BWW Preview: New Year, New Look for SOLTORO at MOHEGAN SUN

Mohegan Sun's only Mexican restaurant, SolToro by Cornerstone Restaurant Group, is unveiling a new look with a total restaurant refresh this month. Design changes include an expanded bar and lounge area for socializing while sipping margaritas, updated dining room and event spaces, along with flavor-packed additions to the food menu ranging from creative Queso to Carne Asada. Guests will be able to experience the vibrant new space and offerings when SolToro reopens to the public on Monday February 19th. A series of weekly drink and dish specials will celebrate the unveiling:

-February 19-25, Happy Hour, Every Hour, $5 House Margaritas

-February 26-March 4, Half Priced Tableside Guac

-March 5-11, $10 Taco Platters

-Ongoing, Mas for Less, Monday - Thursday 4pm-6pm: 3 Mexican Beers, $4 Street Tacos, $5 SolToro Nachos, $6 SolToro Margaritas

SolToro's refresh will impart new energy into the restaurant, which will epitomize a lively cantina that's contemporary yet rooted in Mexican culinary tradition. The light and breezy new-look of SolToro reinforces the restaurant's mantra: tequila, guac and tacos -- no pretense -- or as SolToro's new motto proudly proclaims, "No Bull." Diners will be able to embrace SolToro's genuine and unpretentious attitude via the "No Bull Zone," an interactive spot for guests to play games such as Truth or Dare and pose for Instagram-able photo ops. This social hub will feature both lounge and high-top seating, decorative pendant lights along with an art wall depicting a series of bulls, the prime spot for a SolToro selfie.

"Our goal is to be an escape that brightens our guests' day with delicious Mexican food, killer margaritas, warm hospitality and a vibrant ambiance," says Jacob Andros, Director of Operations at Michael Jordan Restaurants in Mohegan Sun. "While staying true to what our guests have loved about SolToro for the past 10 years, we are evolving the experience into a more modern and light-hearted Mexican cantina."

SolToro's redesign, led by Illinois-based architecture firm DMAC begins at the restaurant's entryway, where rebuilt lighting will provide a subtle inward glow of accent color. To enhance SolToro's imbibing scene, the bar area will be expanded, allowing guests to be fully immersed in the restaurant. The bar area will also feature decorative tiles and the brand's centerpiece: bull head wall art.

The restaurant's main dining and private event areas will feature a modern Mexican vibe that coincides with the bold food and drink menu options. Décor updates also include new dining chairs and reupholstered booths, string lighting, lighter color palates throughout, new banquette seat backs lined with fabric inspired by traditional Mexican design patterns, and new artwork, including mirror art. All finishes and furnishings throughout the space will be contemporary, yet comfortable and familiar.

SolToro's menu of Mexican classics with a modern twist will also get an upgrade. New dishes from Culinary Director Chip Miller will include Queso Three Ways (chili con carne, roasted corn & bean, chipotle bacon); Mexican Shrimp Cocktail with tomato broth and roasted poblanos; and Carne Asada of marinated prime NY strip, served with cheese enchiladas, charred onions and zesty chimichurri sauce. Of course, SolToro will continue to serve their untouchable staples like the famous Table-side Guac, complete with the option to add shrimp, bacon, charred vegetables and more; the East meets West Roasted Duck Tacos with cherry hoisin, crispy noodles and pickled vegetables; Sizzling Fajitas; Barbacoa Beef Burrito and the towering SolToro Nachos.

SolToro is located in Mohegan Sun at 1 Mohegan Sun Boulevard, Uncasville, CT 06382 (860- 862-4800,soltororestaurant.com @soltoro). The restaurant is open Monday-Friday 4pm-10pm; Saturday 12pm-12am; and Sunday12pm-10pm. For more information, visit: http://soltorotequilagrill.com/.

About Cornerstone Restaurant Group

Cornerstone Restaurant Group and affiliate Jump Higher, L.L.C., led by restaurateurs David Zadikoff, Josh Zadikoff, and Danny McGowan in partnership with Michael Jordan, oversee all Michael Jordan-brand restaurants, including Michael Jordan's Steak House (Chicago, Connecticut, New York, Portland), Michael Jordan's Restaurant in Oak Brook, Michael Jordan's 23.sportcafe (Connecticut), and SolToro (Connecticut). Additionally, Cornerstone Restaurant Group's growing Asian ventures with Chef Bill Kim include bellyQ, urbanbelly - West Loop, urbanbelly - Wicker Park, all located in Chicago. Cornerstone Restaurant Group also manages operations for ENO Wine Room (Chicago, San Francisco). For more information, visit http://www.cornerstonerestaurants.com/.

Photo Credit: Courtesy of Cornerstone Restaurant Group

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