Apr 12, 2012 | Breaking News, Entertainment, General News, Special Events
$15,000 in cash prizes up for grabs each night of 2-night event Memorial Day weekend
UNCASVILLE, CT– Celebrate your Memorial Day in style with the return of Mohegan Sun’s Bingo After Dark, May 25th and 26th. The event, which launched back in February, was so popular Mohegan Sun not only decided to bring it back but expand it to two days – with an extra 500 seats each night! This late-night bingo tournament hosted by KellyAnn Gannon – the ring girl for Cage Titans, features $15,000 in cash prizes, a live DJ and more.
The event kicks off at 10:00pm and will be held inside Mohegan Sun’s Uncas Ballroom. The cost is $20.00 per person and covers eight games, a complimentary non-alcoholic beverage, entertainment and more. A cash bar will also be available.
Starting at 8pm, the party kicks off early in the Convention Center with a cash bar, music and more with doors opening to the Uncas Ballroom at 9:00pm. Prize pools vary from $1,500 to $3,000 per game, with a total of $15,000 being awarded each night. DJ K-Otic will be on-hand to spin tunes between rounds.
Player’s Club members can also swipe their cards throughout each of the two nights for a chance to win a $1,000 bingo bonus. The winner will be announced at the end of the final game. Winners must be present to win. If you don’t have a Player’s Club card, signing up is free and easy! Just visit any of the Player’s Club booths for more details.
Think the party is over? Not a chance! Head over to Todd English’s Tuscany for a party on the patio. There, guests can enjoy a special Bingotini and music by DJ Luciano on Friday night and DJ Valentina on Saturday.
Tickets will be available starting Monday, April 16th at the Mohegan Sun Box Office. Must be 21 years or older to attend. For more information, visit mohegansun.com/bingo.
About Mohegan Sun
Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming and shopping destinations in the United States. Situated on 185 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. Connect with us on facebook.com/mohegansun, follow us on twitter.com/mohegansun and view us on youtube.com/mohegansunvideos.
Mar 21, 2012 | Food & Beverage, General News
Mohegan Sun restaurants to offer gourmet dishes and desserts for Easter and Passover
Mohegan Sun will feature special menu additions throughout the property for Easter & Passover. The following offerings will be available:
Michael Jordan’s 23.sportcafe is geared up for Easter Sunday with an entrée of Braised Lamb Shank served with White Polenta, Roasted Heirloom Tomatoes and Rosemary Au Jus. This meal will be $24.00 per person.
Michael Jordan’s Steak House will serve Grilled Veal Loin with Roasted Honey Fingerling Potatoes and Gooseberry Gastrique. This dish will be offered at $42.00 per person.
And over at SolToro Tequila Grill, a delicious dish of Pan Roasted Jumbo Scallops will be featured. It will include Flautas Stuffed with Tamarind Mushrooms and Caramelized Shallots as well as Tomato, Chipotle and Mulato Chile Salsa and Crispy Prosciutto. This dish will be served for $29.00 per person.
* The above specials are only available on Sunday, April 8th.
Ballo Italian Restaurant & Social Club will be serving a special 4-course Easter dinner that will start with a Caesar Salad followed by a choice of Orecchiette, Shrimp & Roasted Fennel or Rigatoni, Sausage, Ragu Pecorino Fonduta. Then diners will enjoy Grilled Lamb porterhouse with Asparagus and Fregola. The meal will conclude with Mocha Cannolis for dessert. This dinner is priced at $42.00 per person.
Lucky’s Lounge and The Dubliner will have a “Good Friday Fix” on April 6th as well as Easter specials on Saturday, April 7th and Easter Sunday, April 8th. The Good Friday Fix includes a
4-course, $40.00 dinner for 2 that starts out with a choice of one appetizer to share, choice of soup or salad, choice of entrée and one dessert to share. The Good Friday Fix selections are as follows:
Appetizers: Mussels with White Wine, Garlic & Herbs served with Garlic Toast Points
Entrées: Seafood Fra Dizivolo served over a bed of Linguine with Garlic Toast Points or Cedar Plank Salmon served with Sweet Potato Mash & Brussel Sprouts
Dessert: Coconut Cream Pie or Carrot Cake
The Easter Special on Saturday, April 7th and Sunday, April 8th will feature Maple Glazed Ham served with buttery Mashed Potatoes & Honey Glazed Carrots all for $12.00. Add on dessert for only $5.00 more!
