Let's Be Frank Shrinks, Off The Grid Hibernates

Let's Be Frank. [Photo: Flickr/misocrazy]

COW HOLLOW — Let's Be Frank (3318 Steiner) is closing the storefront to focus on its cart and truck operations. There's also a newly minted foray into dog treats. [Grub Street]

MARINA — While new markets including one in North Beach are kicking off, Off The Grid's giant Friday evening market at Fort Mason is going on a seasonal siesta after tomorrow night (October 26) with a last-of-the-year hurrah that doubles as a tribute to the Rolling Stones with cover band Black Angel and a Halloween-themed gorgefest, with Hallowed specials from each vendor. It will re-emerge from sleeping, well-rested and impossibly beautiful, in March. [EaterWire]

BLUE BOTTLE WIRE — Blue Bottle Coffee's new millions will ultimately mean new locations, but they haven't been found and secured just yet. [Eater National]

FAREWELLS — Meanwhile, up in Healdsburg, Cyrus (29 North) knows how to go out with a bang. Take a gander at the $15,000 Umbrian truffle that diners at the sold-out closing week will be devouring. [Bite Club Eats]