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October 3, 2026

The former 44 Prime team adds a $29 brunch with biscuits, barbecue chicken and pork shoulder.

Biscuits and gravy share the Sunday brunch buffet with roasted pork shoulder, barbecue chicken and lemon butter cake bars at The Ranch. The new Starkville restaurant comes from the former 44 Prime team, with nonalcoholic drinks included.

October 3, 2026

The national buffet brand brings sushi, hot pot and an ambitious seafood lineup to Portion Road.

UMI has opened in Lake Ronkonkoma's former Crystal Garden, bringing its sushi, seafood and hot pot combination to Portion Road. The opening announcement promoted oysters, lobster, crab and grilled lamb chops at the brand's first Nassau–Suffolk location.

October 3, 2026

Mole, pozole and birria join the spread at Joaquin Montiel's new Mexican buffet.

La Mesa Mexican Buffet has opened in Sagamore Hills with a menu reaching from fajitas to mole, pozole and birria. Owner Joaquin Montiel brings decades of restaurant experience and connections to several nearby Mexican restaurants.

October 3, 2026

Fried chicken and Southern sides bring a familiar buffet stop back to Fayetteville.

The KFC on Hope Mills Road in Fayetteville has brought back its all-you-can-eat buffet. Local accounts describe fried chicken, biscuits and Southern sides, giving KFC buffet fans another North Carolina stop to keep in mind.

October 2, 2026

The reward arrives after accepting loyalty terms and must be used within 30 days.

Cicis is offering new October Rewards members one adult buffet for $2.99 at participating restaurants. Signing up is only part of the process: members must accept the loyalty terms before the reward appears.