The Wire

News and dispatches from the world of all-you-can-eat dining.

October 20, 2026

Sumo Sushi and Grill Plans AYCE Restaurant at Former Shari’s in Eugene, Oregon

The Pacific Northwest operator is recruiting for Eugene as its former Shari's rollout continues.

Sumo Sushi & Grill is preparing a restaurant in Eugene's former Santa Clara Shari's. A September leasing plan names Sumo at the Division Avenue space, and the operator is recruiting for Eugene, while an opening date and local prices remain pending.

October 20, 2026

BoiBrazil Offers $39 October Rodizio in Orlando, Florida

The International Drive churrascaria advertises a nearly $10 reduction from its stated regular price.

BoiBrazil is advertising $39 rodizio through October 2026, compared with the $48.95 regular price in its campaign. The established International Drive churrascaria pairs gaucho-served meats with a salad bar and hot sides; drinks and desserts are separate.

October 20, 2026

Bombay Deluxe Closes in Anchorage, Alaska After More Than 20 Years

The Northern Lights Boulevard restaurant paired a daily lunch buffet with visible clay-oven cooking.

Bombay Deluxe has announced its closure after more than 20 years in Anchorage. The Midtown Indian restaurant served a lunch buffet seven days a week, with vegetarian and non-vegetarian curries and a clay oven visible to diners.

October 20, 2026

Sushi Warriors Plans Members’ Bluefin Cutting Event in Austin, Texas

The November 7 afternoon event pairs a live tuna cutting show with AYCE nigiri and sashimi.

Sushi Warriors plans a November 7 bluefin tuna cutting show with members-only AYCE nigiri and sashimi in Austin. The event starts at 2 p.m.; the $9.90 membership offer is separate from the meal, whose price remains unconfirmed.

October 20, 2026

Four Winds Adds November 1 Sunday Buffet in New Buffalo, Michigan

The $37 American Bounty service coincides with an afternoon Wheel of Fortune Live show.

Four Winds New Buffalo will serve its American Bounty buffet on Sunday, November 1, from 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Eastern for $37. The extra service falls outside the regular buffet schedule and coincides with a Wheel of Fortune Live matinee.

October 20, 2026

8 Star Cuisine Adds $19.95 Wednesday Buffet in Gibsonia, Pennsylvania

The new Wednesday price excludes sushi, while Thursday service returns the following day.

8 Star Cuisine introduces a $19.95 all-day Wednesday buffet on October 21, with sushi excluded that day. The Gibsonia restaurant also restores Thursday service October 22, following earlier changes to its crab-leg and sushi ordering arrangements.