The Craving: San Diego Food + Drink News – Week of October 19, 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.
Dogs and owners at the Salute to Paws 5K and Gratitude Festival
Upcoming
Hit the Trails With Your Pup at Shelter to Soldier’s Salute to Paws 5K
Lace up your sneakers, grab the leash, and get ready for a morning of fitness, gratitude, and tail wags. Shelter to Soldier is hosting its...
Glide through the Coronado Cays on a festive Holiday Gondola Cruise
Glide Through the Coronado Cays on a Holiday Gondola Cruise
La Gondola! This holiday season, trade the hustle and bustle for a little waterfront magic. The Gondola Company is hosting Holiday Gondola Cruises through the...
Comedians take the stage at IMPRIDE for the Holidays
Upcoming
Laugh Through the Holidays at IMPRIDE for the Holidays in Downtown San Diego
IMPRIDE celebrates 10 years with “IMPRIDE for the Holidays,” a four-day LGBTQIA+ comedy festival at Tenth Avenue Arts Center, packed with improv, stand-up, sketch, drag,...
Landshark Bar & Grill Yo Ho Ho-liday Tavern
Sail Into the Holidays at Margaritaville’s Yo Ho Ho-liday Tavern
Experience the magic of the Yo Ho Ho-liday Tavern at Margaritaville. Enjoy holiday drinks and nautical decorations daily.
Upcoming
Skip the Shipping Boxes and Shop Local Makers at Mission Trails
  • Mission Trails Regional Park
The best gift you give this year should be one you can trace back to the person who made it. For two days in November,...
San Diego Supercross
Upcoming
Supercross Returns to Snapdragon – Five Champions, One Rookie, and a Full Day
  • Snapdragon Stadium
If you’ve never been to Supercross in person, January is the month to fix that. Monster Energy Supercross is back at Snapdragon Stadium for Round...
Snake Oil mixology experience
Upcoming
Mix it Up at Liberty Station With Snake Oil Cocktail Co. and Above Board
Ready for a smarter, more elevated way to cocktail? Snake Oil Cocktail Co. and Above Board are teaming up for a fun, hands-on mixology experience...
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Milan Design + Build
Milan Design + Build: A San Diego Remodel Starts With a Clearer Picture
Milan Design + Build offers online estimates, showroom consultations, and remodeling services. From kitchens to ADUs, the team handles design, permitting, and construction.
Get ready for the Bing Crosby Season Del Mar
Enjoy Four Weeks of Racing at Del Mar’s Bing Crosby Season
The coast is calling, and the races are on! Del Mar Thoroughbred Club is opening its 12th annual Bing Crosby Season, bringing four weeks of...
San Diego Chess and Social Pure Pawsh
All done
Play Chess, Catan, and UNO With Dogs at Boards & Barks in North Park
Support the San Diego Humane Society at the San Diego Chess & Social fundraiser with board games and community spirit.
An award-winning violinist makes his San Diego debut at the La Jolla Music Society Winter Season
Plan Your Month Around La Jolla Music Society’s Winter Season
La Jolla Music Society’s 58th Winter Season continues in November with a lineup for just about every music lover. Kick things off with a free...
Same Same But Different: RENEW
Upcoming
Spend a Sunday at Belmont Park With Yoga, Cold Plunges, and Tchami
Participate in SSBD renew wellness and enjoy a full day of uplifting yoga, Pilates, and mindfulness sessions at Belmont Park.
Oceanside Museum Of Art Kicks Hosts “Art After Dark: Metamorphosis” Event
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! Trick-or-treating in Little Italy or Liberty Station brings the...
top concerts in san diego this week
Top Concerts in San Diego This Week
Here are the top concerts in San Diego this week! Gorillaz bring their genre-blending sound, Juanes delivers Latin rock favorites, Swae Lee serves up melodic...
