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The Craving: San Diego Food + Drink News – Week of October 26, 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.
San Diego Freak Out at The Casbah
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San Diego Freak Out Celebrates 10 Years With A 2-Night Affair At The Casbah
  • The Casbah – San Diego
Calling all psychedelic music lovers! Get ready to embark on a mind-bending journey at the San Diego Freak Out, an extraordinary event brought to you...
Summer High Tide Dinner Series at Marine Room
La Jolla’s Iconic Marine Room Makes A Splash With The Return Of High Tide Dinner Series
High Tide Dinner Series at The Marine Room, a sophisticated staple of La Jolla’s seaside dining scene and signature coastal restaurant at the La Jolla...
Fisher’s San Diego interior
International Seafood Chain Fisher’s Now Open In San Diego
Fisher’s Group is thrilled to announce the grand opening of their first US location in Little Italy. After some unexpected delays, Fisher’s San Diego, an...
Tipsy Tea Party At Above Ash Social
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Experience A Tipsy Tea Party At Above Ash Social Atop The Carte Hotel
  • Above Ash Social at Carté Hotel
You are cordially invited to a Tipsy Tea Party atop the Carte Hotel at Above Ash Social. Indulge in elevated tea options served alongside a...
Moonshine Beach Summer Jam Concert Series
Moonshine Beach Kicks Off Summer Jam Concert Series
Moonshine Beach is letting the good times roll all summer long with an electrifying lineup of top-notch country music performers at its Summer Jam Concert...
Birch Aquarium Summer Hours
Birch Aquarium Is Making A Splash With New Summer Lineup
Make sure you’ve got the aquarium in your plans for summer! Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego is kicking off...
National Donut Day with Dodo Donuts
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Dodo Bird Donuts Is Giving Free Donuts Away On National Donut Day
National Donut Day is right around the corner and Dodo Bird Donuts is preparing some sweet deals that dough-n’t want to be missed! On this...
Visit Liberty Station This Memorial Day To Experience San Diego’s Rich Military History
While many Americans celebrate Memorial Day with a cookout and a long weekend, the true importance of this holiday is in honoring our nation’s history...
Monthly Oyster Monday With Friends At Fort Oak
Join The New Monthly Oyster Monday With Friends At Fort Oak
Trust Restaurant Group’s Fort Oak in Mission Hills is honoring their renowned raw-bar seafood program with a new monthly Oyster Monday with Friends series, featuring...
Janet Taylor Pickett at Oceanside Museum of Art
Artist Janet Taylor Pickett Explores Her Personal History And Ancestry In New Exhibition At Oceanside Museum Of Art
Personal history and ancestry are explored in Oceanside Museum of Art’s Janet Taylor Pickett: Light, Color, and Desire curated by Dr. Jennifer Baahng, on display...
626 Night Market Mini Downtown San Diego
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626 Night Market Mini Brings Back Epic Flavors To Downtown San Diego
  • Downtown San Diego
626 Night Market Mini is back in Downtown San Diego, bringing the epic flavors of their giant flagship food festivals in a mini version. The...
I Love Poke Festival & Competition at Bali Hai
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Annual I Love Poke Festival Is Back For Its 12th Year…And Sold Out!
  • Bali Hai Shelter Island
The Annual I Love Poke Festival & Competition, a tasting event and poke competition, is back for its 12th year at the Bali Hai. This...
Scott Silven, A Master Illusionist, Is Coming To The Conrad
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For The First Time, La Jolla Music Society Presents A Master Illusionist, Scott Silven, June 9 & 10
  • The Jai
For the first time, La Jolla Music Society is presenting a master illusionist as part of its season. Scott Silven is a phenomenal illusionist and mentalist...
AnniVenti La Trattoria Brings Authentic Italian Flavors To Lemon Grove
AnniVenti La Trattoria Brings Authentic Italian Flavors To Lemon Grove
AnniVenti La Trattoria, the Italian restaurant owned and operated by three brothers, is now open in Lemon Grove. The restaurant is named after their family’s...
