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.

SD Loyal Launches Skateboard Collaboration With Willy Santos

San Diego Loyal SC announced that it has partnered with legendary skateboarder, Willy Santos, and his online skateboard shop, Willys Workshop, to launch a first of...

ArtWalk Liberty Station Preview Party featuring Band Overboard

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VIP Preview pARTy Kicks Off ArtWalk Liberty Station Weekend Show

Ingram Plaza

For the first time ever, ArtWalk Liberty Station is offering a VIP Preview pARTy, sponsored by Ranch & Coast Magazine, where guests can get early...

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San Diego Botanic Garden To Hold Ceremonial Event For A Seedling Grown From Atomic Bomb Survivor Tree

San Diego Botanic Garden

This August, San Diego Botanic Garden (SDBG) joins in partnership and unity with Green Legacy Hiroshima (GLH) Initiative to dedicate a newly planted ginkgo tree descended from a mother...

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Lumi By Akira Back To Host Taylor Swift Lunch Event

Missing Taylor’s Eras Tour? Shake it off and join your fellow ‘Swifties’ for a special Taylor Swift Lunch event at Lumi by Akira Back on...

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Mavericks Beach Club Hosts Puppy Yoga

Mavericks Beach Club

If you’re looking to add a touch of cuteness to your summer routine, check out Puppy Yoga at Mavericks Beach Club – Sunday, August 6th!...

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Understory Hosts Cazadores Cocktail Making Class

If you’ve been looking for the perfect date night idea or activity to do with friends, the Cazadores Cocktail Making Class at Understory Bar is...

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Sip The City Festival Returns For Its 5th Year

On August 12th, SIP San Diego, a collective of urban wineries, meaderies and cideries, will be hosting their 5th annual SIP the City festival at...

WPA: Contemporary Interpretations Oceanside Museum Of Art

Contemporary Interpretations Of WPA-Era Art Spark Conversation About Human Resilience At Oceanside Museum Of Art

The complimentary exhibition, WPA: Contemporary Interpretations is now on display at Oceanside Museum Of Art (OMA) from now until November 5, 2023. Curated by Trinh...

the lobby at the Historic LaFayette Hotel & Club

Reimagining An Icon: San Diego’s Historic LaFayette Hotel & Club Reemerges After 31-Million Dollar Transformation

Iconic San Diego hotel LaFayette Hotel & Club’s new owners, CH Projects, have officially opened the doors to its full transformation of the hotel into...

New Smokehouse Concept Now Open At The Hotel Del Coronado

Hotel del Coronado’s newest culinary concept, Smokehouse & Bar at the Historic Laundry, is now open – and it’s very cool! The beautifully restored smokehouse-inspired...

sunshine and champagne, mavericks weekend brunch

Mavericks Is Serving Up Weekend Brunch This Summer

This summer, Mavericks is offering a weekend brunch experience dubbed Sunshine & Champagne, complete with a scenic ocean view and a diverse menu to ensure...

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Manchester United To Play Wrexham In Friendly At Snapdragon Stadium

Snapdragon Stadium

Soccer giant Manchester United will return to the United States for the first time in five years to play the third oldest club in the...

Understory’s Official Opening Day Party at Sky Deck Del Mar

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Swing By Sky Deck For Understory’s Official Opening Day Party

It’s horse race season! Summer in San Diego is in full swing and North County’s favorite event is about to kick off. July 21st is opening...

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No Ticket To Del Mar Opening Day? Check Out The Sidebar x Patron Afterparty Instead!

Side Bar

The Del Mar Opening Day Horse Races may be sold out, but that doesn’t mean you have to miss out on the fun! To kick...

Fish Shop’s Summer Shrimp Boil Series Setting Sail In July

Fish Shop’s Crawfish Boils are a spring staple, taking place the past few years, that brings folks together for a communal meal focusing on some...

