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.
SoCal Taco Fest 2022
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Catch Incredible Performances And TACOS At SoCal Taco Fest 2022
  • Waterfront Park
Join us at Waterfront Park to experience the newly expanded SoCal Taco Fest festival grounds including 3 stages of live entertainment. Catch incredible performances on...
A Summer To Remember At FoodieLand Night Market
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FoodieLand Night Market Coming To Del Mar
  • Del Mar Fairgrounds
FoodieLand bills itself as a must-attend for foodies, and we can see why! The festival is inspired by the Night Markets of Asia, bringing the late-night...
Reader Tacotopia 2022: Land Of Unlimited Tacos
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Brace Yourselves For Reader Tacotopia’s Land Of Unlimited Tacos
  • Golden Hill Park and Hiking Trails
Brace yourself for an UNLIMITED food festival like you have never experienced! To celebrate the pure magic that tacos offer to the world, the San...
Fashion Week San Diego® Announces Spring Showcase 2022
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Fashion Week San Diego® Announces Spring Showcase 2022
  • 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....
Field To Vase Dinner Series Coming To The Flower Fields In Carlsbad
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Field To Vase Dinner Series Coming To The Flower Fields In Carlsbad
  • 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...
Taste Of Liberty Station Is Back!
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Taste Of Liberty Station Is Back!
  • 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...
March And Ash Celebrating 4/20 At Newest Imperial Beach Location
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March And Ash Celebrating 4/20 At Newest Imperial Beach Location
  • 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...
TrustedHousesitters To Host Easter Bark In The Little Italy Dog Par
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TrustedHousesitters To Host Easter Bark In The Little Italy Dog Park Benefitting Local Dog Rescue
  • Little Italy Dog Park
TrustedHousesitters, the largest and most trusted vacation pet sitting community of its kind, is hosting an Easter fundraiser at the Little Italy Dog Park. The...
FANTASTIC BEASTS Bakery Truck Coming To San Diego!
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FANTASTIC BEASTS Bakery Truck Coming To San Diego!
  • Belmont Park
Kowalski Quality Baked Goods, the New York bakery owned by Muggle Jacob Kowalski in the FANTASTIC BEAST films, has been transformed into a bakery truck...
50 Cent Set To Host Brunch Day Party At San Diego's Wild ‘N Out
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50 Cent Set To Host Brunch Day Party At Wild ‘N Out
  • Wild’n Out Sports Bar & Arcade
Brunch will take on a new beat on Sunday, April 10th when iconic performer, 50 Cent, hosts a day party at the new Wild ‘N...
Grand Opening Celebration For The Mighty Bin
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San Diego’s First Zero-Waste Grocer Store, The Mighty Bin, Set To Open
  • 2855 El Cajon Blvd
The Mighty Bin, San Diego’s first zero-waste grocery store created by Isabelle DeMillan, announced today that it will be opening its doors on Saturday, April...
San Diego Sings! Festival Returns Featuring Top 15 Local Choral Groups
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Uniting The World In Song: San Diego Sings! Festival Returns
  • Conrad Prebys Concert Hall
The Choral Consortium of San Diego, a nonprofit that unites, supports and promotes the vibrant local choral community, is presenting its 4th biennial San Diego...
Carlsbad Village Makers Market 2022
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Support Local Artisans At Carlsbad Village Makers Market
  • 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 in April and June, in downtown...
Tremont Collective And Communal Host April First Fridays in Oceanside
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Tremont Collective And Communal Host April First Fridays In Oceanside
  • Tremont Collective
Celebrate the first day of April at Tremont Collective’s second “First Fridays” event hosted by Communal and other Tremont Collective tenants, Shootz, Bottlecraft, Brixton, Stab,...
Join Bivouac Ciderworks On The Final Day Of Women's History Month
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Join Bivouac Ciderworks On The Final Day Of Women’s History Month
  • Bivouac Ciderworks
A Woman’s Place…is in the kitchen, in the cidery, in the roastery, on the stage, running the company. This cider-pairing dinner is an exploration of...
