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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.
Polite Provisions Welcomes Back Miracle On 30th Street
Miracle On 30th Street Christmas Pop-Up Bar Returns To Polite Provisions
It’s the best time of the year for cocktail lovers! On November 21st, Polite Provisions welcomed back the return of Miracle on 30th Street, seemingly...
The Mighty Bin Hosts Small Business Saturday
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Shop Small And Sustainable At The Mighty Bin This Small Business Saturday!
  • The Mighty Bin
‘Tis the season for Small Business Saturday, and The Mighty Bin is hosting their very own Small Business Saturday event! Join us the Saturday after...
Support Local Businesses At Green Friday Holiday Market
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Support Local And Sustainable Businesses At Green Friday Holiday Market
  • Pure Project Brewing
Instead of shopping online or the large box stores, come shop at the Green Friday Holiday Market and choose to support local businesses that put...
Ice Skating At Coronado Island Is Back For The Holidays!
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Ice Skating At Coronado Island Is Back For The Holidays!
  • Hotel Del Coronado
Ice skating on the beach seems so unnatural that it must be magical – which is exactly the point! If you haven’t experienced the magic...
The Cottage Restaurant Marks 30 Years By Giving Back To Its Community
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The Cottage Restaurant Marks 30 Years By Giving Back To Its Community
  • The Cottage Encinitas
  • The Cottage La Jolla
Serving locals and visitors alike since 1992, The Cottage restaurant has become a fixture of La Jolla Village by virtue of tradition, charm, and community. The...
Internationally Acclaimed ‘Lightscape’ Now At San Diego Botanic Garden For The Holidays
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Internationally Acclaimed ‘Lightscape’ Now At San Diego Botanic Garden For The Holidays
  • San Diego Botanic Garden
Lightscape transforms the 37-acre San Diego Botanic Garden from November 18 through January 1, and the experience is breathtaking! The enchanting, after-dark, illuminated trail spans...
San Diego Loyal Free World Cup Watch Party At The Rady Shell At Jacobs Park
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Hey, Soccer Fans! Come Join The Free World Cup Watch Party At The Rady Shell At Jacobs Park
  • The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
San Diego Loyal SC, in partnership with the San Diego Symphony, is bringing the spirit of soccer to San Diego with a free World Cup...
Barleymash Hosts Holiday Canned Food Drive
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Barleymash Hosts Holiday Canned Food Drive
  • Barleymash
The Gaslamp’s favorite hotspot, barleymash, is hosting a holiday canned food drive, and they’re inviting anyone and everyone to participate! The restaurant and bar will...
Prep The Pups As The Animal Pad Brings Back Annual Ugly Sweater Holiday Pawty
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Prep The Pups As The Animal Pad Brings Back Annual Ugly Sweater Holiday Pawty
  • Lot 8
The Animal Pad is excited to bring back their 2nd Annual Ugly Sweater Holiday Pawty on Saturday, December 10 at Lot 8. The spectacular event,...
Draft At Belmont Park Now Serving Brunch
Draft At Belmont Park Now Serving Brunch
Draft at Belmont Park recently launched brunch on Saturdays and Sundays from 9AM to 3PM. With football season in full swing, both college and NFL,...
Mister A's Unveils Newest Offering, The Friday Lunch & Sunday Brunch
Mister A’s Unveils Newest Offering, The Friday Lunch & Sunday Brunch
Iconic and newly renovated Mister A’s – owner of what is arguably the city’s finest views are found – has officially welcomed guests up for the...
Camera Camper Sleigh At The 15th Annual Kringle Mingle
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Santa Is Visiting Cardiff In His Camera Camper Sleigh At The 15th Annual Kringle Mingle
  • Cardiff By The Sea
Start this holiday season with friends and family, Santa, and Cardiff 101 at the Kringle Mingle! Enjoy a festive afternoon at this free event hosted...
