Gone are the days that Amish fare like Country Casserole and Poor Man's Steak ruled the culinary wilds of Lake County. Set your palate out to explore more cosmopolitain pastures courtesy of today's deal from John Palmer's Bistro 44 in Concord Township. Spend $25 and get $50 to spend on fine dining fare and non-alcoholic drinks at this needle-in-the-hay stack find among the Shops at Gristmill. Grab a spot at the Chef's Kitchen Counter seating, and watch as your lobster nachos are assembled, or chill out on the patio while chef John DeJoy's crew drizzles your pepper-crusted duck breast with its cherry glaze. Perfect for an evening out for two nestled next to the stone fireplace, you'll be choosing from an impressive menu of international dishes that would make a shoofly pie blush. Want more? Visit John Palmer's Bistro 44 on Facebook.

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A tortilla makes a tasty foundation for tacos, a handy mousepad, and, if you draw a face on it, an ideal companion on fishing trips. Celebrate its versatility with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options $29 for a prix fixe Mexican dinner for two (a $58.35 total value) $58 for a prix fixe Mexican dinner for four (a $116.70 total value)

Each pair of diners receives the following from the prix fixe menu:

One guacamole or empanada flight (up to a $12.95 value) Two soups or salads (up to a $6.75 value) One appetizer, such as nachos or flautas (up to an $8.75 value) Two entrees, such as chiles rellenos or pork tacos (up to a $29.90 value)

Luchita's Mexican Restaurant

In 1981, Luchita Galindo and her son Jorge began Luchita's Mexican Restaurant, a humble family endeavor that focuses on fresh, authentic dishes. Over the course of 30 years, the Galindo family has continued to grow along with their restaurant, which began as a 24-seat eatery.

The head chef works to maintain the family's vision while constantly seeking out new flavors to add to the menu. Specialties include authentically prepared meats and seafood, such as shredded chicken simmered in a smoky sauce (tinga de pollo), tender strips of marinated steak (carne asada), and shrimp sauteed with potatoes, cactus, and poblano peppers (camarones borrachos). The chef also concocts vegetarian-friendly entrees, such as cheesy chiles rellenos, and tinkers with new recipes until-like a klutz unleashed on the stage of an awards show-he stumbles on a winner.

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Our dexterous hands are what separate us from the animals, specifically by locking our front doors. Domesticate your digits with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options $25 for one manicure and spa pedicure (a $57 value) $70 for three manicures and spa pedicures (a $171 value)

Shear Reflections Hair Design & Nails

The 16 professionals at Shear Reflections Hair Design & Nails stay abreast of beauty trends and regularly attend classes in order to offer clients up-to-date hair services, waxing treatments, and nailcare. Using products from popular brands including Paul Mitchell and Redken, the salon has been transforming looks for men, women, and children for more than a quarter century.

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Modern B&B in the Heart of Ohio Amish Country

Holmes County, Ohio, is home to the world's largest Amish community, a culture that eschews modern technology in search of a simpler lifestyle. Consequently, the region feels even more separate from city life than other rural areas, a trait that makes it especially attractive to some. The Inn at Honey Run embraces this ethos while still offering an onsite spa, an upscale restaurant, and other comforts you'd expect from a luxury boutique hotel.

The Inn at Honey Run's aesthetic is a far cry from the earthy farmhouses just a few miles away. Bucolic yet refined decor covers both the lobby and the guest rooms with wreaths of sinewy dried vines and local artwork made of wrought iron and polished wood. Several Select rooms occupy upper floors, where treetops are visible through reading nooks' skylights. Alternatively, Honeycomb rooms are built into a hillside and come with a secluded outdoor patio.

Every morning, guests gather at Tarragon, the Inn's upscale yet casual restaurant, for a continental breakfast of fresh fruit, yogurt, and house-made muffins and pastries. For lunch and dinner, Executive Chef Scott Fetty draws on his training and uses seasonal, local ingredients to craft upscale American cuisine.

At the onsite Spa at Honey Run, sip on flowering tea before a massage, facial treatment, or body treatment that uses 100% organic oils and scrubs. The hiking trails that crisscross the property are another source of relaxation, passing through meadows and forests and along burbling brooks. For an additional fee of $125, the inn will arrange an authentic Amish-country buggy ride around the surrounding hills.

