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.
Zama San Diego now open
Zama Now Serving Latin American Cuisine And An Amazonian Experience In Gaslamp
Zama San Diego is now open in Gaslamp, serving Latin American Cuisine with an Asian infusion and taking guests on a fabulous journey through the...
Clean Up The Beach With Soapy Joe’s Car Wash
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Clean Up The Beach With Soapy Joe’s Car Wash
  • Junior Seau Pier Amphitheatre
Soapy Joe’s Car Wash, San Diego’s locally loved family-owned car wash, is hosting a beach clean up with Super Girl Surf Pro on September 18th...
RakiRaki Ramen & Tukumen and The Yasai Celebrate Respective Anniversaries Throughout September
RakiRaki Ramen & Tukumen and The Yasai Celebrate Respective Anniversaries Throughout September
Two of our favorite dining spots are celebrating milestone anniversaries! RakiRaki Ramen & Tsukemen and The Yasai will be celebrating their respective 10th and 5th...
It's Fun For Everyone At Julian's 25th Annual Oktoberfest
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It’s Fun For Everyone At Julian’s 25th Annual Oktoberfest
  • Julian Town Square
It’s fun all day for everyone at Julian’s 25th Annual Oktoberfest! Enjoy live music with Oktoberfest dancers and singers, plus bingo hours, sip and paint...
A Free Weekend In A German Paradise Only At La Mesa Oktoberfest 2022
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A Free Weekend Of German Beer, Food, and Entertainment At La Mesa Oktoberfest 2022
  • La Mesa Blvd
La Mesa Oktoberfest, the San Diego area’s biggest Oktoberfest celebration, is back for a weekend of German beer, food, music, and fun. View this post...
Come One, Come All At One Paseo Oktoberfest 2022
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Come One, Come All At One Paseo’s Oktoberfest
  • One Paseo
Munich, Germany? No, One Paseo! Here’s what you can look forward to for One Paseo Oktoberfest 2022! View this post on Instagram A post shared...
Seaworld Spooktacular
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Costumes, Candy, And Family-Friendly Halloween Fun Return At SeaWorld San Diego’s Spooktacular Celebration
  • SeaWorld San Diego
SeaWorld San Diego is celebrating Halloween with family-friendly fun at this year’s annual SeaWorld Spooktacular. Children of all ages will love trick-or-treating for ghoulish goodies...
ArtWalk Carlsbad 2022 Coming To North County September 24-35
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ArtWalk Carlsbad Returns For Its Third Year In North County
  • Armada Drive
ArtWalk Carlsbad 2022 will mark the third year of this fine arts show bringing visual arts to San Diego’s historic North County community, from September...
Glass Box Presents The Domenica Fiore Experience
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Glass Box Presents The Domenica Fiore Experience, A Night Of Fine Dining
  • Glass Box
Date night, anyone? Located at Del Mar Highlands Town Center’s Sky Deck is the popular upscale Asian fusion and sushi spot, Glass Box. Hosted at...
Second Chance Beer Hosts Final Monthly Stretch First, Drink Second Yoga Session
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Second Chance Beer Hosts Final Monthly Stretch First, Drink Second Yoga Session
  • Second Chance Beer Co. Brewery
Second Chance Beer Company is hosting its final summer monthly Stretch First, Drink Second yoga session at its Carmel Mountain brewery and tasting room. View this...
Stop By Vino Carta Sunday Wine School At Little Italy & Solana Beach
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Stop By Vino Carta Sunday Wine School At Little Italy & Solana Beach
  • Vino Carta
Stop by Vino Carta Little Italy or Solana Beach this Sunday, September 11th for Sunday Wine School.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Vino Carta Wine Shop...
GoodBar To Host Lineup Of Comedians During September Good Jokes Comedy Series
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GoodBar To Host Lineup Of Comedians During September Good Jokes Comedy Series
  • Goodbar
GoodBar, Point Loma’s popular neighborhood bar located at 1872 Rosecrans St., will fall into the new season with its Good Jokes comedy series every Wednesday...
Campfire Kicks Off Negroni Week With “Fire & Wine”
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Campfire Kicks Off Negroni Week With “NatGroni Night”
  • Campfire
Carlsbad favorite, Campfire, is hosting “NatGroni Night” to participate in Negroni Week, a celebration of one of the most iconic cocktails, while also raising money for...
The Marine Room La Jolla Set To Launch New Lounge Concept In October
The Marine Room Set To Launch New Lounge Concept In October
Sunsets and high tides at iconic Marine Room in La Jolla will soon be even more memorable. Plans are in progress for the launch of...
