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

October 14, 2026

ADERO Plans an AYCE Oktoberfest Buffet in Scottsdale Arizona

The October 17 event brings schnitzel käsespätzle and pork belly to the Four Peaks Lawn.

ADERO Scottsdale Resort’s October 17 Oktoberfest pairs an all-you-can-eat-and-drink German buffet with live entertainment on the Four Peaks Lawn. Advertised dishes include schnitzel, sausages, käsespätzle, beer-braised pork belly and apple strudel, with reported tickets at $165.

October 13, 2026

Red Lobster Adds OLD BAY Scampi to Endless Shrimp Across Participating US Restaurants

The October 12 addition expands the limited-time selection to six shrimp preparations.

OLD BAY Seasoned Scampi joined Red Lobster’s Endless Shrimp lineup October 12, bringing the selection to six flavors. The limited-time dine-in offer is advertised at $24.99 at most participating U.S. locations, with one side and Cheddar Bay Biscuits.

October 13, 2026

Golden Corral Construction Continues in Kissimmee Florida as the Chain Builds for Growth

The former Sizzler site joins flexible development plans, seasonal buffet additions and investment in digital ordering.

Construction continues on Golden Corral’s ground-up Kissimmee restaurant at a former Sizzler site. The project provides a tangible view of the chain’s development efforts, alongside fall wings, app-based offers and the technology investment supporting its restaurants.

October 13, 2026

Niema’s Sets Grand Opening Weekend and Brunch Buffet in Shreveport Louisiana

The former Abby Singer’s Bistro celebrates its new chapter with an October 18 buffet.

Niema’s West African & Caribbean Cuisine is celebrating October 16–18 at Shreveport’s Robinson Film Center. The weekend concludes with an advertised $49.99 brunch buffet and Bayou Classic alumni gathering, following the restaurant’s transition from Abby Singer’s Bistro.

October 13, 2026

Lepot Chinese Hotpot Sets October 25 Closure in Minneapolis Minnesota

The Dinkytown restaurant cites lease-related issues and has no current plans to relocate.

Lepot Chinese Hotpot will serve its final customers October 25 in Minneapolis’s Dinkytown neighborhood. The owners cite lease-related issues and have no current plans to reopen elsewhere, ending a restaurant that opened near the University of Minnesota in 2017.

October 13, 2026

IOU Sushi III Closes on North Oracle Road in Tucson Arizona

The island-influenced AYCE restaurant opened as IOU Sushi IV in early 2017.

IOU Sushi III has closed on North Oracle Road in Tucson. The owners announced the news September 29, and the restaurant’s website now confirms permanent closure, ending a run that began under the IOU Sushi IV name in 2017.