Holmes County, OH: Bucolic Farmland Rich in Amish Tradition

Located about 80 miles south of Cleveland, Holmes County's rolling countryside is rife with farms and stores, as well as a few tourist attractions. See the Amish lifestyle up close at The Farm at Walnut Creek, which also houses exotic creatures such as giraffes, camels, and kangaroos alongside regional animals like cattle, horses, sheep, and goats. The Holmes County Trail follows 29 miles of former railroad lines, from nearby Killbuck to Fredericksburg, with 15 paved miles accommodating Amish buggies and bicycles.

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New Boutique Hotel Steps from Michigan Avenue

Located one block east of Chicago's Magnificent Mile, Ivy Boutique Hotel opens in May 2012 as the newest work from Arthur Minor, who designed The Palms Hotel in Las Vegas. With swanky amenities including mirror televisions and theater surround sound in all guest rooms, the hotel seems poised to become one of the city's most exclusive hotels. Although the Ivy rises up 15 stories, there are only five guest rooms per floor, providing guests with a mixture of intimacy and comfort that makes it "the only true boutique luxury hotel in the city," according to HotelChatter.

After guests check in via iPad, hotel staff members personally escort them to 675-square-foot king suites. A paragon of modern design, the suites contain platform beds with white leather headboards and floor-to-ceiling windows that open. Eco-friendly bamboo flooring, along with organic towels and rugs made from thistle, help to reduce the hotel's carbon footprint. Guests can watch the flat-screen TV set in the vanity mirror while getting ready in the morning or practice Tarzan-style affirmation chants in the rainforest shower.

The Ivy is also in the process of opening an intimate 30- to 40-person restaurant and bar on the first floor. "We will try to use as much organic produce as possible," manager James Cazares says of his upcoming, reservations-only hot spot. A rooftop lounge opening in June will offer picture-perfect views of the city.

Gold Coast, Chicago: Ritzy Residential Neighborhood with Historical Mansions and Hip Restaurants

Located north of downtown, Chicago's Gold Coast neighborhood hugs the shore of Lake Michigan, occupying some of the city's most desirable real estate. Its reputation as an upscale residential spot dates back to 1882, when wealthy businessmen began building castle-like mansions along the waterfront. For a glimpse at these historical estates, head to the Seven Houses on Lake Shore Drive District, where you'll find a French-chateau-inspired mansion that now serves as the International Museum of Surgical Science. A walk down Astor Street reveals some of the city's most unique architecture, including the Charnley-Persky House built by Louis Sullivan and Frank Lloyd Wright in 1892.

Those looking for a hip nightlife will find trendy restaurants and nightclubs-many of which are open until 5 a.m.-catering to a well-dressed crowd. For people watching and the occasional celebrity sighting, head to Rush and Division, a see-and-be-seen spot dotted with upscale shops, classic Chicago bars, and diamond-encrusted parking meters.

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Proper car maintenance will help a vehicle live longer, just as proper muscle maintenance will help you save a car from drowning. Be a hero with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options

$12 for a basic oil change, tire rotation, and inspection (a $25 value)

$25 for a 90-120-minute summer-care package (a $54.99 value)

Basic oil change and tire rotation (a $25 value) AC inspection (a $29.99 value)

Ziegler Tire

Since 1919, three generations of Ziegler family members and friends have overseen the vehicles that have made their way into Ziegler Tire. The 21-location auto shop, which began as a modest operation by brothers Oliver and Harold Ziegler, now enlists computerized diagnostic systems and ASE-certified technicians to scout and fix automotive maladies. The skilled technicians outfit personal and commercial vehicles of all types and sizes with new wheels and tires from brands such as Michelin, Dayton, Firestone, and Uniroyal and perform a vast repertoire of routine-maintenance services to extend the lives of automobiles and to stave off a resurgence of penny-farthing popularity.

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Our dexterous hands are what separate us from the animals, specifically by locking our front doors. Domesticate your digits with this Groupon.

