The Craving: San Diego Food + Drink News – Week of October 19, 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.
San Diego Surf Responder Summit
A Tsunami Of Surferes Amidst A Global Pandemic Leads To Safety Issues In Our Oceans
According to research by Technavio, the Global Surf Market is estimated to grow another $2.74 billion USD before 2024. But this rapid growth comes with...
Art Of Elan At The San Diego Museum Of Art Presents "Nostalgia"
Art Of Elan Presents “Nostalgia” At The San Diego Museum Of Art
Art of Elan, the pioneering group that has brought unique events and exciting classical music to San Diego for over 13 years, presents “Nostalgia” at...
Graze By Sam New Fall Cocktail Menu!
Graze By Sam Introduces New Fall Cocktail Menu
Graze By Sam is rolling out a new cocktail menu just in time to get us in the holiday spirits! With decadent drinks including The...
SD Loyal 2022 Season Ticket Memberships On Sale Now
SD Loyal Hosts Watch Party At Stone Brewing For Inaugural Playoff Match
On Friday, Nov. 5, SD Loyal SC will host a watch party for fans and The Locals (Supporter’s group) at Stone Brewing – Liberty Station...
Trust Restaurant Group Doubles Down On Rare Society Steakhouse
The second location of the Trust Restaurant Group’s Rare Society steakhouse, their homage to the infamous Las Vegas steakhouse, is now open (and we’re thrilled!)...
Enclave Café Opens Headquarters Location In UTC
Enclave Café Opens Headquarters Location In UTC
San Diego’s Food-As-Medicine concept, Enclave Café, opened its second location in the University Town Center. Currently, this secondary location is open for takeout lunch only...
Sippin’ Santa Is Coming Back To San Diego More Festive Than Ever!
We are overjoyed to share the news that Miracle and Sippin’ Santa—the adored Holiday-themed cocktail pop-up bars—are returning to San Diego for the 2021 holiday...
Feeding San Diego Hosts Free Food Distributions To Honor Military Families And Veterans Ahead Of Veteran's Day
Feeding San Diego Hosts Free Food Distributions To Honor Military Families And Veterans Ahead Of Veteran’s Day
Leading into the Veteran’s Day holiday, Feeding San Diego is hosting a series of free food distributions that celebrate local military families and veterans. Starting...
The Observatory In North Park Releases November Show Calendar
The Observatory in North Park released a November show calendar that is full of a diverse range of talent. Get your crew together – it’s...
The Lucky Duck Foundation’s 13th Annual Swing & Soirée
The Lucky Duck Foundation’s 13th Annual Swing & Soirée Highlights
At the 9/27 event, the Lucky Duck Foundation (LDF) honored the late Father Joe Carroll, who dedicated his life to combating homelessness and served as...
California Restaurant Foundation Brings Back "The Grateful Table® Dine Out" For 2021
California Restaurant Foundation Brings Back “The Grateful Table® Dine Out” For 2021
The California Restaurant Foundation (CRF), a nonprofit that invests in and empowers California’s restaurant workforce, invites all Californians to participate in its second annual ‘The...
Support Kids With Cancer At The Baller Dream Foundation’s 2nd San Diego Fundraiser
The Baller Dream Foundation’s second San Diego fundraiser is set for November 21st at Monarch Ocean Pub.   View this post on Instagram   A...
Puesto Unveils New Menu, New Direction For Cocktails
Puesto Mexican Artisan Kitchen and Bar, known for their award winning tacos, margaritas and guacamole, is excited to debut a new menu beginning on November...
Gelson's "Local Discoveries" Welcomes San Diego Innovators To Pitch Products To Be Sold In Southern California's Premier Grocery Store
Gelson’s ‘Local Discoveries’ Welcomes San Diego Innovators To Pitch Products To Be Sold In Their Stores
Calling all San Diego food and beverage entrepreneurs – here’s a great opportunity to get your products into the market! Gelson’s, Southern California’s grocery pioneer...
