Buffets are every kid’s dream – until they grow up enough to realize how gross communal spreads of food shared with strangers actually are. Then the dream is dashed, for most of us at least. Learn about the golden age of buffets and more right here!
# Summary
Josh and Chuck dive deep into the surprisingly complex world of buffets, tracing their origins from Scandinavian smorgasbords in the 13th century all the way to their golden age in America during the 1950s through 90s. They explore how Vegas transformed the buffet into a cheap gambling incentive, how various regional chains capitalized on the concept, and then get into the fascinating economics of why buffets shouldn't theoretically exist but somehow keep operating despite razor-thin profit margins. The hosts share personal buffet memories while uncovering the psychological tricks restaurants use to protect their bottom lines, from strategic food placement to making you feel guilty about wasting food.
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