![]() ![]() The 13,000 square-foot space, which houses a bar, lounge, main dining room, and private dining room, had to make both the food and the design the main attractions. But since the space had what Mexico calls “good bones” and three store fronts-one facing the main interior (retail area) hotel lobby area and elevator lobby area, there was a lot to work with. So we wanted some of those architecture points to emulate that,” says Rockwell Group’s David Mexico.įor the second Bar Americain installment, there was a similar design challenge to its sister location-introducing diners to what an American bistro was and making the most out of an existing space. “Bistros in Europe have long history American bistros really don’t. The design firm worked on several of Flay’s restaurants including his first Bar Americain in New York, so when the chef wanted to open his second outpost at Mohegan Sun, one that honored the American bistro, he knew who to turn to. He opened his first restaurant, Mesa Grill, in 1991 and then opened six more venues throughout the United States, as well as the Bahamas.įlay is also known as an acclaimed author of cookbooks, with eight books published - the most recent of which was released in April of 2008 titled “Bobby Flay's Grill It,” published by Clarkson Potter.Chef, restaurateur, and well-known TV personality Bobby Flay and Rockwell Group go way back. He began his career at 17, and is known throughout the industry for his southwestern fare. "It's my first foray into New England and I'm looking forward to adding to the excitement that makes this property a world-class destination."įlay is a graduate of the French Culinary Institute in New York. ![]() "I'm thrilled to be opening two of my restaurants at Mohegan Sun," said Flay. It is names like Flay, Todd English, Jasper White, Michael Jordan and Jimmy Buffett that continue to define Mohegan Sun as a leader in the hospitality world." "Flay brings a wealth of knowledge in the industry, not only as a chef, but as an author and television phenom. ![]() "It is a very exciting time for Mohegan Sun as we partner with Bobby Flay," said Mitchell Etess, president and chief executive officer for Mohegan Sun. ![]()
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