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.

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...

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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...

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

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...

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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 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

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,...

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...

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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...

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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...

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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

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...

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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 is thrilled to announce their newest location, docked in the heart of Imperial Beach. While the Imperial Beach location is still...

Good Time Design Acquires Beloved Patrick’s Gaslamp Pub

San Diego-based hospitality group, Good Time Design, has been on a roll this past month, opening eatery, Go Go Amigo, in mid March in Liberty...

May The 4th Be With You - Mavericks Costume And Comedy Night

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May The 4th Be With You As Mavericks Throw A Star Wars Party!

Mavericks Beach Club

Star Wars fans, get your costumes ready – Mavericks Beach Club is throwing an all-day themed party for Star Wars fans! Come ready in your...

CH Projects Partners With Folk Arts Rare Records To Open Part Time Lover

This project sounds amazing! CH Projects is unveiling Part Time Lover, a hi-fi listening bar and record store that will be a cultural hub rooted...

Fashion Week San Diego® Announces Spring Showcase 2022

April 23, 2022

6:00 pm

Hotel Republic

Fashion Week San Diego (FWSD) announced the full in-person return of its annual Spring Showcase event on April 23 at Downtown San Diego’s Hotel Republic....

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Field To Vase Dinner Series Coming To The Flower Fields In Carlsbad

April 21, 2022

5:00 pm

The Flower Fields

Certified American Grown has announced the kick-off event for its American Grown Field to Vase Dinner Tour will be hosted at the 50-acre Ranunculus flower...

Carlsbad

Taste Of Liberty Station Is Back!

April 20, 2022

5:00 pm

Liberty Station

Liberty Station invites you to stroll and explore all it has to offer at Taste of Liberty Station, happening April 20th. Liberty Station businesses will...

San Diego

March And Ash Celebrating 4/20 At Newest Imperial Beach Location

April 20, 2022

12:00 pm

March and Ash

The biggest cannabis holiday of the year is coming up and we want to help you celebrate it properly! San Diego’s popular high-end dispensary, March...

Imperial Beach

Remedy Holistic Pharmacy Partners And Little Italy Association Host First-Ever Neighborhood Blood Drive

Remedy Holistic Pharmacy And Little Italy Association Host First-Ever Neighborhood Blood Drive

April 16, 2022

10:00 am

Remedy Holistic Pharmacy

Remedy Holistic Pharmacy and the Little Italy Association invite the Little Italy community and San Diegans to come together for the first-ever neighborhood Blood Drive....

San Diego