The Craving: San Diego Food + Drink News – Week of September 21, 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.

Get Ready for a New Era at Nick & G’s

Rancho Santa Fe institution Nick & G’s is getting a top-to-bottom renovation ahead of its 10th anniversary, and Chef/Partner Alex Carballo is leading the culinary...

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Catch USA vs. Mexico at the Continental Cup in Oceanside

Do not miss the excitement of the Continental Cup at Frontwave Arena, featuring USA versus Mexico in thrilling indoor soccer action.

Work Four Camarada Concerts Into Your Balboa Park Calendar

Delve into the world of the newly named SDMA Resident Artists, enriching the museum's collection through live music performances.

Swimmers taking on the challenge at Swim for SOF

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Cheer On Swimmers at the 6th Annual Swim for SOF

San Diego Bay

San Diego Bay is about to host one of the city’s most inspiring athletic challenges. The Honor Foundation’s 6th Annual Swim for SOF brings together...

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Fly Into the Holidays With A Magical Cirque Christmas in Oceanside

Join us for a Magical Cirque Christmas oceanside, where stunning performances and holiday cheer create an unforgettable night.

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Browse Rare Books and Enter a Costume Contest at the North Park Book Fair

North Park

Experience the vibrant North Park Book Fair with vendors, a costume contest, and endless bookish delights. Admission is free!

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Grab a Seat and a Stein at the 10th Annual East Village Oktoberfest

Quartyard

Experience the 10th East Village Oktoberfest with a tight tap list and the best of Munich-style beer culture in San Diego.

A festive afternoon at Oishii Japanese Food & Sake Festival

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Taste Your Way Through Oishii Japanese Food & Sake Fest

Japanese Friendship Garden

Spend the afternoon tasting your way through the Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum at the Oishii Japanese Food & Sake Fest. From savory street food...

A Beer Lover’s Ultimate Guide To La Mesa Oktoberfest

Where to Celebrate Oktoberfest in San Diego

Dig the lederhosen and dirndl out of the closet and grab your best stein. It’s that time of year again for the most famous German...

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Take Oktoberfest Out on the Water With San Diego’s Annual Mission Bay Party Cruise

Bahia Resort Hotel

Lederhosen is optional. A good attitude is not. The San Diego Oktoberfest Party Cruise is back for its fourth year, boarding the three-level William D....

Pirates of the Caribbean screening under the stars at Midway

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Set Sail for Midway’s Fright Deck Halloween Party

USS Midway Museum

Calling all pirates, ghosts, ghouls, and creatures of the deep. This Halloween, gather your crew and step aboard the USS Midway Museum for Fright Deck:...

Live dating show chaos unfolding on stage at Love Isn't Blind San Diego

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Catch Love Isn’t Blind Live, Where the Men Can’t Say a Word

Tired of swiping? Check out Love Isn't Blind dating show for a hilarious night of competition and unexpected romance.

A stroll through Point Loma's new public art walk

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Take a Stroll Through Point Loma’s New Public Art

Point Loma Village is getting a fresh dose of color, and the whole community is invited to celebrate a bold new mural by acclaimed San...

The Dempsey's reimagined lodge exterior in Pine Hills

Meet The Dempsey, Your Stylish New Mountain Escape Near Julian

A century-old mountain lodge just outside Julian is about to feel brand new. The Dempsey opens this October in Pine Hills, transforming the historic 1912...

Bring the Kids to 60+ Museums Free This October – Tijuana Just Joined the Party

Sixteen years in, Kids Free in October just got its biggest upgrade yet. The San Diego Museum Council’s annual program gives kids 12 and under...

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Iron Orr Fitness: The San Diego Training Philosophy Built Around Not Getting Injured

Iron Orr Fitness brings an injury-conscious approach to training, combining corrective exercise, individualized programming, and DGI philosophy to help clients make progress.

Jack White Live delivering a night of rock and roll

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See Jack White Bring Raw Rock Energy to The Sound

Jack White is hitting the road again, and Del Mar is getting a stop on the tour. Known for reinventing rock and roll on his...

Plan Your Four Days at the San Diego Tijuana International Jazz Festival

Discover the magic of the San Diego Tijuana International Jazz Festival, where jazz bridges cultures in a vibrant four-day celebration.

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Spend Halloween Night With the Yokai at Japanese Friendship Garden

Japanese Friendship Garden

Celebrate Halloween at the Yokai Masquerade. Dress as your favorite Yokai and enjoy a night of fun, performances, and folklore.

Lions Tigers & Bears celebrating fall with rescued animals

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Celebrate Spooky Season With the Animals at Lions Tigers & Bears

Lions Tigers & Bears

Alpine’s favorite exotic animal sanctuary is getting into the Halloween spirit with the return of its Spooky Campover and Pumpkin Bash. Back by popular demand,...

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Send Off Summer at The Skyline Spin – a Free Beachside DJ Event in Oceanside

The Mushroom Cowboy has been throwing free daytime music gatherings across the country – good sound, good coffee, no cover charge. New York, New Orleans,...

The Best Bars and Restaurants to Watch NFL Football in San Diego

Whether your team is on the field or you’re just here for the nachos, San Diego has plenty of places to catch the game this...

Explore Temecula Valley’s Barrel Art Trail, Where Wine Country Meets Public Art

Someone in Temecula looked at a pile of retired wine barrels and thought: art exhibit. And honestly? Correct. The Barrel Art Trail puts 42 one-of-a-kind...

Dine In at Goop Kitchen’s First Sit-Down Restaurant in Del Mar

Yes, that goop. Gwyneth Paltrow’s brand just opened its first-ever dine-in restaurant at One Paseo in Del Mar, and it’s a 92-seat space she personally...

Ales N' Rails bringing craft beer and trains together

Get Ready for a Night of Beer and Trains at Ales N’ Rails

November 21, 2026

6:00 pm

San Diego Model Railroad Museum

Craft beer and model trains are teaming up again for Ales N’ Rails, and tickets are officially on sale. This annual evening at the San...

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A memorable night at Andrés Martín The Conrad performance

Catch Andrés Martín’s Solo Show at The Conrad

November 14, 2026

7:30 pm

The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center

CAMARADA, a resident company at The Conrad, is presenting Time Traveler, an immersive solo performance from double bassist Andrés Martín that turns a night of...