At night Shrine turns into a club and is WAY too packed, and the lines for the bathroom are ridiculous. Contact Info for Foxwoods Resort Casino. 350 Trolley Line. Foxwoods Resort Casino is a hotel and casino complex owned and operated by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation on their reservation located in Ledyard, Connecticut. Including six casinos, the resort covers an area of 9,000,000 sq ft (840,000 m 2).

Foxwoods Resort Casino is a fun spot to go with friends and even family. Headline acts grace the Fox Theater Stage and Comix Comedy Club. The kids can enjoy a two story arcade or outdoor skating rink in the winter. Adults can gamble on penny slots or in the third largest poker room in the world. It's not cheap unless you win big, but it's fun, and on weekends you can dance the night away, play blackjack through the night, and then take the elevator up to your room for a nap.
Rooms at Foxwoods Resort Casino
Foxwoods has four distinct hotels within the resort. The Grand Pequot Tower has the nicest rooms, and even offers Tower Villa Suites with round-the-clock butler service. The Great Cedar Hotel offers decent rooms at a better price. The Fox Tower (previously the MGM Tower) is connected via walkway to the rest of the resort, but offers a large outdoor pool and is in the same area as the main concert stage and Shrine nightclub. The Two Trees Inn is a short, complimentary shuttle ride away and offers cheaper rates as well as pet-friendly rooms. Book early for weekends and peak times; midweek you can usually just show up and get a room. You can also find plenty of inns nearby with free shuttles and competitive prices.
Must see/do at Foxwoods Resort Casino
If you or your wallet need a break from gambling, you'll find plenty of other things to do. For excellent, albeit pricy dining, try David Burke's restaurant Prime. Get the candied bacon appetizer; it will be the highlight of your trip.
The Scorpion Bar has tasty Mexican food and drinks, and on the weekend they've got live bands, awesome DJ's, and girls in booty shorts dancing on the bars. Get there before nine on these nights to beat the cover charge.
If you can catch a show or see a concert at the Fox Theater, go for it. This is a fantastic venue, not too large, and with great views of the stage from almost any seat.
Best and worst time to go to Foxwoods Resort Casino
This depends on what kind of experience you're looking for. If crowds full of bachelorette parties, guys on getaways, and some grandmas with oxygen tanks are your thing, go on a Friday or Saturday night and plan to stay out for a while. If you want a spot at a blackjack table with a low minimum bet and low noise level, go on a weekday, particularly in the afternoon. If you go Christmas Day, you may feel like you're in a ghost town, which could either be very cool or very creepy.
Parking and public transportation at Foxwoods Resort Casino
Parking is easy, as there are several self park lots as well as free valet parking available at each casino entrance. The valet parking is worthwhile; just allow a bit of time for the valets to retrieve your car. There are also tons of buses from various locations in New England and New York. You can call 1-888-BUS-2-FOX or check the Foxwoods website for schedules and details.
Other places to visit near Foxwoods Resort Casino
If you haven't already gambled away your kid's college fun, drive fifteen minutes to the slightly larger Mohegan Casino. Or, venture outside; drive twenty minutes to the historic and charming seaport town of Mystic, Connecticut. In June you can even enjoy Mystic's annual sea shanty festival. Spend new money on old furniture as you enjoy some of Mystic's many antique shops.
Insider tip for visitors to Foxwoods Resort Casino
Drinks in the casinos are free. They may not be the strongest, but they're free. Just wait for a waitress to come around, and don't forget to tip her a buck or a chip. Also, even if you only go once in a while, become a rewards member and use your rewards card whenever you gamble. In the slot machines you accrue points relatively quickly, and those points can be used as cash in any of the resort shops, restaurant, and bars. By the end of the weekend, even if you've spent $200 gambling, you will at least have earned back a coffee at Starbucks. Rewards members also get offers on cheap midweek rooms and free show tickets.
Author's bio: Deborah Jarvis is a freelance writer who grew up and currently lives in the Greater Boston Area. She never pahks her cah in Hahvahd Yahd and tries not to drive like she's from Boston if she can help it. The only machine that ever gives her money is the ATM.

