Smokin' D's BBQ started as a pop-up, but has expanded into its first brick-and-mortar storefront on Irving Street.

Lareina Chu says the now- canceled Sunset Night Market , which brought in an estimated 20,000 people last year, was great for restaurants like hers, but a letdown for others.

"They closed down the streets so early. The banks, dry cleaners, they all need car access. They closed down the streets at 8 a.m. and that affected their businesses," said Chu.

Chu and other small businesses are now banding together to create a smaller event called Sunset After Dark, while addressing concerns from other merchants.

"This iteration, we're making it a lot smaller and not closing the streets down until late afternoon, which allows for a quicker setup and still allows access to all t

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