The Hundred-Foot Journey Trivia

Brain Snacks: Tasty Tidbits of Knowledge

Author Richard C. Morais knows firsthand what it's like to move from one country to another since he himself was born in Portugal, raised in Switzerland, and now lives in the United States. (Source.)

Morais isn't just making stuff up when it comes to culinary feats in this book. Famous chef Anthony Bourdain calls this book "heavily-larded with the lushest, most high-test food porn," which is pretty high praise. (Source.)

Curious about what it takes to earn three Michelin stars? According to the folks at Michelin themselves, "Three stars reward exceptional cuisine where diners eat extremely well, often superbly. Distinctive dishes are precisely executed, using superlative ingredients. Worth a special journey." (Source.)