You are what you eat, particularly if you find your embarrassing high-school yearbook photos scrumptious. Opt for a more appetizing arrangement with today's Groupon: for $17, you get $35 worth of locally sourced fare and drinks at Seasonal 56 in Langley.

Seasonal 56 flaunts the culinary bounty of Fraser Valley with lunch and dinner fare that highlights local, seasonal ingredients. A talented team concocts every meal element from scratch, including bread, bacon, and elf-whittled utensils, ensuring taste-bud-invigorating freshness. Menu items change weekly to ensure peak freshness but remain in a similar price range. Peruse entree samples, such as the 8-ounce New York steak with country mashed potatoes and red-onion marmalade ($26), or Thiessen Farms roasted duck breast ($20). Meat-free options, such as portobello mushroom stuffed with Agassiz Farm house cheese, give props to vegetarians ($18).

Those interested in deluxe behind-the-scenes meal preparation can grab a seat for two at the chef's table in the kitchen and watch as talented food mavens conjure up a five- to eight-course dinner using but a top hat and magic whisk ($65–$85 per person).

Reviews

Eat magazine and Good Life Vancouver reviewed Seasonal 56:

• This hidden gem hums nicely along, mainly through word of mouth. Husband-and-wife team Adrian (he’s the chef) and Shannon Beaty (she’s front of house) partner with local producers for sourcing, cooking, serving and catering seasonal fare. – Julie Pegg, Eat