Sushi originated as underwater tumbleweeds that gathered seaweed and fresh fish as they rolled forebodingly between dueling mermen. Relive the showdown at the O.K. Coral with today's Groupon: for $15, you get $30 worth of sushi, dim sum, and assorted Asian fare at Imperia.
Head sushi chef Takuya Matsumoto emblazons Imperia's upscale Japanese menu with personal flair that amassed seven Austin Chronicle reader accolades from 2008 to 2009. End a jowel-quiveringly intense staring contest with house edamame bedecked with lemon essence ($4.95) or skewers of sea bass kushiyaki served with peanut sauce ($12.95). Nigiri and sashimi rice satchels can be stuffed with schools of bluefin tuna ($9 for three; $13 for five), and the 4138 roll caps a tempura shrimp roll with tuna and salmon ($14.95). Inside the stylish urban lounge, pendant lights illuminate a serpentine marble bar winding past Asian décor, where omakase meals, creatively orchestrated by the chef, can also be ordered and shoveled ($49.95 for three courses).
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The Groupon Guide to: the Difference Between Friends and Enemies
Today it's nearly impossible to tell friends and enemies apart because of the fact that their face shapes and nickname preferences are almost exactly the same. Here's a guide to telling a friend from a foe:
Brings Food to Your House: Friend. Though offering another human the remains of a plant or an animal may seem like an act of aggression, those are actually things that humans need for nourishment. Sharing a meal is simply a bonding ritual practiced by groups of friends or by two people who are deciding whether or not to start mating.
Gives You a Ride: Enemy. This is probably just a ploy to get you to a location where they can take your money or force you to listen to their new band. Do not fall for it.
Compliments You: Enemy. Compliments are just insults covered in admiration. Be skeptical of any compliment that isn’t phrased as “I love what you’ve done with your nose holes” or “I can hardly smell you anymore.”
Lives in Your Mirror: Enemy. It's that twin of yours, fooling you once again. Punch the mirror until he surrenders.
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