Birches Bar & Grill’s Easter special will serve up Soup Du Jour or a Birches House Salad, followed by a delectable Baked Ham with a Rum Raisin Sauce, Chef’s Vegetables and Sweet Potatoes. Dessert will serve up a Lemon Curd Tart with Raspberry Sauce and Fresh Fruit Chutney. This dish is priced at $27.00 per person.
The always popular Todd English’s Tuscany will feature a Rack of Lamb with Baby Spring Vegetables and Celery Root Purée on Easter Sunday. This dish will be offered at $47.00 per person.
And finally, Seasons Buffet is primed for Easter Sunday with wide selections of great food offerings, some of which will include Roast Rosemary and Shallot Crusted Leg of Lamb, Pineapple Glazed Smoked Pork Loin, Seared Salmon with Lemon Beurre Blanc, Spring Peas with Shrimp Risotto, Minted Spring Peas and Pearl Onions.
Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming, shopping and dining destinations in the United States. Situated on 185 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. Connect with us on facebook.com/mohegansun, follow us on twitter.com/mohegansun and view us on youtube.com/mohegansunvideos.
Jan 27, 2012 | Entertainment, Food & Beverage, General News, Shopping
A variety of dining, shopping, hotel & spa specials and entertainment highlight Valentine’s Day weekend at Mohegan Sun
Romance is in the air with Valentine’s Day approaching and Mohegan Sun is spreading the love with exclusive dining options, hotel & Elemis Spa specials, discounts at The Shops at Mohegan Sun and great entertainment.
DINING OFFERINGS
It’s Valentine’s Day for two at Todd English’s Tuscany with a 4-course meal, starting with the choice of a Caesar or Bibb Salad, followed by an Appetizer or Flatbread to share. Choose Spaghetti and Meatballs, 6-ounce Filet Mignon, Crispy Skin Salmon or Chicken Parmesan for the third course and an individual Petit Fallen Chocolate Cake for dessert. This special can be purchased for $90.00 per couple on February 11th-14th.
Birches Bar & Grill will feature a Valentine’s Day meal that includes Soup Du Jour or House Salad as an appetizer, a choice of Baked Stuffed Salmon with Crabmeat Stuffing and Sherry Lobster Cream Sauce, Sautéed Green Beans Provençal and Wild Rice Pilaf, or Twin Tornadoes of Beef with a Teriyaki Glaze, Asparagus Spears and Garlic Mashed Potatoes as an entrée, followed by the Chef’s Dessert Selection. This special can be purchased for $35.00 per person, February 11th – 13th.
Big Bubba’s BBQ will be celebrating Valentine’s Day with a dinner special from February 11th – 14th. The meal starts with a Korbel Champagne toast and includes a Garden Salad and Filet Mignon with Sautéed Shrimp, Vegetables & Potatoes as well as a Cheesecake with Strawberry Sauce for dessert. This dinner can be purchased at $49.95 per person.
Lucky’s Lounge & The Dubliner will feature a $40.00 4-course dinner for two over Valentine’s Day weekend which includes a choice of Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes with Fire-Roasted Red Pepper Aioli or Sausage & Gorgonzola Stuffed Portabella Mushroom Caps topped with Wilted Baby Spinach and a Balsamic Glaze for an appetizer, a choice of Oven Roasted Herbed Chicken with Roasted Fingerling Potatoes and Glazed Carrots, Coffee Rubbed Skirt Steak with Horseradish Red Bliss Smashed Potatoes and Steamed Broccoli or Baked Atlantic Cod with Buttery Ritz Crumbs, Jasmine Rice and Spring Greens topped with Lemon Buerre Blanc as an entrée and either Apple Crumb Cake or Chocolate Truffle Cake to round out the meal.
