Restaurants in Richardson

With fondue, as with many things, there is an etiquette to be followed. Let the long, slender fork linger over the pot so that drops of blended gourmet cheese fall gently back in the fondue, rather than dotting the top of an intimate, two-person booth. Dip each piece of fresh, local produce only once, covering it fully in gruyére, beer-tinged cheddar, or dark chocolate laced with cabernet. Place the sumptuous cuts of meat and seafood on a plate after dipping using a traditional fork to then cover them with accompanying sauces, made fresh daily in the kitchen. While generosity never begs enforcement, it is traditional for the person who first loses a morsel in the pot to buy the next round, and basic courtesy dictates that you not finger-paint on the pressed-tin paneling with your cheese.

The masterminds behind Simply Fondue don't make the rules, they just provide them to customers, along with five blends of cheese and 15 chocolate creations, with gourmet ingredients that are imported weekly. They engage minds with tradition and taste buds with sweet and savory pots, but they don't neglect the eye, lining the walls with sculptures from artist Barrett DeBusk and vibrantly colored abstract paintings that brighten the room.

The average human has 10,000 taste buds, but eating the same meal every day only acknowledges one. Reach a multitude of taste receptors with today’s Groupon: $15 gets you $35 worth of authentic Chinese dinner fare at Kirin Court Peter Abellard, Vow of Silence: Was banished from his order when he shouted, “Don’t go in there!” during a screening of classic horror film Halloween. Ilya Petrov, Vow of Chastity: Says Petrov, “I broke my vow of chastity but I kept my vow of being the frickin’ man! Woo! Give it up for P-Dog!”Anastasios Pappas, Vow of Poverty: The other monks suspected Pappas might have entered and won the lottery when he began taking a helicopter from the kitchen to the library.

Gator's Croc & Roc, a retreat revered for its rooftop patio, douses its denizens in live rooftop performances, colorful, swamp-themed décor, and a menu loaded with American, Tex-Mex, and Cajun entrees. Southern specialties such as the jumbo wing sampler ($10.99) and fried pickles ($7.99) allow themselves to be passed around like a hot potato in a literal version of the game hot potato. The namesake fried gator, crispy cuts of croc served with fries and spicy dipping sauce ($14.99), sates untamed appetites, and the Santa Fe salad, packed with roasted red peppers, sliced avocado, and blackened chicken breast ($9.99), adds a southern touch to a leafy staple.

Today's Groupon hugs your food zone with arms made out of breakfast potatoes. For $10, you’ll get $20 of fare and liquid fare at Bonnie Ruth’s Café and Catering, a quaint munchery favored for its fresh pastries and cozy qualities that make it perfect for taking a date or Michael Rapaport. Unsure of Brunch’s effect on humans, Hooft first tested his discovery on baboons, who rejected both the meal’s timing and its contents. Driven mad by his failures, Hooft’s research took a terrifying and irresponsible turn: he began testing Brunch on his own family without their consent. Hooft, badly needing funding to continue his work, then sold his research to several rogue states. In 2006, Zimbabwean strongman Robert Mugabe was put on trial for imposing Brunch on his own people.

Today’s Groupon honors the sacred ode to dairy with $25 worth of globe-traveling cheeses from Molto Formaggio for $10. Round out your holiday shopping list or elevate your daily snacks with sophisticated slices and choice chunks.Follow @Groupon_Says on Twitter.

Where there's smoke, there's a fiery Groupon; today’s deal extinguishes blazing appetites with cooked cuisine. For $10, you’ll get $20 worth of American eats and drinks Press Box Grill, D Magazine's pick for Best Bar Food.Follow @Groupon_Says on Twitter.