The Craving: San Diego Food + Drink News – Week of October 5, 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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Test Your Knowledge Of Little Italy At The Little Italy Urban Challenge 2022
  • Little Italy Food Hall
Let’s see how well you know our beloved Little Italy! The Little Italy Association and the Little Italy Food Hall are hosting the Little Italy...
Wounded Warrior Homes Hosts Fairways 4 Veterans Golf Tournament
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The 2022 Wounded Warrior Homes’ Fairways 4 Veterans Golf Tournament
  • Shadowridge Golf Club
Get your crew together for a round at Wounded Warrior Homes’ annual golf outing, Fairways 4 Veterans, being held on September 19th this year to...
The San Diego International Children's Film Festival Is Back On Its 18th Year With Dozens Of Short Films From Around The World
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The San Diego International Children’s Film Festival Is Back On Its 18th Year With Dozens Of Short Films From Around The World
  • San Diego Central Library
The 18th San Diego International Children’s Film Festival presents short films from around the world – animation, narrative, documentary – good for all ages, at...
Moniker Cocktail Co Presents Baja Summer | A Baja Wine And Food Tasting
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Moniker Cocktail Co Presents Baja Summer | A Baja Wine And Food Tasting
  • Moniker General
Moniker Cocktail Co. and Moniker General are bringing Baja’s hippest wineries including Bruma, Adobe De Guadalupe, Viñas De La Erre, and Casa Jipi to Moniker’s stylish Liberty Station abode for an...
Sammy Hagar Is In Town To Help Us Celebrate National Rum Day Properly!
Rock & Roll Hall of Famer and spirits trailblazer, Sammy Hagar, will spend the day celebrating in San Diego on Thursday, August 18th, in celebration...
Big List Of Things To Do In San Diego This Weekend | August 4-7
Big List Of Things To Do In San Diego This Weekend | August 4-7
Art exhibits, a night of psychic readings, rooftop bar openings, awesome concerts are all part of our list of things to do in San Diego...
Top Concerts In San Diego This Weekend | August 4-8
Top Concerts In San Diego This Weekend | August 4-8
Platimum-selling rapper, Fabolous; living legends, The Beach Boys; and Britain’s Got Talent alum, Callum Scott, join our local San Diego performers, tribute bands, and a...
Alila Marea Announces Second Agave Dinner Series
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Alila Marea Announces Second Agave Dinner Series
  • Alila Marea Beach Resort
Alila Marea Beach Resort has just announced their second Agave Dinner on August 11th, for a seaside evening that explores the diverse range of spirits...
Monet To Matisse: Impressionist Masterpieces From The Bemberg Foundation EXTENDED!
Monet To Matisse Exhibition At San Diego Museum Of Art Extended
The San Diego Museum Of Art‘s popular exhibition, Monet to Matisse: Impressionist Masterpieces from the Bemberg Foundation, is being extended! The exhibition is now on...
Bottlecraft Oceanside Joins Tremont Collective On First Fridays
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Sip While You Shop With Bottlecraft Oceanside At Tremont Collective’s First Fridays
  • Tremont Collective
Join Bottlecraft Oceanside, part of the Tremont Collective First Fridays, for live music, art, food, drinks, and giveaways. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bottlecraft...
Mission Pacific Hotel Unveils Reimagination Of The Rooftop Bar
Mission Pacific Hotel Unveils Reimagination Of The Rooftop Bar
Mission Pacific Hotel is proud to announce a reimagination of The Rooftop Bar. Oceanside’s first-ever rooftop hotspot has evolved into a day-to-night oasis with beach...
Cococabana Rooftop Bar Now Open
Cococabana Rooftop Bar Now Open In Oceanside
Cococabana Rooftop Bar, the newest concept from Grind and Prosper Hospitality Group, is now open on the 2,100 square-foot rooftop of the newly reimagined historic building, The Brick Hotel.  View...
Sushi Taisho Opens In Carlsbad
Sushi Taisho Opens In Carlsbad
Sushi Taisho, the newest addition to the heart of Carlsbad Village, is now open. With a completely remodeled interior and large outdoor patio space, this...
La Jolla Music Society Offers Free Pop-Up Concerts At Airport And Other San Diego Locations To Celebrate SummerFest 2022
La Jolla Music Society Offers Free Pop-Up Concerts At Surprising Locations To Celebrate SummerFest 2022
In conjunction with SummerFest 2022, La Jolla Music Society (LJMS) will present free pop-up concerts at various locations – including the airport! – around the...
