"If you frequent buffets, you probably have a strategy for how you like to attack that giant table of nearly endless food options. But even the most seasoned buffet-ers can get side-tracked by all the steaming trays of deliciousness. Luckily, Tasting Table has 20 tips you need to navigate any buffet, and one of the most important ones is to refrain from loading up on the food at the very front of the line - regardless of how tempting it might be."
"There's a good reason for this. Buffets tend to put the bulky, cheap dishes right at the beginning, hoping that diners will load their plates with too much of that stuff and avoid taking too many of the more expensive dishes towards the end. If you pile your plate high with bread, pasta, and mashed potatoes, you may not have room - on your plate or in your stomach - for those fancy meats further down."
Buffets often place bulky, inexpensive dishes like breads, pastas, mashed potatoes, rice, and casseroles at the start of the line to encourage diners to fill plates with cheap items. Filling a plate with those heavy dishes reduces space for pricier proteins later and can cause overeating and early fullness. Before taking a plate, scan the entire buffet to identify standout dishes and prioritize what to save room for. Take small portions of bulky items—one or two bites can suffice—and reserve most plate space for meats and other costlier options to maximize variety and enjoyment.
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