When summer heats up, cool cats in the Lou love to chill out with a frosty frozen treat. Lower the temperature with today's deal from Chill Frozen Yogurt in Clayton, Ladue, or Des Peres. Pay $5 and get $10 worth of the frozen yogurt that the Riverfront Times judged as St. Louis's finest. Help yourself to a seasonal selection like tart blackberry or sea salt caramel, and even find gluten-free, sugar-free, and nonfat frozen yogurts and sorbets. Then, toss on a host of toppings from candy and fresh fruit to freshly shaved chocolate and homemade hot fudge sauce. And with a portion of all proceeds going to Friends of Kids with Cancer, you can feel good about eating good. Serve up this frozen yogurt delight -- it will have you licking your lips all the way to the last chilly spoonful. Want more? Visit Chill Frozen Yogurt on Facebook.

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Watching a movie gives audiences a chance to capture that moment's resonant je ne sais quoi, which is French for popcorn smell. Learn the language of cinema with this Groupon.

Choose from Four Options

$12 for a movie night for two, valid Sunday-Thursday (a $25 value) $12 for a movie night for two, valid Friday or Saturday (a $25 value)

Two adult tickets (a $10 value each) One large popcorn (a $5 value)

$23 for a movie night for four, valid Sunday-Thursday (a $50 value) $23 for a movie night for four, valid Friday or Saturday (a $50 value)

Four adult tickets (a $10 value each) Two large popcorns (a $5 value each)

Each ticket entitles its holder to two consecutive movies, and each paying adult can bring up to two children under the age of 12. The theater welcomes both drive-in and walk-in patrons, as long as they bring personal FM radios to stream the movies' sound.

Skyview Drive-In

Skyview Drive-In, opened in 1949, has weathered the ravages of multiple tornados, enduring as a two-screen throwback to old-school cinema. When the sun sets, the twin screens display double features of recent Hollywood releases while FM radio simulcasts the soundtracks. Walk-in and drive-in viewers alike can tune in on their personal radios or antennae. The viewing area-organized so taller cars never cut off smaller cars' sightlines-borders a playground for youngsters and a concession stand with classic movie snacks. Celebrating its roots, the theater occasionally grants wave-in access to drivers in classic hot rods (defined as 1987 or older). For first-timers, Skyview Drive-In offers thorough responses to FAQs.

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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.

Read the Fine Print for important info on travel dates and other restrictions.

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Family-Friendly Resort with Comfortable Suites

Lined with water parks, dinner theaters, and quirky museums, the Strip in downtown Branson is one of America's most decorated streets. Officially known as Highway 76, the family-friendly road became a tourist spot in the early 1960s, when several country-music concerts and comedy shows turned it into an entertainment destination. With more than 100 venues added since, Branson has earned its "live-entertainment capital of the world" moniker by hosting shows ranging from Chinese circuses to the comedy of Yakov Smirnoff to country jubilees. Located a few miles south, The Suites at Fall Creek makes for a convenient home base to explore the town, offering a family-friendly environment with indoor and outdoor pools and a bustling activities center.

The resort's guest rooms have been decorated in traditional country style with wood furnishings and cozy carpets. At 900 square feet, the one-bedroom suites add full kitchens and screened-in porches. Guests can also fix meals in the studio rooms' partial kitchens. Take a stroll along the property's narrow walking paths for glimpses of manmade ponds and manicured gardens.

Branson: Waterfront Entertainment District with Country-Music History

Located in the heart of the Ozarks and nestled next to Table Rock Lake, Branson is just as famous for its entertainment attractions as its picturesque setting. On any given night, you can find country-music tribute shows and live dinner performances lighting up Highway 76. The six-brother musical troupe known simply as Six performs its award-winning a cappella concert most days from March through November.

Fishing remains one of Branson's most popular activities. Perched at the foot of old Main Street, Lake Taneycomo's clear, cold waters make it an ideal habitat for trout. Ten minutes from the hotel, Table Rock Lake offers some of the country's best bass fishing among forests of oak and hickory trees.

Read the Fine Print for important info on travel dates and other restrictions.

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Without massages, shoulders would stiffen into immobility and fall victim to freeloading parrots and the burden of carrying Earth's heavyset brother, Girth. Pamper your perches with this Groupon.