Choose from Three Options $12 for a manicure (a $25 value) $29 for a mani-pedi (up to a $65 value) $29 for a rejuvenating facial (up to a $65 value)

The 30-minute manicure includes hand and foot exfoliation and a hand and arm massage. The one-hour mani-pedi includes the aforementioned treatments plus a moisturizing foot mask, a foot massage, and nailcare. A combination of cleansing and steaming begins the one-hour facial, opening pores for extractions. After a mask and an eye treatment, clients receive a neck, shoulder, hand, and foot massage.

The Finished Look Salon & Spa

When it comes to beauty, the pampering professionals at The Finished Look Salon & Spa have clients covered from head to toe-or, more specifically, from freshly cropped locks to prettily polished toes. The spa's atmosphere is quintessentially homey, complete with fireplaces, arched doorways, and even a wood-paneled basement fitness studio where a certified personal trainer helps patrons get into shape while watching motivational reruns of after-school specials. Each nook and cranny in the salon has a designated purpose, from the naturally lit nail studio to the hair shampooing and styling stations. To help clients feel as good as they look, the spa's staffers also offer relaxing massages and exfoliating body scrubs.

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Some people use strong language to get noticed, but today's deal will help you make a statement without a single word. Create a beautiful piece of art (and conversation starter) to wear around your neck with today's deal from Verite Stained Glass in Avon. For $25, you'll learn the technique of glass fusion, and craft your very own pendant to take home (regularly $65). Glass fusion involves manipulating and molding glass inside a hot kiln -- a popular art form that is as fun as it is intriguing. Grab your bestie for a two-person class for $40 (regularly $130), or get up to 15 friends together for a glass fusion party for $137 (regularly $275). Classes are led by Sheree Ferrato, a local artist with 14 years of teaching experience. Whether you make your pendant for yourself or as a one-of-a-kind gift, whoever wears it will surely steal the show.

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All-Inclusive Resort on the Caribbean Sea with Trapeze Lessons and Eclectic Dining

At Viva Wyndham Dominicus Beach, "all-inclusive resort" means much more than unlimited dinners and mai tais. Right in between the beach and the resort, you can learn how to trapeze at an open-air training facility surrounded by netting. Head up to the trapeze platform for a free lesson, and you can see the Caribbean Sea stretch out for miles right next to the resort's private, 5,000-foot stretch of pristine golden beach lined with palapas below.

The trapeze lesson is one of many ways the resort goes beyond the typical all-inclusive experience. When you're not relaxing at the beach, the all-inclusive plan frees you up to try a scuba-diving lesson, take yoga classes, climb a rock wall in the gym, or take in some live entertainment.

The beachfront resort is spread out like a small village, lined with flagstone pathways, landscaped gardens, three pools, and a shady coral stone grotto. At night, you can stop by the discotheque and dance to spicy meringue music, or head to the theater to enjoy a live performance of musicals such as Moulin Rouge or Cabaret. As the night winds down, stop for a midnight snack at the 24-hour pizzeria.

Guests can enjoy unlimited food and drinks from five restaurants and four bars, including La Terraza, a breakfast, lunch, and dinner spot that serves an international buffet. You can get a nice view of the sunset on the waterfront patio of La Roca Grill, which serves tropical cocktails and fried calamari.

Beachfront bungalows are located steps from the ocean, so guests can fall asleep to the sound of crashing waves and the squeals of dolphins watching horror films.

Bayahibe, Dominican Republic: Renowned Scuba Diving with White-Sand Beaches

Bayahibe is situated on the southeast coast of the Dominican Republic on the shore of the Caribbean Sea. The former fishing village remained relatively untouched by tourism until the late 1990s, when it became known for its white-sand beaches and scuba-diving sites, but it still has a tucked-away feel.

For diving and snorkeling, it's worth it to take a trip to Saona Island, an uninhabited nature reserve located just off the mainland. Tour operators on catamarans and motorboats will drop you around the area's sandbars and shipwrecks, which overflow with brightly colored fish.

About 20 miles (32 km) from the hotel, the cobblestone streets of Altos de Chavon are lined with artists' studios, galleries, and quaint cafes. The European-inspired village is also home to a 5,000-seat amphitheater, which has featured headlining shows from legendary artists including Frank Sinatra and Shakira.

