The Wire

October 25, 2026

The former Party City becomes a buffet, bringing the chain back after a six-year local absence.

Golden Corral’s Knoxville comeback now points to December 8 at the former Party City on Kingston Pike. The opening includes a first-50-guests giveaway, while the buffet’s return follows the city’s previous restaurant closing in 2020.

October 25, 2026

The Garden State Park project has zoning approval and a landlord listing, with opening timing still unannounced.

Fogo de Chão is lined up for Cherry Hill’s former Brio, bringing tableside churrasco and a Market Table to Garden State Park. The plans include an enclosed patio and a smaller seat count, but no opening date yet.

October 25, 2026

The South End restaurant expands its weekend program with brisket, brunch dishes and a live DJ.

Reunion BBQ has added recurring Saturday service to its $29 all-you-can-eat brunch in Boston’s South End. Current event pages allow 90 minutes, with a rotating menu of smoked meats, breakfast dishes, sides and banana pudding.

October 25, 2026

The family is collecting funds for repairs and employees, with no firm reopening date for the Clearing restaurant.

An October 8 fire has temporarily closed Vince’s Restaurant & Pizzeria in Chicago’s Clearing neighborhood. The family’s fundraiser supports repairs and employees at the 70-year-old restaurant, whose homemade Italian buffet recently found a new audience through simple social videos.

October 25, 2026

September reporting described a renovation and intended reopening, with the next operator and format still unconfirmed.

PK Shabu Shabu’s Mesa closure came with reports of a sale and plans for renovations under new ownership. The restaurant’s individual hot pots and ingredient buffet date to 2019; a successor name, format and reopening date remain unconfirmed.