Margaritaville coming to Mohegan Sun
Jimmy Buffett at Fenway in 2004 (Globe photo)
High-rolling parrotheads and other fans of Jimmy Buffett will be happy to learn that a Buffett Margaritaville Restaurant is now part of Mohegan Sun's expansion plans.
Mohegan Sun, a casino complex in Uncasville, Ct., announced in November a $740-million expansion plan; at a ground-breaking ceremony today, casino officials were expected to disclose that a Margaritaville restaurant, replete with tiki huts and a "cheeseburger in paradise" menu entree, will be part of the mix, along with a previously announced 1,000-room hotel.
Part of the Buffett legend is that his love songs are not just about beautiful women, but also about stupefying slush drinks - a.k.a. the margarita.
To ensure that patrons don't suffer from tequila deficiencies, plans call for the restaurant to feature an eight-foot tall blender that fills with margaritas every hour, according to a publicist for the project.
(Chris Reidy, Globe staff)
