The Craving

The Craving: San Diego Food + Drink News – Week of September 28, 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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Wild ‘N Out Sports Bar And Arcade Invites You To Fight Night!
  • Wild’n Out Sports Bar & Arcade
There are some big fights on Saturday, May 7th, and Wild ‘N Out Sports Bar and Arcade has all the action! The multi-purpose ‘eatertainment’ destination...
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Original 40 Brewing Hosts Puppy Prom
  • Original 40 Brewing
Calling all hairy legs to the dance floor!  Helen Woodward Animal Center invites adopted alumni, and furry dapper darlings to this celebration of animal rescue....
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Top Concerts In San Diego This Weekend
Thursday, May 5 View this post on Instagram A post shared by GLiZOCK🌹 (@keyglock) Key Glock | Yellow Tape Tour – House of Blues Doors...
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First-Ever Life-Size Ferrari F40 LEGO® Model Arrives At LEGOLAND® California Resort
It may not have more than 470 horsepower, but it’s built out of more than 358,000 LEGO® elements, weighs more than 3,000 pounds and is...
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The Original 40 Brewing Celebrates Legendary Head Brewer
  • Original 40 Brewing
If you live in San Diego and are a craft-beer fan, then chances are you know who Cosimo Sorrentino is – the award-winning Head Brewer...
Vino Carta Solana Beach
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Learning While Sipping At Sunday Wine School By Vino Carta
  • Vino Carta
This Sunday at Vino Carta Little Italy: Portugal’s wine culture offers countless indigenous varieties, ancient wine traditions and a range of styles. From the Old...
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Mavericks Hosts Live Pro Wrestling
  • Mavericks Beach Club
Mavericks Beach Club will be hosting Live Pro Wrestling on Saturday, May 7th! Set in their backyard lot, they’ve built a Wrestling Ring for professional...
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Cocktails And Karaoke At Ginger’s
Cocktails and karaoke, anyone? Have a fun night out with friends in Gaslamp at barleymash’s ‘secret’ lounge and cocktail bar, ginger’s! View this post on...
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Beer Coast Beer Fest Is Back!
  • Water Front Park,San Diego
Hey there you sexy lover of beer, you! Are you ready???? San Diego’s favorite beer-loving, cancer-fighting festival, Best Coast Beer Fest, is returning to Waterfront...
Cormorant Boutique Hotel Opens With Ocean Views And La Jolla's Newest Rooftop Restaurant
Cormorant Boutique Hotel Opens With Ocean Views And La Jolla’s Newest Rooftop Restaurant
The 26-room Cormorant Boutique Hotel opens today in La Jolla Village. Named after the area’s famed Cormorant birds and influenced by the beauty of its...
Societe Brewing Hosts Queer Folk Unite
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Societe Brewing Hosts Queer Folk Unite
  • Societe Brewing Company
Societe Brewing will be hosting Queer Folk Unite, a celebratory market event in collaboration with Queer San Diego, at the Societe Tasting Room and Beer...
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Lafayette Hotel Presents Movies By The Pool: The Princess Bride
  • Lafayette Hotel, Swim Club & Bungalows
Ahhhhh…fun flicks at the Lafayette Hotel‘s pool are back, which means the warm, lazy days of summer aren’t far behind! And this next flick coming...
Mic Drop Comedy Opens May 6th In Kearny Mesa
Mic Drop Comedy Opens May 6th In Kearny Mesa
Mic Drop Comedy is excited to open its doors on Friday, May 6th! Paying homage to its 30-year-old predecessor, Comedy Palace, Mic Drop Comedy is...
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Old Town Celebrates Cinco De Mayo All Weekend Long
Old Town’s Cinco De Mayo Festival is back for a weekend-long celebration of culture, food, music, margaritas, and more – for its 39th year! View...
Celebrating The Yucatán Coast With Camino Riviera's New Menu Items
Celebrating The Yucatán Coast With Camino Riviera’s New Menu Items
SDCM’s corporate Executive Chef Brian Redzikowski has incorporated a few new dishes to Tulum-inspired Camino Riviera’s hybrid menu of traditional Mexican and Central American cuisine,...