$30 for a 60-Minute Massage (Up to $65 Value)


Choose from a deep-tissue or relaxing massage.

Bodetoxing

Tanea Davis refuses to stay complacent as a nationally certified massage therapist, trained energy healer, and detoxification specialist. She seeks out new massage modalities so that she can adjust her service menu regularly to include fresh techniques such as reiki healing and slimming body wraps. Instead of focusing on the painful spots alone, Tanea listens to her patients to unearth the causes of problems and provide long-term relief and full-body relaxation.

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Peninsula regions such as Italy tend to feature seafood heavily in their cuisine, just as landlocked countries tend to rely on wild game and Spam carved to look like trout. Dive into the real thing with this Groupon.

$15 for $30 Worth of Italian Fare for Dinner

The dinner menu includes items such as eggplant parmigiana ($6.95), chicken pinot grigio with mushrooms and lemon ($15.95), and filet mignon ($28.95).

Da Baldo's Trattoria

After leaving his hometown of Salemi in Sicily, restaurant proprietor Baldo Gandolfo began dazzling locals with mouthwatering Italian recipes honed through four decades. Baldo's wife, Madda, welcomes guests on their arrival to the mirror- and artwork-flecked dining space, and Baldo's sister Rita keeps a generous supply of saucy pastas, rich veal, and succulent chicken dishes flowing from the kitchen. Diners sit down to sup at linen-cloaked tables in the floral-wallpapered dining area and toast to a satisfying meal over glasses of espresso and flavorful Italian wines. In addition to dishing out hearty entrees and gelato-tinged desserts to families and friends, Da Baldo's provisions larger gatherings with a private banquet space capable of comfortably fitting 90 people or 60 Shriner cars. .

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Family-Friendly Lodgings in Downtown Jefferson City

Just steps from Capitol Plaza Hotel, the Missouri State Capitol Building resembles an ancient Roman basilica. Ornately carved 40-foot columns mark its entrance, and a statue of Ceres, the Roman goddess of grain and agriculture, tops its massive white dome. Ceres is a fitting figure to overlook Jefferson City, which began as several gristmills along the Missouri River. A stay at Capitol Plaza Hotel puts visitors in the heart of historical downtown Jefferson City and a stone's throw from the area's nature trails, prime fishing locales, and rolling prairies.

The guest rooms and executive suites offer wireless Internet and cable TV amid warm hues and simple decor. In the two-room executive suite, there's an additional sleeper sofa. For dinner, feel free to lounge in your room and enjoy an artisan pizza from the onsite Plaza Pizzeria, or head down for a light meal and a cocktail at the Fountain Court Lounge before unwinding in the hotel's indoor heated pool and hot tub.

Jefferson City, Missouri: Rich History and German Heritage on the Missouri River

Many postcards of downtown Jefferson City spotlight its domed Capitol Building and the Missouri River, the two landmarks that reflect the Missouri capital's historical and natural spirit. Perched on a bluff that Lewis and Clark crossed under during their historical afternoon beer run, the Capitol Building embraces Missouri's history through its three-wall mural, Thomas Hart Benton's A Social History of Missouri. Located on the third floor of the Capitol, the mural tells the story of Missouri's pioneer days up to the rise of St. Louis and Kansas City.

On Jefferson City's south side, the neighborhood of Old Munichburg conveys a distinctly German feel through its historical churches, Bavarian-style brick buildings, and pubs that serve schnitzel and other traditional dishes. Steps from Old Munichburg, the Missouri River draws visitors looking to canoe or catch catfish. Near the boat-access point, signs indicate how far other cities are down the river, from Rocheport (43 miles) to Three Forks, Montana (2,197 miles). Another popular spot for fishing is nearby Binder Lake, which is filled with bass and bluegill.

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Before laser hair removal, unwanted hair was given impossible brainteasers with the hope that follicles would pull themselves out in frustration. Celebrate swift hair removal with this Groupon.

