Buffet diners typically aim to eat until they are satisfied, often piling plates and making choices based on immediate visual ...

There's something about an all-you-can-eat buffet that's hard to resist. The trays spilling over with spaghetti, mountains of spring rolls, and ice cream machines surrounded by unlimited toppings.

It's National Buffet Day on Jan. 2, coincidence or not, starting a new year with delicious food that's a smart move for your budget sounds right up our alley. Buffets are woven into American culture.

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