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.
Matt Fraser Comes To Dazzle Crowds At Harrah's Resort SoCal
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Matt Fraser Comes To Dazzle Crowds At Harrah’s Resort SoCal
  • Harrah’s Resort SoCal
Matt Fraser is coming to Harrah’s Resort to dazzle crowds for a unique night of psychic readings that will have fans entertained and intrigued. View...
Spreckels Organ Society Announces 2022 San Diego International Summer Organ Festival Lineup
Spreckels Organ Society Announces Women in Music Festival Lineup
Spreckels Organ Society, a non-profit organization curating concerts and performances in the heart of Balboa Park, announces its 2022 San Diego International Summer Organ Festival...
Alejandra’s Cocina Opens First San Diego Location
Alejandra’s Cocina Opens First San Diego Location
North County locals and visitors will soon be able to “fiesta” at Alejandra’s Cocina! This Grand Restaurant Group concept is the same team behind Nick & G’s and Bellamy’s, and they...
Quiero's New Rooftop Deck At Seaport Village
Enjoy Stunning Views As You Dine At Quiero’s New Rooftop Deck At Seaport Village
Quiero’s new rooftop deck at its Seaport Village location, that it shares with Mike Hess Brewing, is the only rooftop deck to eat and drink on...
free speed coaching at samuel adams event
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Annual Brewing The American Dream Provides Free Speed Coaching To Support San Diego Business Owners
  • Tower Beach Club
On June 14, dozens of San Diego small business owners and experts will gather at the Tower Beach Club in Mission Beach for Samuel Adams...
La Jolla Music Society Presents Midday Classics, A Free Lunchtime Concert
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La Jolla Music Society Presents Midday Classics, A Free Lunchtime Concert
  • The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center
La Jolla Music Society (LJMS) presents a free lunchtime concert, Midday Classics, on Wednesday, June 15 in the Wu Tsai QRT.yrd at The Conrad. Midday...
Big List of Things To Do In San Diego This Weekend
The Big List Of Things To Do In San Diego This Weekend | June 9 To 12
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Prince Royce (@princeroyce) Top Concerts In San Diego This Weekend From local performers to international stars,...
Ballast Point Announces New Culinary Director, Chef Tommy Dimella
Ballast Point Announces New Culinary Director, Chef Tommy Dimella
In an effort to continuously reflect its “Dedicated to the Craft” ethos, Ballast Point is pleased to announce the addition of Chef Tommy Dimella as...
San Diego Museum Of Art To Host Expressions Of Pride: On The Steps At SDMA
San Diego Museum Of Art To Host “Expressions Of Pride: On The Steps At SDMA”, June 24th
In celebration of Pride month, The San Diego Museum of Art is partnering with San Diego Pride and Art of Pride to present Expressions of Pride: On...
Communal Oceanside Extends Hours And Launches Fresh Summer Menu
Communal Extends Hours And Launches Fresh Summer Menu
With summer upon us, Communal Oceanside is happy to announce the launch of extended evening hours in tandem with its new summer menu, expanded wine...
International Yoga Day Vibe Flow
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Lululemon And Vibe Flow Yoga Team Up At One Paseo To Celebrate International Yoga Day
  • One Paseo
Yogis unite! This International Yoga Day, we are celebrating with a complimentary yoga class led by Vibeflow and Lululemon. View this post on Instagram A...
Nick Cannon’s Wild ‘N Out Sports Bar and Arcade Introduces Happy Hour
Wild ‘N Out Sports Bar And Arcade Introduces Happy Hour, Karaoke And Game Night
It’s time to bring your talents to the Gaslamp Quarter. Wild ‘N Out Sports Bar and Arcade, Nick Cannon’s new ‘eatertainment’ destination, has introduced a...
top San Diego weekend concerts
Top Concerts In San Diego This Weekend | June 9 To June 12
From local performers to international stars, this weekend’s San Diego concerts has got it all for you. From artist comebacks, to reggae legends, to country...
Second Chance Beer Hosts Final Monthly Stretch First, Drink Second Yoga Session
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Second Chance Beer Says “Stretch First, Drink Second”
  • Second Chance Beer Co. Brewery
Second Chance Beer Company co-founder, Virginia Morrison, will teach “Stretch First, Drink Second” yoga class on Sunday, the first in a series of four on the...
