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Celebrity Dine Around – Mohegan Sun – Sun, Wine & Food Festival, Uncasville, CT

by Debra C. Argen and Edward F. Nesta
Chef Dell Leandro - Sun, Wine & Festival - Mohegan Sun - photo by Luxury Experience

Chef Nick Callas - Sun, Wine & Food - Mohegan Sun - photo by Luxury Experience

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 Gurdal, Adam Young, and Lynn Mansel. It was the perfect bon vivant event!

 

 

"Gone Fishing"
Celebrity Chef Dine Around
Sun, Wine & Food Festival
Chef Dell Leandro

On Saturday, January 29, 2022, we experienced the Celebrity Chef Dine Around held in the Uncasville Ballroom at Mohegan Sun, which became the restaurant of the "stars" where guests had the opportunity to watch their favorite celebrity chefs in action plating up their stellar creations perfectly paired with wine, beer, or spirits. It was a wonderful opportunity to meet the chefs, ask questions, and of course, snap a photo or two.

The memorable evening of dining included a delectable assortment of appetizers, entrées, and cheeses, and culminated with fabulous desserts created by Chef Adam Young, and Chef Lynn Mansel and his creative team at Mohegan Sun who dazzled the eyes with their inspired dessert buffet.

To keep things lively, DJ Irie kept the beat going all night as guests partied, mixed, and mingled, ate, drank, and danced their way through the enchanted evening.

Mohegan Sun – Sun, Wine & Food Festival – Celebrity Dine Around – The Chefs and Tastings

The Food Courses

Chef Jamini McDonald - Sun, Wine & Festival - Mohegan Sun - photo by Luxury Experience

Chef Jamie McDonald

Prime Beef Brisket. Crispy Gouda Polenta, Jicama Escabeche

Paired with Sea Sun Pinot Noir

 

Chef Govind Amrstrong - Sun, Wine & Festival - Mohegan Sun - photo by Luxury Experience
Chef Govind Armstrong & Chef Ben Ford

Seared Opah & Wild Squid Tapenade, Lovage, Lemon
Paired with Six Stones Pinot Noir
Chef Betty Fraser, Chef Natalie Romero - Sun, Wine & Festival - Mohegan Sun - photo by Luxury Experience

Chef Betty Fraser & Chef Natalie Romero

Short Rib Birria Ramen

Paired with a Yuzu Margarita
Chef JJ Johnson - Sun, Wine & Festival - Mohegan Sun - photo by Luxury Experience

Chef JJ Johnson

Roasted Salmon, Pineapple Black Fried Rice, Piri Sauce
Paired with Maison Marcel Ocean Bound Sauvignon Blanc
Chef Michael Symon - Sun, Wine & Festival - Mohegan Sun - photo by Luxury Experience

Chef Michael Symon

Grilled Flank Steak with Cauliflower Chimichurri

Paired with Terrazas de los Andes
Chef Nick Callas - Sun, Wine & Festival - Mohegan Sun - photo by Luxury Experience

Chef Nick Callas

Crispy Ribs, Black Garlic Sauce, Crispy Cashews, Chives

Paired with Catena La Consulta Malbec
Chef Aaron Sanchez - Sun, Wine & Festival - Mohegan Sun - photo by Luxury Experience

Chef Aarón Sánchez

Lamb Barbacoa Flautas with Salsa Verde

Paired with Cazadores
Chef Robert Irvine & Debra C. Argen - Sun, Wine & Festival - Mohegan Sun - photo by Luxury Experience

Chef Robert Irvine

Spice Lamb Bolognese, Ricotta Cheese Tortellini, Pecorino, Mint and Basil

Paired with Barón de Ley Reserva Rioja
Chef William Kovel - Sun, Wine & Festival - Mohegan Sun - photo by Luxury Experience

Chef William Kovel

Pepper Crusted Tenderloin Brochette, Bacon Onion Jam, Parsnip Purée

Paired with Three Finger Jack Cabernet

Chef Plum

Connecticut Style "Hot Chicken" with Johnny Cakes,
Homemade Sweet Pickles, Bacon Butter

