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.
Feeding San Diego
Feeding San Diego To Host No-Cost Food Distribution For Military Families On Camp Pendleton
Today, Feeding San Diego hosts a no-cost food distribution for military families ahead of Memorial Day. Families from North Terrace, Stuart Mesa, and Santa Margarita...
New Kids on the Block
Top Concerts In San Diego This Memorial Day Weekend | May 26 To May 29
Our list of San Diego concerts this Memorial Day weekend promises a lot of parties and amazing performances. So, go out there and have some...
Bleu Bohème Specialty Pairing In Celebration Of Two Special Holidays
Bleu Bohème Offers Specialty Pairing To Celebrate National Escargot Day And National Wine Day
Bleu Bohème is raising a glass and a fork to National Escargot Day and National Wine Day with a specialty wine and escargot pairing available...
Le Parfait Paris Unveils New Evening Menu, Les Nuits Parfaites
Le Parfait Paris Unveils New Evening Menu, Les Nuits Parfaites
San Diego-born patisserie and bakery, Le Parfait Paris, is excited to unveil a new evening menu at their Downtown location, dubbed Les Nuits Parfaites. The...
World Oceans Day dinner at Lionfish
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James Beard Smart Catch Leader Teams Up With WILDCOAST For World Oceans Day Dinner
  • Lionfish Modern Coastal Cuisine
James Beard Smart Catch Leader, JoJo Ruiz, and WILDCOAST are teaming up for a special dinner at Lionfish to celebrate World Oceans Day. On the Menu:...
4th of July Fireworks Viewing Party At USS Midway Museum
Save The Date For The 4th of July Fireworks Viewing Party At USS Midway Museum
Join us aboard the USS Midway Museum for a 4th of July Fireworks Viewing Party to celebrate Independence Day! View this post on Instagram A...
Lakehouse Hotel & Resort Teams Up With Fortis Fitness For Bootcamp & Bloody Mary's
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Create A Day Of Mind, Body And Cocktails With Pilates & Palomas
  • Lakehouse Hotel & Resort
Lakehouse Hotel & Resort, located on the 80-acre Lake San Marcos, is hosting Wellness at the Lake on Sunday, June 5. Sweat it out on...
Go Go Amigo Liberty Station brunch
New Liberty Station Hotspot, Go Go Amigo, Launches Weekend Brunch
Go Go Amigo, Liberty Station’s new south-of-the-border-inspired restaurant, is excited to announce that they are adding Saturday and Sunday brunch! Brunch at Liberty Station…always a...
Jeune Et Jolie + Campfire Team
Jeune Et Jolie + Campfire Team To Bring Two New Delicious Hospitality Projects To Carlsbad
There are two exciting new projects headed to Carlsbad! The brainchild of the team behind Michelin-recognized Jeune et Jolie and Campfire, owner John Resnick and...
Mayor Todd Gloria To Proclaim May 22 'Feeding San Diego Day'
Mayor Todd Gloria To Proclaim May 22 ‘Feeding San Diego Day’ At Presentation Today
Today (Friday, May 20), Mayor Todd Gloria will be at Feeding San Diego to proclaim Sunday, May 22 as ‘Feeding San Diego Day.’ This honor commemorates...
Cara Connors Comedy Show
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Cara Connors Comedy Show Stops By San Diego
  • Gossip Grill
After a successful 15 city run of sold out and standing room only shows at some of the most highly regarded indie comedy venues in...
Zedd
Top Concerts In San Diego This Weekend
Thursday, May 19 Any week that starts with Snoop is a good week to us! View this post on Instagram A post shared by snoopdogg...
Star Wars Duck Dive
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A Galactic Battle Of Trivia Knowledge At The Duck Dive
  • Duck Dive
Get your lightsabers ready to battle for the title of jedi trivia master at The Duck Dive’s Star Wars Trivia Night on Thursday, May 26th!...
Second Chance Beer Buddy
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Second Chance Beer Gears Up For The Final Buddy Launch Party
  • Arrowood Golf Course
It’s Sunday Funday at Arrowood Golf Course as Second Chance Beer Company gears up for their final Buddy Launch Party! View this post on Instagram...
Vino Carta Solana Beach
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Vino Carta Brings Taste Of The Riviera For Sunday Wine School
  • Vino Carta
Ready for a quick Sunday trip to the Riviera? Vino Carta is bringing a taste of the Riviera to you this weekend with their Sunday...
One Paseo Hosts Berry Good Food Pop-Up
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One Paseo Hosts Berry Good Food Pop-Up
  • One Paseo
Come shop the best of locally grown early summer produce and locally made goodies as One Paseo hosts Berry Good Food, a local non-profit organization...
Locals Only Vodka
Oceanside’s Locals Only Vodka Made With A Love Of California And High-Quality Craft Spirits
Have you seen the Locals Only Vodka VW van cruising around town yet? If not, you probably will soon. The San Diego-based brand, launched right...
Carol King Music
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Camarada Presents The Earth Moves | Music Of Carole King
  • The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center
Camarada music takes a sonic spin into the atmosphere that songwriter Carole King created. Her hits, including I Feel the Earth Move and It’s Too...
Original 40 Brewing
Zack Kaplan Named Original 40 Head Brewer
Original 40 Brewing has named Zack Kaplan as its new head brewer following the departure of Cosimo Sorrentino to Lazarus Brewing in Austin. Kaplan returns...
Amps & Ales Returns To Downtown Chula Vista
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Calling All Craft Beer Lovers! Amps & Ales Returns To Downtown Chula Vista 
  • Downtown Chula Vista
Brews, bites, and beats meet at this year’s Avenue Amps & Ales. Brought to us by Third Avenue Village Association in the heart of Downtown...
Gaslamp’s Side Bar Transforms Into A Provocative Oasis
Gaslamp’s Side Bar Transforms Into A Provocative Oasis
Side Bar nightclub, a fixture in San Diego’s nightlife scene for nearly two decades, has transformed into a provocative oasis on the bustling streets of...
Societe Brewing Celebrates 10th Anniversary
Societe Brewing Celebrates 10th Anniversary With Events And Old Town Tasting Room
Societe Brewing celebrating their 10th Anniversary this June, and they have some exciting news to go along with the milestone: They are opening their first...
John J. Montgomery Elementary
ArtReach Works With 6th Graders At John J. Montgomery Elementary On Colorful Welcome Mural
The ArtReach Mural Program’s recent mural is being unveiled at John J. Montgomery Elementary. Over 50 students helped inspire the design and paint the welcome...
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Top Concerts In San Diego This Weekend
Get out there and enjoy some live music this weekend, San Diego! Thursday, May 12 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Scott...
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...