MASHANTUCKET, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SHRINE Asian Kitchen, Lounge and Nightclub at Foxwoods Resort Casino has made Nightclub & Bar’s “Top 100” list, the hospitality industry’s only revenue-based ranking of the nation’s leading nightclubs and bars.

Owned and operated by Boston-based hospitality leader Big Night Entertainment Group, the 21,000-square-foot restaurant, lounge and nightclub at the MGM Grand at Foxwoods, made the list for the third straight year. The Asian-themed restaurant and lounge, located in North America’s largest resort casino, offers fine dining, Las Vegas-style entertainment, world-renowned deejays and dancing. At number 31, SHRINE is the only venue in New England included on the prestigious list.

“We’re thrilled to make Nightclub & Bar’s list again and honored to be among the country’s most successful and popular venues,” said Ed Kane, Big Night Entertainment Group Partner. “The award is a true testament to our hard-working employees, who – night after night – strive to create a fun, luxurious and personal experience for all of our loyal customers.”

This nod for SHRINE follows a busy and successful year for Big Night, which opened the acclaimed Red Lantern Restaurant & Lounge in Boston in June of 2011. As a provider of top dining and nightlife experiences, Big Night is committed to maintaining their market leadership with high concept entertainment venues, while continuing to build and expand on their strong culinary roots. Shrine and Red Lantern evoke the sights, smells and cultures of Asia through highly stylized environs combined with bold menus designed by Executive Chef Kevin Long that profile unique flavors and the freshest ingredients to create an enticing experience for diners and critics alike.

“Since opening SHRINE in 2008, we’ve moved non-stop, opening a new property almost every year,” Chef Long said. “And we’ll continue our growth in 2012, as we look for even more ways to provide our customers with serious dining and unparalleled entertainment experiences. It’s so rewarding to see all of our hard work and efforts recognized.”

Chef Long, who serves as Executive Chef for all Big Night Entertainment Group’s properties – SHRINE, High Rollers Luxury Lanes and Lounge and The Scorpion Bar at Foxwoods; Red Lantern in Boston; and Tosca in Hingham, Mass. – will continue to showcase his culinary chops as he leads Big Night in opening two new restaurants in Boston in 2012 with partners Ed Kane, Joe Kane and Randy Greenstein. GEM, a 130-seat European-style restaurant and lounge inspired by the opulence of Jacques Garcia’s famed Hotel Costes, will open in Boston’s midtown in March. A flagship property for the group will open in Boston’s Seaport this summer.

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Kane said he looks forward to another stellar year of growth and success for Big Night, which employs close to 400 in its New England properties.

“We thank all of our customers – and particularly our SHRINE patrons – for making us one of the country’s most successful hospitality companies. Your patronage, loyalty and support make our growth possible, and we look forward to many more years of bringing you exceptional dining and entertainment experiences.”

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About Big Night Entertainment Group

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Big Night Entertainment Group was founded in 2006 by hospitality and nightlife veterans Ed and Joe Kane and marketing and entertainment specialist Randy Greenstein. Since then, the Company has exploded into a nightlife and hospitality empire with several successful high-end lifestyle venues in Boston as well as three Las Vegas style venues at Foxwoods Resort Casino/MGM Grand at Foxwoods, the largest casino in North America and second in the world. To date, Big Night Entertainment Group owns and operates Shrine Asian Kitchen & Lounge at MGM Grand at Foxwoods, The Scorpion Bar and High Rollers Luxury Lanes & Lounge at Foxwoods as well as The Estate and Red Lantern in Boston. In 2011, Big Night Entertainment Group was ranked No. 4 on Inc. Magazine’s Annual 500 List profiling America’s fastest growing private companies. For more information: http://bneg.com.