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.
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
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...
Turf club fridays at Del Mar
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...
Grant Grill Lounge
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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...
Del Mar Beer Fest
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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...
Fairways 4 Veterans Golf Tournament with Wounded Warrior Homes
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Wounded Warrior Homes Hosts Fairways 4 Veterans Golf Tournament
  • Shadowridge Golf Club
Wounded Warrior Homes’ annual golf outing, Fairways 4 Veterans, will be held on September 18th this year to raise money for veteran services. Proceeds will...
Matsu tasting menu
Matsu Serving 6-Course Tasting Menu These Summer Months
Chef Willam Eick’s elevated, modern Japanese restaurant concept, Matsu, is now offering a 6-course tasting menu available during the summer months. Matsu, which initially started...
Taste Of The Turf Club tickets at Del Mar
Taste Of The Turf Club Experience Available This Summer At Del Mar Racing
Every Sunday, experience a taste of the locally-inspired menu with a breathtaking view at the ‘Taste of the Turf Club Experience’ at the exclusive Turf...
Miss B's Coconut Club Real Housewives Trivia Night
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Put Your Real Housewives Knowledge To The Test At Miss B’s Trivia Night
  • Miss B’s Coconut Club
Who’s up for another trivia night? This time all housewives! Miss B’s Coconut Club will put your reality TV knowledge to the ultimate test.  Join...
Taco Buffet At Maverick's Taco Tuesdays
Indulge In An All You Can Eat Taco Buffet This Summer At Maverick’s
Taco Tuesday at Mavericks San Diego is a culinary event that brings together the vibrant flavors of street tacos, refreshing margaritas, and a festive atmosphere....
Opening Day After Party at L’Auberge Del Mar
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Celebrate Opening Day At L’Auberge Del Mar’s After Party
  • L’Auberge Del Mar
It’s time for opening day at the Del Mar Racetrack…which means it’s time to get your party on at the Opening Day After Party at...
Beyster Family Little Blue Penguins
Penguins Celebrate First Anniversary At Birch Aquarium
The Little Blue Penguins at Birch Aquarium at Scripps celebrated the first anniversary of Beyster Family Little Blue Penguins with a pool party complete with...
Sip & Savor Understory And Urbana Mexican Gastronomy
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Understory And Urbana Mexican Gastronomy & Mixology Join Forces To Present Sip & Savor
Understory and Urbana Mexican Gastronomy & Mixology join forces to present Sip & Savor, a unique Mezcal pairing experience on Thursday, July 13th, with a...
Communal Launches Flower Subscription Service
Communal Launches Flower Subscription Service
Communal is making this simple joy of fresh flowers easier than ever with the launch of their new Flower Subscription service providing fresh arrangements, bouquets,...
Milonga Empanadas North City
Milonga Empanadas Bringing Artisanal Argentinian Pastries To North City
North City, the evolving live-work-play community in North County San Diego, announced the addition of Milonga Empanadas to its restaurant collection. A regular at local...
Sommelier Wine Dinner With Adam Jesberger
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Come To Vino Carta For A Guest Sommelier Wine Dinner With Adam Jesberger
  • Vino Carta
Vino Carta is thrilled to welcome one of their very own team member and local sommelier, Adam Jesberger, to join us for a 5-course sommelier...
Brine Box Oceanside Pier
Hook, Line And Sinker: Brine Box Officially Open On The Oceanside Pier
Trailblazing Oceanside restaurateurs (Wrench & Rodent Seabasstropub, The Plot, Shoots Fish & Beer) Jessica and Davin Waite’s newest seafood venture, Brine Box, is now open...
Red Chickz Carlsbad
The Red Chickz Hot Chicken Ready To Roost In Carlsbad
Hold on to your taste buds! Red Chickz, the sensational Los Angeles hotspot known for its mouthwatering Nashville hot chicken, is ready to turn up...
Modern Times Beer
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Modern Times Beer Celebrates 10 Years With Decade Of Decadence Extravaganza
Modern Times Beer is thrilled to announce the most extravagant event of the year – Decade of Decadence! As they raise their glasses to a...
A Weekend With Pablo Picasso at New Village Arts
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A Weekend With Pablo Picasso Returns To New Village Arts
New Village Arts (NVA), North County’s cultural hub, is bringing back to its stage one of the most popular productions of 2019, Herbert Siguenza’s tour-de-force...
Poolside Movie Series La Valencia Hotel
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La Valencia Hotel Invites Guests To New Poolside Movie Series Under The Palms
  • La Valencia Hotel
What an amazing summer experience! The iconic La Jolla landmark, La Valencia Hotel, invites you to dive into their new Poolside Movie Series under the...
Smokin J’s BBQ Food Art Installations in the Spirit of San Diego Comic-Con 2023
Smokin J’s BBQ & Las Vegas Fashion Brand, BOYWORLDWIDE, To Host Two Food Art Installations for Comic-Con
Smokin J’s, San Diego’s beloved family-owned BBQ restaurant, today announces it is partnering with Las Vegas-based fashion and art brand, boyworldwide, to launch two food art installations...
The Bachelorette Goes To Mission Pacific Hotel & Seabird Resort
Mission Pacific Hotel & The Seabird Resort Are Proud Participants In Next Week’s Episode Of ABC’s Hit Reality Series, “The Bachelorette”
Mission Pacific Hotel and The Seabird Resort are proud participants in the newest season of ABC’s The Bachelorette. The episode will feature a Barbie-themed group date at the...
Upcoming Events
Park Bench Confessions
Park Bench Confessions Brings Comedy and Catharsis to SD
May 10, 2025
4:00 pm
Ever had a midlife meltdown in the school drop-off line? Daydreamed about quitting your job mid-Zoom? If so, Park Bench Confessions is your people—and your...
Party on Park University Heights
Party on Park Returns to University Heights
May 10, 2025
3:00 pm
University Heights is throwing its biggest block party of the year—and you’re invited. The University Heights Community Association is taking over Park Boulevard for Party...
Hamilton at San Diego Civic Theatre
Hamilton Returns to San Diego for a Limited Engagement at the Civic Theatre
May 10, 2025
2:00 pm
  • San Diego Civic Theatre
Broadway’s most talked-about musical is back in San Diego! Hamilton, the electrifying story of Alexander Hamilton’s rise from orphan to founding father, takes the stage...
Midway Marauders Racing bay city
Midway Marauders Racing Car Show Hosts Fundraiser at Bay City
May 10, 2025
12:00 pm
  • Bay City Brewing Co.
Hot rods, cold beers, and revved-up vibes—Midway Marauders Racing is rolling into Bay City Brewing for their second annual Racing Car Show. Hosted at Bay...
Sound Healing Symphony
The Sound Healing Symphony Takes Off at the Air & Space Museum
May 8, 2025
7:00 pm
  • San Diego Air & Space Museum
A different kind of symphony is taking off in San Diego—and it’s one you won’t just hear, but feel. The Sound Healing Symphony arrives at...