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.
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...
Innovative Programs And Exciting Young Performers Take Over At The Conrad Prebys
Exciting Young Performers Take Over At The Conrad In February
February is a month to discover new talent as La Jolla Music Society (LJMS) brings exciting young performers to the world-class Conrad Prebys Performing Arts...
An’s Gelato Debuts New Del Mar Location, An’s Hatmakers
An’s Gelato Debuts New Del Mar Location, An’s Hatmakers
An’s Gelato, the acclaimed handcrafted gelato maker behind An’s Dry Cleaning in North Park, has officially debuted their second San Diego location in Del Mar...
Relax And Reset At Saffron & Sage’s Sacred Sunday
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Saffron & Sage Invites You To Relax And Reset At Sacred Sunday
  • Saffron & Sage
A new year symbolizes a fresh opportunity for healthy new routines, and this year we can all use some rest and relaxation to get our...
Ice Skate Outside At The Grand Del Mar Through January
Just because the holidays are over doesn’t mean the winter fun has to end – the Fairmont Grand Del Mar has you covered with outdoor...
Zest Wine Bistro Opens Next Week
Zest Wine Bistro Opens Next Week
Lemon Grove resident and restaurateur, Karina Kravalis, is opening the doors to her latest anticipated project, Zest Wine Bistro. The intimate and slick bistro has...
A.I.M By Kyle Abraham Brings New Work To San Diego
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A.I.M By Kyle Abraham Brings New York To San Diego
  • Balboa Park
“One of the most consistently excellent troupes working today” (New York Times), A.I.M’s (Abraham.In.Motion) kicks off ArtPower’s 2022 live performances on February 2nd with their...
All-Levels Vinyasa And Vino At Carruth Cellars This Saturday
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Wine And Wellness Mix At Vinyasa And Vino At Carruth Cellars
  • Carruth Cellars’ Solana Beach Tasting Room
What’s more balanced than a yoga class followed by a glass of wine? Nothing! Enjoy an all-levels vinyasa and vino at Carruth Cellars’ flagship Solana...
Grater Grilled Cheese Hosts EPIC Grilled Cheese Eating Competition!
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Grater Grilled Cheese Hosts EPIC Grilled Cheese Eating Competition
  • Grater Grilled Cheese
January 20 marks National Cheese Lover’s Day and the pros at Grater Grilled Cheese are celebrating with a Grilled Cheese Eating Competition of EPIC proportions!...
Shake Shack Set To Open Doors To their Sixth San Diego Outpost
Shake Shack Set To Open Doors To Their Fifth San Diego Outpost, Located In Carlsbad, On January 12th
Shake Shack is thrilled to announce it will open its doors in Carlsbad on Wednesday, January 12th. The Carlsbad Shack is Shake Shack’s fifth location...
SD Loyal Announces 2022 Home Opener March 12
SD Loyal Announces 2022 Home Opener March 12th
San Diego Loyal SC (SD Loyal) announced its home opener for the 2022 USL Championship season today. The club will kick off its third campaign...
New Breakfast Dishes Land At Firehouse In Pacific Beach
New Breakfast Dishes Land At Firehouse In Pacific Beach
Opened back in 2007 and following a million-dollar renovation in 2015, top hospitality group, SDCM’s Firehouse American Eatery and Lounge, previously named best breakfast in...
Sammy’s La Jolla Reopens
The Original Sammy’s In La Jolla Is Back Open
Sammy’s Food + Wine reopened its original La Jolla location – located at 702 Pearl Street in La Jolla – on December 17th. The restaurant...
Swing Into 2022 With Something New At ARTS DISTRICT Liberty Station
Swing Into 2022 With Something New At ARTS DISTRICT Liberty Station
ARTS DISTRICT Liberty Station is home to over 140 working artists, craft studios, and more ready to help you learn a new skill or continue...
ArtPower Live Performances Return In February
ArtPower Live Performances Return in February
Starting in February, 18 performances – from chamber music, to dance, to special events – return to ArtPower stages. This season, ArtPower has invited back...
Big list of things to do in San Diego this weekend
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Monster Jam® Roars Back Into San Diego After Two Year Hiatus With Action-Packed Weekend Of Family Fun
  • PETCO Park
This. Is. MONSTER JAM™! It’s time to fire up the engines again as the most action-packed motorsports experience for families in the world today roars...
The 2022 San Diego Brew Festival
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The 2022 San Diego Brew Festival Returns to NTC Park
  • Liberty Station NTC Park
The 11th annual San Diego Beer Fest returns to NTC Park, promising another fun-filled day with beer, food trucks, and music outside in the beautiful...
San Diego Pride Parade And Festival To Return In 2022
San Diego Pride Parade And Festival To Return In 2022
San Diego Pride is excited to announce the return of the annual in-person San Diego Pride week, including the Pride Parade and Festival, in July...
Children’s Nature Retreat Needs Donations To Help Care For Their Animals
Children’s Nature Retreat Pleads With Community For Donations To Help Care For Their 198 Animals
The Children’s Nature Retreat, a 20-acre animal sanctuary in Alpine, is asking for the community’s help. Like many organizations and small businesses, the Retreat has...
San Diego Bike Coalition & Free Bikes 4 Kidz To Accept Hundreds Of Bicycles For Kids In Need
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San Diego Bike Coalition & Free Bikes 4 Kidz To Accept Hundreds Of Bicycles For Kids In Need
  • Several Locations
In partnership with the San Diego chapter of Free Bikes 4 Kidz, the San Diego County Bicycle Coalition is hosting a donation drive to gift...
2022 Restaurant Openings: Marisi And Go Go Amigo
2022 Restaurant Openings: Marisi And Go Go Amigo
The year 2022 has some restaurant spring openings in store for all of us – Marisi in La Jolla, aims to break the rules on...
Stone Brewing x Speaqua Launch Buenaveza Speaker
Stone Brewing x Speaqua Launch Buenaveza Speaker
Hey, San Diego, check out this cool local partnership –  two San Diego companies, Speaqua & Stone Brewing have partnered together to launch a custom...
Upcoming Events
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...
Kitchens For Good Announces Grand Opening Of Pacific Beach Retail Shop
Kitchens For Good Announces Grand Opening Of Pacific Beach Retail Shop
February 19, 2022
10:00 am
  • Kitchens For Good
Introducing a pioneering new social enterprise, Kitchens for Good has announced the grand opening of a first in the U.S. “pre-loved” (gently used or new)...
Viano String Quartet Makes San Diego Debut Next Friday
Viano String Quartet Makes San Diego Debut Next Friday
February 18, 2022
8:00 pm
  • Conrad Prebys Concert Hall
Praised for their “huge range of dynamics, massive sound and spontaneity” (American Record Guide), the Viano String Quartet has received top prizes at several national...
AleSmith Brewing Company Hosts Comedy Night
AleSmith Brewing Company Hosts Comedy Night
February 18, 2022
7:30 pm
  • AleSmith Brewery & Tasting Room
AleSmith Brewing Company will partner with PB Backyard Comedy to bring you a night full of comedy with Jeff Dye – a nationally touring comedian...