$149 for Six Laser Hair-Removal Treatments (Up to $900 Value) Valid for the upper lip, chin, sideburns, armpits, toes and feet, hands and fingers, neck, or bikini line

Therapists treat the target area, which includes the upper lip, chin, sideburns, armpits, toes and feet, hands and fingers, neck, or bikini line, with cooling gel before using the Ultra VPL laser system to heat follicles with pulses of light. Treatments can last as few as five minutes, though sessions average 5-10 minutes, depending on the size of the area. This treatment is not effective on dark skin, blond hair, or white hair.

St. Louis Permanent Cosmetics and Laser

Professional micropigmentologist Virginia Schulte is board certified by the American Academy of Micropigmentation, a credential she wields when employing a range of laser-based cosmetic procedures along with her team of trained professionals. Virginia directs a digital pen machine over lash lines, brows, and lips to deliver permanent makeup definition and trades traditional hair-removal techniques for the pulsing power of a noninvasive Ultra VPL laser. Aesthetic services, from photofacials and skin analyses to permanent makeup and hair removal, take place in a state-inspected, hygienic room that enlists sterile tools to assuage the physical effects of age and repel a squeamish Father Time.

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The three holes on a bowling ball represent the three phases of bowling: wind-up, release, and genuflection. Send a ball properly on its way with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options

$15 for a bowling package for two (up to a $34.50 total value)

Two hours of bowling and shoe rental (a $10 value per person) One pizza (up to a $9 value) Two sodas or beers (up to a $2.75 value per person)

$25 for a bowling package for five (up to a $67.50 total value)

Two hours of bowling and shoe rental (a $10 value per person) One pizza (up to a $9 value) One pitcher of beer (an $8.50 value)

Rates at North Oaks Bowl and Imperial Bowl fluctuate throughout the week.

North Oaks Bowl and Imperial Bowl

North Oaks Bowl and Imperial Bowl join forces to offer sphere flingers a pair of ultraclean, modern facilities for unabashed pin pummeling. As the larger of the two centers, North Oaks Bowl houses a sprawling collection of 64 lanes, meaning visitors rarely have to wait for a lane and never have to build their own in the parking lot. Imperial Bowl, meanwhile, complements its stock of 30 lanes with entertaining extras, including arcade games, pool tables, and cosmic bowling. Both facilities play host to leagues for casual and serious competitors alike, and full-service bars and concession areas at each location ensure ball-free hands remain filled with beers, sodas, and snacks.

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A full bookshelf not only provides a conversation piece for guests, but also decreases the odds they'll pull out the tome that swivels the bookcase around and reveals your secret crying room. Build up your book collection with this Groupon.

$12 for $25 Worth of New, Used, and Rare Books

Browse more than 350,000 books including A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle ($6.99), Material World from Sierra Club Books ($25), and Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close by Jonathan Safran Foer ($24.95).

The Book House

Within a historic Victorian-era house built in 1863, a friendly staff, an amiable cat, and a documented ghost oversee The Book House's selection of more than 350,000 books. Culled from hundreds of collections, auctions, suppliers, and rogue librarians in the past 25 years, the books range from new to rare to out of print. They nestle into every nook and cranny of the store's nine rooms and three floors, which are connected by winding staircases. Thrifters and fans of alliteration can venture down to the Bargain Basement to discover discounted reads, and other bookworms search the first and second floors for tomes about any subject from history and philosophy to science fiction and children's books.

A portion of each purchase goes to support the Second Chapter Life Center, which helps young adults with developmental disabilities. The Book House also accepts used-book donations any time during regular business hours.

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The hamburger is an edible American icon, much like coleslaw made with shredded Norman Rockwell paintings. Bread, bite, and chew with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options $7 for a pub meal for two (up to a $15.98 value) $13 for a pub meal for four (up to a $31.96 value)

Each diner receives a beer (a $5 value each), an order of fries (a $0.99 value each), and a choice of hamburger, hot dog, or bratwurst (up to a $2 value each). The bar operates on St. Louis Cardinals home game days.

Angry Beaver

Amid the roar of Cardinals fans from the adjacent Busch Stadium, the Angry Beaver pub pairs mugs of beer with a straightforward menu of burgers, dogs, and brats. Behind the building's cheerful red façade, mugs clink beneath neon beer signs as DJs spin vibrant music. Outside, a green awning stretches out over a massive patio speckled with umbrellas and tabletops. The bar boasts a staff of nimble and attractive bartenders, saving customers the awkwardness of ordering a drink from a wall gargoyle that never makes eye contact. The joint operates on Cardinals home game days, making it an ideal venue to visit before or after trips to the ballpark.

