The Craving: San Diego Food + Drink News – Week of October 5, 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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Elements Design & Build: The San Diego Remodeler That Treats Communication Like Craft
Before Jordan Zloof and Ben Sharon started Elements Design & Build, they worked through every stage of residential construction from the ground up.
Step Into Baja Glamour at Tierra y Mar, Harrah’s Newest Restaurant
Harrah’s just did something really cool. Tierra y Mar is their brand-new $10.7 million Baja-inspired restaurant, and it’s the kind of opening that makes the...
Hamadryas baboon infant Makeda at San Diego Zoo
Come Meet Makeda – San Diego Zoo’s Newest Hamadryas Baboon
San Diego Zoo has a new addition, and she already has a name with some serious weight behind it. Meet Makeda, a hamadryas baboon infant...
Sarah McLachlan Better Broken Tour
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Spend a Summer Night With Sarah McLachlan at The Rady Shell
  • The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
Experience the magic of Sarah McLachlan's Better Broken Tour and enjoy her beautiful voice in picturesque venues across the country.
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Take a Gran Turismo Through Northern Italy at Maranello in Little Italy
Little Italy has a new dinner spot, and it’s one that makes the whole evening feel like an occasion. Maranello just opened at 2101 Kettner...
La Jolla Music Society's SummerFest 2026 at The Conrad
Celebrate 40 Years of SummerFest With Two Weeks Full of Music
La Jolla Music Society is celebrating 40 years of SummerFest, its annual chamber music festival that brings top classical musicians from around the world to...
The Music of John Williams With The San Diego Symphony Orchestra
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Hear the Music That Made Movies Legendary at the Rady Shell
  • The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
Uncover the magic of The Music of John Williams as we revisit the unforgettable themes that defined classic film moments.
The Animal Pad Rescue Dogs`
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Meet Rescue Dogs and Strawberry Shortcake at This Free Seaport Village Pop-Up
Discover the joy of pet adoption at the Strawberry Shortcake Pet Adoption Event. Find your perfect match this Comic-Con weekend.
Summer Concerts in the Park series in University Heights
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Dance Your Way Into Summer’s Last Concert in the Park
It’s the last Friday of the season, and it’s a big one. Head to Trolley Barn Park this Friday for the grand finale of the...
Dorothea Laub Balboa Park Carousel
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Ride a Piece of San Diego History at Balboa Park’s National Carousel Day
  • Balboa Park Carousel
Experience the magic of National Carousel Day Balboa Park featuring the Dorothea Laub carousel and free entertainment.
Summer wine tasting at Mission Bay Beach Club with bay views
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Taste Your Way Through Premium Wines at Mission Bay Beach Club
A wine tasting on Mission Bay with Michelin’s 2021 Sommelier of the Year leading the way – yes, that’s actually the plan. Charlotte Randolph is...
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Josh Taylor, Realtor: The Aussie Agent Who Sells San Diego Block by Block
Meet Aussie Josh, a San Diego Realtor® and team lead at NEIGHBORHOOD at Compass. With more than $150 million in sales, he brings local expertise to buyers, sellers, and investors.
Strange and Supernatural Soiree after hours at Davis-Horton House Gaslamp Quarter
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Spend a Haunted Evening at the Gaslamp Museum’s Strange and Supernatural Soiree
One of the Gaslamp Quarter’s most historic buildings is opening its doors after dark – and it’s not going to be a typical Friday night....
Summer Market at The Woo
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Dig Through Vinyl and Japonesia Goods at The Woo’s Summer Market
Join us for the summer market in San Diego featuring 40+ vendors, music, and unique Japonesia goods for all ages.
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Enjoy Italy’s Greatest Summer Holiday Right Here in Little Italy
Discover the magic of Ferragosto: Sotto Le Stelle with Convivio. Join us for an evening of tradition, music, and Italian culture.
Puptopia Festival Big Bear
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Bring the Pup up to Big Bear for Puptopia 2026
  • Veteran’s Park
Big Bear is throwing its third annual Puptopia Festival, and it’s a full day built for dogs (and the humans who love them). We’re talking...
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Drink, Feast, and Party Your Way Through Tiki Oasis 2026
Tiki Oasis is back for another five nights, and this year’s theme is Psychedelic Tiki – which is exactly as fun as it sounds. Diaphanous...
Summer Nights SDBG
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Pack a Picnic for Surf Rock Night at the Garden
  • San Diego Botanic Garden
Thursday nights just got better. The San Diego Botanic Garden is bringing back its Summer Nights series with a Surf Rock Night featuring The Surf...
The reimagined Top of the Hyatt 40 floors above downtown San Diego at Manchester Grand Hyatt
Step Into the Reimagined Top of the Hyatt for Cocktails, Views, and Asian-Inspired Dining
If you haven’t been to Top of the Hyatt lately – or ever – now is a genuinely good time to go. The sky-high venue...
Over 130 local makers and artisans at San Diego Made Summer Market
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Shop Small and Discover Local Makers at the San Diego Made Summer Market
  • Ingram Plaza
  • NTC Park
The San Diego Made Summer Market is back at Ingram Plaza at Liberty Station for its third year – and if you haven’t been before,...
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Josh Taylor, Realtor: The Aussie Agent Who Sells San Diego Block by Block
Meet Josh Taylor, also known as Aussie Josh, a San Diego Realtor® and team lead at NEIGHBORHOOD at Compass. With more than $150 million in sales, he combines local expertise, standout marketing, and real-world investment experience to help buyers, sellers, and investors succeed.
Run, Cheer, and Celebrate at San Diego Pride Weekend 2026
San Diego Pride is back, and this year’s edition is stacked. Two days at Marston Point in Balboa Park. A parade through Hillcrest that’s basically...
rosin box project
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Catch Three World Premieres at The Rosin Box Project’s DEBUTS
  • Liberty Station
Big one for the dance calendar: The Rosin Box Project is bringing DEBUTS back to Liberty Station, and this year’s lineup is fully stacked. Three...
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Savor, Stroll, & Shop: Experience the 2026 ArtWalk Liberty Station
  • Ingram Plaza
  • Liberty Station
ArtWalk Liberty Station returns for its 21st year at the Arts District at Liberty Station – starting with a Friday Preview pARTy sponsored by Ranch...
Upcoming Events
Shark Snorkeling Birch Aquarium
Shark Snorkels Return to Birch Aquarium
September 30, 2026
8:00 am
  • Birch Aquarium at Scripps
Get ready for shark snorkels at Birch Aquarium and enjoy a memorable snorkeling adventure with docile Leopard Sharks.
Jack White Live delivering a night of rock and roll
See Jack White Bring Raw Rock Energy to The Sound
September 30, 2026
8:00 pm
Jack White is hitting the road again, and Del Mar is getting a stop on the tour. Known for reinventing rock and roll on his...
Wine and Food Pairing Night Blank Slate
Taste Six Wines and Three Courses at Blank Slate’s Expert-Led Pairing Dinner
September 29, 2026
6:00 pm
There are dinners, and then there are dinners where someone explains exactly why that glass of wine is making everything taste better. The Wine and...
Taste of College Area San Diego
Eat Your Way Down El Cajon Boulevard at the Taste of College Area
September 27, 2026
11:00 am
  • College Area Business District
Discover hidden gems along El Cajon Boulevard at the Taste of College Area. Enjoy a variety of cuisines all in one delightful route.
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Sip, Shop, and Spin at Vinyl at the Market
September 27, 2026
10:00 am
  • Liberty Public Market
Mark your calendars: Vinyl at the Market is making its return to Liberty Public Market, and it’s landing on the final day of Craftoberfest. Grab...