Michael Jordan’s Steak House will be offering a special Valentine’s Day meal from February 10th – 14th which includes a 8-ounce Filet Mignon with a Cabernet Sauvignon Demi Glaze and a Butter Poached Lobster Tail, all resting on a beautiful Potato Nest for the price of $55.00 per person.
Over at Michael Jordan’s 23.sportcafe, the Valentine’s Day celebration will also last all weekend long from February 10th – 14th. The restaurant will feature a 12-ounce Grilled New York Strip with three Shrimp Fritters, Sweet Chili & Ginger Aioli and a Watercress Purée, all for $36.00 per person. A dessert featuring Raspberry Chocolate Lava Cake, Tahitian Vanilla Ice Cream and a glass of J. Roget Champagne can also be purchased for $8.00.
SolToro Tequila Grill will be offering a “Mar y Tierra” entrée which includes a Grilled Filet Mignon with an Ancho Pepper-Infused Red Wine Reduction, Roasted Spiny Lobster Tail with a Garlic Tomatillo Salsa, Caramelized Shallots, Brussel Sprouts and a Chorizo-Stuffed Piquillo Pepper. This special can be purchased for $35.00 From February 10th – 14th.
Ballo Italian Restaurant will also be “dishing” out the love with a 4-course Surf & Turf dinner. Guests will start out with Ballo Caprese with Burrata, Roasted Tomato and Pesto then serving Crispy Artichokes with Arugula and Lemon. The main course will feature a Filet Mignon & Maine Lobster Tail and Homemade Chocolate Buddino will be offered for dessert. This special can be purchased for $68.00 per person from February 10th – 15th.
For all of the singles looking for the sexiest party, Ballo Social Club will be featuring “The Lonely Hearts Valentine’s Affair” on February 11th from 10pm – 2am. Ladies who wear a red dress will receive a complimentary cocktail & DJ Getdown will be spinning the hottest tracks. As always, there is no cover and guests are asked to dress to impress. For VIP/bottle service reservations, please visit balloitalian.com or call 860.862.1100.
For more complete information on Mohegan Sun’s restaurants, visit mohegansun.com and click on the “dining” link or call 1.888.226.7711.
THE SHOPS AT MOHEGAN SUN
Ben & Jerry’s will have the sweetest deal to conquer any sweet tooth. Guests who purchase any heart-shaped Valentine’s Day Ice Cream Cake will receive $3.00 off.
Galina’s European Boutique is also celebrating the holiday by offering a free gift with any store purchase of $50.00 or more on February 14th.
HOTEL & SPA SPECIALS
For guests who are looking for something a bit more intimate, Mohegan Sun continues to offer the special “Get Lucky” hotel package. Perfect for lovers on Valentine’s Day, this package features plush king size room accommodations for a one night stay, an intimacy kit including oils, massaging relaxation tools and more. In addition, guests get a cozy meal for two at Lucky’s Lounge which includes a gourmet pizza and two domestic beers of their choice and a $10.00 free bet voucher, per person. The rate for this special starts at $229.00. Couples looking to book should mention code PTGLK.
For questions regarding Mohegan Sun’s hotel packages, please call 1.888.777.7922.
Elemis Spa will feature a special 50–minute Couples Massage for a discounted rate of $280 from now until February 28th and The Ceremony of the Strawberry Moon package which includes a couples massage lesson, a Jasmine Bath for two, and a bottle of champagne with chocolate-covered strawberries served during bath time for the price of $480.00. For details on these specials and more, please call 1.866.877.MOHEGAN.
ENTERTAINMENT
Valentine’s Day Weekend is packing a one-two punch on Friday, February 10th when Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing returns to Mohegan Sun Arena with a hard hitting double-header of ESPN’s Friday Night Fights. On the softer side of entertainment, the arena will present Concierto Del Amor featuring Olga Tanon, Hector Acosta “El Torito” and Charlie Zaa on Saturday, February 11th.