Reader Burgers & Beer 2022
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Enjoy All You Can Eat And Drink At Reader Burgers & Beer 2022
  • Golden Hill Park and Hiking Trails
The San Diego Reader is pleased to invite you to the best burger bash in town, Reader Burgers & Beer 2022! Try gourmet burgers from 20 of...
Get Your Hands On A Tap List Full Of Festive Beers At Alesmith Oktoberfest Celebration
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Get Your Hands On A Tap List Full Of Festive Beers At Alesmith Oktoberfest Celebration
  • AleSmith Brewery & Tasting Room
Join us for live music, games, steins, a tap list full of festive beers, and all award-winning AleSchmidt Oktoberfest you can handle! Prost! View this...
Garibaldi Celebrates Partnership With Oriana Poindexter With A Complimentary Happy Hour
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Garibaldi Celebrates Partnership With Oriana Poindexter Art With A Complimentary Happy Hour
  • Garibaldi
Garibaldi, the Southern Italian-inspired rooftop hotspot in downtown San Diego, has recently partnered with acclaimed local photographer and ocean activist, Oriana Poindexter. Sharing a common...
Bivouac SeptemberFest
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Bivouac Celebrates SeptemberFest, A BivoWACKY Spin On Oktoberfest
  • Bivouac Ciderworks
September marks the official start of cider season (hopefully cooler temps, too!) and North Park’s Bivouac Ciderworks has San Diegans covered with a new release and...
Cali-Mediterranean Eatery 'Kebab Craft' Opens At Liberty Public Market
Cali-Mediterranean Eatery ‘Kebab Craft’ Opens At Liberty Public Market
Anchoring Liberty Public Market’s westside expansion, Kebab Craft is the newest name to join the food hall’s roster of powerhouse eateries. The fast-casual concept, centered...
Support The Causes You Care About At The 2nd Annual San Diego Gives
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Support The Causes You Care About At The 2nd Annual San Diego Gives
The Annual San Diego Gives, a fundraising program for local San Diego-based nonprofits, takes place Thursday, Sept. 8, with a countywide day-of-giving. View this post on...
Whiskers and Wine
Whiskers & Wine Bar Now Open In San Diego
A cocktail bar AND cat lounge in one in San Diego? We are not kidding! Whiskers & Wine is the first cat lounge in the...
Sample 100 Wines And A Whole Lot More At Uncorked Derby Days 2022
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Sample 100 Wines And A Whole Lot More At Uncorked: Derby Days Del Mar
  • Del Mar Thoroughbred Club
Join us at Del Mar Thoroughbred Club for Uncorked: Derby Days 2022 and sample over 100 wines from across the globe, plus enjoy live horse...
Bring Your Appetite In A Self-Guided Food Tour At The Heart Of PB Restaurant Walk
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Bring Your Appetite For The Heart Of PB Restaurant Walk
  • Pacific Beach
Bring your appetite and walking shoes for the Heart of PB Restaurant Walk, a leisurely, self-guided food tour stroll through Pacific Beach. For only $30,...
Marisi La Joilla Is Gearing Up For Summer Opening
Marisi Italian Now Open In La Jolla
After being in development for over two years, Marisi is now open, unlocking the doors to Italy by way of La Jolla. With a focus...
Upcoming Events
More than pink walk balboa park
Lace Up for Love: More Than Pink Walk Takes Over Balboa Park
November 3, 2024
6:30 am
  • Balboa Park
Susan G. Komen is bringing its iconic More Than Pink Walk to Balboa Park, and we’re all invited to join the fight against breast cancer....
Annual Escondido Tamale Festival, a celebration of Hispanic heritage
Tamale Time! Escondido’s Tastiest Festival Returns
November 2, 2024
11:00 am
A joyous celebration of Hispanic heritage is steaming up Escondido as USA Multicultural and Univision San Diego roll out their signature food festival. The 6th...
Shichi-Go-San celebration
This Japanese Celebration Turns San Diego Kids Into Royal Stars
November 2, 2024
9:00 am
  • Japanese Friendship Garden
The Japanese Friendship Garden is rolling out the red carpet for San Diego‘s tiniest stars with its dazzling Shichi-Go-San celebration. Think stunning kimonos, enchanted garden...
Meet the Fleet at Naval Base San Diego
Navy Ships Open Their Doors for One Epic Day at Meet the Fleet
November 2, 2024
9:00 am
Naval Base San Diego’s Meet the Fleet is giving us civilians the golden ticket to experience life at sea without actually leaving the dock. All...
San Diego Civic Theatre event
San Diego Opera Kicks Off 60th Season With a Classic Crowd-Pleaser
November 1, 2024
7:30 pm
Our beloved San Diego Opera is celebrating its diamond anniversary in style, bringing back the timeless masterpiece that started it all 60 years ago. That’s...