Cutwater Spirits Presents Tiki Bash 2022
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Cutwater Spirits Presents Tiki Bash 2022
  • Humphreys Concerts by the bay
Cutwater Spirits’ Tiki Bash 2022, benefiting the San Diego Food Bank, is happening Saturday, August 13th at Humphreys by the Bay Outdoor Concert Lawn! Sip...
ESCO Alley Art Unveils Fourth Phase Of Community Arts Project
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Popular North County Alley Mural Project In Escondido Expands With Unveiling
  • Downtown Escondido
Esco Alley Art, a multi-phase outdoor mural project off Grand Avenue in Escondido with the goal of creating public art and continuing to make the city of...
GoodBar Announces Lineup Of Comedians Set To Take The Good Jokes Comedy Stage In August
GoodBar Announces Lineup Of Comedians Set To Take The Good Jokes Comedy Stage In August
GoodBar, Point Loma’s popular neighborhood bar located at 1872 Rosecrans St., will provide comedy fans with high-quality entertainment from its upcoming lineup of comedians set...
Carruth Cellars Urban Winery Debuts 12,000 Square-Foot Liberty Station ARTS DISTRICT Wine Garden
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Carruth Cellars Debuts 12,000 Square-Foot Liberty Station Wine Garden
  • Carruth Cellars
San Diego’s largest urban winery, Carruth Cellars, is now pouring its award-winning, bold California-style wines at a new Liberty Station Wine Garden. The 12,000 square-foot...
UnderTow Arrives In False Idol San Diego
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UnderTow Arrives In San Diego With Cocktail Creator, Jason Asher, In Celebration Of Tiki Oasis
  • Town and Country San Diego
Calling all Tiki-lovers: Tiki Oasis, the four-day celebration of all things Tiki, is happening in San Diego August 3-7th! To help with the celebration, Phoenix-based...
They’re Here! Snorkel With San Diego’s Beloved Leopard Sharks This Summer
Snorkel With The Leopard Sharks In La Jolla This Summer!
Every summer, thousands of leopard sharks migrate to La Jolla to enjoy the warm, shallow waters. Everyday California, a La Jolla-based brand known for its...
Craft House Sky Deck Celebrates 1 Year | Launches Reverse Happy Hour
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Craft House Sky Deck Celebrates 1 Year
  • Craft House Sky Deck
Craft House Sky Deck turned one this month! To celebrate, the American Mexican fusion restaurant is not only launching a reverse happy hour, but is...
The Veterans Village Of San Diego Holds 35th Annual Stand Down
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The Veterans Village Of San Diego Holds 35th Annual Stand Down
  • Roosevelt Middle School
The Veterans Village of San Diego is holding their Annual Stand Down event for Veterans and Veteran families experiencing homelessness. This will be the 35th Stand...
Copa Vida North City Adds Seasonal Summer Flavors To Their Menu
Copa Vida North City Adds Seasonal Summer Flavors To Their Menu
Copa Vida North City has embraced the flavors of summer and added two new drinks to their roster. For a limited time only, guests can...
Draft Republic North City Adds Weekend Lunch + Live Music
Draft Republic San Marcos Adds Weekend Lunch + Live Music
Draft Republic North City is now open on Saturdays and Sundays for lunch service starting at 11:30AM. Diners can also enjoy live music every night...
Upcoming Events
Halloween Spooktacular at the Spreckels Organ Pavilion
Zombie Jives and Phantom Melodies in Balboa Park
October 26, 2024
5:30 pm
  • Spreckels Organ Pavilion
The Spreckels Organ Society is pulling out all the stops for a Halloween Spooktacular that’s sure to give you goosebumps—in the best way possible. A...
Little Buds Nature Club at Cardiff Farmers Market
Little Explorers and Nature Club Take Over Cardiff Farmers Market
October 26, 2024
10:00 am
Cardiff Farmers Market is transforming into a kid’s paradise, with the amazing Little Buds Nature Club leading the charge alongside a full day of creative...
Mt. Carmel Tournament of Bands
Marching Bands Battle it Out at Mt. Carmel’s Epic Tournament
October 26, 2024
9:00 am
The Mt. Carmel Tournament of Bands is set to return for its 47th year, promising a showstopping spectacle of music and pageantry. This event stands...
Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice event
Pumpkin Spice Brings Everything Nice to Lionfish and Oxford Social Club
October 25, 2024
9:00 pm
  • Lionfish Modern Coastal Cuisine
Lionfish Modern Coastal Cuisine and Oxford Social Club are teaming up with Yes Dating App for a “Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice” event—a night that...
Disney's Coco North City
Fall Movie Magic Brings Coco to Life at North City
October 25, 2024
6:30 pm
North City is transforming into an enchanted outdoor cinema for a special screening of Disney’s beloved Coco, and we’re already feeling those cozy fall vibes....