Step back in time at the Fall Back Festival on Island Avenue
Upcoming
Step Into the Old West at the Fall Back Festival Children’s Street Fair
San Diego is about to turn back time. The 26th Annual Fall Back Festival Children’s Street Fair comes to Island Avenue, where kids and adults...
Upcoming
Celebrate the Season and Give Back at Hilton Gaslamp’s Holiday Fundraiser
Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter’s fourth annual Holiday Fundraiser for Give Kids the World Village is a chance for locals and the hospitality community to...
Fitz and The Tantrums
Upcoming
Dance Through Every Fitz and The Tantrums Hit at Belly Up
  • Belly Up
Experience the excitement of Fitz and The Tantrums's San Diego concert. Enjoy hits like 'HandClap' and 'Out of My League.'
mariah carey's holiday bar
Toast the Holidays at Mariah Carey’s Holiday Bar in San Diego
This December, visit Mariah Carey’s Holiday Bar in San Diego for holiday cocktails and a festive atmosphere you won't forget.
The Doja Cat World Tour 2026 brings big hits and bigger energy to San Diego
Upcoming
Catch Doja Cat Live at Viejas Arena on the Tour Ma Vie World Tour
  • Viejas Arena
Doja Cat is bringing the Tour Ma Vie World Tour to San Diego, and it’s shaping up to be one of the season’s biggest concerts....
Jim Henson’s Labyrinth: In Concert
Upcoming
Celebrate 40 Years of Labyrinth With a Live Band in El Cajon
  • The Magnolia
Relive the magic of Jim Henson's Labyrinth concert with live music enhancing the classic film experience at The Magnolia.
A storyteller on stage at About Last Night
Upcoming
Laugh Along at About Last Night’s Dating Disasters
Laugh and cringe with About Last Night San Diego as locals recount their worst dating experiences with unforgettable storytelling.
Starbound Musix Box
Upcoming
Be in the Room When STARBOUND Debuts – The Army, The Navy at Music Box
  • Music Box
The Army, The Navy have the kind of close harmonies and emotionally direct indie pop that makes a room go quiet at the right moment....
Normal Heights San Diego
Exploring Normal Heights: One Of San Diego’s Best-Kept Secrets
Don’t let the name fool you. Normal Heights (named for the old State Normal School, not the vibe) is one of the coolest, most walkable,...
Reasons to Visit Liberty Station
21 Things to Explore at Liberty Station (2026 Guide)
Ah, don’t you just love it when the perfect day itinerary falls right into your lap? Whether you’re with your ride-or-die, going solo, or with...
Upcoming Events
The quartet on stage at Art of Tango The Conrad
Dive into the World of Tango at The Conrad
February 27, 2027
7:30 pm
  • The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center
CAMARADA, a resident company at The Conrad, is back with The Art of Tango III, an evening that pulls you into tango’s world through music,...
MANIA The ABBA Tribute bringing the magic of ABBA to life at The Magnolia
Sing Along to Every Hit at MANIA: The World’s Number One ABBA Tribute Show
February 10, 2027
7:30 pm
  • The Magnolia
If you’ve ever wanted to relive the magic of ABBA live on stage, MANIA: The ABBA Tribute is as close as it gets. The world’s...
Where Beauty Persists
Hear a World Premiere at Camarada’s Where Beauty Persists
January 23, 2027
7:30 pm
  • The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center
Discover the intriguing world premiere of Where Beauty Persists the conrad featuring a dynamic flute and vibraphone collaboration.
Kick Off the New Year on the Dance Floor at the San Diego Tango Festival
December 31, 2026
11:00 am
Looking for the best way to kick off the new year? The San Diego Tango Festival is back for its 16th edition at the Wyndham...
Charlie Brown Jingles & Jazz Presented by Camarada, a Resident Company @ The Conrad
Sing Along to Charlie Brown Jingles & Jazz at The Conrad
December 19, 2026
7:30 pm
  • The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center
Discover a unique take on holiday music with Charlie Brown Jingles & Jazz at The Conrad, showcasing jazz and seasonal favorites.