On Saturday, February 11th, couples can laugh the night away at Mohegan Sun’s Cabaret Theatre for Treehouse Comedy Productions. At 8:00pm, stand-up comic Angel Salazar will take the stage featuring Warren Holstein and special guests John Iavarone and Darren Discenzo. At 10:15pm, guests can enjoy the comedy styling of Colin Kane featuring Stephanie Peters with special guest Cipha Sounds.
Couples who are looking for great music at no cost can head over to the Wolf Den for free performances including the romantic Pop duo, He Is We at 8:00pm on Friday, February 10th. Also, guests will “have the time of their lives” with blue-eyed Soul singer Bill Medley at 8:00pm on Saturday, February 11th and rock the hits with the Journey tribute band, The Great Escape at 7:00pm on Sunday, February 12th. Finally onValentine’s Day, Dr. K’s Motown Revue will take the stage at 7:00pm. Must be 21 years of age or older to attend.
On Friday, February 10th, the ladies will swoon when Mohegan Sun’s Signings & Sightings presents the music of Mark Ballas of Dancing With The Stars for a free live acoustic performance and signing at 7:00pm in The Shops at Mohegan Sun.
Also on Saturday, February 11th, the patio at Todd English’s Tuscany transforms into the hottest night club when musical cupid, DJ Valentina spins all the dance favorites to get guests pumped up during the Valentine’s Day celebration.
Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming, shopping and meeting destinations in the United States. Situated on 185 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, 2011 | Food & Beverage, General News
Dining deals throughout property January 8 – 13, 2012
Mohegan Sun introduced its first ever Restaurant Week this past summer; coming this January, the deals are back! From January 8th through the 13th, several restaurants at Mohegan Sun will be offering a 20% discount including: Seasons Buffet, Birches Bar & Grill, Todd English’s Tuscany, Bobby Flay’s Bar Americain and Bobby’s Burger Palace. (Discount is applied to food purchase only.)
In addition, several other restaurants at Mohegan Sun will be offering select specials including:
Big Bubba’s BBQ is set to offer an all-you-can eat special for $25.00 Monday through Friday (January 9th – 13th). This includes a House Salad, Chicken & Ribs with Cornbread and a choice of two sides. Big Bubba’s BBQ is open from 11:30am – 10:00pm on Sunday through Thursday. Friday and Saturday hours are from 11:30am – Midnight.
At Lucky’s Lounge and The Dubliner, three course lunch specials will be offered from a separate menu that will also include a choice of soda, coffee or tea. This lunch special is priced at $15.00 and cannot be combined with any other offers. Guests can take advantage of this offer from 11:30am to 4:00pm during Restaurant Week. In addition to the above, both Lucky’s and The Dubliner will also be offering a “Fixed Friday” special where couples or friends can get one appetizer, two entrées and one dessert to share all for $40.00 on
Friday, January 13th. Regular hours for both Lucky’s Lounge and The Dubliner are 11:30am through 1:00am on Sunday through Thursday. Friday and Saturday hours are 11:30am through 2:00am.
Over at Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana get two fountain sodas, two salads and one 16” medium pizza with one topping all for $25.00, tax included. This special is good for all toppings excluding chicken or seafood and additional toppings are available for additional cost. Pepe’s Pizza is open from 11:00am through Midnight, Sunday through Thursday. Friday and Saturday hours are 11:00am through 2:00am.
At Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, guests can get a double dozen doughnuts and two small Signature House Blend coffees for $14.99. Krispy Kreme Doughnuts is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
And finally, Jasper White’s Summer Shack will be offering a Restaurant Week tasting menu all for $25.00. It will include Cherrystone Ceviche (two shells, crushed ice, lemon and lime zest). Julianne Salad with Pears and three Fritters consisting of Endive, Romaine lettuce, Purple Cabbage, Lemony Vinaigrette dressing, Corn Fritter, ½ Crab Cake rolled into a cylinder and one top Lobster Fritter. A delicious Butter Poached Lobster with Mussels and Calamari are also a part of this tasting menu. The dessert will be Apple Raisin Strudel with Vanilla Ice Cream. Jasper White’s Summer Shack is open from 11:30am through 11:00pm on Sunday through Thursday. Friday and Saturday hours are 11:30am to 1:00am.
