Modern Etiquette: Demystifying the buffet. ... Use the serving spoon or fork provided for a particular dish, and put the serving piece next to the platter or chafing dish when you are finished.

Certain restaurants and hotels can offer both a la carte and buffet dining, so it's important to know the distinction between ...

While the buffet is predictably heavy on chicken, paneer and vegetable dishes due to the low price point ($13.99 when we dined, though it has since increased to $15.99), I was glad to see other ...