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Buzz News Roundup, 7/30

BuzzSugar — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 13:30:46 PDT

The Hollywood Reporter has news that CBS will remake the 1970s cop series The Streets of San Francisco.
ComingSoon reports that Guillermo del Toro is producing a remake of the horror-thriller telefilm Don't Be Afraid of the Dark.
After a legal battle, John Goodman is back on board for the medieval drama Pope Joan, Variety writes.
Speaking of legal battles, the New York Daily News has an update on the Project Runway proceedings - including the shocker that Tim Gunn didn't get paid for the first season!
Alicia Keys will sing the next James Bond theme song, which was written by Jack White, E! reports.
Miley Cyrus's album Breakout debuted at the top of the charts this week, reports Variety.
In other remake news, The Hollywood Reporter writes that ABC has won the rights to remake the French comedy Do This, Don't Do That.
Josh Lucas will star in the Showtime pilot Possible Side Effects, Zap2it reports.

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SavvySugar — Thu, 24 May 2012 17:09:41 PDT

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9 Ways to Earn Extra Cash When Money Is Tight

Wise Bread — Thu, 24 May 2012 11:51:58 PDT

I'm sure everyone can do with a little more cash in their wallets. Here are some great suggestions by Wise Bread for you to make extra money.

Even though I'm self-employed full-time, I'm always looking for new and exciting ways to make more money.

Earlier this year, I wrote a Wise Bread post on websites that can help you earn extra cash. More recently, I came across a blog post on Zaarly titled, "10 Ways to Make Money Without a Job." After reviewing the latter post, I thought it was time to revisit the topic and let you in on a few more ways to get paid.

The ideas that Zaarly presents are perfect for the unemployed or those who just want to pad their pockets a little more. In addition, there are moonlighting jobs that I do that I thought you should know about. Thus, if you're without a steady paycheck or you just want to build up a rainy-day stash, here are some of your options.

1. Offer Experiences to Strangers

I recently learned about a new site called Vayable, which allows people with specialized knowledge and talents, local info, and time on their hands to create experiences that others can purchase. It's basically a touring and activity company without the company. Anyone can join the site and set up an experience. For instance, the Kan Brothers offer motorcycle tours of San Francisco - which include helmet rental, a drink at a local hot spot, and a city map - for two to four people at $75 per person. In New York City, Kim G. is offering a personalized painting lesson for groups of two to six for a flat rate of $300; the experience includes acrylic paints; canvas board and supplies; studio space; wine, cheese, and crackers; and Kim’s undivided attention. Consider this tip if you're interested in joining Vayable: Browse the site to see what other people in your area are offering. By creating a unique experience that no one else has established, you have a better chance of getting booked.

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Trendspotting: Southeast Asian Fast-Casual Restaurants

Susannah Chen — Fri, 18 May 2012 12:05:50 PDT

In the past year, there's been significant growth nationwide in the number of fast-casual eateries, from burger joints to healthier comfort-food fixtures. The latest craze we've noticed hitting this scene? Asian-themed chain restaurants.

Chipotle could've tackled a number of ethnic eats, so the Mexican chain certainly caught our attention when it unveiled its plan for ShopHouse Southeast Asian Kitchen, "inspired by the traditional shophouses through Thailand, Malaysia, and Vietnam." Then we raised our eyebrows when a former chef at San Francisco's renowned Slanted Door restaurant opened the first of what will be several Bay Area locations of Asian Box, a healthier riff on Asian street food.

Meanwhile, Canada-based Wok Box has been preparing to bring its stir-fry boxes and curry dishes to the western part of the United States this year. And just this week, a former Hooters chef announced his new venture, a minichain of Atlanta-based Latin fusion restaurants bearing the name Taqueria Tsunami.

Regardless of where diners are in the country, it's clear they're on the lookout for the explosive flavor combinations that come from Southeast Asian cuisines. Are you excited at the prospect of more Southeast Asian cuisine in your neck of the woods?

Photo courtesy Sonya Yu for Asian Box

Tortilla and Cheese Lovers, Meet the Pupusa

Susannah Chen — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 04:32:45 PDT

A craving for Central American and Caribbean food as of late has meant I've scoured the streets of Miami for a decent cubano, as well as the colorful corners of San Francisco's Mission district for authentic Salvadoran pupusas.

Think of the pupusa as a more glorious quesadilla. The people of El Salvador flatten balls of corn dough (made of masa that's been treated with an alkaline solution) into flat filled cakes, each hiding a sliver of refried beans, pork, vegetables, and, more often than not, melted cheese, then heated until warm on the griddle. The end result's served piping hot with piquant curtido (pickled cabbage) and a thin red tomato-based salsa.

On a recent excursion to Balompie Café, the best pupusa I tried was a traditional version filled with cheese and loroco, a Central American flower bud that tasted a bit like bell peppers. If you love Latin flavors and have never laid eyes on the pupusa, it's a Salvadoran street food worth seeking out.

Link Time: 2012 James Beard Awards Edition

Susannah Chen — Tue, 08 May 2012 10:49:27 PDT

Hangover observations from the James Beard Awards - Eater
More on the one-man play, I Love to Eat, that debuted at the Beard Awards - Zagat
Food52 on winning Publication of the Year - Food52
Where JBA nominees would take you out to eat in their hometowns - HuffPost Food
San Francisco gets snubbed at this year's awards - Grub Street SF
Recipes from James Beard Award finalists - Saveur

Link Time: The Artisan Bread Movement in America

Camilla Salem — Thu, 03 May 2012 10:20:49 PDT

The artisan bread movement in America - Saveur
What the world can learn from carbonated cocktails - Grub Street NY
Are beer sommeliers the next big thing? - Eater
8 choices for Mother's Day brunch in San Francisco - Zagat
What to do with ground meat - Delish
A gene may determine whether or not you like pork - HuffPost Food
Recipe-inspired playlists for dancing in the kitchen - Food52

Learn This Springtime-Chic Braided Bun

Jaime Richards — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 12:43:00 PDT

As soon as the mercury begins to rise, so do the occurrences of cute, clever updos. If runway and street-style trends ring true, this year we'll be seeing plenty of braids and even more buns. Working with Kristy White of the Festoon Salon in San Francisco, we devised a way that combines the two: the braided bun. It's the type of style that will take you from office to night out and, better still, requires little effort on your part.

Scenes From the San Francisco Street Food Festival

Susannah Chen — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 14:05:30 PDT

This past weekend saw the third annual San Francisco Street Food Festival, a gathering of San Francisco's most sought-after street merchants, food trucks, and restaurants, organized by nonprofit incubator kitchen La Cocina. The occasion - "a celebration of vendors and entrepreneurship," according to the organization - helped increase awareness (and funds) for up-and-coming food businesses. It was also just plain delicious. See what you missed when you click through.