Ballast Point Brewing Collaborates With Tipsy Elves For Ugly Christmas Sweater Season
Ballast Point Brewing Collaborates With Tipsy Elves For Ugly Christmas Sweater Season
Ballast Point Brewing Co and their Ugly Christmas Sweater season collaboration with Tipsy Elves are sporting a spooky twist on the season with a limited-edition Ballast Point...
The Old Globe Grinch San Diego
The Old Globe Grinch Performance Has Turned The Theatre Into A Snow-Covered Whoville
The Old Globe Theatre has once again transformed into the snow-covered ‘Whoville’ for the performance of Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Dr. Seuss’s...
Castelli & Pizarro Family Winery Hosts 5-Course Harvest Winemaker Dinner
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Castelli & Pizarro Family Winery Hosts Five-Course Meal With Wine Pairings
  • Castelli & Pizarro Family Winery
Coming up on November 26th, Castelli & Pizarro Family Winery is hosting a 5-Course Harvest Winemaker Dinner with Nelson Pizarro + Chef Erin Sealy. This is...
ReBru Holds Roaring 20s-Themed Release Party For Latest Creation, California Whiskey
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ReBru Holds Roaring 20s-Themed Release Party For Their Latest Creation: California Whiskey
  • ReBru Spirits
ReBru Spirits, a Barrio Logan distillery that uses unsold craft beer from local breweries and repurposes it into award-winning liquor, has released its latest creation:...
Tappers Mini Golf & Cocktails Brings Back Tappers Stole Christmas
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Tappers Mini Golf & Cocktails Brings Back “Tappers Stole Christmas”
  • Tappers Mini Golf at The Loma Club
This holiday season, Tappers Mini Golf & Cocktails at The Loma Club in Liberty Station, is bringing back Tappers Stole Christmas, a Whoville-inspired holiday takeover on the 9-hole Gopher Course....
El Dorado Cocktail Lounge, Foundational For Chartering A Craft Cocktail Culture In San Diego, Welcomes New Ownership
El Dorado Cocktail Lounge, Foundational For Chartering A Craft Cocktail Culture In San Diego, Welcomes New Ownership
Pouring With Heart, a hospitality group focused on preserving bars and building industry careers with care, will become the new owners of El Dorado Cocktail...
Monarch Ocean Pub Celebrates 2 Year Anniversary
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Monarch Ocean Pub Celebrates 2 Year Anniversary
  • Monarch Ocean Pub
Come join Monarch Ocean Pub as they celebrate their 2 Year Anniversary on Tuesday, November 29th at 7PM. Bring a toy for donation! Live music,...
Glass Box Runs Sushi For A Cause To Benefit Promises2Kids
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Glass Box Runs Sushi For A Cause To Benefit Promises2Kids
  • Glass Box
Glass Box, the hottest new sushi restaurant in north county, is getting into the holiday spirit with its Sushi For A Cause promotion. Partnering with...
Celebrate Small Business Saturday While Supporting Your Local Community
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Celebrate Small Business Saturday While Supporting Your Local Community
  • Cardiff Town Center
Cardiff 101 Main Street ask the community to support the great small businesses in their community by coming out for a fun-filled day of shopping,...
Bleu Bohème Introduces Famille-Style Feasts With Prix Fixe Menus And Private Dining Options
Bleu Bohème Introduces Famille-Style Feasts With Prix Fixe Menus And Private Dining Options
Bleu Bohème, located in Kensington at 4090 Adams Ave., has opened the doors of its Stone Room to special events and private dinners, now available...
SeaWorld Honors Active Duty & Veterans Of The Armed Forces
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SeaWorld Honors Active Duty & Veterans Of The Armed Forces During Red, White & Blue Salute Weekend With Free Admission & Patriotic Tributes
  • SeaWorld San Diego
SeaWorld San Diego is honoring Active Duty and Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces with a weekend tribute during the Red, White and Blue Salute....
ESCO Alley Art In Escondido Expands With **New** Unveiling
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ESCO Alley Art In Escondido Expands With New Unveiling
  • Grand Avenue
ESCO Alley Art is a multi-phase outdoor mural project off Grand Avenue in Escondido with the goal of creating public art and continuing to make the city...
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...