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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.
Top Concerts In San Diego This Weekend
Top Concerts In San Diego This Weekend
Thursday, March 10 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Thomas Tsuruda (@_tsuruda_) Tsuruda, Chee – Music Box Doors 8PM, Show 8:30PM With...
The 8th Annual 'Poker Run' To Support Wounded Veterans In San Diego
The 8th Annual ‘Poker Run’ To Support Wounded Veterans In San Diego
On Saturday, April 30, 2022, the The American Legion Alvin Myo Dunn Post 365’s Annual “Poker Run” is supporting local nonprofit, Wounded Warrior Homes. The...
The La Jolla Comedy Store Hosts “American Me Comedy Show”
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La Jolla Comedy Store To Host Benefit For Local Exotic Animal Sanctuary, Lions Tigers & Bears
  • La Jolla Comedy Store
The La Jolla Comedy Store is hosting a one-night-only comedy show to benefit San Diego’s only accredited exotic animal rescue, Lions Tigers & Bears. An...
Celebrate Women's History Month With Bivouac Ciderworks
Celebrate Women’s History Month With Bivouac Ciderworks
A woman’s place is — in the kitchen, in the cidery, in the roastery, on stage, at the head of the table, and running the...
St. Paddy’s O’Beach Party Unveils Local Restaurants Participating In “Guac Off”
St. Paddy’s O’Beach Party Unveils Local Restaurants Participating In “Guac Off”
St. Paddy’s O’Beach Party announces Ocean Beach-based restaurants and vendors participating in their inaugural event at the OB Pier Parking Lot on March 19. The...
You & Yours Distilling Co. 5 Year Anniversary
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You & Yours Distilling Co. Celebrates 5 Year Anniversary
  • 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...
Herb & Sea Collaborates With Local Coffee Shop, Ironsmith Coffee Roasters
Herb & Sea Collaborates With Local Coffee Shop
Beloved in the Encinitas community for its brunch and dinner menu reminiscent of a salty, summer, seaside escape, Herb & Sea is highly regarded in...
Join Camino Riviera For An Exclusive Mezcal Dixeebe Tasting
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Join Camino Riviera For An Exclusive Mezcal Dixeebe Tasting
  • 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...
Barbusa Launches "Baby Busa" Cocktail Special To Toast To The Arrival Of The Family's Newest Addition
Barbusa Launches ‘Baby Busa’ Cocktail Special To Toast To The Arrival Of The Family’s Newest Addition
The Busalacchi Family, who is often credited for putting San Diego’s Little Italy on the map during their 35+ year restaurant tenure in the city,...
SeaWorld San Diego's Largest Food And Drink Festival Returns
SeaWorld San Diego’s Largest Food And Drink Festival Returns
SeaWorld San Diego’s Seven Seas Food Festival returns March 4 where guests can set sail for international cuisines, amazing beverage tastings and live music performances...
Coast To Country Wine Tour By Carruth Cellars
Carruth Cellars Launches ‘Coast To Country Wine Tour’
Attention San Diego wine lovers! Here’s your chance to discover all that the San Diego wine scene has to offer in a whole new way!...
Chef Anthony Wells Follows James Beard Nod With New Spring Menu Items At Juniper and Ivy
Chef Anthony Wells Follows James Beard Nod With New Spring Menu Items At Juniper and Ivy
Newly minted James Beard award semifinalist, Executive Chef Anthony Wells, is springing forward with a refreshed seasonal menu at Juniper and Ivy.  As always, Wells...
Fairmont Grand Del Mar Launches Equestrian Program
Fairmont Grand Del Mar Launches Equestrian Program
Attention horse-lovers! The Fairmont Grand Del Mar recently opened their equestrian program to guests! The iconic resort offers daily riding and non-riding activities catering to...
Forever Balboa Park Welcomes First CEO And President
Forever Balboa Park Welcomes First CEO And President
Forever Balboa Park, the City of San Diego’s nonprofit partner in sustaining Balboa Park, announces Elizabeth C. Babcock, PhD, current Chief Public Engagement Officer and...
