late to get the perfect gift at The Shops at Mohegan Sun! These offers are valid on Christmas Day only.
Ben & Jerry’s has a sweet deal for all! On Friday, December 25th, buy a gift card valued at $10.00 or more and receive a free scoop of ice cream.
At Galina’s, receive 25% off any two items purchased at regular price in the same transaction. Visit Galina’s for additional information.
Guests can receive a free Christmas tree plate at Le Creuset with a $200 purchase, while supplies last. Visit Le Creuset for additional information.
With Swarovski’s holiday sale, guests can spoil their special someone with beautiful, sparkling crystals!
- Spend $175 and receive 20% off
- Spend $200 and receive 30% off
- Spend $600 and receive 35% off
In addition to dining and retail offerings, Comix Roadhouse will offer a variety of limited capacity shows to help wrap up the holiday season. For additional information, visit comixroadhouse.com.
New Year’s Eve at Mohegan Sun will look a little different this year. While there will not be any of the signature major events like breakout parties or celebrations in The Shops at Mohegan Sun, guests are still invited to celebrate the start of 2021 with the “Cheers to the New Year” hotel package. Guests who book this overnight special, valid for Thursday, December 31st to Friday, January 1st, will receive one complimentary bottle of champagne and a $100 food & beverage credit available to use at any restaurant or towards room service. Reservation opportunities are limited, guests are encouraged to book the “Cheers to the New Year” hotel package in advance by calling 1.888.777.7922 or visiting the Mohegan Sun booking page. Guests are also encouraged to make restaurant reservations related to the hotel package in advance.
Mohegan Sun continues to be dedicated to upholding the highest safety standards for all guests and team members, and that certainly continues through the holiday season and beyond. For a full list of our health and safety guidelines, please visit mohegansun.com/updates.
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 two unique casinos, 1,600 deluxe hotel rooms, two 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 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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Aug 26, 2019 | Entertainment, General News, Special Events
“Come on down” to the shops concourse on
Tuesday, September 17th
WHAT: Join us for an open casting call for renowned CBS game show The Price is Right on Tuesday, September 17th in The Shops at Mohegan Sun.
WHEN/WHERE: Tuesday, September 17th
2:00pm – 6:00pm
The Shops concourse
IN DETAIL: Come on down to Mohegan Sun Tuesday, September 17th, where a casting call for WFSB’s popular game show, The Price is Right, takes place from 2:00pm – 6:00pm in The Shops concourse. Each applicant will be interviewed on camera for approximately 30 seconds to decide if they’re the perfect candidate to make it to an official taping of the show. Two semi-finalists will travel to Los Angeles for a final interview, and the grand prize winner will be named during the filming of the episode they attend.
To be eligible, contestants must be 18 years of age or older at the time of application, a legal resident of the United States and live in the United States as of the date of their application. For official rules, visit mohegansun.com.
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 two unique casinos, 1,600 deluxe hotel rooms, two 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 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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