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.
WNDR Museum springtime events
Springtime Events To Enjoy This Month At WNDR Museum
Spring has sprung at WNDR Museum, San Diego’s premier immersive museum experience. This month, the museum’s springtime events welcome the return of several fan favorites...
Ranch 45 National Burger Day Competition Is On!
Ranch 45’s 4th Annual National Burger Day Competition Is Hot And Is On!
Ranch 45, the Solana Beach eatery and butcher shop, is hosting its 4th Annual National Burger Day Competition with festivities kicking off on Wednesday, May...
Military Appreciation Month at Seaworld San Diego
SeaWorld Honors Military Appreciation Month Through Annual Waves Of Honor Program
SeaWorld will honor Military Appreciation Month with free one-day admission for U.S. military veterans and up to three guests to its SeaWorld Orlando, SeaWorld San...
The Cottage La Jolla Pop-Up Dinner Series
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The Cottage La Jolla To Host Pop-Up Dinner Supporting AAPI Heritage Month On May 19th
  • The Cottage La Jolla
Welcoming its loyal following of neighborhood regulars and foodies far-and-wide, The Cottage La Jolla is set to host a pop-up dinner event on Friday, May...
Connie Jenkins Intertidal exhibit on display at Oceanside Museum of Art
Climate Change & Human Impact On Our Coastline Explored Through Art At Oceanside Museum Of Art
Even though Earth Day has passed, the need to take care of our planet and environment remains as important now as ever. A look at...
The Kentucky Derby Party at Monarch Ocean Pub
Kentucky Derby Parties and Specials Around San Diego
It’s a busy weekend! As if Cinco de Mayo isn’t enough of a party, it’s also time to gear up and celebrate at the Kentucky...
Pupapalooza Dog Festival by Second Chance Beer
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Second Chance Beer Company + Puppy Picnic Co. To Host Pupapalooza Dog Festival
  • Second Chance Beer Co. Brewery
Second Chance Beer Company, the award-winning “Seize a Pint, Save a Pup” brewery in Carmel Mountain, will host the 3rd-Annual Pupapalooza Dog Festival along with...
ROGUE: Evening of Escapism LGBTQ+ Night
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Same Same To Host LGBTQ+ Night Saturday, May 6th
ROGUE: Evening of Escapism is an LGBTQ+ fellowship experience celebrating queerness and freedom of expression — featuring past and present pop mixes, house mixes, hip-hop,...
Cardiff Farmers Market Hosts Surfboard Swap
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Cardiff Farmers Market Hosts Monthly Surfboard Swap
Looking for a new board or wanting to get rid of one (or more)? This is the perfect opportunity to do either, while also getting...
Lumi’s lunch menu
Lumi By Akira Back Launches New Rooftop Lunch Menu
Lumi by Akira Back is bringing back its day-time dining experience with the launch of its new lunch menu, just in time for the summer...
Kentucky Derby Mint Julep at Fifth & Rose
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Catch The Kentucky Derby At Fifth & Rose With The Best Mint Julep In The City
  • Fifth & Rose
Mint Juleps for everyone! Come take in the Kentucky Derby classic on May 6 at Gaslamp quarter’s central and elegant cocktail bar, Fifth & Rose,...
Trino’s World Exhibition at Comic-Con Museum
“Trino’s World” Exhibition, Celebrating the Work Of Mexican Cartoonist, Is Now Open At Comic-Con Museum
Comic-Con Museum and the Consulate General of Mexico in San Diego has opened “Trino’s World” (El Mundo de Trino), an exhibition dedicated to one of...
Marisi dinner series
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Marisi Invites Guests To An Exclusive Tasting Featuring Pappy Van Winkle Bourbon
Marisi, the Italian restaurant favorite in La Jolla, is hosting its second dinner in its dinner series, and this one is a rare opportunity for...
Mavericks Beach Club Orangetheory Sweat and Sip Workout
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Mavericks Beach Club Hosts Outdoor Orangetheory “Sweat and Sip” Workout
  • Mavericks Beach Club
Mavericks Beach Club will turn their lot into an outdoor workout class to host a Sweat and Sip Workout Event. The Head Coach, Kylie of...
RakiRaki Ramen & Tsukemen North County
RakiRaki Ramen Establishes First North County Location
RakiRaki Ramen & Tsukemen, San Diego’s award-winning ramen spot, is excited to announce the opening of its new location in Rancho Penasquitos. The doors opened...