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Historic B & B with Park Views and Fine Southern Cuisine

Kentucky's Bluegrass Region is the textbook image of idyllic farmland-a landscape of rolling hills divided by rail fences into orchards, wineries, and horse pastures. In 1926, the Cleveland Orphanage Institution decided it was the perfect setting for educating children. They rebuilt the Cleveland Home as a Dutch Colonial Revival building, providing plenty of room for kids to run around. Today, it's become The Woodford Inn, a stately, red brick structure listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Bruce and Linda Parker, two restaurateurs-turned-innkeepers, keep the place as welcoming as ever with warm hospitality and home-cooked southern fare.

The onsite Addie's Restaurant and Bar is named after Linda's mother, who used to prepare her family's large Sunday dinners. The restaurant serves local specialties such as the Hot Brown sandwich ($12) with roast turkey and country ham in cheesy mornay sauce. An equally hearty breakfast often includes pancakes, bacon, and omelets, all served from 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. You can dine inside, where paintings of racehorses line the walls, or head out to the patio, which is flanked by grassy lawns and conifers. There's also a front porch, outfitted in classic southern fashion with rocking chairs and hanging ferns.

Inside, many of the inn's 10 guest rooms overlook the neighboring Woodford County Park. Though no two rooms are identical, all boast Tempur-Pedic mattresses, ornately carved headboards, and jacuzzi tubs. Room 3's two-person tub makes it a good fit for couples.

Versailles, Kentucky: Bluegrass Country Along Bourbon Trail

The town of Versailles was named after the site of Louis XIV's gilded palace in France, yet the two places share little in common. The American version is located along the Kentucky Bourbon Trail, a string of famous distilleries including Jim Beam, Maker's Mark, and Wild Turkey. The region is also home to some of the most successful racehorse breeders in the world, whose ponies have gone on to win the Triple Crown and star in the doodles of 12-year-old girls all over the world.

Half an hour east, Lexington has many equine-related attractions of its own, including the Kentucky Horse Park and the Keeneland Race Track, a beautiful course that dates to 1935 and is known for its horse auctions. Nearby, the Mary Todd Lincoln House is filled with rooms made to look much like the ones lived in by Abraham Lincoln's First Lady.

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Day-to-day hassles can pile up and derail anyone. Make your next stop at Old 97 Cafe to get back on an even track. Pay $10 for $20 worth of food and non-alcoholic drinks at this recently renovated Kenmore pub, which got its start serving travelers at Stop 97 on Akron's old trolley line in the 1920s. The menu of tapas, homemade soups, and unique entrees is ever-changing to reflect local and fresh flavors -- but recent menu items like hummus and pita chips, crab cakes, hearty salads, and tandoori pizzas are sure to ring your bell. Open evenings Wednesday through Saturday, you'll enjoy dinner, live jazz, and maybe even a game of bocce ball or corn hole on the outdoor patio -- making this deal the end of the line for stress. Want more? Check out Old 97 Cafe on Facebook.

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From cutting to polishing to setting, it takes quite a few tools to make a gem shine, and it's equally important to use a multi-faceted approach when treating troubled skin. Today's deal from Solia Spa puts a host of weapons in your arsenal with an age-defying skin treatment package: Spend $59 for a microcurrent facial, ultrasonic facial, and LED-light therapy (regularly $125). Popular among celebrities, the microcurrent facial utilizes tiny impulses to enhance your skin's production of natural collagen and elastin at the cellular level. Benefits include decreased fine lines, more hydrated skin, a tightening of sagging skin, and a reduction of dark under-eye circles. The ultrasonic treatment uses ultrasonic vibrations to gently remove dead skin cells to improve sensitive, sun-damaged and acne-prone skin, while LED light therapy evens out your skin's texture, reducing scarring and hyper pigmentation. To give your digits a diamond-like shine, pay $79 to add a shellac manicure to the same package (regularly $165). A top-five spa on Fox 8's "Hot List," Solia will help you buff away signs of aging and acne and put your most radiant face forward. Want more? Check out Solia Spa on Facebook.

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An afternoon in the sun gives bodies the same amount of Vitamin D found in six glasses of milk or one completely wasted birthday wish. Brighten your day with this Groupon.

