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.
Coconut Semifreddo
Celebrate Lunar New Year With Animae
A holiday celebrated with family gatherings, feasts and traditional customs, San Diego’s captivatingly elegant Animae is pulling out all the stops for a memorable Lunar...
Cozy Up At You & Yours Tasting Room For Après Ski Pop-Up
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Cozy Up At You & Yours Tasting Room For Après Ski Pop-Up
  • You & Yours Distilling Co.
Does it feel like EVERYONE is away on a ski trip this month, or is it just us? To help with the FOMO, You & Yours...
SEA180° Coastal Tavern Valentine's Day
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SEA180° Coastal Tavern To Offer A Romantic Seaside Escape And Specialty Meal On Valentine’s Day
The only thing more romantic than a seaside stroll is treating your sweetie to a romantic meal and drinks steps from the sand. This Valentine’s...
Provisional Kitchen Celebrates Year Of The Rabbit With A Lunar New Year Brunch
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Provisional Kitchen Celebrates Year Of The Rabbit With A Lunar New Year Brunch
  • Provisional Kitchen, Cafe & Mercantile
Provisional Kitchen at Pendry San Diego will celebrate Lunar New Year with a Lunar New Year Brunch on January 22! The brunch will usher in endless prosperity while welcoming the Year of the...
Annual Smilin' Irishman Contest for St. Patrick's Day
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Annual Smilin’ Irishman Contest Returns For Its 37th Year
  • McGregor’s Grill
Come join in on the celebration & competition of Irish wit and wisdom at this year’s 37th Annual Smilin’ Irishman Contest. Winner will have a...
Bleu Bohème Valentine's Day With Three-Course, Candlelit Dinner
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Bleu Bohème to Celebrate the Jour D’Amour With Three-Course, Candlelit Dinner And Cocktails
Bleu Bohème will invite lovebirds to a candlelit dinner this Valentine’s Day with a prix fixe menu and specialty cocktail to set the mood, exclusively...
The Seventh House Now Open In North Park
The Seventh House Serves Dinner With A Side Of Divination In North Park
The Seventh House, recently opened on University Avenue in North Park, is serving up dinner with a side of divination! Opened near the end of 2022...
One Paseo Rolls Out Putt Putt Golf for Farmers Open
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Get Your Putt Putt On At One Paseo
  • One Paseo
Whether you are a Rory fan or a Tiger devotee, One Paseo’s putt putt is the place to be during San Diego’s hottest golf weekend....
Celebrating The Life And Legacy Of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr
Nearly 60 years since his death, the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s peaceful work to ensure equal rights for all seems just as...
San Diego Brewers Guild Board Of Directors craft beer
San Diego Brewers Guild Names Board Of Directors And Event Dates For 2023
San Diego Brewers Guild, a nonprofit 501(c)(6) organization that promotes local small businesses and entrepreneurs of craft beer, this week appointed its Board of Directors...
The Seventh House Now Open In North Park
The Seventh House Serves Dinner With A Side Of Divination In North Park
The Seventh House, recently opened on University Avenue in North Park, is serving up dinner with a side of divination! Opened near the end of 2022...
Rubio's Coastal Grill Celebrates 40TH Anniversary With 99¢ Fish Tacos
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Rubio’s Celebrates 40th Anniversary With 99¢ Fish Tacos
  • Rubio’s Coastal Grill
Here’s your chance to get fish tacos at 1980’s throwback prices! When Rubio’s Coastal Grill, home of The Original Fish Taco®, turns 40 on Wednesday,...
For The Love Of Chocolate Escondido Chocolate Festival
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Bring Your Sweetheart – And Your ‘Sweet Tooth’ – To Escondido Chocolate Festival
  • Downtown Escondido
  • Grand Avenue
This fun and deliciously sweet, sell out event is back once again! Bring your sweetheart or just your sweet tooth to beautiful Downtown Escondido to...
Cori Trattoria Pastificio Received Gambero Rosso Three Forks Award
Cori Trattoria Pastificio Received Gambero Rosso Recognition
Congratulations to San Diego’s Cori Trattoria Pastificio, which was recently awarded in the “Top Italian Restaurant 2023 Guide” by Gambero Rosso, Italy’s leading food and wine rating group — the...
