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

October 9, 2026

Lair House Buffet and Grill Sets Grand Opening in Mount Vernon, Kentucky

John Lair's historic home welcomes a Southern buffet celebration after a series of soft openings.

Lair House Buffet & Grill plans an October 10 grand opening in John Lair's historic Renfro Valley home, with a ribbon cutting at 11 a.m. and buffet service at 11:30. Earlier soft-opening menus featured Southern comfort food, a salad bar and homemade desserts.

October 9, 2026

ROOP Introduces a $55 Unlimited Table Menu in Chicago, Illinois

The West Loop restaurant's Endless Table replaces fixed courses with freshly cooked dishes and repeat orders.

ROOP's new Endless Table Experience offers unlimited, freshly prepared Indian dishes for $55 per person for the food, from tandoor grills to curries, kulchas and biryani. The West Loop restaurant has renovated its kitchen for the change and continues to offer à la carte dining.

October 9, 2026

Legacy and Papa’s Pizza Oven Extend BOGO Buffet in West Seneca, New York

The October offer pairs a paid $14.99 buffet and two beverages with a second buffet free.

Legacy Sports Bar & Papa's Pizza Oven has extended its West Seneca BOGO buffet through the end of October. Dine-in guests who buy one $14.99 buffet and any two beverages receive a second buffet free, with lunch Monday through Saturday and dinner on Tuesday.

October 9, 2026

River Inn Announces Lunch Buffet Return in Hanover, Minnesota

The historic restaurant has set October 12 for the revival of its earlier lunch offering.

River Inn says its lunch buffet will return October 12 in Hanover, with service Mondays and Tuesdays from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The family-owned American comfort-food restaurant occupies an 1894 building with its original bar, tin ceiling and walls.

October 9, 2026

Southern Sizzler Ends Service Under Its Name in Whiteville, North Carolina

The October 3 farewell follows a sale, while the new owner's restaurant plans remain unannounced.

Following a sale, Southern Sizzler named October 3 as its final day operating under that name in Whiteville. The longtime country-buffet and steak restaurant wished its new owner success, with the successor's name, opening plans and dining format still unknown.

October 9, 2026

Nagoya Ends Buffet Service in North Lauderdale, Florida

The restaurant switches to à la carte dining less than five months after its chamber grand opening.

Nagoya Sushi & Asian Buffet has ended buffet service in North Lauderdale and switched to à la carte dining. The restaurant remains open, serving sushi and Asian dishes with a new 11 a.m. opening time.