• A cash-strapped San Francisco Parks and Recreation department may finally let vendors set up legally in city parks. For a price. [SF Examiner]
• A body found in McLaren Park is thought to be that of a man who had ties to Oakland’s Your Black Muslim Bakery. [SF Chronicle]
• Steakhouse-quality beef is increasingly available at supermarkets. [WSJ]
• Las Vegas restaurants are not doing so hot in the recession. [NYT]
• The film adaptation of Julie and Julia doesn’t mention author Julie Powell’s affair. [NYP]