Ginger's whiskey tasting at their hidden speakeasy in the Gaslamp district of San Diego.
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Ginger’s Hosts Whiskey Tasting Event With Elijah Craig, Evan Williams, & More
  • Frock You Vintage Clothing, 4121 Park Blvd, San Diego
  • Ginger’s
Ginger’s, the secret downstairs speakeasy below barleymash, is hosting a whiskey tasting event to show off the sophisticated side of America’s favorite spirit. The tasting...
Temakeria Residency At Novo Brazil Brewing
Temakeria Makes Weekly Residency At Novo Brazil Brewing
Temakeria, a food trailer featuring Japanese-Brazilian cone-shaped sushi hand rolls called temaki, has begun a weekly residency at Novo Brazil Brewing Company’s Lane Avenue taproom...
Seaport Village Cinco De Mayo Celebration
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Seaport Village To Host A Bayfront Cinco De Mayo Celebration On Saturday, May 6th
  • Seaport Village
Seaport Village, downtown San Diego’s iconic shopping and dining complex on the bay, is set to host a Cinco de Mayo celebration on Saturday, May 6th. Presented in...
You & Yours Natural Wine Pop-Up
You & Yours Launches Natural Wine Pop-Up
You & Yours Distilling Co. is thrilled to announce LUSH, a natural wine pop-up coming to the East Village tasting room beginning Friday, May 12th....
Hotel Del Gray Marlin Suite
Hotel Del Coronado Launches Gray Malin Suite To Accompany New Series Inspired By Iconic Hotel
Hotel del Coronado has partnered with fine-art photographer, Gray Malin, for a one-of-a-kind themed suite, inspired by the new series shot at the iconic hotel:...
The David's Harp Foundation
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The David’s Harp Foundation Students-Turned-Entrepreneurs To Launch Next Level Live-Stream Video & Event Production In San Diego
On Thursday, May 11th, The David’s Harp Foundation (DHF) welcomes San Diegans as well as an audience around the globe to participate in the official...
mother's day at communal
Gift Mom With Mother’s Day Floral Arrangements & Gift Bundles From Communal
Mother’s Day is less than one month away, but there is still time to celebrate every mother figure on your list with a gift bundle...
Bun & Patti Features Baker's Bacon Pop-Up
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Bacon Truck Pop-Up Coming To Little Italy’s Bun & Patti
All aboard the bacon truck! Bun & Patti, Little Italy’s newest fine-casual burger restaurant, is bringing home the bacon on Saturday, April 29 during a...
National Hamburger Month at Bleu Boheme
Got Boeuf? Bleu Boheme Puts A French Twist On National Hamburger Month
Got boeuf? With National Hamburger Month approaching next month, we wanted to share the Français way to enjoy this foodie holiday at Bleu Boheme. Located in...
Upcoming Events
Yappy Hour at Town and Country Resort
Yappy Hour at Town and Country Resort: A National Puppy Day Celebration
March 23, 2025
4:00 pm
  • Town and Country San Diego
Celebrate National Puppy Day in the best way possible—Yappy Hour at Town and Country Resort! Bring your pup and enjoy a fun-filled evening at Monkey...
2025 Mustache Bash San Diego
The Mustache Bash Brings Funk and Disco to San Diego
March 22, 2025
2:00 pm
Get ready to groove—The Mustache Bash, America’s largest ‘70s-themed disco festival, is back in San Diego and it’s bigger and funkier than ever. After four...
Vintage Spring Market Oceanside
Vintage Spring Market Brings a Must-Visit Outdoor Market to Oceanside
March 22, 2025
10:00 am
Roll up your sleeves for a day of treasure hunting at the Vintage Spring Market, a vibrant outdoor market in Oceanside hosted by Oceanside Antiques...
native plants on San Diego’s ecosystems
Join The Nat’s Spring Planting Party and Support Local Ecosystems
March 22, 2025
9:30 am
  • San Diego Natural History Museum
Join The Nat’s Spring Planting Party and be part of a hands-on effort to restore native plants in San Diego’s ecosystems. This community event invites...
Strauss Salome
Strauss’s Salome Brings Scandal and Seduction to San Diego
March 21, 2025
7:30 pm
  • San Diego Civic Theatre
Prepare for an evening of passion, power, and provocation as Strauss’s Salome takes center stage. Inspired by Oscar Wilde’s scandalous play, this gripping opera tells...