When actor Rich Sommer is introduced, "Suddenly I See Song" by KT Tunstall is playing. This song is also featured in the beginning of "The Devil Wears Prada", a movie in which Sommer is also part of the cast.
There is a real Fuki Sushi Restaurant in Palo Alto. In operation since 1978, it was the first Japanese restaurant in the city. The location depicted in the film is a different, but similar-looking restaurant with a more modern interior.