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The Craving: San Diego Food + Drink News – Week of October 26, 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.
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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...
Al Dente Debuts In University Heights
Al Dente Debuts In University Heights
What happens when a well-seasoned group of Sicilian and Neapolitan restaurant professionals combines their talents and skills to deliver an Italian dining destination beyond compare?...
Get In The Holiday Spirit(s) With The North Park Ugly Holiday Sweater Bar Crawl
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Get In The Holiday Spirit(s) With The North Park Ugly Holiday Sweater Bar Crawl
  • North Park
Get in the holiday spirit(s) on Saturday, December 17th with the North Park Ugly Holiday Sweater Bar Crawl, hosted by San Diego cider pioneer, Bivouac Ciderworks, Original 40...
San Diego’s Marine Band Presents Its Winter Holiday Concert At Liberty Station
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San Diego’s Marine Band Presents Its Winter Holiday Concert At Liberty Station
  • Ingram Plaza
Liberty Station will be hosting the Marine Band San Diego’s Winter Holiday Concert on Saturday, December 10 in Ingram Plaza for a memorable afternoon of...
Moonshine Beach Hosts Parade Pre-Game And Viewing Party With One-Day-Only Special Cocktails
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Moonshine Beach Hosts Parade Pre-Game And Viewing Party With One-Day-Only Special Cocktails
  • Moonshine Beach
Moonshine Beach will be opening at 9AM to host a parade pregame and viewing party with one-day-only special cocktails! Have a honky tonk holiday at...
Knock Out Some Holiday Shopping At Munchies Winter Market
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Knock Out Some Holiday Shopping At Munchies Winter Market
  • Munchies Food Club
Knock out some holiday shopping and watch the Pacific Beach Holiday parade at Munchies Winter Market! Held at Munchies Food Club, Pacific Beach’s newest outdoor...
Upcoming Events
Slater’s 50/50 15th Anniversary Celebration
Slater’s 50/50 15th Anniversary Celebration Brings a Burger Showdown to Liberty Station
February 8, 2025
2:00 pm
The Slater’s 50/50 15th Anniversary Celebration is serving up the ultimate block party, packed with epic burger battles, live entertainment, and all the indulgent flavors...
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...