$59 for Fun-Park Outing for Four (Up to $134 Value)

Each person receives:

One go-kart ride ($6.75 value) Choice of one boat ride and one game of mini golf or two games of mini golf (up to a $13 value) Choice of two rock-climbing sessions or trips down the rappelling wall (up to a $7 value) Two batting-cage tokens ($4 value) One soda ($2.75 value)

Prices may vary, depending on activities chosen during redemption of passes.

Adventure Zone

During the spring and summer, laughter fills the air at Adventure Zone, where rollicking rides and challenging outdoor games keep spirits high from April to September. Visitors bond over friendly races at the go-kart track, compete for the ownership of plush toys at the center's arcade, or hone their sporting skills on the miniature-golf course or within the batting cages. The park's concession stand stocks a range of salty and sweet snacks, which help quell cravings or prevent midrace pizza runs.

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For kids who would rather being doing layups than laying about this summer, today's deal from The National Basketball Academy offers a real slam dunk opportunity: a week-long Cleveland Cavaliers basketball camp. Pay $112, and your son or daughter age 7 to 16 will get 5.5 hours of daily instruction in the Monday through Friday session (a $245 value). Running select weeks in June, July, and August at 11 different area locations, this camp helps young players improve their on-court skills with activities like drills, scrimmages, and individual coaching. Players focus on everything from shot mechanics and ball handling to offensive strategy and defensive movement. After each session players get to take home a T-shirt, basketball, headband, and ticket to a Cavs home game -- that is, along with a host of new skills and confidence.

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Although live theater possesses a spirit of unpredictability and spontaneity, releasing a siberian tiger on stage to test the actors' dedication to their characters is generally frowned upon. Play the role of a dutiful audience member with today's GrouponLive deal to see Girls Night: The Musical, presented by Entertainment Events at 14th Street Theatre at Playhouse Square. For $32, you get one ticket for best available seating in tables H-TT (up to a $64.25 value, including all fees). Doors open 30 minutes before the show. Choose from the following performances:

Thursday, May 17, at 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 29, at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 30, at 8 p.m. Thursday, May 31, at 8 p.m. Saturday, June 2, at 4 p.m. Sunday, June 3, at 4 p.m.

Girls Night: The Musical places five friends center stage as they fondly remember their past and celebrate the present during one comedic night of karaoke. After sold-out runs in Las Vegas and Fort Lauderdale and plugs on NBC and the Lifetime network, the acclaimed musical returns to the 14th Street Theatre for a limited engagement. As actresses harmonize to suffragette anthems such as "Lady Marmalade," "It's Raining Men," and "I Will Survive" amid vibrant set pieces, audiences laugh and cry as the theater transforms into a besties convention. The intimate table seating harks back to cabarets of yore, when every audience member was waited on by a wax figure of Dean Martin.

Entertainment Events has produced amateur and professional performances in more than 250 cities both domestic and abroad and also supports communities, schools, art groups, and civic organizations with fundraising efforts.

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Mini golf arose out of demand for a time-efficient alternative to a full round of golf and a global passion for manmade waterfalls. Putt through artificial cascades with this Groupon.

$14 for a Round of Mini Golf for Four (Up to a $28 Value)

Groups of four putt through Mulligans' mini golf course, trading pars and birdies over 18 holes for a complete round. Customers also have a chance to win a gift card if they sink the putt on a special 19th hole. Children younger than 4 play for free with a paying adult.

Mulligans Family Fun Center

Emerald corridors spiral across a landscape of vibrant flowers, trees, and rocky outcrops to comprise Mulligans Family Fun Center's 18-hole miniature golf course. A gushing waterfall broadcasts tranquil vibes throughout the circuit, as pale-red bricks keep balls from straying off-path or absconding to audition for position in a juggling act. Mulligans' pavilion adds to the vacation atmosphere, allowing guests to arrange romantic post-golf picnics with snacks and refreshments available at the clubhouse. The center also includes a basketball court.

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Playtime gives children a welcome respite from the daily grind of selling life insurance to their action figures. Help your little nine-to-fivers let their hair down with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options $8 for playground admission for two kids (up to a $16 value) $14 for All Day Play including playground admission and unlimited laser tag for two kids 42 inches or taller (up to a $28 value), valid from 4 p.m. until close on school days and all day on weekends and during summer.

