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Enjoy Holiday Dining At Foxwoods Resort Casino

Eat, drink and be merry as Foxwoods prepares Christmas and New Year's Eve specials for guests this holiday season.

MASHANTUCKET, CT – Foxwoods Resort Casino is rounding up their 25th Anniversary year with Christmas and New Year’s Eve dining specials making it truly the most wonderful time of the year. Dazzle your taste buds and celebrate the season with delectable dining.

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Foxwoods’ premier dining experience is offering a Christmas Eve Brunch from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. starting from $40, according to a release. Brunch includes three-courses with a choice of appetizer and entrée paired with an unlimited grand dessert buffet. Additional specials include Atlantic Halibut and Christmas Ham complete with an Apricot Mustard Glaze, Shallot-Whipped Potatoes, Roasted Carrots and Pan Gravy. On New Year’s Eve, pamper yourself with a dinner special including Chilled Stonington Lobster with Champagne Truffle Vinaigrette, Wagyu A-5 Filet Mignon with Red Wine Demi and a Pan Roasted Turbot with Shaved Truffle and Jus de Poulet.

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Cedars Steakhouse & Oyster Bar

Foxwoods’ signature steakhouse is preparing Christmas specials that are sure to please. Surf n’ Turf lovers will delight in Lobster and Crab Cakes with Lemon Chive Aioli, followed by an entrée choice of Filet Mignon with Shrimp or Stuffed Chilean Sea Bass with Jumbo Lump Crab. Before the ball drops, Cedars will offer two special New Year’s Eve menus. Feast in the dining room on favorites like the Double-Cut Colorado Lamb Chops and the Chairman’s Cut Prime Rib. For a more casual menu with the same amazing quality, head to Cedars lounge and enjoy the CEO Burger with Shaved Prime Rib, Three Cheese Fondue, Candied Bacon and more.

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David Burke Prime Steakhouse

Spend Christmas Eve or Christmas Day with David Burke Prime Steakhouse and indulge in their freshly-prepared holiday specials. Executive Chef Pedro Avila is planning appetizer options of Scallop and Clam Chowder with Lobster Sausage, Bison Tartare or Foie Gras-Stuffed Quail. Entrée choices feature Seafood Pappardelle, Two-pound Seaweed-steamed Lobster Thermidor, Surf n’ Turf with Veal “osso buco” and Monkfish and Whole Roasted Duck for two. Finish it off with your choice of Bergamot Grand Marnier Macaron, Vanilla Raspberry Napolean or PieCaken that entails pumpkin pie, pecan pie and apple upside-down cake for a lavish holiday experience.

Red Lantern

Get ready to bubble over with joy with Red Lantern’s New Year’s Eve Champagne prix fixe for two. For $175, you will receive your choice of one of Red Lantern’s delectable sushi roll, choice appetizer, choice of two entrees plus a bottle of champagne. There is no better way to roll into 2018!

Junior’s

Home of “The World’s Best New York Style Cheesecake,” Junior’s is preparing holiday specials in addition to serving their renowned full menu for the whole family to enjoy on both Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve. Specials include a Baked Cod stuffed with Shrimp, Lobster and Scallops with Lobster Sherry Sauce, Center Cut Pork Chops and a King Cut Prime Rib. Don’t forget to top the meal off with Junior’s holiday pie slices or famous cheesecake.

Veranda Café

For those looking for a traditional yet price-conscious Christmas feast, Veranda Café is serving up the perfect dinner for you. Enjoy Grilled Lamb Chops with Roasted Herb Potatoes and Broccolini with Red Wine Sauce for just $27. Ring in 2018 at Veranda Café with a delicious Surf n’ Turf dinner special of Filet Mignon and Lobster. Enjoy Petit Beef Tenderloin, Maine Lobster Tail served with Mashed Potatoes and Grilled Asparagus. New Year’s Day Breakfast Buffet features carved ham, omelets made to order, fresh bakery goods and other breakfast favorites.

Festival Buffet

Foxwoods guests can revel in an abundance of culinary fare on both Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve. On Christmas Day, dinner is highlighted by Roasted Prime Rib, Mussels, Herb Roasted Turkey Breast, Crab Clusters, Pork Tenderloin and Holiday Desserts. On New Year’s Eve, enjoy unlimited Beef Prime Rib with Au Jus, Steamed Crab Clusters, Fried Shrimp, Beer Battered Cod, Seafood Stuffed, Flounder and Grilled Sirloin Steaks. On both holidays, you can also count on many other favorites from the extensive Italian, Seafood, Barbeque and Asian Stations.

Christmas and New Year’s Eve reservations at many of these Foxwoods Resort Casino dining outlets can be made via phone (1-800-369-9663) or online for both Holiday Season and New Year's Eve festivities.

For more information on Foxwoods and the property’s 25th anniversary celebrations, visit foxwoods.com.

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