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.

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Shop the Waterfront at the Markets for Makers San Diego Summer Market

Port Pavilion Broadway Pier

Experience the vibrant Markets for Makers San Diego Summer Market at Broadway Pier and support independent artisans this summer.

How to Train Your Dragon 2 in Concert at the Rady Shell

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Experience How to Train Your Dragon 2 With the San Diego Symphony Live at the Rady Shell

The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park

If you’ve seen How to Train Your Dragon 2, you already know how good it is. If you haven’t, this is a genuinely great way...

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Get Ready for Reverend Horton Heat and Big Sandy & His Fly-Rite Boys at Belly Up

Belly Up

Be part of the Reverend Horton Heat Belly Up concert. Enjoy a night filled with 1950s-inspired music and high-energy performances.

MANIA The ABBA Tribute bringing the magic of ABBA to life at The Magnolia

Upcoming

Sing Along to Every Hit at MANIA: The World’s Number One ABBA Tribute Show

The Magnolia

If you’ve ever wanted to relive the magic of ABBA live on stage, MANIA: The ABBA Tribute is as close as it gets. The world’s...

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Catch Lane 8, Yotto, Kasbo, and More at FNGRS CRSSD x Cross Pollination

Waterfront Park

Discover the unique concept of Cross Pollination in San Diego with FNGRS CRSSD, showcasing eight artists in collaborative sets.

Lionfish comic-con cocktails - Steve Rogers, Bruce Wayne, Peter Parker

Check Out These Comic-Con Food, Drink, and Party Specials

What would Comic-Con be without amazing food, drinks, and parties?! Here’s a rundown of some of the best specials we’ve seen around town. Lionfish Modern...

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Hit the Rink on the Bay at Ringer’s Roller Rink’s Seaport Village Grand Opening

Seaport Village

Experience the excitement of Ringer's Roller Rink grand opening with breathtaking views and an unforgettable skating experience.

The World’s Number One Wellness Retreat is Right in Our Backyard

Discover why Rancho La Puerta is the best international wellness retreat, ranked number one by Travel + Leisure in 2026.

Tea in the Garden series at Estancia La Jolla Hotel and Spa La Jolla

Step Into Three Themed High Tea Experiences at Estancia La Jolla Hotel and Spa

Estancia La Jolla Hotel and Spa is hosting a Tea in the Garden series that transforms the hotel’s garden into an immersive high-tea experience across...

Grab Your Spot at the La Jolla Art & Wine Festival

If the La Jolla Art and Wine Festival is already on your October radar, now is the time to act. Wine and Beer Garden tickets...

Pick up Local Produce at Navore’s New Mission Valley Hub

Mission Valley just landed a new way to eat local. Navore Market is teaming up with the YMCA of San Diego County to launch a...

Sunset glowing over the Coronado Cays canals during a Gondola Company cruise

Glide Through the Coronado Cays on a Private Venetian-Style Gondola Cruise

If Euro Summer is a vibe you’re chasing without the transatlantic flight, The Gondola Company has you covered. A private Venetian-style gondola cruise through the...

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Skip the Late Night: Earlier Lands at Belly Up

Belly Up Tavern

There’s a new kind of night out landing at the Belly Up, and it’s built for those of us who want to dance our hearts...

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Get on the Water: HarborFest Returns to Chula Vista

Yes, HarborFest is back. After seven years off, the Chula Vista waterfront is rolling out a full day of on-the-bay experiences, live music, food, and...

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Shark Snorkels Return to Birch Aquarium

Birch Aquarium at Scripps

Get ready for shark snorkels at Birch Aquarium and enjoy a memorable snorkeling adventure with docile Leopard Sharks.

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Haute With Heart is Back – and This Year, it Sparkles

Hilton San Diego Bayfront

Join the celebration at Haute with Heart, where fashion meets empowerment. Experience a fabulous event filled with style and heart.

Monthly events at Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter

Discover a Summer Full of Events at Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter

The Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter is bringing the fun beyond the hotel stay with a lineup of monthly events that give locals and visitors...

87th Del Mar Thoroughbred Club summer racing season

Del Mar Racing is Back for Its 87th Summer and the Lineup is Packed

San Diego’s unofficial start to summer is here. The Del Mar Thoroughbred Club kicks off its 87th summer meet with Opening Day and a packed...

Pokemon themed weekend at Union Kitchen and Tap Gaslamp Quarter

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Catch ‘Em All at Union Kitchen & Tap During Comic-Con Weekend

Union Kitchen & Tap Gaslamp

Comic-Con weekend just got a whole lot more fun. Union Kitchen and Tap in the Gaslamp is going all in on Pokémon for the full...

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Family Fun: Tanabata Festival at Japanese Friendship Garden

Japanese Friendship Garden

Enjoy the summer sun and join the Tanabata Festival at the Japanese Friendship Garden! Originating from Chinese folklore, the Tanabata celebration centers on the meeting...

Move Your Feet for Free at Salsa Under the Stars

Celebrate summer nights at Salsa Under the Stars Otay Ranch Town Center, an event filled with dancing, music, and local flavors.

Ed Sheeran performing live at Petco Park

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Catch Ed Sheeran Live at Petco Park

PETCO Park

Ed Sheeran is bringing his LOOP Stadium Tour to Petco Park – and if you know anything about an Ed Sheeran live show, you already...

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Relive the Golden Age of Clubbing at Bed By 10

Here’s the concept: all the energy of a proper night out, all the club classics you love, and you’re still home in bed at a...

Break out the Paddles for Another Round of Urban Pickleball

Fifth Avenue is turning back into a pickleball court. The Gaslamp Quarter Association is bringing Urban Pickleball back for a six-week run, with five blocks...

Jack White Live delivering a night of rock and roll

See Jack White Bring Raw Rock Energy to The Sound

September 30, 2026

8:00 pm

Jack White is hitting the road again, and Del Mar is getting a stop on the tour. Known for reinventing rock and roll on his...

Del Mar

Taste Six Wines and Three Courses at Blank Slate’s Expert-Led Pairing Dinner

September 29, 2026

6:00 pm

There are dinners, and then there are dinners where someone explains exactly why that glass of wine is making everything taste better. The Wine and...