A Conscious Catch Fundraiser at the Marine Room
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Top Chefs Unite For “A Conscious Catch” Fundraiser To Raise Awareness For Sustainable Seafood
  • The Marine Room
Join The Marine Room for A Conscious Catch Fundraiser, an evening dedicated to the advancement of sustainable fishing practices featuring flavorful dishes and drinks specially...
Chef Phillip Esteban
Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month By Supporting These San Diego Chefs
While San Diego is home to the fifth-largest representation of Filipino Americans in the US, comprising around 6% of the entire county’s population, few outside...
Puffer Malarkey Collective hot dog cart
Puffer Malarkey Collective Kicks-Off Kooky Pop-Up Series
This summer the classic American barbeque mainstay is getting a culinary makeover from the acclaimed chefs at Puffer Malarkey Collective through a series of guerilla...
Art In The Garden by MAGEC joins The Escondido Street Festival
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Art In The Garden Joins Bi-Annual Street Side Festival In Escondido
Are you ready to immerse yourself in the vibrant arts scene of Escondido? Look no further than MAGEC’s (Museums & Arts Growing Escondido Culture) highly...
Beer O’Clock Cancer Fundraiser by the San Diego Professionals Against Cancer
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It’s Beer O’Clock Cancer Fundraiser At Original 40 Brewing
  • Original 40 Brewing
The 100% volunteer-based nonprofit behind San Diego Festival of Beer, San Diego Professionals Against Cancer is hosting Beer O’Clock Cancer Fundraiser at Original 40 Brewing...
The Brine Box by Chef Davin Waite
Big Flavor Packed Into A Small Space At Chef Davin Waite’s New 109 Sq Ft Restaurant Project!
Husband, and wife restaurateurs, Jessica and Chef Davin Waite, are bringing a new innovative seafood concept to the iconic Oceanside pier this summer. Don’t be...
Moonshine Beach 7th Anniversary
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Moonshine Beach Celebrates 7th Anniversary Party
  • Moonshine Beach
It’s their lucky year! Moonshine Beach, the beloved country bar owned by San Diego-based hospitality group, Good Time Design, is gearing up for an incredible...
Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens 10th Anniversary
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Stone Brewing Celebrates A Decade Of Craft Beer and Community At Liberty Station
  • Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens – Liberty Station
A decade ago, Stone Brewing accomplished something remarkable – they opened their second Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens location inside the newly redeveloped Liberty...
Taste Of Japan San Diego: Japan Street Food Day
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Bring Family And Friends At The First Ever Taste Of Japan San Diego: Japan Street Food Day
Embrace the Inaugural Japan Street Food Day at the 1st Taste of Japan San Diego Event! Gather your loved ones and head to Embolden Beer...
Marisi Team To Cook For James Beard Foundation
The Talented Marisi Team Heads To NY To Cook For James Beard Foundation
The gifted team behind Marisi, La Jolla’s hottest dining destination for Italian hearth cooking and inventive cocktails, has been invited to display their talents for...
Upcoming Events
Breathwork & Ice Bath Experience
Reset at the JFGM Breathwork & Ice Bath Experience
May 11, 2025
9:00 am
  • Japanese Friendship Garden
Looking for a way to recharge, de-stress, and tap into new energy levels? Join the Breathwork & Ice Bath Experience at the Japanese Friendship Garden...
VAPA Beyond Brilliance benefit
Celebrate San Diego’s Young Artists at the VAPA Foundation’s Beyond Brilliance Gala
May 10, 2025
6:00 pm
  • Epstein Family Amphitheater
San Diego’s brightest young artists are taking center stage at Beyond Brilliance—the VAPA Foundation’s annual spotlight benefit at the gorgeous Epstein Family Amphitheater at UC...
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...