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


October 13, 2026

The Ozark Mill Opens Thanksgiving Buffet Reservations in Ozark Missouri

The $38 holiday spread includes smoked turkey, cedar plank salmon and a breakfast station.

The Ozark Mill has opened reservations for its November 26 Thanksgiving buffet. The riverfront restaurant’s $38 spread includes citrus-brined smoked turkey, honey glazed ham, cedar plank salmon and a breakfast station available until 1 p.m.

October 12, 2026

Sushimo Brings Sushi and Hibachi AYCE to Merritt Island Florida

The former Hokkaido space has a new restaurant and a menu-order approach to unlimited dining.

Sushimo is serving made-to-order sushi and hibachi AYCE in Merritt Island’s former Hokkaido Japanese Steakhouse space. Fresh local coverage highlights its redesigned dining room and approximately $27 offering; earlier reporting places the opening by summer 2026.

October 12, 2026

Bombing Pot Sets October 12 Grand Opening in West Homestead Pennsylvania

The Waterfront restaurant combines Korean BBQ, hot pot and sushi, with a limited half-lobster celebration offer.

Bombing Pot is marking its Waterfront grand opening with an October 12 ribbon cutting and free half lobster while supplies last. The Korean BBQ, hot pot and sushi restaurant follows a project first announced as Running Dish in 2024.

October 12, 2026

Las Espadas Opens Brazilian Rodizio Restaurant in El Paso Texas

The Mexican-grown steakhouse brings tableside meats and a substantial salad bar to Gateway Boulevard East.

Las Espadas has opened in El Paso’s PNC Bank building, bringing a Mexican-grown rodizio brand, an extensive salad and hot-food bar, and a planned upstairs lounge to Gateway Boulevard East. September reporting documented its soft opening and introductory prices.

October 12, 2026

KPOT Plans Korean BBQ and Hot Pot in Rockville Centre New York

The chain lists the former TGI Fridays address on Sunrise Highway as coming soon.

KPOT has listed Rockville Centre as coming soon at 716 Sunrise Highway, the former TGI Fridays address. The planned restaurant adds another Long Island location for the expanding Korean BBQ and hot pot chain; no opening date has been announced.

October 12, 2026

Granite City Sets October 25 Halloween Brunch Across Multiple States

Prime rib and brunch stations share the spread with jambalaya, pizza mac and cheese and Halloween activities.

Granite City is giving its Sunday Lawless Brunch a Halloween edition on October 25, with seasonal dishes, prime rib, fall French-toast toppings and family activities. The advertised adult price remains $26, matching the regular brunch rate.

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