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’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...
Seneca Launches Lunch, Adding New Daytime Dishes
Seneca Launches Lunch, Adding New Daytime Dishes
Seneca, CH Project’s Roman trattoria which has been a highly sought-after dinner reservation in San Diego since they opened, has begun welcoming guests for lunch...
Mostraland, A Celebration Of Mostra Coffee’s 7th Anniversary, Features 50 breweries And Restaurants
Mostra Coffee Celebrates 7th Anniversary with Mostraland
Mostraland, a Halloween fest in celebration of Mostra Coffee’s 7th anniversary, and in support of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, is taking place on Halloween...
Herb & Sea Now Serves Brunch
Herb & Sea Launches Sunday Brunch Service
Much-loved Encinitas restaurant, Herb & Sea, is launching brunch starting Sunday, November 7th – and we can’t wait! The menu Blending classic East Coast culinary...
Everyday California Offers Free Rentals And Product Discounts For Veteran’s & Their Families In Honor Of Veteran’s Day
Everyday California Offers Free Rentals And Product Discounts For Veterans & Their Families
Everyday California is honoring Active Duty, Retired Military Personnel, and their families the entire week of Veteran’s Day (November 8-12, 2021), offering free gear &...
Check Out Liberty Station's Hospitality Upgrades & Openings
Check Out Liberty Station’s Upgrades And Openings!
There’s a lot happening at Liberty Station! Moniker General, the ARTS District’s ever-popular community haunt, recently launched a new cocktail program alongside an outdoor expansion....
Devil’s Dozen Celebrates Halloween With New Limited-Themed Donuts
Devil’s Dozen Celebrates Halloween With New Limited-Themed Donuts
With Halloween fast approaching, Devil’s Dozen Donut Shop is naturally celebrating with all treats, no tricks this year. Satisfy your sweet tooth with a few...
Communal Now Open In Oceanside
Communal Now Open In Oceanside
Communal, the creative-minded café and shop known for its North Park and South Park locations, is now open in Oceanside. Communal offers a full craft...
SoCal TACO FEST is BACK!
SoCal TACO FEST Is BACK!
This Fall’s festival will bring back many of the eclectic activities that made SoCal Taco Fest a sell-out every year, starting with 25 of the...
CicloSDias Returns For Day Of Celebrating Open Streets And The Joys Of Movement
CicloSDias Returns For Day Of Celebrating Open Streets And The Joys Of Movement
CicloSDias, San Diego County Bicycle Coalition’s celebration of open streets and the joys of movement, makes its big return to San Diego streets this Nov....
Third Avenue Village Celebrates Día De Los Muertos!
Third Avenue Village Celebrates Día De Los Muertos!
Join Third Avenue Village during their inaugural Día de los Muertos! The celebration will feature two options for guests to enjoy including: La Ofrenda, a...
SD Loyal Officially Is Going To The USL Playoffs!
The San Diego Loyal Are Officially Going To The USL Playoffs!
The Padres season may be over, but San Diego’s sports scene isn’t! In fact, there is no better time to come see a winning team...
Bivouac Ciderworks Adventure Club Returns
Bivouac Ciderworks Adventure Club Returns
Bivouac Adventure Club returns today for a Full Harvest Moon Paddle Board and Beach Bonfire with Paddle Board San Diego. Enjoy a sunset paddleboard excursion...
Camarada Kicks Off Its 27th Season October 24th At Mingei International Museum
Camarada is kicking off their 27th season on October 24th, and has a full lineup of performances scheduled through the spring. The mission of Camarada...
Sophistication And Story-telling At The Guild Bar
The Re-Launched Guild Bar Captures The Spirit Of The Roaring 20’s With Sophistication And Style
The Guild Bar, located inside The Guild Hotel, a cornerstone of San Diego’s downtown and one of our favorite San Diego boutique hotels, is re-launching...
Valentina Hosts Hamburger Hut Lunch Pop Up
Valentina Hosts Hamburger Hut Lunch Pop Up Monday Through Wednesday
Just because Hamburger Hut is temporarily closed doesn’t mean you have to wait for it to reopen for a good burger. Stop by Valentina in...
Learn To Make Holiday Cocktails With The Pros At You & Yours’ Distilling!
Already preparing for the holiday season, You & Yours Distilling Co. has debuted their new fall cocktail and food menus, and a lineup of fun...
Mark Your Calendar For Taste Of One Paseo In Del Mar
Mark Your Calendar For Taste Of One Paseo
One Paseo has an amazing list of go-to eateries including everything from cult-loved ice cream, to healthy bites, sushi and some of the best pizza...
Estancia La Jolla Hosts Local Chef Dinner With Ranch 45
Kicked off in August, Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa’s Local Chef Dinner Series features some of San Diego’s most beloved culinary talents. Next up...
Upcoming Events
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...
Besos Jazz Trio At Panama 66
February 5, 2022
6:00 pm
  • 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
Bike The BLVD Vendredi Gras
February 4, 2022
5:30 pm
  • 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...