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.
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...
Butchery Crash Course With Bob The Butcher At Ranch 45
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Treat Yourself To A 2 Night Butchery Crash Course With Bob The Butcher At Ranch 45
  • Ranch 45
Learn from one of the best in the business. In this 2 night butchery crash course, special guest, Bob the Butcher, will teach you techniques...
Bivouac Ciderworks Neighborhood Cleanup
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The Mighty Bin & Bivouac Ciderworks Host Neighborhood Cleanup In North Park
  • Bivouac Ciderworks
Join us for a social neighborhood cleanup event to celebrate Plastic Free July, co-hosted by The Mighty Bin and Bivouac Ciderworks! It’s going to be...
Bleu Bohème 16th anniversary
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Bleu Bohème To Celebrate Sweet 16 With Winemaker Dinner & Bastille Day Specialties
  • Bleu Bohème
Bleu Bohème, San Diego’s award-winning French restaurant located in Kensington, will celebrate its 16th anniversary with an intimate winemaker’s dinner featuring League of Rogues, then...
Pâtisserie Mélanie North Park
Pâtisserie Mélanie North Park Now Open For Breakfast & Lunch
The opening of Pâtisserie Mélanie North Park location is the realization of a dream over ten years in the making. Chef/Owner Melanie Dunn earned her...
Prohibition Cocktail Classes Gaslamp Quarter
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Prohibition To Sip Through Summer With A Series Of Cocktail Classes
  • Prohibition San Diego
Here’s your chance to get behind the bar at one of San Diego’s most famous speakeasies! Prohibition will host a series of interactive cocktail classes...
Chalk Art Summer Carnival at Ocean Beach Library
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Ignite Your Creativity At The Chalk Art Summer Carnival
Chalk Art Summer Carnival is a morning of art, entertainment, and fun for all ages, happening at the Ocean Beach Library this July! Chalk will...
The MONSTERS Ball at San Diego Comic Con
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The MONSTERS Ball Throws Ultimate After Party For The Creepy, Kooky, Sparkly, And Spooky
  • Parq Nightclub
The Monsters Ball at Party HQ Comic Con is the ultimate party for the creepy, kooky, sparkly, and spooky. On Friday night of San Diego...
Ready Party One at SDDC 2023 Kick Off Party
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SDCC 2023 Kick Off Party, Ready Party One, Travels To The Mushroom Kingdom Planet
  • Parq Nightclub
  • San Diego Convention Center
Get ready to dive back into the OASIS for Ready Party One, the signature San Diego Comic Con kick off party and Night 1 of...
Fly Into The Westgate Hotel For Some Superhero Tea
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Fly Into The Westgate Hotel For Some Superhero Tea
  • The Westgate Hotel
Calling all superheroes and comic-book lovers! Dress up in your favorite character costume and join us for an epic Afternoon Superhero Tea at The Westgate...
Malibu DAYDREAM Experience At SDCC 2023
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Enter The Malibu DAYDREAM Experience At SDCC 2023
  • Parq Nightclub
Enter the Malibu Daydream Experience and become part of the life-size fun. Enjoy an immersive dollcore aesthetic atmosphere that will tickle your five senses pink....
Upcoming Events
San Diego Ballet
San Diego Ballet Brings the Heat With Romeo et Juliet
May 17, 2025
2:00 pm
  • Balboa Theatre
Get ready to be swept away by one of the most powerful love stories of all time, reimagined through movement, music, and soul-stirring emotion. San...
Comic-con Lucha Libre exhibit
Lucha Libre Takes Center Stage at Comic-Con Museum
May 17, 2025
12:00 pm
The Comic-Con Museum in Balboa Park unveils its latest exhibit, Sangre, Sudor, y Mito: The Art and Tradition of Mexican Lucha Libre. This immersive showcase...
San Diego Dragon Boat Festival
Race to the Beat at the San Diego Dragon Boat Festival
May 16, 2025
8:30 am
  • Tecolote Shores Park
Mark your calendars for one of San Diego’s most vibrant and energetic cultural events—the 18th Annual San Diego Dragon Boat Festival, hosted by the San...
Duck Dive Granny & Grampy Bingo
Granny & Grampy Bingo Brings Laughs and Looks to PB
May 15, 2025
8:00 pm
  • Duck Dive
Pacific Beach’s favorite coastal hangout is throwing it all the way back. The Duck Dive is hosting Granny & Grampy Bingo, a not-so-average night of...
2025 San Diego International Fringe Festival
The San Diego International Fringe Festival Returns for its 13th Year
May 15, 2025
8:00 am
  • Several Locations
The San Diego International Fringe Festival is back for its 13th year, bringing 10 days of fearless creativity, boundary-pushing performances, and global talent to America’s...