Adults play for free on the playground when accompanied by a child. Adults charged to play laser tag. See here for hours of operation. Though Amazone Family Entertainment Center sometimes features a discounted price online, this Groupon still offers the best deal available.

Amazone Family Entertainment Center

Winner of ParentsConnect's award for Cleveland's Best Indoor Playspace in 2009, Amazone Family Entertainment Center sets the stage for jungle-themed parties and open play sessions. Its three-story playground surrounds kids and parents in slides, bridges, and plastic trees, all accented by faux foliage that simulates the gorilla-run play centers of the Amazon. Elsewhere, the glowing eyes of temple creatures peer down at players within a black-lit laser-tag arena. An orchestra of laughter and electronic beeps emerge from within the arcade, which hosts 50 games, including air hockey, skee ball, and racing. To fuel playtime, Amazone's team slings pizza at a snack bar and hosts celebrations within five themed birthday-party rooms. The facility also caters to parents with comfy couches and free WiFi that lets them stream their favorite cartoons.

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Wax is well-known for its ability to smooth skin and create candles, but today's deal from The Lu-Jean Feng Clinic in Pepper Pike will reveal its hidden power: detoxification. Pay $110 (regularly $225) for a body paraffin detox treatment; drop $125 (regularly $250) to enjoy a one-hour nutrition consultation; or float $150 (regularly $300) for a sapphire therapy photo abrasion. Treat yourself to a detoxifying body treatment, which includes a relaxing body wrap that moisturizes your skin, dry exfoliation, and an application of warm, whipped paraffin wax to remove toxins, increase blood circulation, and reduce muscle stiffness while boosting your energy levels. Hungry for something different? Opt for an hour-long nutrition consultation that'll steer you toward the path to better health. Or, indulge in the sapphire therapy photo abrasion session, a skin-rejuvenating treatment that includes crystal-free exfoliation, an infusion of wrinkle-reducing gel, a lymphatic drainage massage, red light therapy to tighten your skin, and blue light therapy to fight acne-causing bacteria. Head to Pinetree Road with this deal, and see for yourself how a professional team with more than 30 years of experience can really get you buzzing. Want more? Check out The Lu-Jean Feng Clinic on Facebook.

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One of the cardinal rules of a party is "Always have more than enough food for everyone," a rule superseded only by "Never mix alcohol with access to a particle accelerator." Secure sustenance for all revelers with this Groupon.

Choose from Three Options $5 for $10 worth of diner fare $25 for $50 worth of catered fare $50 for $100 worth of catered fare

The diner menu includes plates of corned-beef sandwiches ($7.50), third-pound bacon-and-cheddar burgers ($6.25), and chicken fajita wraps ($7.50). Catering is available for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with options such as continental breakfast with fresh pastries and bagels ($5.25/person), a barbecue buffet with smoked ribs and chicken, plus hearty side dishes ($15.95/person), and trays of sub sandwiches with freshly baked hoagie rolls, up to three meats, and potato salad, coleslaw, or pasta salad ($7.95/person).

Ivan's Diner

Chef Ivan Lefkowitz has been doling out his diverse repertoire of homemade dishes for more than 30 years, enticing the palates of prestigious clientele such as President Bill Clinton and members of The Temptations and the Cleveland Indians. The dexterous chef whips up breakfast platters, sandwich trays, gourmet dinners, and specialty buffets for special events that range from weddings to pig roasts. He can also furnish parties with delivery, serving, and event-planning services, along with tableware, decorations, and piñatas filled with enough travel-sized packages of dental floss for every guest.

In addition to catering, Ivan and his kitchen crew simmer up hearty dishes at their own diner location. Deli-style burgers and sandwiches meet with homemade soups upon the restaurant's tabletops and booths, and beneath the colorful umbrellas of its outdoor patio.

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Bodybuilders visualize lifting a weight before actually lifting it, just as businessmen visualize leading a meeting before actually riding in on a stallion. Appear majestic with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options $49 for one month of adult Body Defined classes (a $99 value) $49 for one month of children's fitness classes (a $99 value)

Expert coaches lead intense, full-body conditioning sessions designed to help athletes achieve specific weight-loss or muscle-gaining goals. Children in grades 2-6 can create a solid athletic foundation in the Beginner Athlete classes, and kids in grade 7 and older chisel muscles in Advanced Athlete classes. See the full schedule here.

