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


October 5, 2026

Southland’s Kitchens in West Memphis, AR, Offers Members a $29.99 Crab-Leg Buffet October 12

Southland’s Kitchens in West Memphis, AR, Offers Members a $29.99 Crab-Leg Buffet October 12

The Kitchens at Southland Casino Hotel schedules a $29.99 all-you-can-eat crab-leg buffet for October 12. Ember Rewards members can redeem the one-day offer by printing a kiosk voucher before entering and presenting their card and identification.

October 5, 2026

Viva Drag Brunch Pairs a Saturday Buffet and Bottomless Mimosas at Bizarre Bar in Las Vegas, NV

Viva Drag Brunch Pairs a Saturday Buffet and Bottomless Mimosas at Bizarre Bar in Las Vegas, NV

Viva Drag Brunch’s refreshed production is operating Saturdays at Bizarre Bar in the Las Vegas Arts District. Tickets start at an advertised $64.99 and include the show, an all-you-can-enjoy brunch buffet and bottomless mimosas during the experience.

October 5, 2026

Yukon, OK, Rallies Around Catfish Cove After Crash Forces Temporary Closure

Contractors and regulars repaired the damaged restaurant overnight after a September 29 truck crash.

A truck crash forced Catfish Cove’s Yukon restaurant to close September 29. A next-day report found that contractors, customers and volunteers had repaired the damage overnight, changing the outlook for a closure initially expected to last through the weekend.

October 5, 2026

Grand Tandoori in Plano, TX, Ends Saturday Buffet and Revises Sunday Pricing

Sunday brunch continues as the restaurant makes more room for Saturday events and catering.

Grand Tandoori has moved its weekend buffet to Sundays only, with revised October pricing. The Plano restaurant says growing demand for Saturday events, catering and à la carte orders prompted the change; Sunday service remains 1–4 p.m.

October 5, 2026

Amarillo, TX, Chamber Cook-Off Marks Its 30th Annual Feast With AYCE Barbecue October 8

More than 100 cooking teams join an evening of food, beverages and business networking.

The Amarillo Chamber’s 30th Annual Barbecue Cook-Off returns to the Tri-State Fairgrounds October 8. Admission covers all-you-can-eat food and beverages from more than 100 cooking teams, with advance tickets available through October 7.

October 5, 2026

sámn Replaces Line & Lure at ilani in Ridgefield, WA, and Keeps Sunday Seafood Brunch

The new Pacific Coast Kitchen brings a Cowlitz perspective to a familiar seafood address.

ilani’s new sámn Pacific Coast Kitchen opened October 1 in the former Line & Lure space. Sunday seafood brunch continues, with crab legs, carving stations and a new set of children’s pricing terms.

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