Ancient Egyptians often threw salt up to the heavens to bring rain, which is why modern humans throw pepper at vending machines to summon Diet Coke. Enjoy a showering of seasonings with today's Groupon: for $8, you get $20 worth of Thai cuisine at Beet in Brooklyn.

With outdoor seating available in the Park Slope area of Brooklyn, Beet offers a menu of Thai-influenced dishes. Culling from a variety of proteins, from chicken and beef ($9) to red-snapper fillet ($15), Beet's chefs whip up piquant curries, including green and pineapple, as well as classic Thai stir-fries, such as basil and garlic simmered in spicy chili sauce and cartoon fire. Inspired by Japanese and French food-fashion, Beet's salmon coats itself in a teriyaki glaze sweetened by pineapple and cranberry ($14), and the crispy duck tries on billowing hats of pancake, cucumber, and scallion ($16). To wash down either dinner or any of Beet's weekday lunch specials, a SOHO lychee martini infuses Absolut vodka with SOHO lychee liqueur and cranberry juice ($8), and imported beer ($4) and glasses of white ($5.50+) or red wines ($4.50+) patiently renew their passports.