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.
The Long Story Short At Vino Carta
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The Long Story Short At Vino Carta
  • Vino Carta
Vino Carta Solana Beach, a neighborhood wine shop and bar with a focus on small, family-run producers of natural wines made through organic and sustainable...
Feeding San Diego volunteers food rescue organization
Feeding San Diego Makes Urgent Call For Volunteers
Feeding San Diego, the county’s leading hunger relief and food rescue organization, is in urgent need of volunteers this month. While the organization had thousands...
Vino Carta Sunday Supper Series Presents Steak House Night
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Vino Carta Sunday Supper Series Presents Italian Tratorria
  • Vino Carta
Vino Carta’s Solana Beach location is offering the next installment of its Sunday Supper Series from the in-house chef team of Kelly and Elliott Townsend...
interactive experience WNDR Museum San Diego
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WNDR Museum Brings Interactive Art And Technology Experience To San Diego
  • WNDR Museum
Start your 2023 with a unique interactive art and technology experience at WNDR Museum San Diego. The message of WNDR is simple: We are all...
Prince Street Pizza SoHo Squares and Neapolitan pizzas
Prince Street Pizza, One Of NYC’s Most Popular, Is Coming To San Diego
Prince Street Pizza is coming to Gaslamp, bringing with it a style and taste that has earned it a cult following in New York City...
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Gilbert Castellanos Presents Young Lions And The Wednesday Jam Session
  • Panama 66
The San Diego jazz scene is on fire, and it’s on full display every Wednesday as Panama 66 at The San Diego Museum of Art comes...
best bloody mary in san diego
Who Has the Best Bloody Mary in San Diego? Here’s Your Guide!
Blood mary lovers know that a good bloody mary the morning after a big night out is a life-changing experience, so we made it a...
Meet Suntide Mimosas co-founder Lyda Hanson
Meet San Diego Entrepreneur and Suntide Mimosas Co-Founder Lyda Hanson
One of our priorities here at ThereSanDiego, as we head into the new year, is to do more work to tell the stories of the...
Breakfast Republic North Park private dining room
Rally Your Best Brunch Crew For Breakfast Republic’s New Private Dining Room Experience!
Calling all brunch lovers – Breakfast Republic recently announced they’ve opened a private dining room at their North Park location! Rally your best brunch crew for...
Rouleur Brewing Hosts Gingerbread Man Decorating Event With Blackmarket Bakery
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Rouleur Brewing Hosts Gingerbread Man Decorating Event With Blackmarket Bakery
  • Rouleur Brewing
Rouleur Brewing Company’s North Park taproom is partnering with neighbor Blackmarket Bakery to host an evening of gingerbread man decorating event this Wednesday. Tickets are $20 and...
A Delightful Afternoon Nutcracker Tea At Fairmont Grand Del Mar
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Fairmont Grand Del Mar Hosts Afternoon Nutcracker Tea With A Holiday Performance
  • Fairmont Grand Del Mar
The Fairmont Grand Del Mar is hosting a delightful afternoon Nutcracker Tea with holiday flavors and treats followed by talented dancers from Scripps Performing Arts...
San Diego Selected As Site For 2023 Homebrew Con
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San Diego Selected As Site For 2023 Homebrew Con
  • Town and Country San Diego
San Diego has been selected as the site for 2023 Homebrew Con, a homebrewing conference and competition featuring more than 2,000 amateur and pro brewers....
Wynton’s Ice Cream Co. To Host Wynnter Wonderland Fundraiser
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Wynton’s Ice Cream Co. To Partner With Escondido Fire Department To Host Wynnter Wonderland Fundraiser For San Diego Burn Institute
  • Wynston’s Ice Cream Co.
Award-winning ice cream shop, Wynston’s Ice Cream Co., is hosting a Wynnter Wonderland fundraiser for The Burn Institute through the Escondido Fire Department to help families...
Ugly Sweater Contest At Lousiana Purchase
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Bust Out Your Ugliest Christmas Sweater At Louisiana Purchase’s Ugly Christmas Sweater Party & Contest
  • Louisiana Purchase
Bust out your ugliest Christmas sweater on Sunday, December 18 and head over to North Park’s Louisiana Purchase to take part in the Ugly Christmas Sweater Party. Enjoy...
Castelli & Pizarro Family Winery Offers Weekend Long Special Promotion
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Castelli & Pizarro Family Winery Offers Weekend Long Special Promotion
  • Castelli & Pizarro Family Winery
Stock up for the holidays at Ramona’s Castelli & Pizarro Family Winery, which is offering special promotions for a limited time starting this weekend –...
