The Craving

The Craving: San Diego Food + Drink News – Week of October 12, 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.
Ritual: Solstice - Immersive Music and Art Experience
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Mark the Summer Solstice With a Night of Art and Jazz at Liberty Station
Immerse yourself in the magic of RITUAL SOLSTICE at Liberty Station – a captivating fusion of art, sound, and atmosphere awaits you.
Rendering Moniker General downtown san diego
Get Ready for Moniker General’s Third San Diego Location – This Time Downtown
Moniker General is coming downtown, and honestly, it makes all the sense in the world. The coffee and cocktail concept that helped shape Liberty Station...
La Mesa Oktoberfest
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Prost! La Mesa’s Oktoberfest is Back for 3 Days of Bier, Brats, and Good Times
  • La Mesa Village
Join the fun at La Mesa Oktoberfest! Enjoy live entertainment, games, and great food in San Diego's biggest German celebration.
Toro Nagashi
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Float a Lantern and Honor a Loved One at the Japanese Friendship Garden
  • Japanese Friendship Garden
Toro Nagashi Festival at the Japanese Friendship Garden is where a ceremony with floating lanterns is done in honor of those who have passed.
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Watch Moulin Rouge on the Big Screen at the San Diego Museum of Art
  • San Diego Museum of Art
The Museum of Photographic Arts at the San Diego Museum of Art is hosting a special film screening of John Huston’s classic 1952 film Moulin...
OluKai La Jolla
Step Into Aloha: OluKai Opens its First San Diego Store in La Jolla
Visit the OluKai La Jolla location for premium footwear and a unique design that embodies the spirit of both Hawaii and California.
Pacific Records Festival
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Take in Ocean Views and Five Live Acts at the Pacific Records Festival
  • Kate O. Sessions Memorial Park
Mark your calendar for the Pacific Records Festival! Experience great music and stunning views at Kate Sessions Park this July.
Insomniac's Into the Horizon Festival crowd at Waterfront Park San Diego
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Lose Yourself in Two Days of EDM at the Horizon Festival
  • Waterfront Park
Insomniac’s Into the Horizon Festival is coming to Waterfront Park in Downtown San Diego for a two-day electronic music event on the city’s most iconic...
Andaz San Diego june lineup
Head Up to the Andaz San Diego Rooftop for a Month Full of Good Times
If you’re looking for a reason to get up to the Andaz San Diego rooftop this month, the calendar is doing a lot of the...
Ziggy Marley performing live on the Brightside Tour 2026 in San Diego
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Catch Ziggy Marley Live at Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre
  • Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre
Ziggy Marley is bringing his Brightside Tour to San Diego for a night of live reggae at one of the city’s best outdoor venues. Supporting...
Temecula Wine country
Your Summer Guide to Temecula Wine Country
Explore the Temecula Valley Wine Country summer lineup featuring live music, poolside cocktails, and new tasting experiences.
Black Mizu Cafe in Cloak & Petal
Mark Your Mornings: Cloak & Petal is Opening a Japanese-Inspired Café
Little Italy is getting a new coffee spot this summer, and it’s coming from one of the neighborhood’s most respected kitchens. Cloak & Petal –...
Crowds celebrating Scottish heritage at the San Diego Scottish Highland Games San Diego
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Immerse Yourself in Scottish Heritage at the 50th Annual San Diego Highland Games
Five decades of Scottish heritage, athleticism, and community come together this summer as the San Diego Scottish Highland Games celebrate their 50th anniversary – and...
The Beach Boys
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Catch the Beach Boys Live at the Rady Shell – With the Full San Diego Symphony
  • The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
Experience the magic of The Beach Boys at The Rady Shell concert with the San Diego Symphony for a perfect summer night.
The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
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Open the Symphony Season Under the Stars at the Rady Shell
  • The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
The San Diego Symphony's summer season kicks off at The Rady Shell with a sweeping program lead by Rafael Payare.
