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.
Valle Food and Wine Festival at Night
All done
4th Annual Valle Food & Wine Festival Announces Participating Chefs & Wineries
  • Bruma Valle de Guadalupe
After a three-year hiatus forced by COVID-19 related restrictions, Valle Food & Wine Festival is thrilled to announce the 4th Annual Valle Food & Wine Festival to...
Tappers Mini Golf & Cocktails Hosts "Haunted Tappers"
All done
Tappers Mini Golf & Cocktails Hosts “Haunted Tappers”
  • Tappers Mini Golf at The Loma Club
This Halloween season, Tappers Mini Golf & Cocktails at The Loma Club in Liberty Station will be hosting a “Haunted Tappers” takeover on the 9 hole Gopher Course. View this...
Town & Country Resort Hosts Flicks & Sips Featuring Halloween Movies + Spooky Cocktails
All done
Town & Country Resort Hosts Flicks & Sips Featuring Halloween Movies + Spooky Cocktails
  • Town and Country San Diego
Each Sunday night starting at 8PM, Monkey Bar at Town & Country Resort will be the host of Flicks + Sips — the new Sunday ritual where locals...
A Mad Tea Party Awaits At Wonderland At The Rooftop Bar
All done
A Mad Tea Party Awaits At The Rooftop Bar This October
  • The Rooftop Bar
Join us on Saturday, October 29 at the newly revamped Rooftop Bar for Wonderland at The Rooftop: Welcome to the Mad Tea Party. Complete with...
The Guild Hotel Kicks Off New Cocktail Exploration Series Featuring Batch 22
All done
The Guild Hotel Kicks Off New Cocktail Exploration Series Featuring Batch 22
  • The Guild Hotel, San Diego, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
The Guild Hotel, a stately cornerstone of San Diego’s downtown, is kicking off a new cocktail exploration series on Saturday, October 22, featuring Batch 22,...
San Diego Loyal 2022 Fan Appreciation Day Presented By Rocket League Set For Sunday, October 9
All done
San Diego Loyal 2022 Fan Appreciation Day Presented By Rocket League Set For Sunday, October 9
  • Torero Stadium
SD Loyal Soccer Club announced today its 2022 Fan Appreciation Day, presented by Rocket League, set for Sunday, October 9 at Torero Stadium when the club...
InterContinental San Diego Hosts Home Runs For Homelessness
All done
Batter Up! InterContinental San Diego Hosts Home Runs For Homelessness
  • InterContinental San Diego
  • Lane Field Park
The InterContinental Hotel San Diego, in partnership with The San Diego Harbor Police Foundation, is hosting Home Runs for Homelessness on Saturday, October 22 to...
City Tacos Sells Three Millionth Taco
City Tacos Sells Three Millionth Taco
City Tacos, a Mexican eatery founded by Gerry Torres in North Park in 2014, just surpassed a major milestone in their ninth year in business –...
The Garten San Diego photo credit Jake Takeo
Collaborative Outdoor Drinking And Dining Venue, The Gärten, Opens In Bay Park
San Diego’s growing demand for outdoor venues and adventurous drinking and dining options has been met with the opening of The Gärten, an expansive multi-vendor...
Local Roots Kombucha Solana Beach
Local Roots Kombucha Opens New Tasting Room In Solana Beach
Local Roots Hard Kombucha has had two big wins recently: the opening of its second tasting room – this one in Solana Beach – and...
Ocean Beach Oktoberfest Bands
All done
Ocean Beach Oktoberfest Bands Announced For 20th Anniversary Musical Lineup
  • OB Pier Parking Lot
The Ocean Beach Oktoberfest bands have been announced for the musical lineup at the 20th anniversary of San Diego’s Wildest Oktoberfest, Oct. 7-8. The all-day...
Gold Finch San Diego
Gold Finch, A Modern Jewish Deli, Opens In La Jolla
We need more good Jewish delis around San Diego, and with the opening of Gold Finch, we’ve got one! Helping to fill a void in...
Bands, Bites, And Brews Presented By Town and Country Resort
All done
Get Ready For a Rockin’ Good Time At Bands, Bites, And Brews Presented By Town and Country Resort
  • Town and Country San Diego
Join us for Bands Bites And Brews with High Tide Society on the Martini Lawn at Town and Country Resort. High Tide Society is a local...
Batch 22 + Terra American Bistro dinner pairing
All done
Batch 22 + Terra American Bistro Team Up For A First-Of-Its-Kind Dinner Pairing
  • Terra American Bistro
Award-winning spirit, Batch 22 (2022 Specialty Spirit of the Year, New Orleans Spirits Competition & Platinum Medal, L.A. Spirits Awards) is teaming up with acclaimed...
Camino Riviera Presents Fulano & Fortaleza Tasting
All done
Camino Riviera Presents Fulano & Fortaleza For The Next AeroCamino Tasting
  • Camino Riviera
Join hosts Sergio Muniz of Don Fulano and Billy Erickson of Tequila Fortaleza along with SDCM Chef Brian Redzikowski for a lively pairing of Don...
Award-Winning Melograno Cocktails Now Available In Its First Market, San Diego
Award-Winning Melograno Cocktails Now Available In Its First Market, San Diego
Today, Melograno Cocktails, San Diego’s newest ready-to-drink (RTD) luxury canned cocktail company, announces its availability in 50+ establishments around the county. The 100 percent blue...
A Day To Learn More About Little Italy At State Of The Neighborhood 2022
All done
A Day To Learn More About Little Italy At State Of The Neighborhood 2022
  • Piazza della Famiglia
The Little Italy State of the Neighborhood 2022 will take place in Little Italy’s Piazza della Famiglia. The State of the Neighborhood provides the community...
Snow N Glow Holiday Festival At Del Mar
All done
The Snow N Glow Holiday Festival Brings Real Snow To Del Mar!
  • Del Mar Fairgrounds
There will be snow tubing, millions of holiday lights, and even private igloos!
Ground Floor Murals Project At Chula Vista Animal Care Facility Is One For All Animal Lovers
All done
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
All done
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
All done
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
All done
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...
Upcoming Events
tree lighting in Julian California
Small-Town Charm at Julian Tree Lighting
November 30, 2024
12:00 pm
Julian Country Christmas Tree Lighting is set to light up this charming mountain town, where holiday cheer flows as freely as hot apple cider and...
San Diego's coolest holiday tradition
Surfin’ Santa at Seaport Village is Back
November 30, 2024
12:00 pm
  • Seaport Village
San Diego‘s coolest holiday tradition, Surfin’ Santa at Seaport Village, is about to splash into the season with the most epic beach-meets-holiday celebration ever! Watch...
Seabreeze Craft Chocolates Holiday Open House
Sweeth Tooth? Check Out Seabreeze Craft Chocolates Open House
November 30, 2024
11:00 am
The Seabreeze Craft Chocolates Holiday Open House, a Small Business Saturday event, transforms Carmel Valley into a chocolate lover’s dream! This beloved chocolatier is creating...
sweatshirts on sale
Score Sweet Holiday Deals While Supporting Cardiff’s Local Gems
November 30, 2024
9:00 am
When Cardiff 101 Main Street invites us to shop local in Cardiff this holiday season, they’re celebrating something truly special—the vibrant independent businesses that make...
Annual Small Business Saturday Escondido
Shop Small and Skate On in Downtown Escondido
November 30, 2024
6:00 am
  • Downtown Escondido
Downtown Escondido is kicking its 9th Annual Small Business Saturday into high gear with an incredible twist. This year’s celebration combines the charm of local...