That was probably written during Covid. But Americans are known for learning nothing from the past, and going back to old habits. It's like when gas prices spike, people start looking at electric cars and downsizing. But then they go right back to their giant SUVs when prices come down.
The new catch-phrase at university dining halls it "All you care to eat." It's supposed to sound like less of a challenge to keep kids from becoming overly-wide. Or is it under-tall?Never eaten at Golden Corral. But I miss Ponderosa with their buffet
Ponderosa Steakhouse and Bonanza Steakhouse are a chain of buffet/steakhouse restaurants that are a part of Homestyle Dining LLC based in Plano, Texas. In 1989 there were almost 700 Ponderosa locations. By 2003 there were less than 400 locations. By October 2022 only 17 Ponderosa locations remain open.
By the way, stumbled on this little article opener:
The era of the bottomless buffet is past. Old Country Buffet is dead, and a visit to Golden Corral is perhaps better left to those actively seeking death. But not too long ago, there was another all-you-can eat chain that loomed like a tall pine over the national scene: Ponderosa Steakhouse.
I've never been, either...but I've also heard from some who have that while it's good it's probably also overrated. Living in KC, it'll be interesting to see if we eventually get one. They have to have an eye on the crazed response Whataburger got here, even if that was Pat Mahomes-fueled.
Same here - the Whataburger thing was so ridiculous that stories about it would lead off local TV news. In a city. Stuff like that is why I pretty much don't watch TV news anymore. Just embarrassing. I figure they're in the same boat as Five Guys - perfectly fine, but I already have access to local places that are better for half the price.
I wasn't that impressed. It was good. But not near worth the price.
