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

October 23, 2026

Ocean Buffet Plans Sushi, Hibachi and Pho at Former Chuck E Cheese in Sioux Falls South Dakota

The South Louise Avenue project has beverage licenses approved, while an opening date remains unannounced.

Ocean Buffet is planned for the former Chuck E. Cheese on South Louise Avenue, with sushi, hibachi and build-your-own pho among the announced offerings. September beverage-license approval confirms progress, but no official opening date has been established.

October 23, 2026

Shadaab Opens Under New Ownership With Hyderabadi Buffets in Chicago Illinois

The Devon Avenue restaurant's October 16 debut brings breakfast, lunch and dinner service to a familiar address.

Shadaab has opened under new ownership on Devon Avenue, with Hyderabadi buffet service spanning breakfast, lunch and dinner. The October 16 grand opening featured more than 40 items, while city records establish an earlier Shadaab at the same address.

October 23, 2026

Sumo Extends Late Night AYCE to Every Night in Las Vegas Nevada

The October reopening promotion brings $26.95 sushi and hot pot to weekends after 9 p.m.

Sumo Hotpot & Sushi is extending its $26.95 late-night AYCE option to every night through October 31. The reopening promotion adds weekend access to a price normally advertised Monday through Thursday at the Desert Inn Road restaurant.

October 23, 2026

Pinstripes Sets November 11 Return in Orlando Florida With Weekend Brunch Buffet

The Vineland Pointe venue returns under new ownership after its September 2025 closure.

Pinstripes plans to reopen at Vineland Pointe on November 11 with its weekend brunch buffet returning. The revived venue adds entertainment features under new ownership, though old gift cards and deposits will not carry over.

October 23, 2026

Lacroix Replaces Its Weekly Buffet With Weekend Brunch in Philadelphia Pennsylvania

Weekend à la carte service replaces the Sunday spread, while selected holiday buffets remain on the calendar.

Lacroix has replaced its regular Sunday buffet with à la carte brunch on both weekend days. The change began in September, and the Rittenhouse Hotel confirms that Thanksgiving and selected December holiday buffets will continue.

October 23, 2026

Golden Corral Operator Eric Holm Earns IFA Recognition in Winter Park Florida

The Central Florida franchisee's award follows decades of buffet operations, mentoring and Thanksgiving meals.

Golden Corral is highlighting IFA recognition for Eric Holm, whose Metro Corral operation runs 18 Central Florida buffets. The award also draws attention to Helpings from the Heart, the Thanksgiving feeding effort he and his wife founded in 1992.