Blue Star Museums Program Through Labor Day At The San Diego Museum Of Art
Active-Duty Military And Families Can Visit The San Diego Museum Of Art For Free
The San Diego Museum of Art is a participating member of the Blue Star Museums program, which honors members of our military with free access...
WILDCOAST Presents The Sea Turtle Arribada
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WILDCOAST Presents The Sea Turtle Arribada With GoPro For A Cause + Kind Humans
  • Kings & Convicts
All of our WILDCOAST friends out there are invited to watch a free screening of our new Sea Turtle Arribada Film by GoPro! Witness the miracle...
Florals And Rosé For National Rosé Day At The Guild
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Florals And Rosé For National Rosé Day At The Guild
  • The Guild Hotel, San Diego, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Join floral designer, Erika Nicole, from Bay Wreath Co. at The Guild Hotel on Saturday, June 11 to celebrate National Rosé Day. View this post...
San Diego Pride Weekend At The Pride Of Hillcrest Block Party
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Kick Off San Diego Pride Weekend At The Pride Of Hillcrest Block Party
  • Pride Plaza
Pride of Hillcrest Block Party will return to Pride Plaza to kick off San Diego Pride weekend on Thursday and Friday. View this post on...
There's Bound To Be Adventure At Tiki Trader July 2nd
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There’s Bound To Be Adventure At Tiki Trader July 2nd
Beware! There’s bound to be adventure and primitive artifacts at Tiki Trader, the Polynesian pop, Tiki and Vintage Marketplace happening July 2nd! View this post...
Carruth Cellar’s LAST HURRAH In Little Italy
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Clear Your Calendar For Carruth Cellar’s LAST HURRAH In Little Italy
  • Carruth Cellars
After five years in buzzy Little Italy, Carruth Cellars’ beloved all-outdoor Wine Garden location on Kettner Street will pour its final wine flight on Sunday, June 12th....
Celebrate The Lavender Harvest Season At The 18th Annual Lavender Festival
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Celebrate The Lavender Harvest Season At The 18th Annual Lavender Festival
  • 123 Farm
123 Farm at Highland Springs Ranch & Inn is back to celebrate the beginning of lavender harvest season by hosting the 18th Annual Lavender Festival....
Weekly Trivia Night And Tacos At Park 101 Carlsbad
Tuesday Trivia And Tacos At Park 101 Carlsbad
Every Tuesday evening starting at 7PM, Park 101 Carlsbad hosts Weekly Trivia Night, accompanied by rotating taco specials! View this post on Instagram A post...
Rosin Box Project
The Big List Of Things To Do In San Diego This Weekend | June 2 To 5
Looking for things to do in San Diego this weekend? Don’t worry – we’ve got you covered! From concerts to comedy shows, to yoga at...
Drag Brunch Returns At The Duck Dive!
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Drag Brunch Returns At The Duck Dive!
  • Duck Dive
Get ready to unleash your inner diva with the return of The Duck Dive’s Drag Brunch! The fun and boozy brunch will be hosted by...
Upcoming Events
Bates Nut Farm
Nuts for Crafts at Bates Pumpkin Festival
October 5, 2024
9:00 am
  • Bates Nut Farm
Hey, San Diego! Ready to get crafty with your fall festivities? The Bates Pumpkin Festival Craft Fair is rolling into Bates Nut Farm, and it’s...
El Chingon National Taco Day
Score Tacos for Life at El Chingon!
October 4, 2024
7:00 pm
  • El Chingon
Get ready to wear your taco love on your sleeve—literally! Our favorite “Bad Ass Mexican” joint, El Chingon, is back with a bang this National...
SDWS Annual International Exhibition
Brush Strokes Go Global at San Diego Watercolor Society’s International Exhibition
September 29, 2024
10:00 am
The San Diego Watercolor Society (SDWS) is gearing up for its 44th Annual International Exhibition. This isn’t your average art show—we’re talking a global gathering...
CRSSD Festival After Dark
CRSSD After Dark Parties at Oxford Social Club
September 28, 2024
10:00 pm
  • Oxford Social Club
Who says the party has to stop when the sun goes down? Not us! As the CRSSD Festival wraps up its daytime shenanigans at Waterfront...
Cardiff Farmers Market Kids Day
Family Fun at Cardiff Farmer’s Market
September 28, 2024
10:00 am
Cardiff Farmer’s Market Kids Day is turning our beloved Farmer’s Market into a family adventure paradise. It’s time to swap your grocery lists for treasure...