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The Top Concerts In San Diego This Weekend
Thursday, April 28 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Shane Hall (@shanehallofficial) Shane Hall – Music Box Doors 7PM, Show 8PM Shane...
Spreckels Organ Society Raises More Than $15,800 For Ukraine Refugees
Spreckels Organ Society, a non-profit organization curating concerts and performances in the heart of Balboa Park, hosted a benefit concert on March 19 for Ukraine...
Carlsbad Village Makers Market 2022
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Carlsbad Village Makers Market 2022
  • St. Michael’s by-the-Sea
There’s no denying the quality of design and artistry shown in something made by hand. On the first Saturday June, in downtown Carlsbad Village, join...
Vista Makers Market & Bar Hop
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Shop Among 40+ Makers At Vista Makers Market & Bar Hop
  • Eppig Brewing
The Vista Makers Market invites you to join the fun and to shop 40+ makers on Sunday, May 1st, with a drink in hand! Just...
Salsa Under The Stars
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Salsa Under The Stars In Little Italy!
  • Little Italy Food Hall
Join us at the Piazza della Famiglia Bar for live music, cocktail specials, and salsa dancing under the stars in Little Italy! View this post...
Alila Marea’s First Agave Dinner Series: May 5
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Alila Marea Kicks Off First Agave Dinner Series
  • Alila Marea Beach Resort
The new Agave Dinner Series at Alila Marea Beach Resort will kick off on Thursday, May 5, at 6:15PM on the open-air Oceana Terrace overlooking...
Madam Bonnie's Opening In Historic Gaslamp Quarter Spot
Madam Bonnie’s Opening In Historic Gaslamp Quarter Spot
The Gaslamp Quarter will be welcoming a new restaurant and bar into one of their oldest and most interesting buildings! Set to open on Market...
Celebrating The Art Of Mr. A’s
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Own A Piece Of History At Mr. A’s Art Exhibition
  • Mister A’s
The beloved San Diego fine dining oasis, Mister A’s, has long provided a colorful accompaniment to the dining experience with art from long-time resident artist, Marie Najera, infusing...
Novo Brazil Brewing Company Sets Sail Towards Imperial Beach
Novo Brazil Brewing Company Sets Sail Towards Imperial Beach
Novo Brazil Brewing Company is thrilled to announce their newest location, docked in the heart of Imperial Beach. While the Imperial Beach location is still...
Upcoming Events
Local Roots Hard Kombucha Opens Vista “Boochyard”
Local Roots Hard Kombucha Opens Vista “Boochyard”
March 26, 2022
12:00 pm
  • Local Roots Hard Kombucha
After a two-year delay, Local Roots Hard Kombucha is ready to open its much-anticipated “Boochyard” tap room in North County!   View this post on...
Rouleur Brewing At Carlsbad Celebrates 5-Year Anniversary
Rouleur Brewing At Carlsbad Celebrates 5-Year Anniversary
March 26, 2022
12:00 pm
  • Rouleur Brewing
Join us at Rouleur Brewing‘s Carlsbad brewery on Saturday, March 26th as we celebrate our 5 Year Anniversary! View this post on Instagram A post...
Punk In Drublic Craft Beer & Music Festival Heads To San Diego
Punk In Drublic Craft Beer & Music Festival Heads To San Diego
March 26, 2022
12:00 pm
  • Petco Park Premier Lot
The Punk In Drublic Craft Beer & Music Festival is coming to San Diego, featuring the best in punk rock music and regional craft beer!...
Rouleur Brewing Celebrates 5 Year Anniversary
Rouleur Brewing Celebrates 5 Year Anniversary
March 25, 2022
5:00 pm
  • 255 Redel Rd
Rouler Brewing invites you to join them for an exclusive beer-pairing dinner in celebration of Rouler Brewing’s 5th anniversary! Five years has flown by, and...
Bartender’s Weekend Returns To San Diego
March 20, 2022
10:00 am
  • Several Locations
Industry veterans, Chris Patino and Erick Castro, after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, have announced the 7th iteration of their San Diego-based Bartender’s...