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The all-you-can-eat buffet, born in Vegas in 1946 amid post-war abundance, was a revolutionary dining experience that let guests sample endless plates of meats, seafood, and salads for one price. Though its origin story is debated—with legends pointing to gamblers’ cheese platters or mobsters’ Jewish brunches—it quickly became a Vegas staple and national phenomenon. But after pandemic shutdowns and rising competition, the buffet’s future looked shaky. Yet, for many, the thrill of piling plates high still lingers—and the buffet may just be surviving in the hearts of food lovers, especially in places like Vegas where it all began.

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