For more information visit mohegansun.com/dining.
Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming, shopping and meeting destinations in the United States. Situated on 185 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.
Nov 8, 2011 | Food & Beverage
Mohegan Sun will provide a cornucopia of specials this Thanksgiving with delectable entrées and decadent desserts on Thursday, November 24th.
Todd English’s Tuscany will showcase a Sage–Brined Turkey along with Sausage Stuffing, Roasted Root Vegetables, Turkey Gravy, Grappa Cranberry Sauce and a Grilled Housemade Kielbasa. It will be paired with an Apple Pear Crisp with Cinnamon Gelato and a warm Caramel Sauce for dessert. This meal will be offered at $32.00 per person. Todd English’s Tuscany will serve a dinner menu throughout the day in lieu of their Tuscan Table and lunch menus from 1:00pm to 10:00pm.
Birches Bar & Grill will offer a customary Thanksgiving dinner that starts out with a choice of Soup Du Jour, Birches House Salad or a Classic Caesar Salad. The main course includes a Traditional Turkey Dinner consisting of white and dark meat, Apple Craisin Stuffing, Mashed Sweet Potatoes, Mashed Potatoes, Chef’s Vegetables, Cranberry Sauce and Giblet Gravy. Dessert will feature a Pumpkin Swirl Cheesecake with Cranberry Wine Compote and Spiced Whipped Cream. This meal is priced at $22.95 per person. Birches Bar & Grill will be open from 11:00am to 10:00pm.
Seasons Buffet will offer a variety of choices for Thanksgiving. Guests can start off their holiday meal with a creamy Butternut & Apple Bisque. Then feast on special dinner selections including Oven Roasted Dark Meat Turkey, Roasted Turkey Breast and Smoked Pork Loin. Featured sides include Mashed Potatoes, Sautéed Orange Glazed Carrots, Stir Fried Mixed Vegetables, Cornbread Stuffing, Mashed Sweet Potato Brûlée, Vegetable Rice Pilaf, Peas, Carrots and Pearl Onion Medley, Sautéed Brussels Sprouts with Bacon & Onions and a Turkey Gravy. Guests can find a variety of desserts available such as Pumpkin Pie, Apple Pie, Scooped Pumpkin Cheesecake and Hot Orange Rolls. Seasons Buffet will be offered at $21.00 per person for lunch and $25.00 per person for dinner, tax included. They will be serving these Thanksgiving dinner selections from 11:00am to 10:00pm.
Michael Jordan’s Steak House and Michael Jordan’s 23.sportcafe will prepare a Slow Oven Roasted Turkey Breast paired with Ginger Gold Apple-Duck Sausage Stuffing, Turkey Giblet Gravy, Spiced Sweet Potato Mash, Chipotle-Roasted Corn-off-the-Cob and Housemade Cranberry Relish. Dessert will consist of a Pumpkin Bread Pudding with Southern Comfort Praline Sauce. The meal will be offered at $28.00 per person, tax and gratuity not included. Michael Jordan’s Steak House will serve dinner from 5:00pm to Midnight and Michael Jordan’s 23.sportcafe will serve dinner from 5:00pm to 11:00pm.
Bobby Flay’s Bar Americain has a Thanksgiving special that includes a Maple-Glazed Roasted Turkey along with Cornbread, Wild Mushroom and Bacon Stuffing, Cranberry, Fig & Pinot Noir Chutney and Creamed Kale. This special is priced at $39.00 per person and will be available from 5:00pm – 10:00pm.
Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming, shopping and meeting destinations in the United States. Situated on 185 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.
