The Craving: San Diego Food + Drink News – Week of September 28, 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.
Wine and Food Pairing Night Blank Slate
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Taste Six Wines and Three Courses at Blank Slate’s Expert-Led Pairing Dinner
There are dinners, and then there are dinners where someone explains exactly why that glass of wine is making everything taste better. The Wine and...
Kaloust Guedel‘s Where Time Bends Softly
See Kaloust Guedel Bend Time at Oceanside Museum of Art
Experience the unique visual language in Kaloust Guedel's Exhibition at Oceanside Museum of Art, where history meets the present.
Twinkling lights and décor at Lala's Pink Themed Christmas
Step into Lala-Land’s Pink Christmas Wonderland
Little Italy is getting a serious dose of holiday cheer, thanks to the return of Lala-Land. Starting at the end of November, Lala transforms into...
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Taste the Art at OMA’s Dinner Experience at 24 Suns
Oceanside Museum of Art is teaming up with 24 Suns for a dinner experience unlike anything else on the calendar, inspired by artist David Adey’s...
A festive street scene during Trick-or-Treat on India Street
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Trick-or-Treat Your Way Through Little Italy
  • Little Italy
Get ready for a spooktacular evening in Little Italy as one of the neighborhood’s favorite traditions returns: Trick-or-Treat on India Street. Little ghouls, goblins, witches,...
Will Ferrell’s Holiday Jam
Upcoming
Get Off the “Naughty List” at Will Ferrell’s Holiday Jam
  • Music Box
Celebrate the season at Will Ferrell's Holiday Jam. Enjoy live music, surprises, and support cancer survivors heading to college.
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Spend an Evening With Edgar Allan Poe at Villa Montezuma
Delve into the macabre at the Villa Montezuma PoeFest, where literature and history intertwine in a hauntingly beautiful venue.
Oceanside Museum of Art: Art After Dark
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Turn Yourself Into the Art at Art After Dark in Oceanside
  • Oceanside Museum of Art
Oceanside Museum of Art hands its galleries over to you once a year. On October 24, the rooms become a runway, the dress code becomes...
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Catch Live Country, BBQ, and Chain Stitching at The Loma Club
  • The Loma Club
Discover the unique blend of country music and golf at the Loma Club Country Fest. Enjoy free live entertainment and great food.
The Secret Society of Adultologists
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Spend Halloween Weekend With the Secret Society of Adultologists
  • San Diego Natural History Museum
Discover the eerie wonders of the Secret Society of Adultologists Halloween Party, with costumes, corpse flowers, and DJ beats.
International Food and Music Festival Taste of the Underworld
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Celebrate Halloween on the Bay at the International Food & Music Festival
  • Embarcadero Marina Park North
Experience the joy of the International Food & Music Festival, featuring over 50 international food vendors and live performances.
Local shops lit up for South Park Walkabout
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Stroll Into Fall at South Park’s Walkabout
  • South Park
South Park is throwing open its doors for a Fall Walkabout, a free community event where local shops, restaurants, and pubs stay open late for...
taste of east village by East Village Association
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Eat Your Way Through Taste of East Village
  • East Village San Diego
Prepare your bellies for a culinary adventure. Taste of East Village is back for two nights, inviting locals and visitors to eat, sip, and stroll...
Billy Currington
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Pull on Your Boots for Billy Currington and Dylan Scott in Del Mar
  • Del Mar Fairgrounds
Discover the magic of country music at the Billy Currington and Dylan Scott concert on a Friday night in Del Mar this October.
A festive crowd enjoying Movie in the Park
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Bring Your Best Costume to Movie in the Park
Grab your witchiest outfit and head to University Heights for a fall-inspired Movie in the Park, featuring a film chosen by the community. Between the...
Taste of Rancho Santa Fe
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Sip and Savor at Taste of Rancho Santa Fe
  • The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe, A Tribute Portfolio Resort & Spa
The Rancho Santa Fe Rotary Club is bringing back Taste of Rancho Santa Fe for its 12th year, and it’s shaping up to be one...
A storyteller on stage at About Last Night
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Laugh Along at About Last Night’s Dating Disasters
Laugh and cringe with About Last Night San Diego as locals recount their worst dating experiences with unforgettable storytelling.
Paddle Boarding SD Nightmare on the Bay
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Paddle Mission Bay After Dark at Nightmare on the Bay
  • Ski Beach
Dive into the Halloween spirit with Paddle Boarding SD's Nightmare on the Bay. Celebrate with costumed paddlers under the stars.
A packed concert hall for LJMS 58th Winter Season October lineup
Dive into a Month of Music at La Jolla Music Society
La Jolla Music Society’s 58th Winter Season rolls into October with an incredible lineup, spanning free courtyard jazz concerts, world-class classical performances, and a Día...
Shoppers scoring vinyl deals at Vinyl at the Market
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Sip, Shop, and Spin at Vinyl at the Market
  • Liberty Public Market
Mark your calendars: Vinyl at the Market is making its return to Liberty Public Market, and it’s landing on the final day of Craftoberfest. Grab...
A festive fall atmosphere at Big Bear Fall weekend events
Head to Big Bear for These Three Fall Events
Fall in Big Bear hits that sweet spot between summer lake trips and ski season, and it’s shaping up to be a great excuse for...
Pacific Beach Fest
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Celebrate 27 Years of Pacific Beachfest on the PB Boardwalk
  • Pacific Beach
Join the excitement at Pacific Beachfest! Enjoy live music, food contests, and craft booths along the sand for ten amazing hours.
The quartet on stage at Art of Tango The Conrad
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Dive into the World of Tango at The Conrad
  • The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center
CAMARADA, a resident company at The Conrad, is back with The Art of Tango III, an evening that pulls you into tango’s world through music,...
A festive fall scene at the Pumpkin & Marigold Harvest Festival
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Spend the Weekend at Mellano Farm Stand’s Harvest Festival
Fall is officially in the air, and Mellano Farm Stand is celebrating with six straight weekends of autumn charm, colorful blooms, and family fun. Between...
Upcoming Events
Will Ferrell’s Holiday Jam
Get Off the “Naughty List” at Will Ferrell’s Holiday Jam
December 5, 2026
9:00 pm
  • Music Box
Celebrate the season at Will Ferrell's Holiday Jam. Enjoy live music, surprises, and support cancer survivors heading to college.
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...
Spend an Evening With Edgar Allan Poe at Villa Montezuma
November 16, 2026
6:00 pm
Delve into the macabre at the Villa Montezuma PoeFest, where literature and history intertwine in a hauntingly beautiful venue.
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...
Celebrate Día de los Muertos With Unlimited Tacos at SDMA’s Taco Party
November 1, 2026
12:00 pm
  • San Diego Museum of Art
The San Diego Museum of Art is throwing a taco party in its sculpture garden, and honestly, it’s one of the most fun things on...