The Craving: San Diego Food + Drink News – Week of September 28, 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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Watch Little Italy Turn Into a Chalk Canvas at Bella Vita Fest

Little Italy

Celebrate Italian culture at Bella Vita Fest with cooking demos, live music, and stunning chalk art all weekend long.

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Dive Into 29 Underwater Films Over Two Nights in San Diego

Qualcomm Hall

Celebrate marine adventure with the San Diego Undersea Film Exhibition, presenting unique films from reefs and open waters around the globe.

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Bar Hop at the Downtown San Diego Halloween Bar Fest

Downtown San Diego

Halloween in Downtown San Diego just got a whole lot easier to plan. Mad City Bar Fest’s Halloween Bar Crawl gives you one wristband for...

Get Ready for IZOLA in Sorrento Valley – the East Village Favorite is Expanding

Jeffrey Brown and Jenny Chen had no baking experience, no professional ovens, and no storefront when they decided to start IZOLA in 2020. They’d just...

Step Inside House Nouveau Riche – Where the Roaring Twenties Meet What’s Next

There are fashion shows, and then there are arguments. House Nouveau Riche is the latter – a production built around a question every generation eventually...

The Best Pumpkin Patches in and Around San Diego

The grocery store pumpkin bin gets the job done, but it’s no pumpkin patch. From Valley Center farms to a city lot in Del Mar,...

Six Great Destinations for a Fall Road Trip From San Diego

The start of fall means it’s time for a road trip from San Diego to one of our amazing regional destinations where you can get...

A moment of remembrance at Wings Over Big Bear

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Celebrate Jackie’s Legacy at Wings Over Big Bear

Following the loss of Jackie, the bald eagle whose Big Bear nest captivated millions of viewers worldwide, the Big Bear community is coming together to...

Otay Ranch Town Center Breast Cancer Awareness Month

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Breathe, Stretch & Go Pink at Otay Ranch Town Center

Otay Ranch Town Center

Unite for a cause at the Breathe & Believe breast cancer awareness event. Enjoy yoga and community this October evening.

A spooky movie night at Rooftop Cinema Club Halloween

Dive into a Month of Scares at Rooftop Cinema Club

Rooftop Cinema Club, San Diego’s favorite outdoor cinema perched five stories above Columbia Street, is swapping in costumes and spooky décor for a full month...

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! Sip and savor your way through the Del Mar...

Top Concerts in San Diego This Week

Here are the top concerts in San Diego this week! Catch Michelle Branch, rising country star Hudson Westbrook, punk rock legends Social Distortion, and powerhouse...

Guests enjoying tea as part of the La Valencia Hotel October Lineup

Sip Pink Tea & Catch a Movie at La Valencia

Fall has officially arrived, and La Valencia Hotel is welcoming back two of its favorite autumn traditions: the annual Pink Tea benefiting Susan G. Komen...

Things to Do in San Diego in October

October is packed with reasons to get out and explore San Diego! From trick-or-treating around town and Halloween costume parties to lively Oktoberfest celebrations, there’s...

Jingle Jets Holiday Lighting Celebration

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Board the USS Midway for a Million Lights and a Talking Christmas Tree

USS Midway Museum

Celebrate the season at Jingle Jets with stunning light displays, model trains, and the amusing Admiral Evergreen tree.

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Stretch it Out With Open Air Yoga at San Diego Botanic Garden

San Diego Botanic Garden

Transform your Saturday mornings with Open Air Yoga at San Diego Botanic Garden – where nature enhances your practice.

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Meet Swells Sourdough Bakery – the Farmers’ Market Favorite That Just Planted Roots in Little Italy

Pamela and Erik Ramos Peraza have been selling sourdough at the Little Italy Mercato for a while now, and if you’ve crossed paths with their...

Step Into The Axolotl’s Garden at Birch Aquarium This Halloween

Explore Birch Aquarium's Axolotl's Garden, featuring unique habitats and rare Mexican species included in your admission.

Find Your People Over a Chessboard in San Diego

Connect with fellow chess enthusiasts at San Diego Chess & Social members meetups happening weekly in multiple locations.

The 7 Best Places in the San Diego Area to See the Fall Leaves

Okay, San Diego isn’t exactly New England… but we still have some pretty spots to get the fall feels! Sure, our “chilly” weather might make...

A crowd gathered for the Wu Tsai QRT.yrd Concert Series

Discover Local Talent at The Conrad’s Courtyard Series

La Jolla Music Society’s popular Wu Tsai QRT.yrd Concert Series is coming back to The Conrad in La Jolla for its fifth year, bringing three...

Confetti flying at the Orchids & Onions awarding ceremony

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Toast to San Diego’s Design Scene at Orchids & Onions

SDAF is throwing a golden anniversary celebration with the 50th edition of Orchids & Onions, honoring 50 years of celebrating the best of San Diego’s...