

In medium mixing bowl, combine eggs with milk, vanilla, cinnamon, salt, bread, sugar, and raisins or dates.

The company uses many of the same recipes at its restaurants. Hometown Buffet and Old Country Buffet are both owned by Buffets, Inc. Place in a 325 degree oven for 45 minutes or until internal temperature is at 200 degrees. If any raisins are on the surface, push under bread. Next, add the base and press down until all the air bubbles have disappeared. Place the cinnamon rolls in a layer on bottom of pan, add raisins, then layer the bread on top. My daughter worked there on weekends when she was in high school, it is actually called Hometown Bread Pudding.enjoyīeat eggs and milk, stir in sugar, butter, cinnamon and vanilla. Also I love the icing that goes on top.Any ideas?Bread Pudding? I think they make it with cinnamon rolls.but not sure. Want more consumer news? Visit our parent organization, Consumer Reports, for the latest on scams, recalls, and other consumer issues.Does anyone have or know where I can find the recipe for the bread pudding they serve at Old Country Buffet? It is REALLY good and I want to know what it is and I can not find it anywhere. Ovation Brands’ new owner closes 74 underperforming locations The company filed for bankruptcy in 2008 and again in 2012. National Restaurant News reports that this isn’t the first time Ovation Brands has downsized. “We know that these decisions are not easy, however, we strongly believe that this direction is best for the long-term health of all brands,” he said.

Again, staff was notified by a sign posted on the door, while U-Haul trucks were seen on location removing equipment.ĭonbavand said in the statement Thursday that while the company can’t predict future market conditions, it plans to continue operating unaffected restaurants. WHNT 19 News reports that several Ryan’s locations in Alabama were affected by the closures. In the San Diego area, 10News reports that six Hometown Buffet locations closed their doors on Thursday, simply posting signs to notify both patrons and employees that the restaurant wouldn’t open again.Īcross the state in Sacramento the story was the same, CBS Local reports, where three Hometown Buffets closed.

Thanks so much for giving your employees notice!!” one employee wrote on the restaurant’s Facebook page, the Star Tribune reports. “The OCB in Fridley has abruptly closed today. While it was unclear how many workers were affected by the closures, many now-former employees say they were caught off guard. The Minneapolis Star Tribune reports that seven locations of Old Country Buffet were closed in the area, leaving just three of the buffet restaurants in operation in the Twin Cities. The company says that workers are eligible to apply for positions at remaining stores. Local news outlets reported that hundreds of residents were out of work after the abrupt closures. The closures, which took place across the country, occurred on Thursday. “However, based on ongoing assessments of individual restaurants, it is necessary to shutter locations for the continued viability of the brands and our employees.” “Since that time, we have continued to execute former management’s operating plan to stabilize and enhance the performance of the company,” Peter Donbavand, vice president of business development for the company, said in a statement. The closures come just months after San Antonio-based Food Management Partners purchased Ovation Brands and its 328 locations. Ovation Brands says the closings, which affect each of its buffet brands, constitutes about 20% of its buffet business, Nation’s Restaurant News reports. Update: the company closed the rest of its restaurants on March 6 and filed for bankruptcy the following day, but those closings may or may not be permanent. But there will be a fewer options for some diners, as Ovation Brands, the operator of restaurants like Hometown Buffet, Ryan’s, Fire Mountain, and Old Country Buffet, announced the closure of 74 underperforming locations. Sometimes you just don’t know what you want for dinner.
