Question 1

What real-life restaurant location was used in the film?

Accepted Answer

The restaurant shown is now Thakali Kitchen in Flushing, NY, which specializes in Nepalese and Tibetan cuisine.

Question 2

What culinary expertise does the actress playing Samir's mother bring to the role?

Accepted Answer

Madhur Jaffrey, who plays Samir's mother, is a celebrated expert in Indian cuisine and author of many cookbooks.

Question 3

Where do Samir and Carrie go on their first date?

Accepted Answer

On their first date, Samir and Carrie visit the Arepa Lady, made famous by Jim Leff and Chowhound.com contributors.

Question 4

What festival featured Today's Special in 2009?

Accepted Answer

The film was part of the BFI London Film Festival in 2009.

Question 5

What is the central journey of Manhattan chef Samir in the film?

Accepted Answer

Samir rediscovers his heritage and passion for life through cooking Indian food.

Question 6

What real-life restaurant location was used in the film?

Accepted Answer

The restaurant shown is now Thakali Kitchen in Flushing, NY, which specializes in Nepalese and Tibetan cuisine.

Question 7

What culinary expertise does the actress playing Samir's mother bring to the role?

Accepted Answer

Madhur Jaffrey, who plays Samir's mother, is a celebrated expert in Indian cuisine and author of many cookbooks.

Question 8

Where did Samir and Carrie go on their first date?

Accepted Answer

They visited the Arepa Lady, which was made famous by Jim Leff and contributors to Chowhound.com.

Question 9

Which major film festival featured Today's Special in 2009?

Accepted Answer

It was an official selection at the BFI London Film Festival in 2009.

Question 10

Who plays the lead character Samir in the film?

Accepted Answer

Aasif Mandvi plays Samir, the Manhattan chef who rediscovers his heritage through cooking Indian food.

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