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.
Cabrillo Under the Stars at Cabrillo National Monument
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Party Under the Stars at Cabrillo National Monument
  • Cabrillo National Monument
This one is special. Cabrillo Under the Stars is back for its 70th anniversary, and it’s an after-hours evening at Cabrillo National Monument – one...
Loma Club Summer Classic Tournament
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Compete for the Summer Classic Trophy at The Loma Club
  • The Loma Club
There’s something about a shotgun tournament that just hits different – everyone teeing off at once, the whole course alive at the same time, and...
AfterDark cabaret
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See What Happens AfterDark at San Diego’s Adults-Only Cabaret Experience
Okay, this one is genuinely unlike anything else happening in San Diego right now. AfterDark is an adults-only cabaret running at Adams Theatre on Adams...
Benson Boone performing live on the Wanted Man Tour
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Don’t Miss Benson Boone Live on His Wanted Man Tour
  • Pechanga Arena San Diego
Benson Boone is bringing his 2026 U.S. Wanted Man Tour to San Diego, and honestly, the timing could not be better. This guy has been...
Cast performing in Alicia Keys' Hell's Kitchen on Broadway
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Feel the Fire of Alicia Keys’ Hell’s Kitchen at San Diego Civic Theatre
  • San Diego Civic Theatre
Alicia Keys is bringing her story to the stage, and honestly, this is a big one. Broadway’s Hell’s Kitchen is making its way to San...
Stone Garden Market escondido
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Spend a Summer Evening at the Stone Garden Market in Escondido
  • Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens – Escondido
Stone Brewing’s gardens are one of those spots that already feel like an event on their own, and this summer, they’re turning the space into...
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Pull Up for Backgammon and Chess at BAC Club’s Night at Sonny’s Pizza
BAC Club is back, and this is a great excuse to finally show up. The beloved board game meetup returns to Sonny’s Pizza for an...
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Step Into Baja Glamour at Tierra y Mar, Harrah’s Newest Restaurant
Harrah’s just did something really cool. Tierra y Mar is their brand-new $10.7 million Baja-inspired restaurant, and it’s the kind of opening that makes the...
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Come Meet Makeda – San Diego Zoo’s Newest Hamadryas Baboon
San Diego Zoo has a new addition, and she already has a name with some serious weight behind it. Meet Makeda, a hamadryas baboon infant...
Sarah McLachlan Better Broken Tour
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Spend a Summer Night With Sarah McLachlan at The Rady Shell
  • The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
Experience the magic of Sarah McLachlan's Better Broken Tour and enjoy her beautiful voice in picturesque venues across the country.
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Take a Gran Turismo Through Northern Italy at Maranello in Little Italy
Little Italy has a new dinner spot, and it’s one that makes the whole evening feel like an occasion. Maranello just opened at 2101 Kettner...
La Jolla Music Society's SummerFest 2026 at The Conrad
Celebrate 40 Years of SummerFest With Two Weeks Full of Music
La Jolla Music Society is celebrating 40 years of SummerFest, its annual chamber music festival that brings top classical musicians from around the world to...
The Music of John Williams With The San Diego Symphony Orchestra
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Hear the Music That Made Movies Legendary at the Rady Shell
  • The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
Uncover the magic of The Music of John Williams as we revisit the unforgettable themes that defined classic film moments.
The Animal Pad Rescue Dogs`
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Meet Rescue Dogs and Strawberry Shortcake at This Free Seaport Village Pop-Up
Discover the joy of pet adoption at the Strawberry Shortcake Pet Adoption Event. Find your perfect match this Comic-Con weekend.
Summer Concerts in the Park series in University Heights
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Dance Your Way Into Summer’s Last Concert in the Park
It’s the last Friday of the season, and it’s a big one. Head to Trolley Barn Park this Friday for the grand finale of the...
Dorothea Laub Balboa Park Carousel
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Ride a Piece of San Diego History at Balboa Park’s National Carousel Day
  • Balboa Park Carousel
Experience the magic of National Carousel Day Balboa Park featuring the Dorothea Laub carousel and free entertainment.
Summer wine tasting at Mission Bay Beach Club with bay views
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Taste Your Way Through Premium Wines at Mission Bay Beach Club
A wine tasting on Mission Bay with Michelin’s 2021 Sommelier of the Year leading the way – yes, that’s actually the plan. Charlotte Randolph is...
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Strange and Supernatural Soiree after hours at Davis-Horton House Gaslamp Quarter
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Spend a Haunted Evening at the Gaslamp Museum’s Strange and Supernatural Soiree
One of the Gaslamp Quarter’s most historic buildings is opening its doors after dark – and it’s not going to be a typical Friday night....
Summer Market at The Woo
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Dig Through Vinyl and Japonesia Goods at The Woo’s Summer Market
Join us for the summer market in San Diego featuring 40+ vendors, music, and unique Japonesia goods for all ages.
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Enjoy Italy’s Greatest Summer Holiday Right Here in Little Italy
Discover the magic of Ferragosto: Sotto Le Stelle with Convivio. Join us for an evening of tradition, music, and Italian culture.
Puptopia Festival Big Bear
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Bring the Pup up to Big Bear for Puptopia 2026
  • Veteran’s Park
Big Bear is throwing its third annual Puptopia Festival, and it’s a full day built for dogs (and the humans who love them). We’re talking...
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Drink, Feast, and Party Your Way Through Tiki Oasis 2026
Tiki Oasis is back for another five nights, and this year’s theme is Psychedelic Tiki – which is exactly as fun as it sounds. Diaphanous...
Upcoming Events
LP and the Vinyl performing live at Hidden City Sounds
Catch LP and The Vinyl at Hidden City Sounds
October 9, 2026
7:00 pm
  • California Center for the Arts
Hidden City Sounds is hosting LP And The Vinyl for an evening that blends genre-bending music with a community jazz jam, and it’s completely free....
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Spend a Sunday Evening With Tango and Opera at SDMA
October 4, 2026
6:30 pm
  • San Diego Museum of Art
Experience the SDMA Poetics of the Arrabal with breathtaking performances by the Camarada Tango Quartet and Tijuana's finest.
Taste the Art at OMA’s Dinner Experience at 24 Suns
October 4, 2026
5:00 pm
Oceanside Museum of Art is teaming up with 24 Suns for a dinner experience unlike anything else on the calendar, inspired by artist David Adey’s...
A festive afternoon at Oishii Japanese Food & Sake Festival
Taste Your Way Through Oishii Japanese Food & Sake Fest
October 4, 2026
12:00 pm
  • Japanese Friendship Garden
Spend the afternoon tasting your way through the Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum at the Oishii Japanese Food & Sake Fest. From savory street food...
Local shops lit up for South Park Walkabout
Stroll Into Fall at South Park’s Walkabout
October 3, 2026
5:00 pm
  • South Park
South Park is throwing open its doors for a Fall Walkabout, a free community event where local shops, restaurants, and pubs stay open late for...