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Mohegan Sun to host the 19th Annual Sun Wine & Food Fest18 October 2022(PRESS RELEASE) -- Fans of fine wine and food can indulge their appetites for both during the 19th Annual Sun Wine & Food Fest (SWFF) beginning Thursday, 26 January and lasting through Sunday, 29 January at Mohegan Sun. Sun Wine & Food Fest is one of the largest wine festivals in the Northeast, treating guests to a vast selection of wines and no shortage of food pairings. Across the four-day SWFF 2023 there are 14 total events, including the return of the Grand Tasting, Celebrity Chef Dine Around, and Vintage Cru. New events this year include the Pappy Van Winkle Tasting where guests can taste one of the most sought-after bourbons of Pappy Van Winkle with a special, infused Macanudo cigar inside the Clay Pipe Cigar Bar. The all-new event, Beam & Burgers, enters the mix this year as well, where Gotham Burger Social Club teams up with Beam Suntory Inc. serving burgers and top-shelf whiskey. Capping off the weekend will be Bloodys & Brunch with special guest Buddy Valastro. For the full lineup of events, celebrities, entertainment and more, visit mohegansun.com/SWFF. Tickets are on-sale now through ticketmaster.com and the Mohegan Sun Box Office. Sun Wine & Food Fest kicks off on Thursday, 26 January with three incredible events. First up is the TAO Japanese Whisky Dinner at 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Guests can enjoy top-shelf Japanese Whisky paired with a three-course meal at TAO Asian Bistro & Lounge. At 8 p.m., Clay Pipe Cigar Bar will feature the Ferrand Cognac & Cigar Pairing where guests can enjoy an exclusive tasting of Pierre Ferrand paired with a Macanudo cigar. Also taking place at 6:30 p.m. inside Tuscany will be The Todd English Experience where Chef Todd will take on hosting duties for an evening that kicks off with a craft cocktail hour followed by a seated dinner. Live entertainment will be mixed in, and guests will also be able to mingle with Chef Todd. Tickets to these SWFF 2023 Thursday night events are limited. Beam & Burgers presented by Beam Suntory, Inc. Get the weekend started early and warm your palate during the new Beam & Burgers party in the Earth Ballroom. Chef Chad Rosenthal, Chef Mike Puma and Gotham Burger Social Club are teaming up with Beam Suntory, Inc. to provide juicy variations of scrumptious burgers that pair perfectly with top-notch whiskeys. This event will feature live entertainment and a complimentary cigar. Beam & Burgers presented by Beam Suntory, Inc. takes place from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, 27 January. Tickets are $100 in advance of the event, or $125 on the day of the event. Grand Tasting Preview Guests can get a sneak peek of the Grand Tasting, one of Sun Wine & Food Fest's signature showcases. This preview is held at the Earth Expo Center, and guests can sample a variety of wine, beer, and spirits while pairing their favorites with dishes from some of the region's top restaurants. The Grand Tasting Preview offers the opportunity to experience an exclusive preview of SWFF’s largest event while also getting an early peek at celebrity chefs showing off their skills. The Grand Tasting Preview will take place On Friday, 27 January from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Ticket prices are $100 in advance and $125 at the door. Tickets for designated drivers cost $40. Grand Tasting Sun Wine & Food Fest’s main event features over 1,000 different types of wine, beer, and spirits for guests to sample inside the 125,000 square-foot Earth Expo Center. Foodies can also taste dishes from award-winning restaurants throughout the region and select bites from elite chefs. Two culinary stages will be set up for guests to take in a variety of celebrity chef demos from the likes of Michael Symon, Robert Irvine, Marc Murphy, Maneet Chauhan, Nyesha Arrington, Richard Blais, and more. The Grand Tasting is Saturday, 28 January and has a VIP hour from 11 a.m. to noon, with general admission from noon to 5 p.m. Tickets are $150 for regular admission and $160 on the day of the event. Designated driver tickets are available for $40. Vintage Cru Industry heavyweights Chefs Rocco DiSpirito and Christian Petroni will be on hand to host the Vintage Cru in the Earth Ballroom. Here, taste the "best-of-the-best" vintages from around the world and meet the winemakers and principles behind them. Wine is available for purchase with shipment directly to your home. Each guest in attendance will also receive a $50 iGourmet gift card at the conclusion of the event. Vintage Cru is from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, 28 January. Public on-sale tickets are $150, or $165 on the day of the event. Exclusive Pappy Van Winkle Tasting Clay Pipe Cigar Bar, located in Casino of the Sky, joins the SWFF fun with an exclusive Pappy Van Winkle Tasting. Taste one of the most sought-after bourbons of Pappy Van Winkle, including a tasting of 10 Year, 12 Year, 15 Year, 20 Year, and 23 Year. Guests will have the opportunity to enjoy an in-house Macanudo cigar that has been infused with Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year. Tickets to this event are in limited quantity. Exclusive Pappy Van Winkle Tasting is from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, 28 January. Tickets can also be purchased during the public on-sale at $500, or $525 the day of the event. Celebrity Chef Dine Around The Celebrity Chef Dine Around is where SWFF fans will see some of the most talented chefs at work during Mohegan Sun's trademark walk-around event in the Uncas Ballroom. Over 20 famous chefs including Esther Choi, Amanda Freitag, Chris Santos, and Michael Symon will each personally serve a distinctive meal paired with a wine, beer, or spirit. DJ Irie will set the vibe for this event. Celebrity Chef Dine Around is from 8 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, 28 January. Tickets can also be purchased during the public on-sale at $250, or $275 the day of the event. Bloodys & Brunch With Buddy Join Buddy Valastro inside Mohegan Sun’s luxury lounge novelle for the Bloodys & Brunch event. Guests can book their tickets now for $90 or for $100 the day of the event. The famous Valastro will serve up sweet and savory options while guests sip on premium, crafted Bloody Marys. Bloodys & Brunch With Buddy is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, 29 January. Tickets can be purchased at https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1D005D4BE8DD23F4. For the full list of Sun Wine & Food Fest events, visit the Mohegan Sun website: https://mohegansun.com/sun-wine-and-food-fest.html. |