Casino Dining

Hers: There was a dog show at Mohegan Sun this
weekend, so we cruised down to find
breeders for Yorkshire Terriers (for me) and
Chiwowas (for him, spelling?)....disappointedly
they didn't let you in the back to visit with the
breeders and you had to sit so high up in the
bleachers you couldn't see the little dogs showing
below. To soothe our spirits we had lunch at
Jasper White's Summer Shack - a good place
to find fresh seafood and feel as if you are
really on vacation, if only for a day.

Tempted by the two pound lobster,

I instead opted to share a Tuna Burger after
seeing the size of the portions....it was delicious!

Simple American-Diner food done to
perfection. There was malt vinegar on the
table to douse the French fries with, as
well as ketchup. Lettuce and tomato
crisp and the dressings really good
again. Next time we're going to sit
up at the raw bar for fresh shucked
clams and oysters, sided with a cool
frothy draft beer.
His: Guess what? I did finally make
it down to see the dogs! Look
who I found: Willie!

We also dined in the evening at Todd English's Tuscany Restaurant
at the Mohegan Sun. Here is our review:
Hers: No comment.
His: As you are strolling through the Casino,
you stop in awe at the magnificence of the
outside of this restaurant. Waterfalls and
great architecture with what appears to be
a wonderful, relaxing outside bar. When you
enter the restaurant, the atmosphere is one
of a bistro versus what you would expect to
be the environment of an upscale restaurant.
The host appears to be a trainee on a high
school internship program. The service is poor.
There is zero sophistication. The food is
questionable at best. Todd English should be
ashamed of himself and the Casino management
should try the restaurant. They may be in for a
rude awakening. Shame on everyone. If you want
to visit a decent restaurant in the Casino that
is relaxed, twenty percent of the price, and
finer food, go to Summer Shack (above).