Published April 12. 2021 5:49PM By
When the Foxwoods Resort Casino opened in 1992, followed a few years later by the Mohegan Sun, the leaders of the federally recognized Mashantucket Pequot and Mohegan tribes realized that they did not have the skills and experience within their ranks to get these casinos on their feet. Both turned to those with gaming backgrounds.
Funded by Chinese Malaysian investors, Foxwoods was led in its early years by G. Michael “Mickey” Brown.
Sol Kerzner, a South African responsible for development of large resorts across the world, headed up the Trading Cove Associates venture to fund the construction of the Mohegan Sun casino and get it up and running. He handpicked William J. Velrado to direct the casino operations.
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Mystic Market announces plans for Foxwoods location
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Mystic Market’s menu features fresh sandwiches, soups, salads, desserts, coffee and gourmet meals, all made in-house with locally sourced ingredients.Courtesy of Mystic MarketShow MoreShow Less
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The Foxwoods location of Mystic Market will also have a retail component, with items like olive oils, vinegars and spices.Courtesy of Mystic MarketShow MoreShow Less
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Mystic Market, a gourmet kitchen and eatery with four locations along the Connecticut coastline, plans to add a fifth later this summer at Foxwoods Resort Casino.
Located on the Great Cedar concourse in the Great Cedar Hotel, Mystic Market will occupy over 6,400 square feet, providing fresh sandwiches, soups, salads, desserts, coffee and gourmet meals, all made in-house with locally sourced ingredients. The Foxwoods location will also have a retail component, with items like olive oils, vinegars and spices.
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