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Mohegan Solar and Tao Group Hospitality Debut Magnificence & Essex, A Mix of Luxurious, Thriller, and Speakeasy Allure Opens to Rave Critiques
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Mohegan Solar and Tao Group Hospitality are excited to unveil Magnificence & Essex, their new lavish restaurant and lounge, which opened its doorways on Friday, February seventh, 2025. This eagerly awaited venue combines luxurious with thriller, providing award-winning meals, artistic cocktails, and its distinctive speakeasy ambiance to an enthusiastic crowd.
Positioned inside Mohegan Solar’s On line casino of the Sky, Magnificence & Essex occupies 11,000 sq. ft of house, the place old-world glamour meets up to date opulence. Guests first move by means of a recent pawn store, a particular contact of the Magnificence & Essex model, resulting in a complicated eating expertise throughout a number of areas:
Pearl Lounge & Bar – A comfy spot for cocktails Peacock Eating Room – Superbly designed with creative aptitude Locket Non-public Eating Room – A personal haven for particular gatherings
“Mohegan Sun has built a reputation for exceptional dining and nightlife, and Beauty & Essex takes it to the next level,” stated Jeff Hamilton, President & GM of Mohegan Solar. “In partnership once again with Tao Group Hospitality, we’ve blended top-tier cuisine and craft cocktails, creating an atmosphere unlike anything else on the property. Rockwell Group and JCJ Architecture have done an incredible job bringing this vision to life, ensuring every space – from the pawn shop entrance to the private dining room – feels captivating and inviting. We can’t wait for our guests to experience it.”
An Array of Beautiful International Dishes
Magnificence & Essex, crafted in collaboration with famend chef Chris Santos, is lauded for its numerous shared plates, worldwide flavors, and vibrant eating expertise. The Mohegan Solar location presents a meticulously chosen menu of signature dishes and shared plates, together with:
Pink Snapper Tacos with creamy avocado, mango salsa, and chile crema
Wagyu Steak Tartare served with mustard and chive sticky rice
Grilled Double-cut Lamb Chops paired with creamy polenta and a port wine glaze
24 oz. Dry-Aged Bone-in Ribeye, supplied with Magnificence & Essex’s distinctive roasted garlic & bacon or smoked tomato glaze
Little French Dips with slow-roasted prime sirloin, gruyère cheese, horseradish-garlic aioli, and house-made au jus
Gochujang Salmon accompanied by black garlic risotto, kimchi slaw, and ginger aioli
Oven Braised Rooster Meatballs with whipped ricotta, wild mushrooms, and truffle
For company preferring plant-based dishes, the restaurant additionally provides a devoted vegan menu that includes Miso-Glazed Crispy Eggplant, Wild Mushroom Risotto, Kale & Apple Salad, and extra.
“At Beauty & Essex, we take a playful approach to fine dining,” stated Chef Chris Santos. “We want our guests to feel like every meal is a discovery—whether it’s a first bite of our famous Grilled Cheese & Tomato Soup Dumplings or sipping a craft cocktail that surprises the senses. Opening at Mohegan Sun is a dream, and we’re beyond excited to share this experience with new and returning fans.”
Artisan Cocktails & Selective Wine Choices
The drink choice at Magnificence & Essex is as entrancing as its meals, that includes specialties like:
Magnificence Elixir – Bombay Gin, La Marca Glowing Rosé, cucumber, strawberry
O.D.B. (Previous Soiled Bramble) – Casamigos Reposado, smoked blackberries, honey, ginger, lemon
Earl the Pearl – Wheatley Vodka, Earl Gray tea, lemon, mint nectar
The Woodsman – Suntory Toki Japanese Whisky, muddled pear, allspice maple syrup, lemon
Ice Spice – Patrón Reposado Mohegan Solar Version, Ancho Reyes Liqueur, peach purée, Thai chili, lime
The wine record boasts over 20 meticulously chosen labels, together with selections like Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio (Italy) and BenMarco Malbec (Argentina).
A Speakeasy with a Secret Entry
Magnificence & Essex incorporates a distinctive pawn shop-inspired entrance, expertly curated by Lauren Kaminsky, often called “Gold Girl.” This up to date pawn store shows a group of classic finds on the market, together with Fender, Ibanez, Gretsch, Gold Tone, and D’Angelico guitars, basic Vox amplifiers, classic wall artwork, vinyl data, and distinctive jewellery. Notable gadgets embody Beatles memorabilia and uncommon collectibles that function good dialog items.
This entrance results in a collection of rooms designed for eating and drinks, the place dim lights, retro decor, and comfy seating transport company to a different period.
A Notable Milestone in Mohegan Solar’s Culinary Growth
Magnificence & Essex represents a big development in Mohegan Solar’s collaboration with Tao Group Hospitality, alongside the acclaimed TAO Asian Bistro & Lounge. As Mohegan Solar enhances its eating and nightlife choices, Magnificence & Essex emerges as an important vacation spot for culinary aficionados, cocktail lovers, and people in the hunt for a memorable outing.
