The near extinction of buffalo was thought to be caused by overconsumption of their delicious wings, but the majestic herds were actually being trampled by people fleeing a Pat Boone concert. Savor the flavor of buffalo's nonessential appendages with today's Groupon: for $7, you get $15 worth of saucy fare at Buffalo Wings and Ribs Family Restaurant's Jefferson Blvd. or Coldwater Rd. locations. This Groupon is not valid on Tuesdays or Wednesdays, and it cannot be used toward delivery.

With roots in Buffalo, New York, Buffalo Wings and Ribs Family Restaurant serves authentic wings. These sauce-slathered chicken bites, which range from orders of six ($4.79) to 100 in a party tray ($54.96), can be served on a scale from mild to suicide, with varietals such as barbecue, teriyaki, extra hot garlic, Cajun inferno, and Shanghai red. If you'd rather smother your carnivore cravings with slow-roasted baby back ribs, Buffalo Wings and Ribs Family Restaurant can gift your gullet a half rack ($11.99), full rack ($19.99), or house combo with wings ($14.99). Or take a two-handed dive into a grilled chicken sandwich ($7.49), half-pound Angus burger ($7.49), or tuna salad wrap ($5.99).

As a family-owned restaurant, Buffalo Wings and Ribs Family Restaurant pays attention to details (always cutting fresh potatoes for its curly fries, for instance) and keeps a fleet of friendly staffers. As the hearty fare greasens your palms, let the intoxicating vapors tickle your noseicles and relax in the comfortable, laid-back atmosphere while your brain conjures up fantastical images of purebred chickens lassoing buffalos.