The Grand Tasting during the 2022 Mohegan Sun – Sun Wine & Food Festival in Uncasville, Connecticut provided guests with the opportunity to sample a wide variety of delicious food and beverages, as well as watch interesting cooking demonstrations from Adam Young, Betty Fraser & Natalie Romero, Nick Calias, Chef Plum, JJ Johnson, Nyesha Arrington, Aarón Sanchez, Todd English, Maneet Chauhan, Michael Symon, David Rose, Michele Ragussis, Robert Irvine, and Lamar Moore.
Edward F. Nesta
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The Celebrity Chef Dine Around at the 2022 Mohegan Sun – Sun Wine & Food Festival in Uncasville, Connecticut celebrated fabulous food from celebrity chefs paired with excellent wine, beer, and spirits. Celebrity chefs included: Jamie McDonald, Govind Armstrong, Ben Ford, Betty Fraser, Natalie Romero, JJ Johnson, Michael Symon, Nick Callas, Aarón Sánchez, Robert Irvine, William Kovel, Chef Plum, Chrissy Tracey, Michael Serpa, Robert Sisca, Michele Ragussis, Rocco DiSpirito, Maneet Chauhan, Dell Leandro, Nyesha Arrington, Todd English, Will Gilson, Ihsan …
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Staying at the Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut was the perfect winter weekend getaway. We stayed for the weekend at the Mohegan Sun in late January 2022 to attend their 18th annual Mohegan Sun – Sun Wine & Food Festival. Over the course of three days, we were able to "discover" much that this stunning property offers.
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The 2022 season at the Music Theatre of Connecticut in Norwalk, Connecticut was off to a great start with the play, The Mountaintop about the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Starring Chaz Rose as the dynamic Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Shavonna Banks as Camae, the duo fully do justice to the powerful play written by Katori Hall and directed by Gayle Samuels. The play runs until February 20, 2022.
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Lucky guests attending the Game Day Brunch hosted by Buddy Valastro of Carlos Bakery, one of the special events of the 2022 Mohegan Sun, Sun Wine & Food Festival held in Uncasville, Connecticut enjoyed an extensive and delectable brunch buffet held at the attractive Novelle followed by a demo by the one and only, The Cake Boss Buddy Valastro. Victor Cruz of Giants football fame made a surprise guest appearance, which sweetened the deal for football fans especially on the …
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The new restaurant TAO Asian Bistro & Lounge at Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut is as visually stunning as the food on the menu. We had a fabulous dinner at the restaurant in late January 2022 where their focus is on Asian-inspired specialties, and Chinese, Japanese, and Thai techniques.
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Rhum Barbancourt Estate Reserve Aged 15 Years is a sensational aged rum made in Haiti from 100% pure sugar cane juice and aged in French Limousine oak casks in a method similar to the finest cognacs. This award-winning rum earned a gold medal – 93 points in 2021 from the prestigious Beverage Testing Institute and was awarded 94 points from Wine Enthusiast in 2020. This exceptionally smooth and rich rum is a perfect sipping rum and is also an admirable …
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The Nashville-based blues rock band, The Twangtown Paramours have a great third album with the release of The Twangtown Paramours – Double Down On A Bad Thing, which hits the streets on February 4, 2022. Joining Marybeth Zamer and Mike T. Lewis are Shawn Pelton, Dave Keyes, Steve Conn, Ed Alstrom, Will Barrow, Mark Deffenbaugh, Gary DiBenedetto, Dan Nigro, and Vinnie Cutro. Hold on to your hats as Marybeth Zamer belts out the numbers that will have you cheering and …
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After a whirlwind of holiday preparations and travel, I am delighted to be back at my desk and sliding into the new year with the album Soul Café: Step Aside featuring Ed Starrett on guitar, Jerry Scruggs on keyboard/organ, Jason Swagler on saxophone/flute/keys, Tim Quarells on drums, Bud Quarells on bass, and Donald Williams on percussion. This 8-track instrumental jazz album hits all the right notes for a perfect Soul Café infused 2022.
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ZYR Vodka is an award-winning ultra-smooth Russian vodka imported by Symphony Importers in Manhasset, New York. There are many types of vodka on the market these days made from a variety of ingredients including potatoes, corn, maple sap, sugar cane, wheat, and rye. Zyr vodka is lovingly crafted in Russia from a delectable blend of non-GMO winter wheat and rye that has been winning awards since it launched in 2002. Cheers!