Kinfolk Fest
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Join San Diego’s Largest Juneteenth Celebration at Waterfront Park
  • Waterfront Park
Experience Kinfolk Fest 2026 at Waterfront Park, featuring live performances from top artists across genres and an amazing atmosphere.
Animals Thriving at Lions Tigers and Bears Rescue Sanctuary
Come Out and Celebrate Gotcha Days at Lions Tigers & Bears
At Lions Tigers & Bears sanctuary in Alpine, every animal has a story – and this season, three of its most beloved residents are marking...
UC San Diego
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Find the Clues, Crack the Code, and Save the Order at UC San Diego This Summer
Forget everything you know about escape rooms. Decoding DaVinci is part scavenger hunt, part immersive theater, part outdoor adventure – and the entire UC San...
Ocean Beach Street Fair & Chili Cook Off
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Enjoy a Free Summer Day at OB’s Street Fair and Chili Cook-Off
  • Ocean Beach
Ocean Beach does summer better than most neighborhoods, and the OB Street Fair & Chili Cook-Off is a big reason why. Every year, Newport Avenue...
Del Mar Summer Solstice
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Del Mar’s Summer Solstice Returns With Ocean Views and Epic Eats
  • Powerhouse Park
Del Mar's annual Summer Solstice event is coming back to Powerhouse Park, and we're already planning our strategy for maximum food sampling.
Tajima Ramen marking 25 years in San Diego with special events and promotions
Tajima Ramen is Turning 25 and the Whole Month is a Celebration
San Diego’s own Tajima Ramen is marking 25 years with a full month of throwback specials, DJ nights, ramen deals, giveaways, and community events across...
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Grab Your Crew and Head to the Loma Club’s First Annual Loma Luau
The Loma Club is bringing a little aloha to Liberty Station with their first annual Loma Luau – an evening of Hawaiian BBQ, handcrafted tiki...
Sunlife Organics at The Del
SunLife Organics is Now Open at Hotel del Coronado
If you’ve ever wanted a reason to make a day of it at The Del, here’s another one. SunLife Organics has officially landed on Coronado...
Performer on Music on Main at El Cajon
Downtown El Cajon’s Free Friday Concert Series is Back for the Summer
Music on Main is back at Prescott Promenade in Downtown El Cajon, and this year it’s bigger than ever. Formerly known as the Dinner and...
Upcoming Events
Earth, Wind & Fire
Spend a Saturday Night With Earth, Wind & Fire at the Civic Theatre
September 19, 2026
8:00 pm
  • San Diego Civic Theatre
Join the excitement at the Earth, Wind & Fire San Diego concert. Experience legendary hits live at the San Diego Civic Theatre.
San Diego Yacht Rock Festival
Spend a Smooth Saturday at the San Diego Yacht Rock Festival
September 19, 2026
4:00 pm
  • Ingram Plaza
Experience the San Diego Yacht Rock Festival, featuring top artists and local food at Liberty Station. Embrace the yacht rock vibes.
Raise a Glass at San Diego’s Own Capital of Craft Beer Fest
September 19, 2026
12:00 pm
  • Broadway Pier & Pavilion
San Diego’s craft beer scene gets its own festival, and it’s about as local as it gets. Capital of Craft Beer Fest is taking over...
DogFest Southwest 2026
Bring Your Dog to Liberty Station for DogFest Southwest
September 19, 2026
11:00 am
  • Liberty Station
Join us for DogFest Southwest, a fun-filled day for you and your dog at Liberty Station with games, music, and a costume contest.
Birdstock Music Festival
Catch Five Free Stages, a Beer Garden, and a Dunk Tank at Birdstock in Bird Rock
September 19, 2026
10:00 am
Five stages. Free admission. A half-pipe with pro skaters and BMX riders. An Oktoberfest-themed beer garden. A dunk tank. The 5th Annual Birdstock Music Festival...