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.
2023 National Homebrew Competition Homebrew Con
San Diegans Win 9 Medals At 2023 National Homebrew Competition
Congrats to the San Diegans who won a total of nine medals at the 2023 National Homebrew Competition, the world’s largest amateur homebrew competition celebrating...
Little Italy Mercato 10Best Farmers Markets
Little Italy Mercato Nominated As One Of The Best Farmer’s Markets In The Country By USA Today
Congrats to the Little Italy Mercato! The vibrant and bustling farmers market located in the heart of San Diego’s iconic Little Italy neighborhood, has been...
Breakfast and brunch in Mission Valley get elevated!
Mission Valley Breakfast Company Opens in Mission Valley
Mission Valley Breakfast Company, the highly-anticipated morning eatery, is thrilled to announce the opening of its second location in the thriving neighborhood of Mission Valley. Following...
Catamaran Resort Sunsel Luau
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Something Different This Summer? Take In A Sunset Luau On Mission Bay!
  • Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa
A San Diego summer tradition on the shores of Mission Bay, the annual Sunset Luau by Catamaran Resort is a festive celebration of Polynesian food,...
The Hive La Jolla, a San Diego speakeasy
The Hive Speakeasy In La Jolla Is Now Open
Beeside Balcony, the beloved destination known for its enchanting ambiance and culinary delights, is thrilled to announce the opening of its latest venture, The Hive...
belmont park celebrates 98 years
Belmont Park Is Celebrating 98 Years With Special Birthday Treats!
Belmont Park, the timeless icon of San Diego’s beach community, is gearing up to celebrate its 98th year – nearly a century of fun and...
Birch Aquarium Hosts Penguin Photo Contest
Birch Aquarium Hosts Penguin Photo Contest
Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego is celebrating the first anniversary of Beyster Family Little Blue Penguins with a penguin...
El Chingon Celebrates 4th Of July With hotdog eating challenge, Tacos & Tequila
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El Chingon Celebrates Fourth Of July With Hot Dog Eating Competition
  • El Chingon
Fourth of July and hot dogs go hand-in-hand, but how about adding a little friendly competition to the mix? This July 4th, El Chingon will...
Synergy Initiative Returns To The Conrad
Synergy Initiative Returns To The Conrad With Innovative Events In Summer 2023
There are so may exciting ways to enjoy the return of the Synergy Initiative to The Conrad this year! Internationally acclaimed pianist Inon Barnatan and...
San Diego Local Restaurants Giveback Campaign for Feeding San Diego
Local Restaurants Join Giveback Campaign To Support Feeding San Diego
In honor of National Make a Difference in a Child’s Life Month, ten local restaurants across San Diego County are teaming up to make a...
Mr. Moto Convoy Street
Mr. Moto Pizza Convoy Location Officially Open
Mr. Moto has proudly announced the opening of its eighth location in the Convoy neighborhood. On Monday, June 12, the 1,000 square foot dine-in only branch of...
Longball Hard Lemon Iced Tea Golf Tournament
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First Annual Longball Hard Lemon Iced Tea Golf Tournament To Benefit Feeding San Diego
The First Annual Longball Hard Lemon Iced Tea Golf Tournament is set for Wednesday, July 19 at Steele Canyon Golf Club in Jamul, to benefit...
Matsu Japanese Restaurant Tsuki pop-up
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Matsu Japanese Restaurant Launches Monthly Pop-up, Tsuki
Helmed by Chef/owner Willam Eick, Oceanside’s elevated, modern Japanese restaurant concept Matsu recently launched a monthly pop-up — Tsuki — with its second in the...
Birch Aquarium Oceans at Night
Birch Aquarium Expands Oceans At Night Experience
Thanks to the popularity of Oceans at Night, Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego is revamping the nighttime 21 +...
Mitt Queen Hosts Boxing Class
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Mitt Queen Hosts Boxing Class at Side Bar’s Summer Series
  • Side Bar
The Mitt Queen, perhaps San Diego’s most famous boxing trainer, has joined the summer series lineup at Side Bar to host a boxing class. You’ll...
