The Mediterranean Sea shaped some of the world's most ancient civilizations, which gathered by its shores to dive for the delicious falafel, tabouleh, and kebabs growing beneath its crystal waves. Transport to this legendary culinary coast with today's deal: for $20, you get $40 worth of Mediterranean fare and drinks at Zdara, located in the Warehouse District.

Zdara's menu features a bounty of modern Mediterranean dishes for passport-less, travel- hungry tongues. Roll out your mouth's red carpet for starters such as crispy cracked-wheat kibbie, stuffed with spiced ground beef and pine nuts ($7.50), before moving onto heartier dishes accompanied by a treatise on Hannibal's use of war-elephants to teach Romans the fear of circuses. Try the wild mushroom ravioli with asparagus in a goat-cheese cream sauce ($18.50 dinner/$11.50 lunch), or a Boursin chicken sandwich punched up with roasted red pepper and mushrooms on ciabatta bread ($9.50). Line lunchtime stomachs with the chevre omelette, a medley of chicken, sundried tomatoes, and fresh basil with goat cheese ($8.50), or opt for tender lamb shish kebabs with pine nuts and basmati rice ($22.50 dinner/$12.50 lunch).

Zdara fosters a welcoming ambience with modern, warm décor and a full bar stocked with elegant imbibables. Live belly dancing brightens up Friday nights for humans and curious turtles with stationary midsections.

This Groupon is not valid for happy hour or with other specials.

Reviews

Reviews are limited, but Metromix gives Zdara a positive feature:

• Offering an upscale Mediterranean dining experience to the Warehouse District, Zdara blends the traditional and the contemporary with a sophisticated approach. With its stylish interior, unique menu and a tucked-away lounge for late-night cocktails, Zdara is a cool place to take a date or to spend an evening chatting over drinks and appetizers with friends. – Marissa DeSantis, Metromix