The Craving: San Diego Food + Drink News – Week of November 9, 2026

The Craving is ThereSanDiego's weekly guide to what's worth eating and drinking in San Diego right now. Every Tuesday, we surface new restaurant openings, standout happy hours, limited-time menu specials, and upcoming food events across the city - so you know what's happening before everyone else does.

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Play Tiki Bingo With Sassy Stiletto at The Grass Skirt in Pacific Beach

The Grass Skirt

Bingo night is going tiki in Pacific Beach! The Grass Skirt hosts Tiki Bingo, bringing two hours of cards, drink specials, and prizes to the...

Illustrated Trash Bash flyer showing the Firehouse building in Pacific Beach with a QR code and a raffles and prizes badge.

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Clean Up Pacific Beach, Then Party With Pancakes and Prizes at Firehouse’s Trash Bash

Pacific Beach gives us sunsets, surf and plenty of good memories. Firehouse is asking us to give a little back. Trash Bash is a free...

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Carve Your Own Flyers at MCASD’s Printmaking Workshop

Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego

Explore printmaking techniques at the Printmaking Workshop mcasd. Carve and create flyers that reflect your imagination.

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Tee Off in Your Holiday Best at The Loma Club’s Santa Scramble With Harland Brewing

The Loma Club

Santa is hitting the greens this year. The Loma Club and Harland Brewing are teaming up for the first Santa Scramble. It’s a festive two-person...

Unwind with crystal singing bowls at San Diego Botanic Garden Winter Wellness

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Unwind With Crystal Singing Bowls at Winter Wellness Sound Healing

San Diego Botanic Garden

Ready to ease into winter? San Diego Botanic Garden hosts Winter Wellness Sound Healing, a one-hour sound bath to help you relax, reset, and renew....

San Diego Botanic Garden succulent Wreath

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Build a Succulent Holiday Wreath at San Diego Botanic Garden

San Diego Botanic Garden

Transform your space with a succulent wreath from our workshop, where you create stunning decor that endures for months.

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Browse Vintage Finds and Handmade Wares at the Jacumba Bathhouse Bazaar

On the first Saturday of every month, the historic Old Bathhouse in Jacumba Hot Springs fills with vendors. The Jacumba Bathhouse Bazaar runs from 10...

Sip holiday cocktails and shop local at the Adams Avenue Spirit Stroll

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Sip, Shop, and Stroll Adams Avenue at the 10th Annual Spirit Stroll

Adams Avenue

Cheers to the 10th annual Adams Avenue Spirit Stroll! This Small Business Saturday tradition invites you to sip holiday cocktails and nibble sweet treats as...

SeaWorld San Diego Annual Christmas Celebration

Chase Snowfall and a Million Lights at SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration

Celebrate Christmas at SeaWorld San Diego with stunning lights, exciting shows, and the spectacular 320-foot tree.

A country singer plays acoustic guitar on a stage lined with poinsettias, beside a lit Christmas tree.

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Sing “Silent Night” by Candlelight With Deana Carter and Maddie Font in Poway

Poway Center for the Performing Arts

Country Christmas comes to Poway for two nights. The 37th annual Carols by Candlelight takes the stage at the Poway Center for the Performing Arts....

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Bring Your Appetite to North Park’s SoNo Fest Chili Cook-Off

San Diego’s favorite neighborhood chili festival is back for its 14th year, and it’s turning 32nd and Thorn in North Park into one big, delicious...

Things to Do in San Diego This Weekend

Check out this week’s Things to Do in San Diego This Weekend and make your plans! Dance the night away at Bachata Sensual Festival SoCal,...

Families enjoy a festive evening at Holiday Lights El Cajon

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Kick Off the Holidays at Holiday Lights in Downtown El Cajon

Downtown El Cajon is about to glow. Holiday Lights in Downtown El Cajon returns to turn the heart of downtown into a festive wonderland, and...

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Shop Small and Take Home a Print at EncinitUS Day

Downtown Encinitas

Experience EncinitUS Day in downtown Encinitas. Shop local, enjoy music, and celebrate small businesses with your community.

Duck Dive transforms into a holiday wonderland for the Great Dicken’s Holiday Pop-Up

Get a First Look at Duck Dive’s Great Dickens Holiday Pop-Up in Pacific Beach

Pacific Beach is getting ready for the holidays, and Duck Dive is giving you a head start. The beach bar and eatery is hosting a...

Top Concerts in San Diego This Week

Here are the top concerts in San Diego this week! Teddy Swims brings the powerhouse vocals behind “Lose Control,” while Jo Koy finds the funny...

Rooftop Cinema Club Fireside Films lights up Little Italy on a chilly night

Cozy Up by a Wood-Burning Heater at Fireside Films in Little Italy

As the days get shorter and the nights get cooler, Rooftop Cinema Club at the Porto Vista Hotel in Little Italy is bringing back Fireside...

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Skate, Shop, and Hunt for Elves at Holiday in the Village in La Mesa

La Mesa Village

Downtown La Mesa is getting dressed up for the holidays. The La Mesa Village Association’s 11th annual Holiday in the Village takes over La Mesa...

The Craving: San Diego Food + Drink News – Week of November 9, 2026

The Best Places to Enjoy a Thanksgiving Feast in San Diego

Whether you’re craving a traditional turkey dinner with all the trimmings, exploring innovative takes on classic dishes at some of San Diego’s finest restaurants, or...

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Sing Handel’s Messiah With the La Jolla Symphony & Chorus in Encinitas

Discover the community spirit at the La Jolla Messiah Community Sing, where everyone sings together in joyous harmony.

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Take One of 24 Seats for the IWA Sake Dinner at Lilo

Discover the unique lilo special dinner, a collaboration of flavors and craftsmanship from Chef Eric Bost and IWA Sake.

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Back a Veterans Day Golf Fundraiser in Rancho Santa Fe

Join the Veterans Day golf tournament at La Valle Coastal Club to support veterans programs in San Diego County.

Local makers show off bookish gifts at the Book Lovers Holiday Market

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Collect Stamps and Shop Indie Bookstores at the Book Lovers Holiday Market

Liberty Public Market

Bookworms, this one’s for you. The Book Lovers Holiday Market turns San Diego’s Liberty Public Market into a one-day celebration of books, community, and shopping...