Paired with Voodoo Ranger Juicy Haze IPA
Chef Chrissy Tracey - Sun, Wine & Festival - Mohegan Sun - photo by Luxury Experience

Chef Chrissy Tracey

Artichoke "Oysters" with Sautéed Maitake Mushrooms over Smoked Salt (Vegan recipe)

Paired with Château Routas Rosé
Chef Michael Serpa - Sun, Wine & Festival - Mohegan Sun - photo by Luxury Experience

Chef Michael Serpa

Spanish Octopus, Creamy Almond Romesco, Pickled Fennel Salad, Espelette Oil

Paired with Barón de Ley Reserva Rioja

 

Chef Robert Sisca

New England Clam Chowder, Fried Whole Belly Clams, Chive Oil,
Pork Belly

Paired with Three Finger Jack Cabernet
Chef Michele Ragussis - Sun, Wine & Festival - Mohegan Sun - photo by Luxury Experience

Chef Michele Ragussis

Rhode Island Baked Stuffed Clams

Paired with Sand Point Chardonnay
Chef Rocco DiSpirito & Debra C. Argen - Sun, Wine & Festival - Mohegan Sun - photo by Luxury Experience

Chef Rocco DiSpirito

Long Island Duck and Maitake Mushroom Lasagna Bolognese

Paired with Cesani Chianti

 

Chef Maneet Chauhan

Shammi Lamb Kebab Slider with Mint Chutney and Pickles

Paired with Sand Point Pinot Noir

Chef Dell Leandro

Bluefin Tuna Poke Bites

Paired with Ferrari- Carano Fume Blanc

 

Chef Nyesha Arrington

Rolled Potato Tacos with Spicy Tomato Broth

Paired with LaMarca Prosecco Rosé & New Belgium
Fruit Smash Tropical Punch
Chef Todd English & Debra C. Argen - Sun, Wine & Festival - Mohegan Sun - photo by Luxury Experience

Chef Todd English

Wagyu Short Rib Slider, Raclette Cheese, Truffle Aioli,
Armagnac Mushrooms, Crispy Shallots

Paired with Whispering Angel Rosé

 

Chef Will Gilson

Wagyu Beef Carpaccio

Paired with PoderNuovo Staccato Toscana
Chef Ishan Gurdal - Sun, Wine & Festival - Mohegan Sun - photo by Luxury Experience

Chef Ihsan Gurdal

Farmhouse Cheese with Artisanal Condiments

Paired with Grand Marnier Cuvée Loui-Alexandre &
Grand 75 Champagne Lallier Series-R

The Desserts

 

Chef Adam Young - Sun, Wine & Festival - Mohegan Sun - photo by Luxury Experience

Chef Adam Young

Virtual Crème Brûlée with Berries and
White Chocolate in Various Textures

Paired with 2019 Cá Selva Prosecco
Chef Lynn Mansel - Sun, Wine & Festival - Mohegan Sun - photo by Luxury Experience

Chef Lynn Mansel

Chef Lynn’s Dessert Buffet

Paired with Bacardi Coquito & Bertolani Sparkling Lambrusco
Chef Lynn Mansel - Sun, Wine & Festival - Mohegan Sun - photo by Luxury Experience

We loved experiencing the Mohegan Sun – Sun, Wine & Food Festival and the Celebrity Chef Dine Around and cannot wait to see what they create for their next festival. Until next time…

For more information on Mohegan Sun or one of their upcoming events, please visit the website: www.mohegansun.com.

Read more about the Mohegan Sun in the Hotels and Resorts section, Restaurants section, Gastronomy section, and Liquor Cabinet section.

 

Chef Lynn Mansel - Sun, Wine & Festival - Mohegan Sun - photo by Luxury Experience
See you at the Dessert Table at the next
Sun, Wine & Food Festival
Mohegan Sun, Uncasville, CT

 

 

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