Dinner Rush

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Synopsis

The exciting, chaotic, behind-the-scenes dramas of a TriBeCa Italian restaurant is lovingly brought to life in Dinner Rush.

Director Bob Giraldi creates a rapid-fire tale of gangsters, gourmet food, high-flying chefs, bookies and obnoxious patrons - brought to life with snappy dialogue and a superb ensemble cast.

Danny Aiello (Leon) is Louis Cropa, a longtime Italian restaurant owner who has a bookmaking operation on the side. He yearns for traditional Italian fare, but his son (Edoardo Ballerini - Romeo Must Die, 24), has taken charge as the new celebrity chef, creating innovative dishes that the critics adore. There is Duncan, the sous-chef, who Louis treats like a son but breaks his heart with his gambling problem and a waitress, (Summer Phoenix - The Believer), who dreams of being an artist.

Upstairs, the restaurant is populated by a colourful cast of characters, including a pretentious art dealer (Mark Margolis), a handsome man at the bar (John Corbett - My Big Fat Greek Wedding), a feared restaurant reviewer (Sandra Bernhard), Louis faithful attorney and a couple of uninvited thugs from Queens.

Dinner Rush is a delicious comedy-drama from starter to dessert!