The Guild Bar Hosts Tequila Workshop & Tasting Event
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The Guild Bar Hosts Tequila Workshop & Tasting Event
  • The Guild Hotel, San Diego, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
The luxurious and stunning bar at The Guild Hotel is hosting a fun, interactive, and informational Tequila Workshop and Tasting Event in partnership with El...
Punk In Drublic Craft Beer & Music Festival Heads To San Diego
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Punk In Drublic Craft Beer & Music Festival Heads To San Diego
  • 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 At Carlsbad Celebrates 5-Year Anniversary
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Rouleur Brewing At Carlsbad Celebrates 5-Year Anniversary
  • 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...
Rouleur Brewing Celebrates 5 Year Anniversary
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Rouleur Brewing Celebrates 5 Year Anniversary
  • 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...
San Diego's Annual Busker Festival Returns For The 15th Year
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San Diego’s Annual Busker Festival Returns to Seaport Village For The 15th Year
  • Seaport Village
A beloved Seaport Village tradition, the Busker Festival, in partnership with the Port of San Diego, celebrates the extraordinary talents of street performers from around...
Papaya Pet Care Celebrates Grand Opening
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You’re Invited To Papaya Pet Care’s Grand Opening Celebration
  • Papaya Pet Care
Papaya Pet Care, Carmel Valley’s newest full-service veterinary clinic, will celebrate the grand opening of their debut location at The Village at Pacific Highlands Ranch...
The Bad Boyz of Culinary Hosts A Showcase Of SD's Top Upcoming Chefs And Their Best Dishes
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The Bad Boyz Of Culinary Hosts A Showcase Of SD’s Top Upcoming Chefs And Their Best Dishes
  • Louisiana Purchase
In celebration of Black History Month, The Bad Boyz of Culinary, a collective of goal-oriented chefs from the urban community, is hosting a Culinary Showcase...
Camino Riviera Hosts “Flight To Oaxaca” Mezcal Tasting And Food Pairing
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Camino Riviera Hosts “Flight To Oaxaca” Mezcal Tasting And Food Pairing
  • Camino Riviera
This looks like a fun night! Join Camino Riviera for an evening hosted by Stephen O’Halloran, where all guests will receive a welcome cocktail upon...
14th Annual San Diego Beer Week Starts Two Weeks From Today
It’s The Official SD Beer Week Kick-Off Party At The 2018 Guild Fest
Guild Fest is back for another year! Taking place at a new location—Embarcadero South in Downtown San Diego! This annual event celebrates the launch of...
Upcoming Events
You & Yours Distilling Co. 5 Year Anniversary
You & Yours Distilling Co. Celebrates 5 Year Anniversary
March 10, 2022
6:00 pm
  • You & Yours Distilling Co.
You’re invited to join You & Yours Distilling Co. as the trailblazing East Village distillery celebrates their 5th anniversary on Thursday, March 10 at their...
The Aisle Magazine Launch Party Hosted At The Guild Hotel
This Boutique Hotel Is Hosting A Wedding Planners Dream Event
March 10, 2022
6:00 pm
  • The Guild Hotel, San Diego, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Demand for weddings has only gone up since the pandemic, which is why this January, The Guild Hotel in downtown San Diego and Aisle Planner...
Join Camino Riviera For An Exclusive Mezcal Dixeebe Tasting
Join Camino Riviera For An Exclusive Mezcal Dixeebe Tasting
March 8, 2022
5:30 pm
  • Camino Riviera
Join Camino Riviera for an exclusive tasting hosted by Asis Cortes. The Cortes family has been producing mezcal since the 1840’s. Asis will showcase an...
Tapas & Tequila With Don Fulano
Tapas & Tequila With Don Fulano At ALCE 101
March 8, 2022
5:00 pm
  • Alce 101
Ever wondered about where your tequila comes from, or how it’s made? The best way to learn about this beautiful spirit is by tasting! View...
Papaya Pet Care Celebrates Grand Opening
You’re Invited To Papaya Pet Care’s Grand Opening Celebration
March 6, 2022
11:00 am
  • Papaya Pet Care
Papaya Pet Care, Carmel Valley’s newest full-service veterinary clinic, will celebrate the grand opening of their debut location at The Village at Pacific Highlands Ranch...