Mouse, my MD neuro said the same thing, and added that during the clinical trials at the Univ of Maryland Movement Disorder Center, they didn't place any food restrictions on trial participants and there were no adverse effects.

As to side effects...from the literature about Azilect:
http://www.drugs.com/azilect.html

What are the possible side effects of Azilect?
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Stop using Azilect and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

• increased blood pressure (sudden and severe headache, confusion, blurred vision, chest pain, nausea, vomiting, seizure);
• sudden numbness or weakness (especially on one side of the body), problems with speech or balance;
• unusual thoughts or behavior, confusion, extreme agitation;
• fever, sweating, muscle stiffness;
• feeling light-headed, fainting;
• blistering skin rash;
• twitching muscle movements; or
• hallucinations (seeing things that are not there).

Continue using Azilect and talk with your doctor if you have any of these less serious side effects:

• joint pain;
• mild headache, dizziness, or depressed mood;
• hair loss;
• numbness or tingly feeling;
• dry mouth, loss of appetite;
• constipation, diarrhea, upset stomach, vomiting, weight loss;
• decreased sex drive, impotence, or difficulty having an orgasm; or
• flu symptoms.

Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.

What other drugs will affect Azilect?

Before taking Azilect, tell your doctor if you are using any of the following drugs:

• ciprofloxacin (Cipro);
• theophylline (Theo-Dur, Respbid, Uniphyl); or
• antidepressants such as amitriptyline (Elavil), amoxapine (Ascendin), citalopram (Celexa), clomipramine (Anafranil), desipramine (Norpramin), escitalopram (Lexapro), fluoxetine (Prozac, Sarafem), fluvoxamine (Luvox), imipramine (Tofranil), nortriptyline (Pamelor), paroxetine (Paxil), or sertraline (Zoloft).

If you are using any of these drugs, you may not be able to use Azilect, or you may need dosage adjustments or special tests during treatment.

There may be other drugs not listed that can affect Azilect. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor.