OHIO – If you grew up in Ohio, you know the drill. Sunday afternoon meant a trip to the “trough.” Whether it was the sneeze guard at Ponderosa, the chocolate fountain at Golden Corral, or the endless rolls at Ryan’s, the all-you-can-eat buffet was the backbone of Ohio family dining. It was affordable, it was plentiful, and it was everywhere.
But in 2026, the era of the endless plate is officially collapsing…