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.
The Stadium Tour With Def Leppard, Motely Crue, Poison, & Joan Jett And The Blackhearts Drops By Petco Park
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The Stadium Tour With Def Leppard, Motely Crue, Poison, & Joan Jett And The Blackhearts Drops By Petco Park
  • PETCO Park
The Stadium Tour is a co-headlining North American tour by British rock band, Def Leppard, and American rock band, Mötley Crüe, taking place in the...
Wonderspaces VR Film Series
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Wonderspaces San Diego’s VR Film Series Continues With Paper Birds
  • Liberty Station
Wonderspaces San Diego’s VR Film Series continues August 20-21 with Paper Birds by Federico Carlini & German Heller developed by 3DAR as our next film. Get...
Greystar Announces Completion And Grand Opening Of 525 Olive In Bankers Hill
525 Olive In Bankers Hill Is Officially Open, And It May Be San Diego’s Hottest New Address
525 Olive in Bankers Hill is now officially open, and it’s gorgeous! The luxury apartment community in Bankers Hill offers panoramic views of Balboa Park,...
Amazing and fun things to do in San Diego this weekend
Big List Of Things To Do In San Diego This Weekend | August 11-14
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Big Time Rush (@bigtimerush) Top Concerts In San Diego This Weekend | August 11-15 Thursday, August...
Second Chance Beer Hosts Final Monthly Stretch First, Drink Second Yoga Session
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Second Chance Beer Hosts Summer Monthly Stretch First Drink Second Yoga Session
  • Second Chance Beer Co. Brewery
Second Chance Carmel Mountain brewery and tasting room is hosting its summer monthly Stretch First, Drink Second yoga session. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased here....
Original 40 North Park Hosts Vintage & Vinyl With Weekend Records
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Original 40 North Park Hosts Vintage & Vinyl With Weekend Records
  • Original 40 Brewing
Original 40 North Park is hosting Vintage & Vinyl, a vinyl record buy-sell-trade event with Weekend Records SD and North Park pop-up shops Day to Day Vintage and Revival Vintage...
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...
Upcoming Events
Colonia Esperanza
Border Art Comes Alive in This Exclusive Tijuana Tour
November 16, 2024
9:00 am
The Ilan Lael Foundation is opening the doors to Colonia Esperanza—a neighborhood where legendary artist James Hubbell has sprinkled his creative magic on every corner....
Salute to Paws 5K and Gratitude Festival for Dogs
Wags and Miles Unite at San Diego’s Most Heartwarming 5K
November 16, 2024
7:30 am
  • NTC Park
Shelter to Soldier is unleashing their Inaugural Salute to Paws 5K and Gratitude Festival for Dogs, where every step you take helps rescue shelter dogs...
platinum-certified artist, Sabrina Carpenter Short N' Sweet Tour
Sabrina Carpenter Brings Sweet Pop Magic to San Diego
November 10, 2024
7:00 pm
  • Pechanga Arena San Diego
Pop sensation Sabrina Carpenter is swooping into town with her Short N’ Sweet Tour, and we’re ready to dance the night away. Fresh off her...
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...