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.
First Light Coffee Whiskey Founder Ryan Espi finishing a surf session with a swig of First Light Coffee Whiskey
Meet First Light Coffee Whiskey Founder Ryan Espi
We were recently fortunate to get a few minutes with the founder of San Diego’s own First Light Coffee Whiskey, Ryan Espi, to learn more...
Second Chance Beer Women History Month Ladies & Pups Market
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Second Chance Beer Celebrates Women History Month With Ladies & Pups Market
  • Second Chance Beer Co. Brewery
Second Chance Beer Company , the “Seize a Pint, Save a Pup” brewery in Carmel Mountain, is celebrating Women’s History Month with its inaugural Ladies...
Bottlecraft Hosts Meet The Winemaker & Wine Flight With J. Brix Wines
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Bottlecraft Hosts Meet The Winemaker & Wine Flight With J. Brix Wines
  • Bottlecraft
Bottlecraft Oceanside is hosting J Brix Wines for a meet-and-greet event with its winemakers, Jody Brix Towe and Emily Towe on Thursday, March 9.. Curated...
SABOR LATINO Food, Beer & Tequila Fest Is Back For Its 6th Year
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SABOR LATINO Food, Beer & Tequila Fest Is Back For Its 6th Year
  • Westfield Mission Valley Mall
Celebrate Latino flavors and culture with SABOR LATINO Food, Beer & Tequila Fest on Saturday, March 11th at Westfield Mission Valley Mall! Enjoy unlimited food...
Carruth Cellars Annual Barrel Tasting Party
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Carruth Cellars Annual Barrel Tasting Party Is Back For Its 13th Year
  • Carruth Cellars’ Solana Beach Tasting Room
Wine lovers, taste your way though the best of Carruths’ cellar, straight from the barrel, before the wines are bottled at the 13th Annual Barrel...
Bach & Brahms at The Conrad by Camarada - show information
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CAMARADA Presents Bach & Brahms, A Passionate Music Of Two Superstars
Born 200 hundred years apart, the shared passion of these superstar composers is celebrated in this concert, brought to us by Camarada, dedicated to Johann...
A Trip To Tokyo | The Story Behind Little Italy's Sushi Hotspot
Little Italy Favorite Cloak & Petal Celebrates Five-Year Anniversary
This March, Little Italy favorite Cloak & Petal is celebrating their five-year anniversary! Congrats! Since opening in 2018, Cloak & Petal has won the hearts (and stomachs) of San Diegans with...
Paradisaea + Dodo Bird Donuts Bird Rock, La Jolla
Culinary Powerhouse, Paradisaea + Dodo Bird Donuts, Now Open In Bird Rock
San Diego’s Paradisaea and Dodo Bird Donuts, two culinary powerhouse concepts led by Culinary Director and Pastry Chef Mark Welker (Eleven Madison Park and NoMad...
AC Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter
AC Hotel Opens Its Newest Location In San Diego’s Downtown Gaslamp Quarter
AC Hotel San Diego, the design-led lifestyle brand with a European sensibility, opened its location in Downtown Gaslamp Quarter. From Marriott International, with Briad Hospitality,...
San Diego Calienté Music, Food, & Spirits Festival Happening At Ruocco Park This March
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San Diego Calienté Music, Food, & Spirits Festival Happening At Ruocco Park This March
  • Ruocco Park
San Diego Calienté Music, Food, & Spirits Festival celebrates Latin music, beer, spirits, tequila and food! Join us on Saturday March 25th at the Ruocco...
Serengeti Campout Transports You To 1920s Safari
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Get Transported To 1920s Tanzania At The Serengeti Campout In Anza Borrego
SD Collective, hosts of highly-curated pop-up dinners, group events, and art parties, invites you to join The Serengeti Campout this March to get transported to the bygone era of 1920s Tanzania, where nature...
Bleu Bohème French Restaurant
Bleu Bohème, San Diego’s Best Hidden Gem Restaurant…For Nearly 15 Years
When I walked into Bleu Bohème for the first time, my first thought was, “Where have you been?!” – as if the spectacular French restaurant...
Visiting Balboa Park is one of the best things to do in San Diego.
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sPARK Awards Celebrate Balboa Park Innovators And Change-Makers
Forever Balboa Park is launching the annual sPARK Awards – Celebrating Innovation in Balboa Park to recognize the people and organizations that amplify Balboa Park’s...
San Diego Loyal Charly Futbol 2023 Kit Release Party
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San Diego Loyal Unveils Three Murals And Hosts 2023 Charly Futbol Kit Release Party
Ahead of the San Diego Loyal kicking off its regular season on March 11, the team is unveiling three murals across San Diego debuting the...
