Variety, 02/05/1996, "...Extremely well directed, making for a smartly made, delightfully acted period piece whose sensibility neatly straddles art films and the mainstream..."
Film Comment, 03/01/1996, p.51-3, "...Remarkably assured....An amusing and ultimately very moving reflection..."
Los Angeles Times, 09/20/1996, p.F18, "...As delicately and deliciously prepared as the dishes it features....It is a sensual feast that understands, as great chefs do, the virtues of taking its time..."
Rolling Stone, 10/03/1996, p.78, "...A feast of a film done....Top-grade acting, writing and direction. It's the tastiest dish around..."
Entertainment Weekly, 10/04/1996, p.44, "A movie to love....The real feast is in the mix of finely delineated characters..." -- Rating: A
A Timpano production.
Shown at the 1996 Sundance Film Festival, where it won the screenwriting prize.
Released theatrically in New York City September 20, 1996.
Co-screenwriters Stanley Tucci and Joseph Tropiano are cousins.
Additional cast: Marc Anthony (Cristiano).
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Theatrical Trailer
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A provocative tale of two immigrant brothers who pin hopes to save their struggling restaurant on a banquet honoring star vocalist, the sweater-wearing Louis Prima, who a friend is supposed to bring there. Awarded the 1996 Sundance Award for Screenwriting.