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.
Ground Floor Murals Project At Chula Vista Animal Care Facility Is One For All Animal Lovers
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Chula Vista Is About To Get A Huge Mural From Ground Floor Murals That All Animal Lovers Will Love!
  • Chula Vista Animal Care Facility
If you’ve ever admired the Tony Gwynn mural on the south side of the Undisputed gym in City Heights, or the giant Jaguar mural situated...
Hawthorne Country Store Hosts Grand Opening For Newest Location In Fallbrook
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Hawthorne Country Store Hosts Grand Opening For Newest Location In Fallbrook
  • Hawthorne Country Store
Hawthorne Country Store recently moved into a new, larger location in Fallbrook; on Saturday, September 24, they will host a grand opening! After nearly 12...
Philip Esteban’s White Rice Bodega Opens In Normal Heights
Chef Phillip Esteban’s White Rice Bodega Opens In Normal Heights
Award-winning chef Phillip Esteban’s White Rice Bodega opens Monday, September 19th in Normal Heights, expanding on the already diverse array of food options in the...
Del Mar’s Beeside Balcony Is Coming To La Jolla With New Location
Del Mar’s Beeside Balcony Is Coming To La Jolla With New Location
Del Mar’s beloved Beeside Balcony is making its way to La Jolla with an anticipated opening date set for October 2022. Previously home to Sushi...
The Conrad Opens 54th Season La Jolla Music Society
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The Conrad Opens 54th Season With Exciting Debuts From Chamber, Jazz, And Americana Artists
  • The Baker-Baum Concert Hall
Jolla Music Society (LJMS) launches its 54th season in October with a series of exciting debuts at The Conrad in La Jolla. From jazz and...
Gianni Buonomo Vintners Celebrates Blaufränkisch Appreciation Day
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Gianni Buonomo Vintners Celebrates Blaufränkisch Appreciation Day
  • Gianni Buonomo Vintners Winery and Tasting Room
We have some BAD news. Well, it’s technically good…great, actually! Blaufränkisch Appreciation Day [BAD] will finally be here on Saturday Sept. 24, and you bet...
Positive Movement Foundation To Host 2nd Annual Cocktails For A Cause: A Tribute To The Roaring 20’s
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Positive Movement Foundation To Host 2nd Annual Cocktails For A Cause: A Tribute To The Roaring 20’s
  • La Jolla Estate
The Positive Movement Foundation, a local non-profit committed to supporting and empowering underserved and at-risk children and youth backed by Dan Fulkerson, Channel 933’s Geena...
Día de los Muertos Celebration with the San Diego Symphony
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Día De Los Muertos Celebration Honors Latin Music & Culture At The Rady Shell
  • The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
For the second Día de los Muertos Celebration at The Rady Shell, the San Diego Symphony will present an evening honoring Latin music and culture,...
Patient-designed SD Loyal Scarf
Rady Children’s Hospital Patient-Designed SD Loyal Scarf On Sale Now
In collaboration with Rady Children’s Hospital, San Diego Loyal Soccer Club unveiled its first-ever SD Loyal x Rady Children’s Hospital Scarf designed by 10-year-old cancer...
San Diego Ballet Opens Fall Season With “Signature Moves” Latin-Inspired Ballet
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San Diego Ballet Kicks Off Fall Season With “Signature Moves” On September 24-25
  • Southwestern College Performing Arts Center
San Diego Ballet is turning up the heat and feeling the rhythm for the beginning of their fall season with “Signature Moves”, a performance merging...
Villa One™ Tequila Gardens Set to Open in San Diego on September 21 In Partnership with Nick Jonas and John Varvatos
Villa One Tequila Gardens Set To Open In Gaslamp In Partnership With Nick Jonas & John Varvatos
Villa One™ Tequila Gardens, the highly-anticipated dining experience in partnership with Nick Jonas and John Varvatos, is set to open its doors to guests on...
A Fun Day To Grape Stomp At Castelli & Pizarro Family Winery
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Celebrate The Start of Fall At The Castelli & Pizarro Family Winery Grape Stomp
  • Castelli & Pizarro Family Winery
Just in time for the fall, Castelli & Pizarro Family Winery will be hosting their Fall Grape Stomp event on Sunday, Sept. 25th. Stop by and try your hand (or...
Novo Brazil Brewing Company Hosts Last Days Of Summer Fiesta At Chula Vista
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Novo Brazil Hosts Last Days Of Summer Fiesta At Chula Vista Brewery
  • NOVO Brazil Brewing Opens Restaurant and Sports Bar in Mission Valley Mall
Novo Brazil Brewing Company is hosting the Last Days of Summer Fiesta at its Chula Vista brewery and tasting room. View this post on Instagram...
The Animal Pad + TrustedHousesitters Partner For Remember Me Thursday
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TrustedHousesitters And The Animal Pad Partner for National #SeetheLight Campaign For Remember Me Thursday
  • Liberty Station
TrustedHousesitters, the largest and most trusted pet care community of its kind, is partnering with local dog rescue, The Animal Pad, to honor the national...
