July 01, 2009 05:29 PM Eastern Time 

Mohegan Sun’s Winter Entrance Re-Opens with New Dining by Nationally-Renown Chefs and Local Favorites

UNCASVILLE, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mohegan Sun is celebrating the re-opening of the Winter Entrance complete with major new dining outlets: Bobby’s Burger Palace^sm (BBP) by Bobby Flay, Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana and Fidelia’s Market featuring Jasper White’s Summer Shack Express and The Original SoupMan featuring the world famous soups of New York’s Al Yeganeh which inspired the Seinfeld episode, among others.

“We are thrilled to be re-opening the Winter Entrance and know that many of our guests are just as excited,” said Mitchell Etess, President and Chief Executive Officer for Mohegan Sun. “Now, not only will there be more convenient parking for guests, but inside the newly-modeled entrance, guests will have their choice of a variety of new restaurants from names like Bobby Flay, Pepe’s Pizza, Jasper White and The Original SoupMan.”

Design of the overall space, as well as BBP, was done by The Rockwell Group out of New York. Inspiration for the revamped food court was based on a famous Tribal legend about Granny Squannit, a spirit who believed in the healing powers of herbs. Warm oranges and reds were used in the space, while a giant skylight capped with glass and metal-crafted chandeliers help to create an airy atmosphere.

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