Without local shops, shoppers would buy exclusively from in-flight catalogues, forcing fathers to sneak into airplane wheel wells on Black Friday to order spy camera blenders for their children. Enjoy earthbound gifting with today's Groupon.: for $17, you get $35 worth of gift baskets, catering, and upscale deli fare at Tastebuds Market and Catering in Fitler Square.

Tastebuds' upscale menu serves homemade takeout and prepared foods for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Start a long day of spelunking off right with a bacon, egg, and cheese breakfast sandwich or stop in during a break from serving jury duty on the Q Continuum's trial of humanity for one of their filet-mignon and caramelized-onion paninis. The deli rotates its take-home entree specials daily alongside healthy regular favorites such as the bruschetta platter and artichoke dip with homemade pita chips. You can also accent any repast with fresh bread from local bakeries, fair-trade coffee, imported and domestic cheeses, specialty teas, Boar’s Head deli meat, and other specialties. Delectable desserts such as the très chocolat brownie, black-and-white cookies, or hand-dipped ice cream treats (prices vary) provide enticing endings to any meals that don't naturally end with the real murderer being unmasked. This Groupon can also be used toward Tastebuds' catering service or unique menu of gourmet gift baskets.

Things that seem impossible on an empty stomach—such as skydiving straight into space, convincing your boss to trade spouses, and turning a recurring dream into reality by going back to high school and passing that chemistry exam pantsless—slide into the realm of the certain once you've devoured a Tastebuds meal. Conquer hunger and overturn reality in one fell swoop with today's Groupon to Tastebuds.

Reviews

Although reviewers are mixed on price, customers agree that the customer service is fantastic and the ingredients are fresh. Eight Yelpers give Tastebuds Market and Catering an average of 3.5 stars:

• Small, friendly, clean and great fresh ingredients are the main reasons I keep coming back. – Mark P.
• The staff and the owners here are always have a smile and say hello. – Jeff H.