The Craving: San Diego Food + Drink News – Week of October 19, 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.
Top Concerts In San Diego This Weekend | August 11-15
Top Concerts In San Diego This Weekend | August 11-15
We have another impressive list of concerts in San Diego this weekend! Nickelodeon stars turned boy band, living legends making a comeback, 90s bands on...
Zama, A Tropical Escape, Is Coming To Gaslamp
Zama, A Tropical Escape, Is Coming To Gaslamp
Zama, a tropical escape highlighting Latin American cuisine with a twist, is coming to Gaslamp with an expected opening this summer! Brought to you by...
GRAMMY Winners Costanzo And Salvant Debut At The Conrad's SummerFest
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GRAMMY Winners Costanzo And Salvant Debut At The Conrad’s SummerFest
  • The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center
Acclaimed countertenor, Anthony Roth Costanzo, and jazz sensation, Cécile McLorin Salvant, will make their debuts at La Jolla Music Society’s SummerFest as part of its...
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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...
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San Diego's biggest music festivals
Behind the Festival Magic: Wonderfront Hits the Big Screen
November 10, 2024
1:00 pm
Get ready for the ultimate festival crossover as one of San Diego’s biggest music festivals bursts onto the silver screen! “The Making of: Wonderfront” delivers...
Dracula, a contemporary dance by the City Ballet of San Diego
City Ballet Takes a Bite Out of Fall With ‘Dracula’
November 9, 2024
8:00 pm
  • Balboa Theatre
Get ready to be spellbound as City Ballet of San Diego brings a thrilling mix of classic and contemporary dance to the stage this November...
the Westgate Hotel high tea
The Westgate Hotel’s Tea Time Gets a Wicked Good Makeover
November 9, 2024
1:00 pm
  • The Westgate Hotel
Something wicked this way comes to The Westgate Hotel high tea, and we couldn’t be more thrilled! Just in time for the highly anticipated Wicked...
Veterans Day celebrations
Hearts and Harvest Unite for Veterans Day
November 9, 2024
10:00 am
The beloved Cardiff Farmers Market kicks off Veterans Day celebrations with an amazing “Create Cards for Veterans” event that turns shopping into something extra special!...
San Diego Clippers home opener with San Diego local legend Bill Walton
Frontwave Arena to Host San Diego Clippers’ Epic Home Opener
November 8, 2024
7:00 pm
Basketball fever hits North County as the San Diego Clippers make their spectacular debut at the dazzling new Frontwave Arena! This isn’t just any home...