The Craving: San Diego Food + Drink News – Week of September 28, 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.
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...
Tacotarian Plant-Based Burger, Underground Burgers
Tacotarian Launches New Plant-Based Burger Concept In San Diego, Underground Burgers
Tacotarian has launched a new plant-based concept out of their North Park location called Underground Burgers, offering 100% plant-based, crave-worthy burgers, tots, fries and shakes. Their...
Takeover Tuesdays at Bivouac Ciderworks with Chef Ron Oliver
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Bivouac “Takeover Tuesdays” Continues On April 25th With Chef Ron Oliver
  • Bivouac Ciderworks
Bivouac Ciderworks’ “Takeover Tuesdays,” an ongoing series of collaborative culinary events, continues on April 25th, with an exclusive pop-up menu by acclaimed Chef Ron Oliver, an...
San Diego EarthFest To Debut At Balboa Park
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New Earth Day Festival To Debut At Balboa Park
The San Diego EarthFest will be held on Earth Day, Saturday, April 22, in Balboa Park at the Park Boulevard and Presidents Way Lawn, Park...
America's Finest Heroes Cup after SD Loyal
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SDFD vs. SDPD In America’s Finest Heroes Cup On First Responders Appreciation Day
  • Torero Stadium
Stick around after the SD Loyal vs. Tampa Bay Rowdies match this Sunday to catch the first-ever America’s Finest Heroes Cup featuring The San Diego...
Juried Youth Exhibition At San Diego's Museum of Photographic Arts
Calling All Young Artists: Showcase Your Creativity At MOPA’s Youth Exhibition
Are you ready to explore the world through the eyes of young artists? San Diego’s Museum of Photographic Arts (MOPA) is excited to announce the 17th Annual Juried Youth...
Eat Free Any Day Ticket at SeaWorld San Diego
SeaWorld San Diego Guests Can Eat For FREE With An Admission Ticket For A Limited Time
SeaWorld San Diego is offering a special limited time ‘Eat Free’ Any Day Ticket that includes All-Day Dining at no additional cost. Guests can purchase...
Autism Awareness Awareness Month At LAVO San Diego Italian Restaurant
LAVO San Diego Italian Restaurant Gives Back On Autism Awareness Month
For the entire month of April, as part of Tao Group Hospitality, LAVO San Diego Italian Restaurant is participating in Autism Awareness, Acceptance and Inclusion...
I Love A Clean San Diego Creek To Bay Cleanup Starts At Orignal 40 Brewing
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I Love A Clean San Diego’s Creek To Bay Cleanup Starts At Orignal 40 Brewing This Saturday
  • Original 40 Brewing
The Original 40 Brewing Company is the starting point for the North Park portion of I Love a Clean San Diego’ Creek to Bay Cleanup....
Vino Carta Little Italy Hosts Orange Wine Party
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Vino Carta Little Italy Hosts Orange Wine Party
  • Vino Carta
Vino Carta Little Italy, the sip and shop wine bar and store, is hosting an Orange Wine Party featuring nine orange wines from eight different...
Bottlecraft Little Italy Hosts Birria Friday
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Bottlecraft Little Italy Hosts Birria Friday
  • Bottlecraft Little Italy
Mmmmmm…beer and birria! Sign us up! Bottlecraft, the beer shop and tasting room with hard-to-find beers, hosts Birria Friday at its Little Italy location with...
Upcoming Events
San Diego's diverse wildlife
Blue Water Film Festival Hosts Screening of San Diego: America’s Wildest City
March 21, 2025
5:00 pm
San Diego’s diverse wildlife and stunning landscapes take center stage at this year’s Blue Water Film Festival, where local filmmakers Nathan Dappen and David Hutchinson...
Baja’s Spring Wine Releases
Valle’s Ring-In-Spring: A Celebration of Baja Wines and Seasonal Cuisine
March 20, 2025
6:00 pm
Celebrate the arrival of spring at Valle’s Ring-In-Spring, an exclusive one-night-only dining event showcasing Baja’s Spring Wine Releases alongside a seasonal four-course tasting menu by...
Goitse at The Conrad
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day With Goitse at The Conrad
March 16, 2025
5:00 pm
  • The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center
We’re in for an unforgettable St. Patrick’s Day celebration as Goitse, one of today’s most exciting Irish traditional bands, takes the stage at The Conrad...
House Of Ireland Lawn Program
Celebrate Irish Culture at the House of Ireland Lawn Program
March 16, 2025
11:00 am
Get ready for a lively day of Irish culture, music, and delicious bites at the House of Ireland Lawn Program in Balboa Park! This annual...
Transmigration by La Jolla Symphony & Chorus
Experience “Transmigration” – A Journey Through American History Through Music
March 15, 2025
7:30 pm
The La Jolla Symphony & Chorus is bringing history to life through sound with “Transmigration,” a moving concert at Mandeville Auditorium. Led by guest conductor...