"I fell asleep in Tuscany and dreamed The one thing missing…read morewas you" (Rod Stewart) The Mohegan Sun Casino has 43 dining options, so choosing somewhere for lunch isn't a simple task. The task becomes somewhat easier if you eliminate the food court and the restaurants that open at 4:00. So based upon those parameters, and our wish to go somewhere "nice", we walked into Todd English's Tuscany. It's smack in the middle of the massive Mohegan Sun property, pretty much in the center of a triangle connecting the Casino of the Sky, Sky Convention Center, and Sky Tower hotel. The entrances into the restaurant are pretty cool. They look like you are walking into a mountainside with stone cliffs soaring up into the sky. We had a choice between ordering of the menu or going with their $34.99 Tuscan Table buffet. After looking at the menu, we both agreed the buffet was the way to go. It's available Monday - Friday from 11:00am - 3:00pm, and offers "A variety of authentic Italian dishes, including antipasti, salads, fresh made in-house pasta, flatbreads, dessert fare, and choice of non-alcoholic beverage". It was a great choice. I started off with a cup of black bean soup and then hit the appetizer station where I was delighted to see a big cauldron of shrimp and mussels fra diavlo. That's a big favorite of mine, so I grabbed a plate, a slice of crostini, and a few big scoops of that spicy seafood. I loved it. After that, I tried some lobster mac and cheese and short rib pappardelle. Oh, by the way, all of their pastas are house made. I would have enjoyed the mac and cheese more if the customers in front of me hadn't harvested all of the lobster chunks for their personal consumption. And then of course, the big dessert station was next -cannoli, whoopie pies, cheesecake, tarts, pastries, tiramisu, and some sugar-free offerings. Good luck controlling yourself here. Kattryna was our server and she was efficient, professional, and a fun conversationalist. She told us the restaurant gets busy toward the end of the month when the points gamblers earn will run out, especially for brunches. So, if you want to check out their weekend brunch ($59.99) you best check on availability first.

Haven't been here in years but what used to feel like an experience now just felt like a very…read moremediocre place to get food not even worth the somewhat modest price. I remember beautiful table dressings, candles...ambiance. The setting is still pretty great. Service was slow but they seemed understaffed. Isai was out waiter and he was really great and attentive. I had the Wagyu bolognese and it was dry and thick like wallpaper paste. Honestly, the flavor wasn't anything to speak about either. At least great flavor with bad consistency would have helped. My wife and the chicken parm. The chicken was cooked perfectly. Nice and juicy but it was still "meh". Big portion and we ended up leaving the other half behind because, well, it just wasn't worth it to bring home. ATTENTION, ATTENTION...NOW HEAR THIS! If you're offering a craft Old Fashioned get some cubed ! A $20 Old Fashioned with soda fountain ice is UNSATISFACTORY! No excuse. That tarnished the night before it even got started. I've read the buffet is good...maybe it's just transitioned into a bit lower quality when that happened. Unsure but, super disappointing. I would really look for a better spot to spend your money. The wine was .

I cannot say enough great things about Allyson and Full Heart Farm. The food is of exceptional…read morequality, and it is the most affordable way that I know of to get the pasture raised, organic chicken, pork and produce I am looking for. It also helps me plan my weekly meals to have specific things coming from my farm share that I know about ahead of time. The weekly newsletters are always helpful, interesting and fun to read. The fact that the farm is so close to me is great too - it's convenient and I like supporting local small businesses. My toddler loves coming with me to pick up our share too, to see the animals and play with little farmer Henry!

The food was tasty but the cashier for take out made a mistake on type of bread for the Egg…read moreSandwich! But. The place is a good location! Disappointed that it was take out cause if I was seated I could have corrected the mistake! Oh Well! It wasn't busy at the time.... Too bad a simple error was made.

Came for a snack. Arrived here for just a snack. Was told we could sit anywhere there was a menu…read moreon the table. Sat in a round booth. Our waitress came and gave us all waters and then asked if there was a drink we had in mind for ordering. We didn't. Just wanted some lemons with our water. Which she brought. We then ordered our snack. My husband got a burger and I just wanted wings. We also got tater tots which came a few minutes after I had already taken the picture. The burger my husband said was good enough to satisfy his snack craving and my wings were crispy and piping hot. Asked for honey mustard as the sauce. All in all the food was great. Had no complaints. Our waitress was kind and kept us updated on our food when we were waiting. If you want to grab a quick snack this is the place to go. Especially for the price.

