The Craving: San Diego Food + Drink News – Week of October 12, 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.

The Best Bars in San Diego Right Now (2026 Guide)

San Diego has always had a reputation as a party town. That reputation undersells it. Yes, the Gaslamp does its thing on a Saturday night....

New Restaurants Opening in San Diego in 2026

San Diego is having a year. 2026 is tracking toward 90+ restaurant and bar openings across the county – from nationally recognized names planting flags...

The Best Restaurants in San Diego Right Now (2026 Guide)

San Diego has better restaurants than people give it credit for. Ask most food writers to rank the top dining cities in the US and...

Shop Six Weekends of Christmas at the Barn in Ramona

Enjoy the holiday season at Christmas at the Barn. With unique trees and gift ideas, this event is a must-visit in Ramona.

The Bonnie Raitt San Diego concert brings slide guitar and soulful vocals to the bayfront

Upcoming

Catch Bonnie Raitt Live Under the Stars at The Rady Shell

The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park

Slide guitar, soulful vocals, and a bayfront setting: that’s the recipe for a great night out. Bonnie Raitt is bringing her Live 2026 tour to...

Upcoming

See Gorillaz Bring The Mountain Tour to Pechanga Arena

Pechanga Arena San Diego

Do not miss Gorillaz the Mountain tour! Catch them live across the US and Canada with an incredible lineup of performers.

Upcoming

Spend a Phone-Free Night With Gary Clark Jr. at Humphreys

Humphreys Concerts by the bay

Discover the excitement of the Gary Clark Jr San Diego concert and enjoy an evening filled with rich music and talent.

Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa & Marina and Harland Brewing Co. Poolside Putts

Upcoming

Putt Poolside & Sip Harland Beer at Hyatt Regency Mission Bay

Discover the fun of Putts & Pints Hyatt Regency: A mini golf event with craft beer, music, and scenic views at Mission Bay.

The Craving: San Diego Food + Drink News – Week of October 12, 2026

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Dance Into Halloween at Blood Lovers: Ten Years at The Prado in Balboa Park

Blood Lovers has been throwing the best Halloween party in Balboa Park for a decade, and the 10th annual is headlined by one of the...

The Farm to Bay Fundraiser brings food, drinks, and wildlife encounters to San Diego Bay

Upcoming

Taste Local Food & Feed Animals at Farm to Bay in Chula Vista

Living Coast Discovery Center

Farm to Bay is back for its 17th year with a fall makeover. The Living Coast Discovery Center’s tasting event and fundraiser has moved from...

Upcoming

Listen for the Spirits at The Chapel’s RITUAL:SEANCE

Experience RITUAL:SEANCE by Snake Oil Company, where music and lighting enhance your connection with the spiritual world.

Upcoming

Explore 15+ Art Stops – and a Brand-New Mural – at North Park Gallery Night

North Park

North Park already has one of the more creative stretches in the city, and once a month, the whole neighborhood makes it official. North Park...

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Celebrate 25 Years of the San Diego International Film Festival

Belly Up Tavern
The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center
THE LOT La Jolla
Westfield UTC

Discover the prestigious San Diego International Film Festival, known for highlighting Oscar-winning films and emerging talent.

Upcoming

Catch 190 Films From Around the World at the San Diego Asian Film Festival

San Diego Natural History Museum

Grab your popcorn, San Diego. The San Diego Asian Film Festival is back for its 27th year with its biggest lineup yet: 190 films from...

Enjoy Spooky Tea and Trick-or-Treat at Fairmont Grand Del Mar

Spooky season is officially underway, and Fairmont Grand Del Mar is getting into the spirit with a lineup of Halloween and Día de Muertos festivities....

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Sip for a Cause at Hallo-Wine’s Fall Festival in Point Loma

Experience the Hallo-Wine Fall Festival featuring local wineries, breweries, and delicious food against a scenic backdrop.

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! OB Oktoberfest brings Bavarian-inspired festivities to Ocean Beach, the...

Top Concerts in San Diego This Week

Here are the top concerts in San Diego this week! FOR KING + COUNTRY bring cinematic production and uplifting anthems, Taking Back Sunday deliver emo...

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Shop, Stroll, and Celebrate at Encinitas’ First Holiday Village & Market

Moonlight Beach

Discover the charm of the Encinitas Holiday Village & Market featuring lively vendors and festive activities in a coastal setting.

Dazzling acrobatics lighting up the Big Top at Cirque du Soleil San Diego

Upcoming

Welcome Cirque du Soleil Back to San Diego

Del Mar Fairgrounds

The Big Top is back. After an eight-year wait, Cirque du Soleil returns to the Del Mar Fairgrounds with LUZIA, its first Big Top production...

Halloween and Día de los Muertos Celebrations and Specials in San Diego

Halloween Parties Halloween Food & Drink Specials Dia de los Muertos Celebrations Trick-or-Treating in San Diego Hey! Use the pink navigation above to jump right...

Your next favorite bar seat awaits at Juliette restaurant Little Italy

Juliette Opens in Little Italy This Fall (With Three Bars & Dancing!)

Little Italy is getting a new way to make a night of it. Juliette, a French-inspired restaurant, cocktail lounge, and late-night destination, is coming to...

Leaders of La Jolla Music Society and its inaugural Resident Companies at The Conrad

Catch San Diego’s Best Performing Arts at The Conrad

San Diego’s performing arts scene is gathering under one roof. Resident Companies @ The Conrad returns for a second season, welcoming Art of Elan, Bach...