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After helping the US win the Cold War, the all-you-can-eat buffet is fading. Thanks, COVID

Summary by The Odessa Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Associated Press, as published by Odessa American (oaoa.com) · June 30, 2026 · 1 min read

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The all-you-can-eat buffet is experiencing a decline. This trend is attributed to the impact of COVID.

Further information on this development is available from the Odessa American.

The decline of the all-you-can-eat buffet has been documented with images from a buffet in the Palms resort-casino in Las Vegas, showing people serving and selecting food, including lobster tails and desserts.

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Category: local · Published: June 30, 2026 · Source: Odessa American (oaoa.com) · Reading time: 1 min

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After helping the US win the Cold War, the all-you-can-eat buffet is fading. Thanks, COVID

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