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Your bedroom garb gravitates to comfy cozy -- but like every girl, you also have a flirty side. Trade your plush cotton blends for silk and lace with today's deal from XOXO, Alice: $99 for a one-hour boudoir photography session plus a $50 print credit (regularly $245). Get your honey's pulse racing with a gift, or preserve your powers of seduction and treat yourself with this fabulous shoot. Alecia Hoyt -- the face behind the camera at XOXO, Alice -- has been photographing portraits and events for seven years, and describes her boudoir work as romantic, modern, and sexy. She will help you go from modest to provocateur in her glamorous studio dedicated to boudoir photography, located in the historic arts district on Cherokee Street. Shed the fluffy sweats for a night, and capture a look just waiting to be let out. Want more? Visit XOXO, Alice on Facebook.

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Long eyelashes have a number of uses, from giving butterfly kisses to shooing away actual butterflies who try to drink your eye juice. Make a heart flutter with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options $79 for a full set of Xtreme Lashes eyelash extensions (a $250 value) $99 for a full set of Xtreme Lashes and one touchup (a $300 value)

The polyester Xtreme Lashes are adhered one by one to your natural lashes to seamlessly accent your eyes. The meticulous work can take from 1.5 to 2.5 hours, and the lashes will remain throughout your natural lashes' growth cycle, requiring touchups after approximately two to four weeks.

Pure Elegance

Imagine someone approaches with a smoothie made of organic peaches, blueberries, or mangoes, but instead of offering you a taste they gently spread its contents across your forehead and massage the sweet aromas into your skin. This surreal daydream happens daily at Pure Elegance, where aestheticians devoted to organic skincare nourish complexions with their six signature fruit-smoothie facials and other treatments designed to nurse skin to optimal health. Oxygen therapy revives dull skin in tandem with parsley and cucumber, and microdermabrasion promotes cellular turnover deep within the dermis using an exfoliant of pears and poppy seeds. Beyond edible ingredients, many services also blend in products by Éminence Organic Skin Care-a Hungarian line that heals signs of aging and ushers toxins from the face and body without relying on chemicals or additives.

Those who prefer to save their appetite for later can skip the chocolate and margarita manicures in favor of airbrush makeup or waxing services that clear away fuzz on the face and body. Ocular enhancements include Xtreme Lashes eyelash extensions that add natural-looking drama, as well as an eye rescue treatment that aims to save peepers from puffiness, crow's feet, and madcap pokes from nearby Stooges.

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The term "horsepower" comes from the chant that horses used to shout at engineers working on the newfangled railway system. Befriend trailblazing stallions and mares with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options $49 for two one-hour private riding lessons (a $100 value) $110 for a two-hour birthday party for up to five children (a $225 value). Astride horses bedecked in ribbons, children participate in a group riding lesson and a class on horse care and go home with a goody bag.

At Johnson Horse Riding School, a part of Johnson Horse Solutions, a BHS-certified instructor leads all classes and parties and works with students aged 3 and older. Every rider must wear either jeans or riding pants and sport boots with a 1/2-1-inch heel.

Johnson Horse Riding School

BHS-certified instructor Christina Johnson has spent more than four decades as an instructor, rider, and horse trainer-experience she draws on to broker connections between horses and humans at Johnson Horse Riding School. Johnson specializes in instruction for beginners and children as young as age 3, with a stable of practice horses as gentle as a declawed cookie monster. The school's lessons cover Western or English styles of riding or impart tips for proper grooming, feeding, and management. Week-long summer camps will be offered throughout the summer. Guided trail rides lead equestrians through nearby wilderness, and birthday parties and camps encourage youngsters to engage with the great outdoors.

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Cultural icons often have signature hairstyles, from Little Orphan Annie's luscious red curls to the bald cap hiding Michael Jordan's luscious red curls. Find your own iconic look with this Groupon.

