The sudden onset of hunger pangs is the leading cause of unfinished novels, canceled duels, and tied soccer matches. Today's Groupon employs delicious Italian cuisine to cut down on unfinished business: for $10, you get $20 worth of authentic Italian-American fare at Gravy.

Chef Brent Hopkins brings his attention to detail to every lunch and dinner dish served at Gravy using local, seasonal ingredients. Fill up priceless lockets and fragile photo albums with Gravy’s appetizers, such as the caprese plate with seasonal tomatoes, basil, and a balsamic reduction ($8.45). Delicious baked dishes include the eggplant rollatini, egg-battered with mascarpone and ricotta and served under a blanket of mozzarella and gravy ($8.45), which seduces stomachs with soft coos and tongue tarantellas.

With soft lighting and deep-red booths reminiscent of a Mediterranean sunset over a garden of gargantuan tomatoes, Gravy's dining room provides guests with a perfect setting to dine or observe garlic being slowly absorbed into knot rolls.