The Craving: San Diego Food + Drink News – Week of November 2, 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 Barrio Jalisco Mexican Music Festival Comes To Gaslamp!

Gaslamp Quarter

San Diego, get ready to salsa at the Barrio Jalisco Mexican Music Festival Friday, August 25th at 7PM under the iconic Gaslamp Quarter arch! Join us...

Solana Beach Author Writes Award-Winning Children’s Book About Her Frenchie And His Lessons About Bullying

The story of Henri, a French Bulldog, and his experience learning how to deal with bullying, is winning over hearts here in San Diego and...

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SD Art Advisory To Host Hearts Of Hope Silent Auction To Benefit Maui Strong Fund

Come join us for an unforgettable evening at the Hearts of Hope for Hawaii – Silent Art Auction! This in-person event will take place on...

ThereSanDiego Hosts Mezcal Pairing Experience At El Sueño

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Sip & Savor The Spirit Of Mexico As ThereSanDiego Hosts Mezcal Pairing

We’ve partnered with MalaSanta Mezcal and the beautiful, highly anticipated jungle-themed restaurant and cocktail lounge, El Sueño in Old Town, to craft a mezcal pairing...

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Holy Paleta Is Popping Up At The One Paseo Farm Truck

One Paseo

North County is getting a tasty treat in August: San Diego’s beloved Holy Paleta has set up a pop-up store at the One Paseo Farm...

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Duck Dive To Host First Ever Crab Boil!

Duck Dive

Pacific Beach’s Duck Dive is hosting their first ever Crab Boil on Monday, August 21st. Guests will enjoy 1 ½ lbs. of Cajun Style Snow...

Dinky Donut Shack At The Islander On Coronado Island Now Open

The Islander, Coronado Islands’s tiki-inspired restaurant by Blue Bridge Hospitality, officially opens the Dinky Donut Shack! The Dinky Donut Shack features a rotating selection of the beloved...

La Prima Festa Di Marisi: La Jolla Standout Marisi Celebrates One Full Year Of Service

Marisi, the standout new Italian restaurant in La Jolla, will be hosting La Prima Festa di Marisi on Thursday August 24th in celebration of the...

John Halaka exhibition at Oceanside Museum of Art

San Diego-Based Artist, John Halaka, To Present New Exhibition At Oceanside Museum of Art

San Diego-based visual artist, John Halaka, presents a new exhibition, titled Listening to the Unheard / Drawing the Unseen: Meditations on Presence and Absence in...

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Experience The Cosmic Wonders Of The Dark Sky At Julian StarFest

Menghini Winery

Get ready for the much-awaited Julian StarFest happening on August 11-13, 2023, at the Menghini Winery in Julian! After a two-year hiatus due to the...

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Pendry San Diego Showcases Local Brands At Summer Pop-Up Shop

Pendry San Diego

Shop an IRL collection of Pendry San Diego’s favorite local brands at this limited edition Summer Pop-Up Shop in the lobby, featuring Carbon38, L*Space, Freya,...

Arlo Welcomes Elijah Craig For Evening Of Bourbon And Blues

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Town & Country Resort Welcomes Elijah Craig For An Evening Of Bourbon And Blues

Come have a blast at ARLO’s Bourbon and Blues event on Thursday, August 31! Join us for a mix and mingle evening filled with great...

Long Story Short Opens In North Park

Long Story Short, which is taking over the space formerly held by Little Thief Wine Bar & Kitchen at 3017 University Avenue in North Park,...

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La Loupe San Diego To Celebrate 12 Year Anniversary Party At Department

Come Celebrate 12 years of La Loupe Vintage, one of our favorite vintage stores in San Diego! They are hosting a dance party and fundraiser...

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Kelly Ryan Comedy Show Goes To Communal’s Haven

It’s going to be an evening of laughs, wine and pizza at the Kelly Ryan Comedy Show at Communal’s Haven. Unforgettable night of laughter with...

Deena Altman Unravels The Narrative Of Women In A Society Of Cultural Blindness At OMA

Despite an increase in gender equality, there is still a cultural blindness where women subtly succumb to a second-class life. Deena Altman explores this unspoken...

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Give Your Style A Breath Of Fresh Air In An Upcycling Workshop At WNDR Museum

WNDR Museum

Do you have a stash of some of your old favorites in your close that you just can’t get yourself to let go of, but...

Herb & Sea Invests Big In Young Up & Coming Chef, Appointing Aidan Owens As Executive Chef

Herb & Sea, a culinary gem nestled in the heart of Encinitas, is thrilled to announce the appointment of up and coming culinary star Aidan...

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Who’s Ready For Adult Summer Camp? Head To Camp You & Yours!

You & Yours Distilling Co.

Let the adventure begin at Camp You & Yours! We’re bringing the nostalgia of bygone summer camp days to the Tasting Room at our next...

Kanpai BBQ Unveils Highly Anticipated, All-You-Can-Eat Restaurant In Convoy

Kanpai BBQ, a new restaurant specializing in Japanese style BBQ and shabu shabu, is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its newest restaurant. Located...

Bombay Gin cocktail dinner at Meze Greek Fusion

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Mezé Greek Fusion To Pair Greek Cuisine With Gin Cocktails During August Pairing Dinner

Meze Greek Fusion

Mezé Greek Fusion, GBOD Hospitality Group’s Greek restaurant, invites you to a Bombay Gin cocktail dinner as it continues its series of spirited cocktail dinners...

Swing By You & Yours For Friday Jazz Nights

Friday nights are made for jazz and cocktails at You & Yours tasting room! Swing by the Tasting Room for Jazz Night with the Besos...

A French Toast To Summer Brunch At North Italia San Diego

As a final farewell to this year’s national Summer Sips campaign, North Italia will be launching a sweet and savory, three-course prix fixe summer brunch...

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Bivouac Ciderworks Collaborates With Venissimo For Cheese Pairing Event

Bivouac Ciderworks

Indulge in an unforgettable rendezvous between the bubbly brilliance of Bivouac Ciderworks and the cheesy delights from Venissimo Cheese as they host a cider +...

Medieval Festival at Serpentine Cider Brings Knights and Cider to San Diego

June 22, 2025

12:00 pm

Huzzah! Time travel becomes reality this weekend at Serpentine Cider’s Medieval Festival. Step back to the Middle Ages for an afternoon of knights, maidens, craft...

San Diego

Coffee Club Returns to Quartyard With Beats, Breathwork & Pure Joy

June 22, 2025

10:00 am

Quartyard

Something magical happened last time Daybreaker Coffee Club took over Quartyard, and now it’s happening again. This isn’t your typical morning gathering—it’s a full-throttle celebration...

San Diego

An Ultimate Throwback Party at SeaWorld San Diego’s Summer Spectacular Concert Series

June 21, 2025

6:00 pm

SeaWorld San Diego

Get ready for the ultimate summer soundtrack—SeaWorld San Diego’s Summer Spectacular Concert Series is back, delivering an epic lineup of iconic artists from the ‘90s...

San Diego

Shop The B.L.A.C SD Returns for a Day of Culture, Community, and Local Love

June 21, 2025

11:00 am

Shop The B.L.A.C SD is back, bringing together makers, artists, and community for a day of connection in San Diego’s vibrant Black Arts & Culture...

San Diego

Beach, Please! Brings Drag, Drinks & Pride Celebration to Mission Beach

June 21, 2025

11:00 am

Get ready to slay your Saturday with glitter, sunshine, and fierce performances. Molly’s is hosting Beach, Please!, a spectacular Pride Brunch celebration that combines drag...

Mission Beach