Choose from Three Options $35 for a haircut, style, deep-conditioning treatment, and crown foils (a $92 value) $25 for a haircut, style and deep-conditioning treatment (a $57 value) $40 for a haircut, style, deep-conditioning treatment, and root touchup single-process color (a $100 value)

Lakeview Hair Salon

If you ask Jodi Hudson the secret to running a successful hair salon, you might find her answer refreshingly simple: hair. Hudson, who spent 15 years teasing 'dos at other froufrou salons full of bells and whistles, decided to focus strictly on haircare when she opened Lakeview Hair Salon in 2004.

The basic goal of taming, nourishing, and shaping hair goes into everything Hudson does at her salon, from assembling a staff of skilled friseurs to stocking the shelves with top-notch products, such as Aquage and Paul Mitchell. And well-rounded haircare means that eyebrow waxing, perms, and bridal updos shaped like hairbrushes are also on the menu.

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Ancient Greeks celebrated sports such as gymnastics, wrestling, and running around wildly with an open flame. Honor athletic history safely with this Groupon.

Choose from Three Options $11 for admission and skate rental for two (up to a $22 value) $20 for admission and skate rental for four (up to a $44 value) $62 for a Fun party package for up to 10 (a $124.50 value), including skate rentals, cake, ice cream, soda, and 45 minutes in a private party room

Fun party package option purchasers can also apply the value of their Groupon toward a party-package upgrade.

Fun Spot Skating Center

Rows of red, green, and golden lights stream above the solid maple skating rink at Fun Spot Skating Center, where guests glide along during open hours and special skating events. Much like the popular video game Extreme Hoop Trundler 2012, Fun Spot blends classic and modern entertainment, filling the retro space with computerized light sequences set to digital stereo sound. A full-service pro shop works to outfit guests with well-fitting skates, and an onsite snack bar fuels festivities with pizzas, soda, and other eats.

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We don't normally identify with office supplies, but sometimes we see a rubber band and feel like we're in the same position. Maintain your ability to stretch without coming close to snapping with today's deal from the Pilates & Yoga Center of St. Louis: For $49 (regularly $105), get three group Pilates Reformer classes. The trained and certified instructors at this Ladue oasis combine coaching, personal training, and physical therapy with specialized Pilates equipment in an attempt to build alignment and muscular balance. It's no wonder class participants rave that these sessions have helped reduce their stress, increase their strength, and relieve physical pain, as this fitness haven was St. Louis Magazine's A-List 2011 Readers' Pick for Best Yoga Studio. Ruler-like stiffness is less than fun: Use today's deal to keep up that essential elasticity.

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Your child's not one for cabins, campfires, and insect repellent, but there's still a way to ensure he or she has a totally rocking summer: today's deal from David's Guitar Loft. Pay $79, and your son or daughter age 4 to 7 will enjoy a week-long Exploring Music camp (a $200 value). This camp gives kids the chance to explore instruments like guitars, drums, and keyboards in a hands-on way and learn about various song styles and forms. For older kids who want to get strumming this summer, pay $89 for a week of Introduction to Guitar camp for ages 8 to 14 (a $200 value). This camp requires no previous experience (or instrument) and offers budding guitarists the opportunity to learn about reading notations, correct hand placement, techniques, and more. Both camp options offer two hours of daily instruction from June 11 to 15 or July 30 to August 3. This six-string shop, with locations in Webster Groves and Fenton, is a full-service retail shop that not only offers instrument repair and maintenance, but also a visionary lesson program -- making this deal much s'more fun than yet another game of capture the flag. Want more? Check out David's Guitar Loft on Facebook.

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Before the invention of scissors, hair could only be shortened via naturally occurring escalator snags and inevitable bonfire curiosity. Snip strands the newfangled way with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options $10 for one men's haircut package (a $22 value) $19 for two men's haircut packages (a $44 value)

Each package includes:

Men's haircut Scalp massage Shampoo Complimentary water, soda, or beer

Free parking is available in the Chase Park Plaza garage.

Cutters & Co.