Green Dragon Tavern & Museum Carlsbad
Reconnect With History As You Dine At Green Dragon Tavern & Museum
The Green Dragon Tavern and Museum in Carlsbad is just the spot for any transplants from New England that are craving a taste of home,...
Crafts & Craft Beers Series with Original 40 Brewing
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North Park’s The Original 40 Brewing Company Continues Crafts & Craft Beer Series
  • Original 40 Brewing
North Park’s The Original 40 Brewing Company continues its Crafts & Craft Beer Series on Thursday, March 2 with Essential Oil Candle Making from the...
2023 Padres Opening Day Petco Park
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2023 Padres Opening Day Set For March 30
  • PETCO Park
The 2023 Padres Opening Day, presented by Sycuan Casino Resort, is set for Thursday, March 30 at 1:10PM when the Padres host the Colorado Rockies...
OB Run Club To Host Beach 5k Fun Run
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OB Run Club To Host Beach 5k Fun Run At Second Annual St. Paddy’s O’Beach Party
  • OB Pier Parking Lot
The OB Run Club is going to host a Beach 5k Fun Run prior to the second annual St. Paddy’s O’Beach Party. The race begins...
Pure Project North Park Celebrates First Anniversary
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Pure Project North Park Celebrates First Anniversary
  • Pure Project Brewing
Get ready for a liftoff! It’s been an amazing year and Pure Project North Park’s first anniversary calls for a massive celebration, and they’ve got...
New Street Soccer USA Park To Open In The City Of Escondido
SD Loyal Street Soccer Park Coming To Escondido
In partnership with the City of Escondido, San Diego Loyal SC and sponsors, BluPeak and Psyonix, along with non-profit Street Soccer USA (SSUSA) announced the construction...
Comic-Con Museum Named Best Pop Culture Museum By USA Today
Comic-Con Museum Named “Best Pop Culture Museum” By USA Today
San Diego Comic Convention’s Comic-Con Museum is the winner of the Best Pop Culture Museum category in the 2023 USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards....
Plunge San Diego At Belmont Park Unveils New Inflatable Obstacle Course
Plunge San Diego At Belmont Park Unveils New Inflatable Obstacle Course
Plunge San Diego located at Belmont Park is thrilled to announce its new floating, inflatable obstacle course opening to the public on March 1, 2023....
Invita Café Hosts Mini Maker’s Market, March 4th
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Invita Café Hosts Mini Maker’s Market, March 4th
  • Invita Café
Invita Café, a family-owned Italian-inspired coffee bar made modern, invites the community to join them for their Mini Maker’s Market on Saturday, March 4th. Happening...
Botanica North Park New Drinks and Maya Moon Collective Pairing
Botanica North Park Collaborates With Maya Moon And Debuts New Cocktails
Botanica North Park has launched an ongoing truffle-and-amaro pairing option (😮) on its menu in collaboration with Maya Moon Collective, the community-centric cacao café in...
Upcoming Events
The Menta Bar's February events
Sip, Paint, Shop & Vibe: The Mental Bar’s Must-Attend Events This February
February 8, 2025
11:00 am
The Mental Bar in Encanto, the cherished destination in the heart of the Black Arts & Culture District of San Diego, has announced a packed event calendar...
Run, Walk & Roll for Independence
Run, Walk & Roll for Independence With Randy Jones at Mission Bay
February 8, 2025
8:00 am
  • De Anza Cove Park
Get ready to lace up your sneakers for the 15th Annual Run, Walk & Roll for Independence with former San Diego Padre and National League...
Broadway San Diego WICKED
Wicked Casts its Spell on San Diego
February 5, 2025
7:00 pm
  • Civic Theater
Broadway San Diego presents Wicked, the spellbinding musical that reimagines the story of Oz from a whole new perspective. Before Dorothy ever arrived, there was...
La Jolla Symphony & Chorus 70th Anniversary Day
The La Jolla Symphony & Chorus Marks Its 70th Anniversary
February 1, 2025
7:30 pm
The La Jolla Symphony & Chorus is set to make history with Legacy: On the Shoulders of Giants, a powerful concert featuring UC San Diego...
Lunar New Year at SeaWorld San Diego
Celebrate Lunar New Year at SeaWorld San Diego
February 1, 2025
10:00 am
  • SeaWorld San Diego
Ring in the Year of the Snake with an unforgettable Lunar New Year at SeaWorld San Diego! Experience the sights, sounds, and aromas of Asia...