The Sun Wine & Food Fest was back at Mohegan Sun for its 21st year. From January 26th to the 30th, this four-day festival was like a dream come true for food lovers and wine fans from all over the country. Friday night the festival hosted a new event called “Asian Market” with some really tasty food options and many different types of cocktails to samples.
We then headed to the Grand Tasting Preview, hosted at the Earth Expo & Convention Center, which featured a Grand Tasting where attendees explored a magnificent array of over 1,000 wines, spirits, and beers from around the world. Throughout the Grand Tasting Preview, chefs, including Nick Calias, Jamie Bissonnette, and Robert Sisca, hosted engaging culinary demonstrations on the Coca Cola Stage, sharing their expertise and passion with enthusiastic audiences. During the Grand Tasting on Saturday, attendees near that same stage got to watch more demos by Leah Cohen, Michele Ragussis, Alessandra Ciuffo, and Chef Plum.
Our next stop was “Shuffle to Showdown” at novelle where we got to chat with Tim the Tank – who is a social media personality with a large following who creates and shares cocktail recipes. After hanging out with him we walked over to the the tables and learned how to play blackjack using “fun money”.
We ran upstairs and grabbed our coats and headed out to the “Ice Bar Experience” over at the Sun Patio. We took pictures in fur coats, enjoyed some boozy ice cream, and some cocktails…but the best part?! The huge table full of NoRa’s Cupcakes.
Saturday afternoon, we toured the vintners tables at “Vintage Cru” with Chef Rocco DiSpirito in attendance. The event was a paradise for wine lovers, offering exclusive tastings of elite wine selections. As always, we were frequent flyers at the Duckhorn table.
Overall, the 21st Sun Wine & Food Fest successfully continued its tradition of excellence, combining fun, flavor, and festivity. Missed it this year? Make sure to mark your calendars for next year’s edition, as it promises even more culinary delights and unforgettable experiences at Mohegan Sun.