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California Wine Festival Announces 2022 Event Dates At Four Picturesque Coastal Destinations
It’s time to plan a weekend getaway with your wine-loving crew! The California Wine Festival has announced the 2022 schedule of their signature oceanfront tasting...
Shop These Female-Owned Businesses In Little Italy For Women's History Month
Shop These Female-Owned Businesses In Little Italy For Women’s History Month
Little Italy is known for its beautiful charm, walkable streets, delicious foods, and amazing business owners. As March approaches, the Little Italy Association celebrates our...
Herb & Sea Hosts WILDCOAST Treasure Fish Feast
Herb & Sea Hosts WILDCOAST Treasure Fish Feast
Encinitas’s restaurant Herb & Sea, is happy to announce its long-term partnership with WILDCOAST, an international non-profit that conserves coastal and marine ecosystems and addresses...
Tapas & Tequila With Don Fulano
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Tapas & Tequila With Don Fulano At ALCE 101
  • 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...
Japanese Friendship Garden
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Celebrate Cherry Blossom Festival At The Japanese Friendship Garden
  • Japanese Friendship Garden
March has arrived and it’s officially Cherry Blossom Season – which means it’s time for the festival in Balboa Park! The Cherry Blossom Festival is...
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...
Bivouac Ciderworks' All-New $6 Happy Hour
Bivouac Ciderworks’ All-New $6 Happy Hour
There are few things you can purchase for $6 or less; bites and libations are rarely on that list. Enter Bivouac Ciderworks‘ all new happy...
Good Time Design Announces Opening Of Go Go Amigo At Liberty Station
Good Time Design Announces Opening Of Go Go Amigo At Liberty Station
Good Time Design, the hospitality group behind some of San Diego’s most lively venues, including Moonshine Beach and The Presley, is excited to unveil their...
The Top Concerts In San Diego This Weekend
Top Concerts In San Diego This Weekend
Thursday, March 3 View this post on Instagram A post shared by DROELOE (@droeloemusic) Droeloe – The Observatory North Park Show 7PM Dutch electronic duo...
ARTS DISTRICT Liberty Station Celebrates Women-Owned Businesses
Celebrate Women’s History Month & International Women’s Day At ARTS DISTRICT Liberty Station
Women account for more than half of the artists and creatives showcasing their talents at ARTS DISTRICT Liberty Station, which includes over 30 art galleries,...
Upcoming Events
Foundation For Women Warriors Hosts Documentary Screening Honoring Female Patriots
Foundation For Women Warriors Hosts Documentary Screening Honoring Female Patriots
March 2, 2022
6:30 pm
  • Online via Zoom
San Diego nonprofit, Foundation for Women Warriors (FFWW) is hosting a free screening of the documentary Unsung Heroes: The Story of America’s Female Patriots. From...
Art & Beer Night Market At Pure Project
Art & Beer Night Market At Pure Project Balboa Park
March 2, 2022
5:00 pm
  • The Biergarten at Pure Project
Pure Project is partnering with Art & Beer Night Market SD again to bring together over 25 local artists, crafters, and small businesses to celebrate...
Enjoy A Taste Of Mardi Gras At Ranch 45’s Fat Tuesday Crawfish Boil
Fat Tuesday Crawfish Boil At Ranch 45
March 1, 2022
2:00 pm
  • Ranch 45
Enjoy the festivity and comradery of a traditional southern Crawfish Boil, minus the plane ticket and humidity, at local butchery and eatery, Ranch 45. In...
Uptown Rhythm Makers At Panama 66
Uptown Rhythm Makers To Play Mardi Gras Show At Panama 66
February 27, 2022
3:00 pm
  • Panama 66
The Uptown Rhythm Makers will be performing their Mardi Gras show at Panama 66 or your listening, dining, and dancing pleasure! “The Uptown Rhythm Makers...
Deadmau5 At NOVA SD
Deadmau5 Hits NOVA SD For Grand Opening Weekend
February 26, 2022
9:30 pm
  • NOVA SD
We are so excited to have NOVA SD opening their doors – and dancefloor – here ins San Diego! And what better way to celebrate...