Things to do in San Diego - The Brick Hotel Hosts Rooftop Yoga
The Brick Hotel Hosts Rooftop Yoga
Every Sunday and Monday, The Brick Hotel hosts rooftop yoga classes. Mats will be provided for hotel guests who can also attend classes for free!...
Birch Aquarium Pregnant Weedy Seadragon
Birch Aquarium Announces Pregnant Weedy Seadragon
In what is an extremely rare occurrence, Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego is announcing the first successful transfer of...
The Guild Hotel Be Saha Hospitality New Concepts
The Guild Hotel Partners With Be Saha Hospitality Group To Open New Concepts
The Guild Hotel, a landmark in San Diego’s downtown, is excited to announce its partnership with Be Saha Hospitality Group. The team behind San Diego...
The Smoking Gun Partners With Extraordinary Banana Pudding For Black History Month
The Smoking Gun Partners With Extraordinary Banana Pudding For Black History Month
In celebration of Black History Month, The Smoking Gun is partnering with Extraordinary Banana Pudding to bring the tasty treats from this black-owned business to the Gaslamp...
The Blind Burro hosts 10 year anniversary party
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Fiesta With The Blind Burro To Celebrate 10th Anniversary
  • The Blind Burro
Born out of a love and appreciation for the Baja California region of Mexico, authentic south of the border restaurant, The Blind Burro, is excited...
San Diego Bluegrass Society Serenades At Duck Foot
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San Diego Bluegrass Society Serenades Outdoors At Duck Foot
  • Duck Foot Brewing Company
Join Duck Foot Brewing each month as the San Diego Bluegrass Society serenades outdoors with live Bluegrass Music. View this post on Instagram A post...
Come Celebrate The Chinese New Year Festival With House Of China Balboa Park
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Come Celebrate The Chinese New Year Festival With House Of China
  • House of China
Come celebrate the year of rabbit with House of China at Balboa Park. Featuring Chinese food, lion dances and other entertainment, crafts and calligraphy. For...
The Roaring 20s Party At The Lot Liberty Station
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Dress Up And Dance At The Roaring 20s Party At THE LOT Liberty Station
  • THE LOT Liberty Station
Here’s your chance to party like Gatsby – the ‘Roaring 20s Party’ is coming to THE LOT Liberty Station! Dress up and dance the night...
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Film Concerts Live! Presents Casino Royale In Concert At The Rady Shell At Jacobs Park
  • The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
Casino Royale in Concert at The Shell – how cool is that?! For the first time ever, audiences will be able to experience Bond on...
San Diego Seltzerland Turns Broadway Pier Into Seltzer Paradise
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San Diego Seltzerland Turns Broadway Pier Into Hard Seltzer Paradise
  • Broadway Pier
San Diego, are you ready? Seltzerland is taking over San Diego this February! We’ve rounded up the best hard seltzer brands in the land for...
Upcoming Events
SD Sockers Opening Night
Experience SD Sockers Opening Night at Oceanside’s State-of-the-Art Arena
December 14, 2024
7:00 pm
Get ready for an unforgettable evening as the SD Sockers Opening Night kicks off at Oceanside’s brand-new state-of-the-art Frontwave Arena! The Sockers will take to...
Spreckels Organ Pavilion's Special Christmas Concert
Symphony Under the Stars at Spreckels Organ Pavilion
December 14, 2024
5:30 pm
  • Balboa Park
The world’s largest outdoor organ is set to steal the show as the Spreckels Organ Society and San Diego Opera unite for two performances featuring...
Mission Bay Parade of Lights
Experience the Mission Bay Parade of Lights
December 14, 2024
5:30 pm
Get ready for a magical evening on the water at the annual Mission Bay Parade of Lights! This beloved holiday tradition lights up the bay...
Taylor Swift's birthday
Celebrate Taylor Swift’s Birthday at Swiftmas Skate
December 13, 2024
4:00 pm
  • Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
Swifties, it’s time to celebrate Taylor Swift’s birthday in style at Swiftmas Skate at Downtown Skate, San Diego’s first outdoor roller rink! This one-night-only event...
Balboa Theatre’s Silent Movie Monday
A Night of Vintage Holiday Charm at the Balboa
December 9, 2024
7:00 pm
  • Balboa Theatre
The Roaring 20’s Holiday event is about to transform Balboa Theatre’s Silent Movie Monday series into the most extraordinary celebration of the season! Get ready...