The Craving: San Diego Food + Drink News – Week of October 5, 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.

Blowing Smoke: Celebrate National CBD Day With International Smoke

International Smoke Serving CBD Cocktail To Celebrate National CBD Day

Did you know that August 8th is National CBD Day? And to celebrate, International Smoke Del Mar – the newly-opened nationally-recognized dining collaboration between award-winning chef Michael Mina and renowned...

Fort Oak And Thorn Brewing Have Announced A Delicious Neighborhood Collaboration

Local independent brewery, Thorn Brewing, recently expanded and opened its third tasting room in Mission Hills. Thorn’s full lineup of craft beers, from IPAs and...

It’s Time For San Diego’s Annual Community Bike Ride Around The Bay

Ride the bridge, Bike the Bay! Cruise around the San Diego Bay and enjoy your only opportunity to ride across the San Diego Coronado Bay...

Herb & Wood Announces Beau MacMillian As Next Guest In Celebrity Chef Series

Herb & Wood is excited to announce that the next guest chef in their ongoing Celebrity Chef Series will be renowned chef Beau MacMillian (past...

Experience Your Very Own ‘Happily Ever After’ At The Westgate Hotel

Dreams will come true at The Westgate Hotel as they host another magical Princess Tea Party. Little ones will have the opportunity to sip tea...

Tajima Is Featuring A Specialty Chilled Dish As Their August Ramen Of The Month

Summer is here and temps are sweltering, which means San Diegans are doing everything they can to keep cool – from hitting up the beach...

La Valencia Hotel Welcomes New Executive Chef

After nearly a decade of leading kitchens from California’s coast to Colorado, the talented and San Diego rooted chef, Timothy Ralphs, makes his anticipated return...

Watch Some Bromance Happening At Charles And Dinorah

Cruise on over to The Pearl Hotel for their Dive-in Theater screening of the 90’s classic, Point Break. Cool your jets by taking a dip in the...

Junípero Serra Museum Unveils New Core Exhibit

The Junípero Serra Museum, the historic home of the San Diego History Center, debuts a transformed visitor experience that tells the story of San Diego...

Little Italy Summer Events Lineup Includes SD Padres Italian Heritage Nights & More

It’s Italian Heritage Night At The Padres!

Come together with the San Diego Italian community and the Padres for Italian Heritage Night this Friday at Petco Park! Your Italian Heritage Night Theme...

Kettner Exchange And Devil’s Dozen Present Devil’s Exchange

Kettner Exchange and Devil’s Dozen are collaborating for a limited seating, 5-course dinner and beverage pairing with Chef De Cuisine, Nick DeVries and Beverage Director, Paulina...

Fast Times At Ridgemont High | Cinépolis Handpicked

Here’s Your Chance To See Fast Times At Ridgemont High

Cinepolis brings cult classics and fan favorites back to the big screen with Cinepolis Handpicked, and this week they are featuring Fast Times at Ridgemont...

La Familia Tour Makes A Stop In San Diego

Two of the nation’s hottest Latin acts will share the stage when the La Familia Tour makes a stop at Humphreys Concerts by the bay....

Tiki Bash 2019 Presented By The San Diego Food Bank

Join us for Tiki Bash 2019 presented by the San Diego Food Bank at Cutwater Spirits Tickets include: Live Music from Jason Lee and the...

The Rickmobile Is Back On The Road And Is Making A Stop In San Diego

The Rickmobile Is Coming Back To San Diego!

The Rickmobile is coming back to San Diego with a stop at Modern Times Beer‘s Lomaland Fermentorium! The one-of-a-kind mobile pop-up shop that offers exclusive, custom-designed...

31st Annual Taste Of Encinitas

Don’t miss the best event in downtown Encinitas! Treat your taste buds to food and drink samples from 25+ restaurants and enjoy local wine and...

Maker’s Mark Super Shot High Score Competition

We are excited to announce the kickoff party to Coin-Op‘s new and improved #MondayMania w/ a month long Super Shot High Score Competition. No sign...

Wine Spectator Announces Winners Of 2019 Restaurant Awards

These San Diego Restaurants Have Some Of The Best Wine Lists In The World According To Wine Spectator

Finding a place to drink great wine around the globe has never been so easy. Wine Spectator has uncorked the winners of the 2019 Restaurant...

Kick Off Tacos Of The Month This August At City Tacos In All Its Three Branches

San Diego’s favorite taqueria, City Tacos, is kicking off August with the Flor de Calabaza Taco – a special menu item that will be available...

Puesto Teams Up With Califia Farms For Plant-Based Frozen Horchata For A Cause

For the month of August, San Diego’s taco institution, Puesto , is giving its popular frozen horchata – which has been on the menu since they opened...

Same Same But Different Festival Announces Daily Lineups And Artist Additions

Same Same But Different Festival has just announced a fresh wave of performers for its second annual event taking place on the shores of Lake...

Park 101 August Movie Night Lineup

School starts back up soon, and August is the perfect time to sneak in a few last-minute family summer experiences, such as outdoor movie nights....

Ponce’s Mexican Restaurant Is Now Serving Its Summer Menu

Ponce’s Mexican Restaurant is now serving its summer menu at both the Kensington and Del Sur locations. Additions include Carne en Su Jugo (marinated flank...

New Local Menus At Monzu Fresh Pasta This Summer

Monzu Fresh Pasta’s summer menu is now available for all you pasta-lovers out there! https://www.instagram.com/p/Bmvn9axnRMl/ For the carb-lovers Carb-loving guests can enjoy Linguine Alla Puttanesca...