85-store complex to link Foxwoods, MGM Grand
The Mashantucket Pequot Tribe, which owns Foxwoods, announced in February they would develop an upscale outlet mall connecting Foxwoods' Grand Pequot Tower and MGM Grand at Foxwoods, the freestanding casino that rises next to Foxwoods. The project was proceeding on schedule but that no start date has been set. The roughly 320,000-square-foot, 85-store mall is now to be called the Tanger Outlets at Foxwoods. Tanger Factory Outlet Centers is one of the largest owners and operators of outlet centers in the United States.
Foxwoods officials had previously indicated the mall would be the first "convertible" outlet center in the country, with a retractable roof that would allow for outdoor shopping on a seasonal basis.
As economic conditions and increasing competition have squeezed gaming revenues in recent years, casino operators have focused on expanding and enhancing the nongaming amenities they offer patrons. At the time it announced the mall project, the tribe said it planned to develop a gas station, a convenience store and a restaurant.
Dining Review: Shrine Sushi Special
Last Friday I suggested what seemed to be a great sushi deal. Last night, my wife and I tried it, and completely exceeded expectations.
The offerings are limited to rolls - shrimp tempura ( which was our fave), california, philadelphia, salmon avocado scallion, spicy tuna and spicy hamachi (yellow tail) rolls. All I can say is the food was terrific, the service was outstanding (they even lowered the loud music immediately after we asked) and we would go again in a wasabi heartbeat!
The BVR rating (Binbin's Value Rating) = top award! 4 Aces and a kicker! Bravo, Shrine.
High Stakes Bingo
Don't forget the gaming that started it all - B-I-N-G-O. And it’s also one of the largest bingo halls in the world - 3600 capacity.
REGULAR GAMES TWICE A DAY, EVERYDAYMATINEE: Doors open at 8am / Games begin at 10:30am
EVENING: Doors open at 4pm / Games begin at 6:30pm
Did you know that Foxwoods has the largst poker room on the East Coast?
High Rollers
A retro-chic feel of a bowling alley complete with glamorous Las Vegas style décor and 21st century cutting edge technology. Something I haven't tried yet, but would love to do. If you haven't seen this place, it's not like the usual bowling alley I'm accustomed to. Great place for parties, with special menus and packages. Check it out at http://www.foxwoods.com/highrollersnightlife.aspx
That's all for now. TGIFTTGTR (Thank God It's Friday - Time To Get That Royal)
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