The Craving: San Diego Food + Drink News – Week of October 5, 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.
Friendly Feast Returns With A V-Day Cookie Pop-Up
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Friendly Feast Returns With A Valentine’s Day Cookie Pop-Up
  • Herb and Wood
Spread the love this Valentine’s Day with a box of cookies from Friendly Feast’s Valentine’s Edition of the Cookie Club on Sunday, February 13 from...
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Besos Jazz Trio At Panama 66
  • Panama 66
Besos Jazz Trio, an eclectic, worldly-inspired jazz band, comes to Panama 66 for an evening of fine food and lovely entertainment. Bring your dancing shoes!...
Bike The BLVD Vendredi Gras
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Bike The BLVD Vendredi Gras
  • North Park Community Park
Bike The BLVD is back in action on February 4th! Come on a spectacular bike ride (or just show up to watch!) down the El...
“St. Paddy’s O’Beach Party” Debuts In Ocean Beach On March 19
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“St. Paddy’s O’Beach Party” Debuts In Ocean Beach
  • OB Pier Parking Lot
The organizers behind OB Oktoberfest and the legendary OB Street Fair and Chili Cook-off announced their newest beachside event, “St. Paddy’s O’Beach Party” on March...
TrueCare Hosts “Magical Masquerade” Grand Gala
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TrueCare Hosts “Magical Masquerade” Grand Gala
  • Omni La Costa Resort & Spa
TrueCare™ will host its “Magical Masquerade” Grand Gala at the beautiful Omni La Costa Resort. The event, themed as “an enchanting evening in Venice,” will...
SD Loyal Single Match Tickets On Sale Now
Attention SD Loyal fans! San Diego Loyal SC (SD Loyal) announced this week that single match tickets are on sale for the upcoming 2022 USL...
Throw It Back At The Holding Company With Coolio
The Holding Company in Ocean Beach is hosting Petey Pablo on January 20th and Coolio on Febuary 4th. You’ll be taken back with iconic ‘90s...
Insomniac Opens First Nightclub In San Diego
Insomniac founder Pasquale Rotella confirmed in an Instagram post what has been rumored for some time…that Insomniac has taken over the space that used to...
The Smoking Gun Arcade Opening In The Gaslamp February 1st
The Smoking Gun Arcade Opening In The Gaslamp
On Tuesday, February 1st, The Smoking Gun is proving you wrong when they open their brand-new arcade, connected to the restaurant and bar, where adults...
Lakehouse Hotel & Resort Is Giving Away A Dream Wedding Valued At $30K
This Hotel Is Giving Away A Dream Wedding Valued At $30K
Lakehouse Hotel & Resort is celebrating the month of love early with a giveaway giving one lucky couple the wedding of their dreams! Lakehouse Hotel...
Amour Is In The Air This Valentine’s Day With Bleu Bohème
Amour Is In The Air This Valentine’s Day With Bleu Bohème
Bleu Bohème, located in Kensington at 4090 Adams Ave., will celebrate l’amour with a specialty three-course, prix fixe dinner and festive cocktail, available from 4...
Provisional Kitchen Celebrates Year Of The Rabbit With A Lunar New Year Brunch
New Winter Menu At Provisional Kitchen
Provisional Kitchen, Cafe & Mercantile, the stylish restaurant-marketplace hybrid featuring an open kitchen and located in the Pendry Hotel, recently announced their new winter menu....
Understory Launches Tableside Cocktail Service, Announces Monthly Happenings
Understory Launches Tableside Cocktail Service
Understory, Del Mar’s resident cocktail bar, located within the Del Mar Highland’s Sky Deck, has unveiled the newest addition to their bar program, tableside cocktails....
Enclave Café Debuts Breakfast Menu
Enclave Café Debuts Breakfast Menu
San Diego’s Food-As-Medicine concept, Enclave Café, debuted its breakfast menu at their Scripps Ranch location (Juneshine) on a Tuesday, January 25th. Known for its flavor...
Love Is In The Air At One Paseo
Love Is In The Air At One Paseo
‘Tis the season of love! Whether you’re celebrating Galentine’s Day or Valentine’s Day, One Paseo is the perfect place to spend the month of love....
Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas Announces New Executive Chef
Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas and James Beard Foundation Best Chef West semifinalist, Chef Claudette Zepeda, are proud to announce the appointment of Ananda Bareño...
California Culinary Arts Institute Launches New Culinary Program For Teens & Kids
California Culinary Arts Institute Launches New Culinary Program For Teens & Kids
Beginning January 29th, California Culinary Arts Institute (CCAI), the sought-after resource for education and expert hands-on training for chefs and pastry chefs located in the...
San Diego Ballet Brings The Soul With “Bird/LAND” At Mingei International Museum
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San Diego Ballet Brings The Soul With “Bird/LAND” At Mingei International Museum
  • Mingei International Museum
San Diego Ballet is bringing the soul with “Bird/LAND” at the recently renovated Mingei International Museum beginning Friday, February 11 through Sunday, February 13. The...
The Original 40 Brewing Company Hosts Pawsitive Memories Event
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The Original 40 Brewing Company Hosts Pawsitive Memories Event
  • Original 40 Brewing
Get ready for the ultimate paw-ty! The Original 40 Brewing Company will celebrate its upcoming can release with a Pawsitive Memories Event – a beer...
Join San Diego Balboa Park Workout Hosted By Chuze Fitness
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Chuze Fitness To Host Free Community Workout in Balboa Park
  • Park & Presidents Way Lawn
Chuze Fitness invites the San Diego community to join them for a fun, free, invigorating Les Mills BodyCombat class on the Park & Presidents Lawn...
California’s Tallest, Fastest, And Longest Dive Coaster, Emperor, Set To Open At SeaWorld San Diego On March 12
Today on Penguin Awareness Day (Jan. 20), SeaWorld San Diego is announcing the grand opening date of the long-awaited Emperor dive coaster! Opening on March...
New Village Arts Reschedules World Premiere Of DESERT ROCK GARDEN
New Village Arts Reschedules World Premiere Of DESERT ROCK GARDEN
New Village Arts (NVA), North County’s cultural hub, announced today that it has rescheduled the world premiere of DESERT ROCK GARDEN and the Final Draft...
Miss B's Coconut Launches Black History Month Cocktails
Miss B’s Launches Black History Month Cocktails
Black History Month is right around the corner. The month is an opportunity to celebrate Black American culture and honor black men and women around...
Landon Donovan Elected To National Soccer Hall Of Fame
Landon Donovan Commits To SD Loyal
San Diego Loyal SC (SD Loyal) announced it has reached a contract extension with Landon Donovan to remain the team’s manager and Executive Vice President...
Upcoming Events
The Bad Boyz of Culinary Hosts A Showcase Of SD's Top Upcoming Chefs And Their Best Dishes
The Bad Boyz Of Culinary Hosts A Showcase Of SD’s Top Upcoming Chefs And Their Best Dishes
February 21, 2022
3:00 pm
  • 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...
Mad Hat Hucksters 100th Show At Panama 66
Mad Hat Hucksters 100th Show At Panama 66
February 20, 2022
3:00 pm
  • Panama 66
This is a special event! The Mad Hat Hucksters are celebrating their 100th show since forming in 2015! We’ve had many a fun night on...
Coasterra's Tequila Fest On Harbor Float
Coasterra’s Tequila Fest On Harbor Float
February 20, 2022
12:00 pm
  • Coasterra Restaurant
Mark your calendars, Sunday, February 20th for Coasterra’s Tequila Fest on Harbor Float! Taste a variety of tequila and mezcals including:   View this post...
Chinese New Year Festival At Balboa Park
Chinese New Year Festival At Balboa Park
February 19, 2022
11:00 am
  • 668 Pan American Plaza
Come celebrate the year of tiger with House of China at Balboa Park. There will be lion dance, kung fu, specialty ethnic food, red envelopes,...
Kitchens For Good Shop Grand Opening Celebration
Kitchens For Good Shop Grand Opening Celebration
February 19, 2022
10:00 am
  • Kitchens For Good
Kitchens for Good opens its new retail experience – selling pre-loved and new kitchen items in a colorful 5,000 sq ft. shop! Located in Pacific...