Cutters & Co. recently unearthed old Dictaphone recordings of barbers conversing with clients during the ‘50s. Here is an excerpt of one such conversation:

"In those wee small hours, those ‘where are we all?' hours, Sammy and I always seem to find ourselves leaning against this same old wall, staring at this same old lamppost, a cigarette dangling from each of our hands as we gab about the week. And this one's been a true-blue trip to bombsville. At the gig, Dino couldn't stand up and had to be taken off the stage in a wheelbarrow. Then the rest of the gang tried to talk up a couple of dames, but they wouldn't stop laughing at us. Said Sammy's mustache looked like a caterpillar. That really made him sore. Then the most ring-a-ding-ding tomato said she didn't like my 'do. Don't get me wrong, she dug the fedora, but it wasn't exactly covering the tangled bird's nest underneath it. It's like I'm raising a whole parliament under here, and I don't mean those cats in the fancy powdered wigs either. I'm talking owls, baby. Owls!

So Sammy and I needed a fix. The kind that involves a cool cut, shampoo, and scalp massage so we could get back to looking as sharp as we feel. Maybe a drink to keep our pipes golden. We knew only one place would do the trick. I could already feel the familiar sizzle of hot towels on my face. So we flicked away our cigs, strolled back to the hotel through the fog. And coming down the lobby staircase, what did we hear but two of the sweetest sounds in the world: the snip-snip of scissors and my own voice on the gramophone. So here we are again. This could be the start of something big…"

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As a culinary palindrome, naan tastes the same backward as it does forward, like the bananab or a Toyota. Take a bite in every direction with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options $10 for $20 worth of dine-in Indian fare for dinner, served 5:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. $12 for $24 worth of carryout Indian fare for lunch or dinner

The menu includes vegetable biryani ($10.99), chana masala ($19.99), saag paneer ($10.99), vegetable samosa ($3.50), garlic naan ($3.50), and two vegetable burgers ($8.99).

Raj's Rasoi

Chef and owner Raj left his native Punjab in 1994 to earn his culinary stripes working as a cook in New York City. After a year of training and practice, he relocated to St. Louis, where his expertise in the art of Indian cooking quickly won praise in the Riverfront Times, which dubbed his eatery the city's best vegetarian restaurant.

Laden with meat-free options, the menu entices taste buds with spiced and nutritious ingredients such as saag paneer's spinach and fresh cheese, aloo gobi's cauliflower and potatoes, and chana masala's tender garbanzo beans. Chefs also throw dairy to the wayside in many dishes, including the vegan mirchi bhajia-deep-fried anaheim peppers stuffed with potatoes and spices hot enough to peel the wallpaper off a doll's house. A catering menu provides spreads for large groups and flash mobs that rent the on-premises banquet hall.

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Cars have relatively short life spans, which is why they take on bold adventures such as climbing steep mountain roads and inching through tunnels while being pummeled with soap. Extend your car's time on Earth with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options $48 for three Valvoline synthetic-blend oil changes with a new oil filter (a $117 value) $90 for six Valvoline synthetic-blend oil changes with a new oil filter (a $234 value)

Mechanics perform a 26-point inspection on moving parts, top off fluid levels, check tires and adjust air pressure, and add up to 5 quarts of Valvoline synthetic-blend oil during the service, which includes a quick wash.

Complete Auto Body and Truck Repair

Since its inception almost 40 years ago, Complete Auto Body and Truck Repair has prioritized customer convenience. To realize this goal, owner Kurt Barks has implemented a 24-hour customer-service phone line, which, as he tells FenderBender magazine, assuages the frustration people feel when they can't contact personnel after hours. "People don't want to speak to a computer; they want to talk to somebody who cares," Kurt says, underscoring his commitment to quick service and antirobot propaganda. He parlays this emphasis into a host of shop amenities, including 24-hour towing service, discounted rental cars, and complimentary drop-off service to locations within 5 miles of the shop. A novel Service, Park & Fly program even ferries customers to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport while an ASE-certified crew rehabs rides and stores them until their owners return from out of town.

As drivers approach the North Lindbergh location, a life-sized elephant greets them and guides the way toward state-of-the-art bays. Here, the team provides routine car care and more extensive repairs, backing all of their bodywork with a lifetime guarantee void only if cars become immortal. Customers who decide to stay on the premises while they wait can luxuriate in the comfort of a spacious lounge.

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