The Craving

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.
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The Sushi Bar Where the Menu Reads Like a Setlist – Encore Sushi Opens in Solana Beach
If you’ve spent any time in the Cedros Design District, you know there’s always been a gap between the galleries and Belly Up. Chef James...
Ring in the Holidays With Salute the Season at Liberty Station
The holidays are right around the corner, and Liberty Station is ready to celebrate. Its annual Salute the Season events are back with a lineup...
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North Park San Diego: The Complete Neighborhood Guide (2026)
North Park is San Diego’s hottest food and bar scene. More award-winning restaurants and bars per square mile than anywhere else in the city. The...
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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! Celebrate the Craft serves up seasonal tastings at The...
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Top Concerts in San Diego This Week
Here are the top concerts in San Diego this week! Turnpike Troubadours bring gritty country storytelling, MUNA turns up the heat with the Gets So...
Upcoming
Wander a Winter Wonderland of Lights at the Big Bear Alpine Zoo
Big Bear’s wildlife is getting a glow-up this holiday season. Alpine Zoo Wild Lights is turning the Big Bear Alpine Zoo into a winter wonderland...
Get ready for the San Diego Opera Rigoletto at the San Diego Civic Theatre
Upcoming
Kick Off Opera Season With Verdi’s Rigoletto at the Civic Theatre
  • San Diego Civic Theatre
A jester’s joke goes too far, a curse is spoken, and nothing is the same after that. San Diego Opera is kicking off its 2026/2027...
Rodrigo y Gabriela
Upcoming
See Rodrigo y Gabriela Bring OurHome to Humphreys Concerts By the Bay
  • Humphreys Concerts by the bay
Discover the music of Rodrigo Y Gabriela during their OurHome Tour, a blend of genres performed with just two acoustic guitars.
Escondido Street Festival
Upcoming
Enjoy Seven Bands and a Juried Art Show at Gather on Grand
  • Grand Avenue
Experience the joy of Gather on Grand Escondido, where music and art blend in a street festival celebration for all ages.
Live dating show chaos unfolding on stage at Love Isn't Blind San Diego
Upcoming
Catch Love Isn’t Blind Live, Where the Men Can’t Say a Word
Tired of swiping? Check out Love Isn't Blind dating show for a hilarious night of competition and unexpected romance.
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Things to Do in San Diego: The Local’s Guide (2026)
People underestimate San Diego. They come for the Zoo, hit a beach, eat fish tacos near the waterfront, and leave thinking they’ve seen it. Then...
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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....
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New Restaurants Opening in San Diego in 2026
San Diego is having a year. 2026 is tracking toward 100+ 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...
The Barn Redefined
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...
Gorillaz
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.
Gary Clark Jr
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
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.
Halloween Night Balboa Park
Upcoming
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...
Chapel: Ritual Seance
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.
North Park Gallery NIghts
All done
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...
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.
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.
A Magical Cirque Christmas
Fly Into the Holidays With A Magical Cirque Christmas in Oceanside
December 13, 2026
5:30 pm
Join us for a Magical Cirque Christmas oceanside, where stunning performances and holiday cheer create an unforgettable night.