I recently tried meals from Azuluna Foods for the first time and was really impressed! These are by…read morefar the best local prepared meals I've had. Everything was so fresh and flavorful, and I couldn't even tell the difference that the pasta was gluten free! I would say my favorites out of the meals were the butternut squash Mac and cheese because it had such a great flavor, and the miso-yaki grilled chicken which wasn't dry like some grilled chicken. It was great to know that all of this food came from New England farms.

From the owner: Azuluna Foods is on a mission to build a healthier planet using regenerative agriculture to produce…read morepremium, pasture-raised proteins featured in nutrient-dense, ready-to-eat meals, meat boxes, and bones broth that are designed by dietitians and prepared and crafted by classically trained chefs. READY-TO-EAT MEALS Azuluna Food’s premium pasture-raised ready-to-eat meals are designed by our team of dietitians, featuring a balance of vital macro and micronutrients, and crafted by classically trained chefs, developing recipes that prioritize artisanal flavors using responsibly sourced ingredients so you can enjoy with confidence.

This is a small store front in the restaurant area inside the casino. So something you visit when…read morealready at the casino. It is very loud in this area right near the indoor waterfalls. The one person on duty was very busying during our visit and managed to help everyone quickly and accurately. Lots of flavors, cones, cups and shakes. No seating, take away only.

Always a great time for ice cream! The only time it's a pain is when the line is super long. They…read moremake their waffle tones onsite so it always smells like vanilla baked goods. I personally enjoy a simple chocolate ice cream on a waffle cone here. Service is always good!

I can honestly say that if it wasn't for Cumulus Sweet Deals, we would have never gone to…read moreDonatello's With A Twist in Oakdale, CT. It is an unassuming building on the side of the road, in the middle of a neighborhood. It is about 10 minutes south of Mohegan Sun. Donatello's With A Twist definitely offers a twist! They serve a wide variety of options: American breakfast, sandwiches & burgers, Puerto Rican dishes & Italian fare. Hubby enjoyed playing the free Pac-Man video game as we waited for our food. There are a couple of seats inside & a little garden outside. Most people took their food to go. There are 7 - YAAASSSSS SEVEN! - mofongo options on the menu. Ummm... yes, please! For the uninitiated, mofongo is a dish from Puerto Rico featuring plantains as its main ingredient. They are picked green, cut into pieces & typically fried, then pounded in a wooden pilón (mortar and pestle) with a variety of spices, broth & some type of cooking oil . If you are a fan of Guy Fieri's Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives, you know that he is a mofongo freak. I've had mofongo before & definitely enjoy it, hubby was new to the experience. We selected the Shrimp Creole Mofongo & it was spectacular. We heard the pounding of the plantains in the back as we waited for our food so I knew it was being made special for us. The mound of mofongo was flavorful, the shrimp were large & perfectly cooked in a spicy red sauce with a little salad on the side to cool things off. We also ordered the Chicharron De Pollo with Tostones. I thought it was going to be a harder fry on the chicken but the dark meat was yummi. The tostones were perfectly fried & the highlight of this dish. Hubby can't pass up a steak sandwich so he ordered a large Boricua Steak Bomb. HOLY COW! The sandwich was ginormous!!! A ton of steak with a good amount of melty cheese topped with a spicy sauce. Hubby loved it! I saw a guy order a slab of meat & I went up afterwards to inquire what it was. A perfectly fried chicharrón - fried pork belly. It was a good combination of meat, fat & crunchy bits. As a German, I was introduced to grilled schweinebauch as a kid. It is not everyone's cup of tea because of the fat content & idea of eating pig's stomach but I love it. I should have bought another one to take with me for later! Donatello's makes a number of fresh juices & we ordered the passionfruit which was a refreshingly sweet & sour combo. They also sell desserts but we were so full that I didn't even look to see what was offered. If you are in the area, I would recommend stopping by Donatello's With A Twist to try some of their special dishes. It is a celebration of flavor & culture!

Usually take out our favorites but yesterday they had a fried red snapper special so we made a…read morespecial trip. As always warm enough to eat when we got home and perfectly cooked. Still our favorite CT Spanish restaurant....

Ray catered for us after my mom's funeral. He was very responsive and the food was delicious and he…read moredelivered the food and it was hot and ready to serve. One family member has celiac and he made her separate food so she could also eat. Thank you so much for!

This is an amazing catering company with fair prices and great service. The food is always great…read morewith high attention to detail. Wouldn't go anywhere else for my catering needs .