Fall Cooking & Cocktail Classes At You & Yours Starts October 6th
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Fall Cocktail & Cooking Classes At You & Yours Starts October 6th
  • You & Yours Distilling Co.
Become the host or hostess with the mostest this season with tips and tricks from our You & Yours Fall Cocktail & Cooking classes. View...
You & Yours Kicks Off Trivia Nights With Hot Girl Trivia
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You & Yours Keeping Things Hot With Hot Girl Trivia Night
  • You & Yours Distilling Co.
Do you want to make new friends and sip on cocktails? If your answer is yes, then you need to head to You & Yours...
Provisional Serves Spritzy Aperitive Hour Wednesday-Friday
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Provisional Serves Spritzy Aperitivo Hour Wednesday-Friday
  • Provisional Kitchen, Cafe & Mercantile
Serving a menu of Italian-inspired bites paired with Aperitivo wine and cocktails, Provisional Kitchen at Pendry San Diego serves a spritzy Aperitivo Hour, Wednesday to...
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Wine Down Wednesdays At Provisional Kitchen Begins September 14
  • Provisional Kitchen, Cafe & Mercantile
Mid-week made better! Thank you, Wine Down Wednesdays! Join us at Provisional every Wednesday for live acoustic music, weekly wine specials, complimentary cheese tastings from...
It's Negroni Week At Fifth & Rose
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It’s Negroni Week At Fifth & Rose
  • Fifth & Rose
Negroni Week is September 12 to18 and Pendry San Diego’s chic cocktail bar, Fifth & Rose, is serving up a menu of special Negroni mixes crafted for the week. View...
SD's Culinary Rising Stars Join Chef’s Collaboration Dinner At Provisional Kitchen
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SD’s Culinary Rising Stars Join Chef’s Collaboration Dinner At Provisional Kitchen
  • Provisional Kitchen, Cafe & Mercantile
Two of San Diego’s culinary rising stars, Executive Restaurant Chef Christopher Gentile of Rancho Valencia, and Pendry San Diego Executive Sous Chef Brandon Sloan of...
Societe Brewing Annual Oktoberfest
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Societe Brewing Will Transform Into A German Beer Hall For Oktoberfest
  • Societe Brewing Company
In honor of the world’s largest beer festival, Societe Brewing’s Annual Oktoberfest is back at their Kearny Mesa brewery! German Beer Hall for a Day!...
Societe Brewing’s Satellite Tasting Room Opens n Old Town Corral
Societe Brewing’s Satellite Tasting Room Opens in Old Town Corral
Societe Brewing’s first satellite tasting room has finally opened in the Old Town Corral! Since opening its first location in Kearny Mesa 10 years ago,...
Chula Vista Brewery And Chula Vista Animal Care Facility Team Up For Pints For Paws Fundraising Event
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Chula Vista Brewery And Chula Vista Animal Care Facility Team Up For Pints For Paws Fundraising Event
  • Chula Vista Brewery
Grab a glass and your four-legged friend and get ready to enjoy a cold one… all for a good cause! In an effort to raise funds for...
Kettner Exchange Negroni Week
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Negronis Pouring All Week Long At Kettner Exchange To Help Raise Money For A Global Movement
  • Kettner Exchange
Join us for Kettner Exchange Negroni Week to help raise money for Slow Food International, a global movement working to ensure access to good, clean,...
Upcoming Events
Swordfish Dinner at Vistal
Vistal Hooks Up With Chula Seafood for Swordfish Feast
November 8, 2024
5:30 pm
  • Vistal Bar + Restaurant
Vistal, the Baja-inspired hotspot at InterContinental San Diego, is teaming up with local sustainability champions Chula Seafood for a one-night-only Swordfish Dinner. From Sea to...
Ambrogio Truffle Dinner
Ambrogio by Acquerello’s Exclusive Truffle Tasting Dinner Returns
November 8, 2024
5:00 pm
Ambrogio by Acquerello is bringing back its legendary six-course Signature Truffle Tasting Menu for one unforgettable evening. A Journey Through Truffle Territory Michelin-starred Chef Salmoiraghi...
Jesus Gonzalez at Union Hall Gallery
Soulful Sounds Meet Visual Arts at Union Hall Gallery
November 6, 2024
7:00 pm
Art of Elan is back with their downtown series, and this time they’re cranking up the awesome to eleven! When Music Gets Magical Ever wondered...
D-Day veterans at D-Day in San Diego
D-Day Heroes Take Center Stage at San Diego’s Most Moving Celebration
November 6, 2024
5:30 pm
  • InterContinental San Diego
Seven incredible D-Day veterans are making downtown San Diego their headquarters for one unforgettable evening. The SoCal French-American Chamber of Commerce is bringing these living...
military bands
Little Italy Salutes Our Heroes With Two Nights of Music Under the Stars
November 3, 2024
6:00 pm
  • Little Italy
Little Italy is turning up the volume for Fleet Week Concert Series, and we’re getting patriotic in the best possible way. Two incredible military bands...