Cococabana Weekend Bottomless Mimosas
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Trendy Rooftop Bar, Cococabana, Launches Weekend Bottomless Mimosas
  • Cococabana
Cococabana, Oceanside’s trendy rooftop bar and restaurant, is launching weekend bottomless mimosas on Saturdays and Sundays from 11AM-1PM only. Sip on a glass (or two or...
Novo Brazil Brewing Holds Novo Holiday Fest This Saturday
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Novo Brazil Brewing Holds Novo Holiday Fest This Saturday
  • NOVO Brazil Brewing Opens Restaurant and Sports Bar in Mission Valley Mall
NOVO Brazil Brewing Company is holding its NOVO Holiday Fest on Saturday, December 17 at its Lane Avenue brewery in Chula Vista, a free family-friendly...
Original 40 Brewing Hosts Beginnners Calligraphy Workshop With Sip & Script
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Original 40 Brewing Hosts Beginners Calligraphy Workshop With Sip & Script
  • Original 40 Brewing
North Park’s The Original 40 Brewing Company is hosting a beginners calligraphy workshop with holiday ornaments in partnership with Sip & Script as part of its “December Crafts...
Spreckels Organ Society Hosts Festive Holiday Concerts
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Spreckels Organ Society Hosts Festive Holiday Concerts
  • Spreckels Organ Pavilion
Spreckels Organ Society, a non-profit organization curating concerts and performances in the heart of Balboa Park, is hosting a series of festive holiday concerts, showcasing...
Fairmont Grand Del Mar Teams Up With San Diego Made For Holiday Market
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Fairmont Grand Del Mar Teams Up With San Diego Made For Holiday Market
  • Fairmont Grand Del Mar
Fairmont Grand Del Mar has teamed up with San Diego Made to bring you a beautiful holiday market experience. Come shop from a variety of...
Celebrate Winter Season With Some Glice Skating At Fairmont Grand Del Mar
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Celebrate The Winter Season With Some Glice Skating At The Grand
  • Fairmont Grand Del Mar
Del Mar Social Club re-launches as the iconic Holiday Bliss at Fairmont Grand, featuring a Glice skating rink, for the Winter season! Immerse yourself in...
Santa's Story Time Tea At Westgate Hotel
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Magical Moments Await At Westgate Hotel’s Holiday Teas
  • Westgate Hotel
Create cherished holiday memories at Westgate Hotel’s traditional holiday teas, served in the holiday ambiance of one of San Diego’s most beautiful hotels! Winter Wonderland...
The Holding Company To Host A Festive, Holiday Cocktail Making Class
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Learn To Make Your Holiday Favorites At The Holding Company’s Holiday Cocktail Making Class
  • The Holding Company
Learn to make your favorite festive holiday cocktails with the expert bartenders at The Holding Company! In the spirit of the holidays, they are hosting...
The Moniker Group Craft Creamery
Moniker Group Announces A Dual-Concept Creamery & Coffee Shop In Point Loma
Moniker Group announced that it had recently assumed ownership of The Craft Creamery in Point Loma, adding to its expanding hospitality empire. What started in...
Upcoming Events
An Evening with Fran Lebowitz
An Evening With Fran Lebowitz: A Night of Wit and Insight
January 23, 2025
7:30 pm
  • Balboa Theatre
Prepare for an unforgettable night of wit and wisdom as one of the most insightful social commentators of our time comes to the Balboa Theatre....
Pop-up for LA wildfire relief
Pop-Up for LA: A Culinary Fundraiser for Wildfire Relief
January 20, 2025
1:00 pm
  • Herb and Wood
Pop-Up for LA is a foodie fundraiser bringing together the most beloved chefs in San Diego to support wildfire relief. This incredible event is happening...
The Whiskey House anniversary
Celebrate 10 Years of Whiskey Bliss at The Whiskey House!
January 15, 2025
7:00 pm
  • The Whiskey House
Raise a glass and toast to a decade of excellence at The Whiskey House anniversary, a celebration of top-notch whiskey, live music, and unforgettable memories....
Comedy Magician of the Year, The Magic of Eric Eaton
Eric Eaton Brings Comedy and Magic to San Diego
January 12, 2025
6:00 pm
  • Mic Drop Comedy
Enjoy an evening of jaw-dropping illusions and side-splitting comedy as The Magic of Eric Eaton comes to San Diego! Known for his unforgettable performances on...
Mainly Mozart’s Sommelier Series
Mainly Mozart Uncorks Sommelier Series
January 11, 2025
6:00 pm
Prepare for an unforgettable evening as Mainly Mozart’s “Sommelier Series: The Concertmasters” returns to showcase the exquisite magic of music and wine. This one-of-a-kind event...