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


October 6, 2026

Denham Springs, LA Jambalaya Shoppe Plans October 27 Celebration for New Buffet

The existing Cajun restaurant is adding a format, with a chamber ribbon cutting scheduled.

The Jambalaya Shoppe’s Denham Springs location has a new buffet to celebrate. An October 27 ribbon cutting marks the addition at the established Cajun restaurant, although the buffet’s first service date, pricing and full lineup remain unannounced.

October 6, 2026

Noon Mirch Restores Its Seven-Day Indian Lunch Buffet in Webster

Daily service returned September 7, with anniversary pricing and rotating regional dishes.

Noon Mirch’s daily lunch buffet is back after a pandemic-era pause in its seven-day schedule. The Webster restaurant pairs rotating Indian dishes with prices referencing its 1989 founding and 37th anniversary, plus a later Diwali buffet on the calendar.

October 6, 2026

Pennsylvania’s Legendary Shady Maple October Specials Bring Seafood & Fall Desserts

Weekly menu rotations accompany a weekday discount on prepared food after a dine-in meal.

Shady Maple’s October menu moves from shrimp Alfredo and pumpkin cheesecake pudding to seafood quiche and cinnamon roll cheesecake. A separate weekday takeout offer gives diners another reason to study the calendar before heading to East Earl.

October 6, 2026

Bullta Extends $16.95 AYCE Korean BBQ Happy Hour in Sacramento, CA

The salad bar is included, with weekday afternoon and seven-day late-night dining windows.

Bullta’s extended happy hour pairs a $16.95 all-you-can-eat Korean barbecue course with an included salad bar. The Sacramento restaurant advertises weekday afternoon and nightly late-hour windows, while a recent diner account fills in the supporting spread.

October 6, 2026

Herndon, VA’s H Pot Plans an Iron Flame Rebrand and Menu Expansion

Renovations are expected in roughly three months; the current restaurant remains open.

H Pot is preparing a new name and a refresh at Herndon Centre. Planned renovations will lead to Iron Flame Korean BBQ & Hot Pot, while diners can still visit the existing AYCE restaurant as usual.

October 6, 2026

Falls Overlook Cafe’s Sunday Breakfast Buffet Ends for the Season

The Falls Park cafe continues regular service after a spring-to-fall buffet run.

Sioux Falls’ breakfast-with-a-view option has ended its Sunday buffet season. The cafe remains open, while the offering’s spring trial and subsequent regular schedule leave buffet fans with a program worth watching for a future return.

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