Speed and Explosion

Sneakered feet pound the ground as athletes of all ages race through challenging exercises supervised by Speed and Explosion's trained coaches and instructors. These workouts can be designed to help athletes hone their bodies into football-slinging or race-winning machines, as they are created based on the athletes' goals. Motivating coaches train sportsmen of all fitness levels, helping them build more muscle or chisel their abs into the shape of Mount Rushmore. Meanwhile, adults can attempt to torch calories and slim down during Body Defined classes.

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Metamorphosis is the process by which a caterpillar transforms into a beautiful butterfly. It could also be used to describe your transformation from an unfit couch potato into a summer stunner -- with the help of today's deal. Pay $49 for the 30-Day Fitness Transformation package from Cuyahoga CrossFit in Broadview Heights (a $300 value). This program includes thirty 60-minute classes, a meal plan with recipes, detailed personal instruction on how to perform the CrossFit Nine Essential Movements, instructional videos so you can practice the moves at home, and a success journal to track your progress. CrossFit not only helps you torch body fat over the course of 30 days, but also gives you the skill set to sustain your fitness transformation long term. Results also include increased endurance and flexibility, so let this deal draw you out of your cocoon and into new heights of fitness.

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Fencing is America's favorite sport because it combines the visceral excitement of swordplay with the awesome outfits of beekeeping. Fight fashionably with this Groupon.

Choose from Four Options $19 for one 60-minute introductory fencing class for two (a $40 value) $39 for one 60-minute introductory fencing class for four (an $80 value) $25 for four 30-minute individual fencing classes (a $80 value) $39 for eight 30-minute individual fencing classes (a $160 value)

Though the school provides all necessary equipment, students should wear comfortable athletic attire-namely shorts or sweatpants, athletic shoes, and T-shirts. Available class times are from noon to 7 p.m. on Monday-Thursday and from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday.

Two Ravens Fencing School

As head coach of Two Ravens Fencing School, fencing veteran Brian Stone honors the sport's centuries-old traditions by training new generations to wield blades using both their bodies and their minds. Inside his spacious classroom-in fact a refurbished warehouse, exposed bricks and all-students learn to attack and parry under Stone's expert guidance. A former First-Team All-American at Notre Dame, Stone has coached several fencers who have competed in both national events and tournaments in Europe, where every baby is born with an epee in its hand.

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Dessert-shrinking technology gave us the cupcake, the baked rhode island, and the gingerbread studio apartment. Nibble a little with this Groupon.

Choose from Three Options $199 for a two-hour private party for up to 25 guests, with unlimited frozen yogurt and toppings, music, and exclusive access to the store (a $400 value) $6 for one dozen mini gourmet cupcakes (a $12 value). The selection of cupcakes varies from day to day, see here for a list of flavors. $11 for 25 mini gourmet cupcakes (a $22.50 value)

Bluekiwi

Behind Bluekiwi's sunny blue door, servers sprinkle dollops of nonfat frozen yogurt with fresh fruit and candy toppings. The management draws from a degree in hospitality with an emphasis on nutrition to craft wholesome icy treats and answer customer questions and concerns, while counseling them against common nutritional errors such as trying to eat plastic fruit. The rotating selection of fresh yogurt flavors, such as classic California tart, birthday cake, non-fat sugar-free vanilla or chocolate, and cherry amaretto, teem with calcium, potassium, and live active cultures. Containers of freshly hewed fruit line countertops alongside dry cereal and candy toppings, while a stock of miniature cupcakes can deluge taste buds with mouthfuls of peanut-butter cup, cinnamon, and red-velvet flavors. Blue tabletops and Frank Gehry-style stools allow customers to linger over treats and chitchat, while whiteboard walls allow them to draw out detailed map reminders of where they parked their cars.

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Acupuncture is said to unblock the body's energy pathways, similar to the way a busy sidewalk is easily cleared by poking pedestrians with a javelin. Remove troublesome obstacles with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options $39 for one acupuncture treatment with consultation (a $90 value) $99 for three acupuncture treatments with consultation (a $230 value)

State-licensed acupuncturist Michael A. McClure balances minds and bodies by placing miniscule needles at specific points. The 45- to 60-minute sessions are intended to treat everything from stress and anxiety to addiction and pain.