Little Thief Wine Bar & Kitchen andJeff Fischer

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Little Thief Wine Bar & Kitchen To Host Jeff Fischer For A Winemaker Takeover

Little Thief Wine Bar & Kitchen in North Park is hosting Jeff Fischer from Santa Maria’s Habit Wine Company for a winemaker takeover. Fischer, who...

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NOVO Brazil Brewing Company To Host Watch Party For USA’s Women’s World Cup Match

NOVO Brazil Brewing Opens Restaurant and Sports Bar in Mission Valley Mall

NOVO Brazil Brewing Company is hosting a watch party for USA’s Women’s World Cup match with Vietnam at its Otay Ranch Town Center location at...

Maverick's Mad Hatter Tea Party - Party for a Purpose

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Party With A Purpose At Mavericks’ Madhatter Twisted Tea Party

Mavericks Beach Club

Get ready to party with a purpose at Mavericks’ Madhatter Twisted Tea Party! Join Shoreline Community Services at Mavericks Beach Club for live music, games,...

Southwestern College Theatre Arts Department Announces The First Annual Southwestern Summer Shakespeare Festival

Southwestern College Theatre Arts Department announces the first annual Southwestern Summer Shakespeare Festival, performing July 21 through August 5. All performances are free to all....

Punchin And Brunchin at Mavericks Beach Club brunch

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Punchin And Brunchin Event Brings Best Of Both Worlds At Mavericks Beach Club

Mavericks Beach Club

Looking to kickstart your day with a sporty twist? Mavericks Beach Club invites you to indulge in the perfect fusion of fitness and indulgence at...

Kickoff Your Weekend At The Turf Club’s Friday Happy Hour At The Del Mar Racetrack

Kickoff your weekend with an unforgettable happy hour experience at the stylish Turf Club Fridays at the Del Mar Racetrack! Your ticket to Turf Club...

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“Come On Barbie, Let’s Go Party” At The US Grant Hotel

The US Grant Hotel

An Icon Celebrates An Icon at The US Grant Hotel! Enjoy sips, snacks and sweets inspired by the new Barbie movie at the Grant Grill...

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Del Mar Beer Fest Is Back With Food, Fun, & Brews

Del Mar Thoroughbred Club

Del Mar Beer Fest is back at the Del Mar Racetrack, and it’s overflowing with food, fun and brews. Local brewery reps will be on-hand...

Hunger Action Hero for Feeding San Diego

Feeding San Diego’s Hunger Action Heroes Are Back To Meet The Public At Multiple Events During San Diego Comic-Con International

Hunger Halter and Demeter, the hunger action heroes that were introduced by Feeding San Diego and Comic-Con Museum last year as part of the Hunger...

Wine Wednesday Gets a Major Upgrade at Solare Ristorante

May 28, 2025

5:30 pm

Edible San Diego’s Wine Wednesday is happening this week, and we’re always down for a good wine night, especially when it involves local vintners, Italian...

Liberty Station

Honoring Heroes: Memorial Day Ceremony for USS Cole Sailors

May 26, 2025

11:00 am

Gather for the Memorial Day Ceremony for USS Cole Sailors at the Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial, where San Diego will pay tribute to the...

La Jolla

DJ Snoopadelic at Oxford Social Club on Memorial Day

DJ Snoopadelic Set to Headline Oxford Social Club’s Memorial Day Blowout

May 25, 2025

11:30 pm

Oxford Social Club

Memorial Day weekend is about to get iconic. Hip-hop legend and global superstar Snoop Dogg—a.k.a. DJ Snoopadelic—will take over the decks at Oxford Social Club,...

San Diego

Tee Off for a Great Cause at the Cruising for Drivers Golf Tournament

May 19, 2025

10:30 am

If you’re ready to swap your commute for the fairway, the San Diego Automotive Museum has the perfect excuse. The second annual Cruising for Drivers...

Coronado

Surf Meets Symphony at Art of Elan’s Sounds & Swells

May 18, 2025

7:00 pm

Fleet Science Center

Art of Elan is bringing back its beloved Sounds & Swells series for a two-night run—and it’s set to be one of the most visually...