The Brick Hotel Block Party
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The Brick Hotel Kicks Off Summer With A Block Party This Saturday
  • The Brick Hotel
Kick off summer with a block party at the The Brick Hotel beginning at 3PM. Presented by Big Bamboo, this Oceanside block party features artists...
Bottlecraft North Park 12th Anniversary
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Bottlecraft Celebrates 12th Anniversary
  • Bottlecraft
Bottlecraft, the beer shop and tasting room with an extensive selection of hard-to-find beers from around the world, is celebrating its 12th anniversary with a...
Diane Powers Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
Restaurant Icon, Diane Powers, Receives Lifetime Achievement Award From California Restaurant Association
Diane Powers, Owner-Operator of Bazaar del Mundo Shops and Restaurants was recognized by the California Restaurant Association (CRA) with its Lifetime Achievement award at the...
Side Bar For A Yoga Sculpt Class With Yoga Box
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Side Bar Hosts Summer Fitness Series With Yoga Box
  • Side Bar
Side Bar is kicking off summer with a mix of free + ticketed wellness series events in June, as a way to bring together the...
Techo Beso Introduces New Yoga Series And Welcome Wellness Brunch
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Techo Beso Introduces New Yoga Series And Welcome Wellness Brunch
Techo Beso, a rooftop bar and restaurant located on top of AC Hotel San Diego Downtown Gaslamp Quarter, is hosting a Wellness Brunch with local...
CervezaFest San Diego Padres
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Celebrate CervezaFest As Padres Takes On Washington Nationals This Friday!
Mexican beers, micheladas, and the Padres? Best night ever! Celebrate CervezaFest with live music and a pregame happy hour with $5 Mexican beer specials in...
Belmont Park Rebrands with new signage
Belmont Park Rebrands: Celebrating 98th Birthday With New Look, Park Updates And More
Belmont Park is celebrating its 98th birthday this summer with its first park-wide rebrand. Gearing up for its 100th anniversary in 2025, Belmont Park rebrands...
Skrewball Whiskey founder Steven Yeng
Turning Peanut Butter Into Premium Whiskey: The Story Behind The Founder Of San Diego’s Skrewball Whiskey
One of the most stunning business success stories to come out of San Diego in recent years is that of Skrewball Whiskey, one of the...
Rooftop Cinema Club Summer Lineup
San Diego’s Rooftop Cinema Club Launches A Summer Lineup Loaded With Hot Hits
Now that we are finally getting the San Diego weather we deserve, Rooftop Cinema Club Embarcadero at the Manchester Grand Hyatt is ready to turn...
Upcoming Events
BPM Cafe 002 at Communal
The Daytime Dance Party You Need: BPM Cafe 002 Takes Over Communal
April 27, 2025
11:00 am
  • Communal
BPM Cafe 002 is coming to Communal Coffees, the creative-minded café and lifestyle shop in South Park, for a Sunday that’s all about good music,...
CreativeMornings San Diego
CreativeMornings Returns With an Inspiring Conversation at the Central Library
April 25, 2025
8:15 am
  • San Diego Central Library
If you’re looking for a dose of inspiration to jumpstart your day, head downtown for CreativeMornings San Diego. The monthly morning meet-up series for the...
Naturally Rising Competition
Naturally Rising: San Diego’s Spotlight on Sustainable Startups
April 24, 2025
4:30 pm
  • Building 177
The Naturally Rising Competition returns for its fifth year, and it’s shaping up to be a can’t-miss event for anyone passionate about San Diego’s natural...
BIG NIGHT at Ponyboy
Big Night at Ponyboy Brings an Iconic Culinary Cinema Experience to Point Loma
April 23, 2025
6:30 pm
Big Night at Ponyboy is coming to The Pearl Hotel—and it’s bringing a five-course feast to match its cinematic namesake. This Culinary Cinema Experience with...
Omni La Costa’s Easter Extravaganza
Hop to the City’s Largest Egg Hunt & Best Brunch at Omni La Costa Resort & Spa
April 20, 2025
10:00 am
  • Omni La Costa Resort & Spa
Spring’s most egg-citing holiday is just around the corner, and Omni La Costa’s Easter Extravaganza is pulling out all the stops. This festive celebration features...