Leonard Chiropractic

Doctor of Chiropractic Bob Leonard is as at home in a classroom as he is in his clinic. In addition to his chiropractic degree, the doctor has earned dual degrees in chemistry and biology, and he's continued his post-graduate education by studying the treatment of whiplash, headaches, neck and back pain, and nutrition. He applies that knowledge in the clinic that he opened in 2004, where he teams with licensed massage therapists and a certified acupuncturist to treat everything from chronic pain to anxiety. Throughout each treatment regimen, the doctor emphasizes patient education, keeping patients informed so that they can take active roles in maintaining their health and collections of famous spines.

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Fish are an elusive prey, fleeing into reefs to evade anglers and spontaneously sprouting legs to run away from Charles Darwin. Track down slippery targets with today's Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options $29 for a Three-Hour Fishing Charter for One Person ($60 Value) $49 for a Three-Hour Fishing Charter for Two People (a $120 Value)

During three-hour charters, an experienced captain and first-mate team ferries crews of up to eight people on pontoon boats through the scenic Cuyahoga River to catch bass, bluegill, catfish, and northern pike. The captain distributes giveaways every hour and at the end of the tour for the largest fish caught.

Gone Fishin' Bait and Tackle

Stocked with know-how and all the necessary tools, the staffers at Gone Fishin' Bait and Tackle guide fishing trips on the Cuyahoga River and beyond. The store equips crews with bait, lures, and fishing poles, ready to aid in an angling expedition or plucking the toupee off of a villainous middle-school vice principal. After stocking up, fishermen go solo or join up with one of Gone Fishin's guided pontoon tours that traverse sparkling waters, taking in views of the surrounding foliage.

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Jangle keys in front of a child and he'll giggle for hours; teach a child to turn the keys in the ignition and he'll grow up, get a job, and drive himself to the key factory. Accelerate maturation with today's Groupon: for $39, you get a one-month membership with waived initiation fee and unlimited open-gym attendance to Gymboree Play & Music (up to a $95 total value). This Groupon is redeemable for learning-filled fun at the Gymboree locations in Mentor, Strongsville, and Beachwood, and may be mixed and matched between all three.

Gymboree offers a bevy of baby-engaging classes in which parents and wee ones work together to build tots' creativity and encourage development through play. Weekly classes are available for every age from the freshly born sapling to the 5-years-young wise wanderer. This deal includes rhythm-building music classes, imagination-expanding art classes, curiosity-developing pre-school transition classes, and Gymboree's most popular class, Play & Learn. The one-month membership (up to an $60 value, plus $35 membership fee) allows you to take one class per week, with makeups available during enrollment if you miss a class. This deal also includes unlimited attendance at Gymboree's open-gym sessions (contact location for schedule). One Groupon must be purchased for each child, and each child must be accompanied by at least one adult (but more than one adult is welcome). The 45-minute classes help build an everlasting bond that will feel like being tethered to each other with ethernet cable.

Though Gymboree Play & Music sometimes features a discounted price online, this Groupon still offers the best deal available.

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The spine keeps your brain elevated and beyond the reach of swarming, knowledge-hungry children. Straighten and strengthen your spine with this Groupon.

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$29 for a one-hour therapeutic massage with aromatherapy oils (a $70 value)
$49 for a chiropractic package (a $229 total value)

One-hour therapeutic massage with aromatherapy oils (a $70 value) Chiropractic exam (a $35 value) Adjustment (a $45 value) X-rays (a $79 value)

Stow-Kent Chiropractic

Led by a trio of doctors who share a deep knowledge of the body's inner workings and a single goal of relieving their patients' pains, Stow-Kent Chiropractic treats injuries and spinal conditions with safe and minimally invasive methods. The doctors also share a passion for individualized care; before mending spines with adjustments, decompression treatments, and FlexBand rehab sessions, they carefully examine each patient's nervous system and mood ring to determine which services will work most effectively. The center's team of licensed massage therapists similarly seeks out and targets individual aches with trigger-point massages that dissipate pain at its source with isolated pressure.

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