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.

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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

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...

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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 & 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...

Sunday Wine School At Vino Carta Solana Beach and Little Italy

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Class Is In Session At Vino Carta’s Sunday Wine School

Vino Carta

Every Sunday, neighborhood wine bar and shop Vino Carta offers a casual, drop-in style wine flight called ‘Sunday Wine School.’ These tastings feature a different theme every week and are guided by one...

One Paseo Announces 2nd Annual Taste Of One Paseo

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One Paseo Announces Second Annual Taste Of One Paseo

One Paseo

If you’re ever at One Paseo and can’t decide what to eat or maybe want a bite of everything, well, now is your chance. Join...

LAVO San Diego Launches Aperitivo

An aperitivo is a wonderful Italian tradition that is both an occasion and a drink. The occasion is similar to the American happy hour, whereas...

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Mongolian Hot Pot Celebrates 15 Year Anniversary In September

Mongolian Hot Pot

Clairemont Mesa’s Mongolian Hot Pot, the first San Diego restaurant to focus solely on the ancient Chinese meal served in a large metal pot, is...

Carruth Cellars Little Italy Carte Hotel

Carruth Cellars Returns To Little Italy With Carté Hotel Tasting Room

San Diego’s largest winery, Carruth Cellars, will make a welcomed return to Little Italy on Thursday, September 1st with a new tasting room location at the...

Fresco Cocina Now Open In Carlsbad Village

Fresco Cocina, the much anticipated second restaurant from restauranter Linda DiNitto (264 Fresco), is now open and serving its Latin-inspired menu to the Carlsbad community....

Wild Side of San Diego Hits the Big Screen at The Nat

November 22, 2024

7:00 pm

San Diego Natural History Museum

The Nat’s latest documentary, Wild San Diego, is about to show us our city’s untamed heart like we’ve never seen it before. This stunning nature...

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Love Has No Borders: A Border Angels Documentary

Border Angels Documentary Sets the Stage for an Evening of Moving Art

November 22, 2024

6:10 pm

“Love Has No Borders,” Border Angels’ first-ever documentary, is about to take us on an incredible journey of hope and humanity. This powerful 20-minute film...

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Get Ready for San Diego’s Ultimate Noodle Night

November 21, 2024

6:00 pm

The sixth annual San Diego Ramen Festival is about to steam up the city with a spectacular feast of Japanese comfort food! A Bowl Full...

There’s a New Sensory Cocktail Experience Coming to San Diego

November 21, 2024

5:00 pm

Get ready to embark on a mind-bending mixology adventure! San Diego’s about to get a whole lot more intoxicating with the Sensory Cocktail Experience hitting...

San Diego

Get Ready to Glide at The Del’s Winter Paradise!

November 21, 2024

4:00 pm

Hotel Del Coronado

Skating by the Sea at The Del is back, and it’s serving up pure winter magic with an epic SoCal twist. Picture gliding across their...

Coronado