Urbana Opens With Award-Winning Mexican Gastronomy & Mixology At Sky Deck
Urbana is bringing its winning formula for Mexican Gastronomy & Mixology from its Anaheim location to Sky Deck in Del Mar – celebrating their grand...
Concerts Are Back At House of Blues!
It’s so good to see signs of normal life returning to San Diego nightlife – including live concerts coming back to House of Blues! Grab...
Carruth Cellars' Annual Reserve Wine Sale
Stock Up For The Holidays At Carruth Cellars’ Annual Reserve Wine Sale
Once a year, Carruth Cellars (San Diego’s largest urban winery) digs deep into its reserve wine storage and makes limited-release and award-winning wines available for...
Oceanside Museum Of Art’s Latest Exhibitions Explore Cultural Themes & Gender Roles Through Fashion
Oceanside Museum Of Art’s Latest Exhibitions Explore Cultural Themes & Gender Roles Through Fashion
Beginning this weekend, take a step into the intersection of art and fashion with Oceanside Museum of Art’s brand-new exhibitions, Saki: Birds of a Different...
San Diego’s First Absinthe Bar And Restaurant To Open In University Heights In November 2021
San Diego’s First Absinthe Bar And Restaurant To Open In University Heights In November
San Diego will receive its first absinthe-focused cocktail bar and restaurant with Wormwood, a new concept opening in mid-November 2021 under the leadership of Amar...
Third Avenue Village
Your Guide to San Diego’s Halloween Weekend Happenings
Halloween is back, and San Diego is ready to celebrate the spooky season with some post-pandemic enthusiasm! Whether you are looking for a wild party,...
The Annual San Diego Made Holiday Market At JULEP Venue
Shop 85+ Of San Diego’s Best Makers At The Annual San Diego Made Holiday Market
The holidays are almost upon us, and this year we are finally going to be able to get back to many of our old traditions...
Halloween Happenings At The Holding Company You Will Love
You’re Invited to Halloween Happenings At The Holding Company
Ocean Beach’s tri-story restaurant, bar and live music venue, The Holding Company, is coming up with a  Halloweekend celebrations your will love. Includes a costume...
Head To Monsaraz San Diego For A "Howl"-O-Ween Dog Costume Contest
“Howl”-O-Ween Dog Costume Contest
Don your spookiest costumes and join the fun with Halloween themed cocktails and treats! The spookiest pup will win a one night stay at the...
Encinitas Holiday Street Fair
Encinitas Holiday Street Fair Is Coming Back This November
Encinitas Holiday Street Fair is coming back this November! Enjoy over 450 unique food, arts and crafts vendors plus four entertainment stages, children’s rides, Bike...
Upcoming Events
Camino Riviera Hosts “Flight To Oaxaca” Mezcal Tasting And Food Pairing
Camino Riviera Hosts “Flight To Oaxaca” Mezcal Tasting And Food Pairing
February 16, 2022
5:30 pm
  • 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...
Spreckels Organ Society Celebrates St. Valentine
Spreckels Organ Society Celebrates St. Valentine With Dance Music From The Roaring 20s
February 13, 2022
2:00 pm
  • Spreckels Organ Pavilion
The Spreckels Organ Society is celebrating St. Valentines Day with a free concert at the Spreckels Organ Pavilion in Balboa Park paying tribute to St....
Friendly Feast Returns With A V-Day Cookie Pop-Up
Friendly Feast Returns With A Valentine’s Day Cookie Pop-Up
February 13, 2022
10:00 am
  • 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...
San Diego Ballet Brings The Soul With “Bird/LAND” At Mingei International Museum
San Diego Ballet Brings The Soul With “Bird/LAND” At Mingei International Museum
February 11, 2022
2:30 pm
  • 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...
Puesto turns 10
Puesto Turns 10!
February 10, 2022
11:00 am
  • Puesto Mexican Artisan Kitchen & Bar
Ten years ago, Puesto Mexican Artisan Kitchen & Bar shook up the world of Mexican cuisine when they opened the doors to their first location...