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On a recent trip to Las Vegas, I found myself anticipating one of the bastions of the gambling capital’s lore - the "all you can eat" buffet. Alas, I came across none in my short stay,leaving me forlorn. Forlorn or not, I felt obliged to find one as soon as I returned to my home and native land. I went to the first Chinese buffet I could find, and began the eventual process of eating diner. True enough, the buffet is an EffTDers dream when it comes to eating. You can take as long as you want to do it, and it is expected that you do.
The "all you can eat" buffet was reportedly created by Herb Macdonald, (who strangely enough, did not found McDonald’s). Herb was a Las Vegas hotel manager who introduced the idea in 1946. Over 60 years later, his creation is still going strong…despite my inability to find a single one in Vegas.
The reason why EffTD and “all you can eat” buffets are so easily intertwined when it comes to mealtime is simple: the concept allows you to eat in an eventual manner. It is acceptable to hit the salad bar on numerous occasions, and you’ll never feel rushed. Here is a typical buffet attack strategy for you to follow to maximize the experience:
1. Salad Bar. Pre-made salad time, with lots of croutons. This gets you going. 2. Soup Bar. Just look, don’t get. Return to table and eat your salad. Save the croutons.
3. Return to soup bar. Get the soup you think looks best. Put the croutons in it when you return to the table.
4. Take one bite of the soup, wince a little. Take another and state that you made a bad choice. Leave bowl at the table.
5. Load up at the Hot Food Bar. Main course is to take up the majority of the plate. Go sparingly on the side dishes…for now.
6. Slowly savor the flavor. Declare your need for more of the sides. And maybe the other type of soup.
7. Pile on the side dishes and grab some soup. Try to balance it all on your way back to the table. If one of the food holding platters is going to fall, make sure it’s the sides. Soup is easier for the staff to clean up.
8. After you’re done eating the sides and the soup of choice, hit the Dessert Bar. Gluttony awaits!
9. Full yet?
10. Prepare for your post-buffet meditation…
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