The Craving

The Craving: San Diego Food + Drink News – Week of October 12, 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 Mountain Biking Association Riders at Los Penasquitos Gardens
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Saddle Up for the SDMBA Archipelago Ride – San Diego’s Biggest MTB Event is Back
Spring in San Diego means one thing for the mountain biking community: the Archipelago Ride is on. SDMBA’s signature fundraising event returns, bringing riders of...
12 Must Try San Diego Hole-in-the-Wall Bars 
Getting dressed up and hitting the hot spots can be fun, but sometimes you crave one of those perfect hole-in-the-wall bars that will happily accept...
Climate Dance Party Event Poster
Birch Aquarium Throws a Climate Dance Party for Earth Month
  • Birch Aquarium at Scripps
If you’ve ever felt climate overwhelm creeping in, Birch Aquarium has a different idea. Instead of doom scrolling, they’re inviting us to hit the dance...
The Stage at Viva La Música
Viva La Música Returns to SeaWorld San Diego With Concerts, Tacos, and Latin Flavor
SeaWorld San Diego is turning up the volume this spring as Viva La Música returns with live concerts, cultural performances, and seriously good food. The...
Spring at Bear Big Bear Lake
5 Reasons to Escape to Big Bear for the Ultimate Spring Reset
If you’re craving a mountain escape without the winter crowds, spring in Big Bear delivers. With milder temperatures, fresh alpine air, and a full lineup...
Harvey Milk Diversity Breakfast
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San Diego County Harvey Milk Diversity Breakfast Returns to Mission Valley
  • Town and Country San Diego
Each year, one of San Diego’s most meaningful community gatherings brings together leaders, advocates, and allies to honor the legacy of Harvey Milk. The San...
Chef Eric Sakai New Executive Chef of Lodge at Torrey Pines
The Lodge at Torrey Pines Gets a Fresh Culinary Chapter With Executive Chef Eric Sakai
Few spots in San Diego carry the kind of culinary prestige that The Lodge at Torrey Pines has built over the years. So when a...
To Catch A Fish at Mingei International Museum Exhibition
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Mingei International Museum Explores Our Connection to the Ocean in To Catch a Fish
  • Mingei International Museum
Living in San Diego, the ocean is part of our everyday rhythm. From early morning surf checks to sunset walks along the coast, water shapes...
Growing Green Spaces 2026 Grant Program
San Diego Foundation Launches Grants for Urban Trees and Gardens
San Diego Foundation is stepping up for Earth Month with a new grant program. It’s aimed at bringing more greenery to the neighborhoods across our...
Out at The Park Event by Padres and San Diego Pride
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Out at the Park is Back: Celebrate Pride Night at Petco Park
  • PETCO Park
The Padres and San Diego Pride are teaming up again for one of the most fun nights of the baseball season. Out at the Park...
7 Whiskey Bars in San Diego Every Whiskey Lover Must Try
“Too much of anything is bad, but too much good whiskey is barely enough.” – Mark Twain “Ninety percent I’ll spend on good times, women,...
San Diego wineries
13 Must-Try San Diego Wineries (Who Needs Napa?!)
With all the excitement surrounding craft breweries in San Diego, and our more famous vine-growing neighbors to the North and South, San Diego wineries rarely...
Pavilion Hotel in Catalina Island
Pavilion Hotel Reopens in Avalon After Thoughtful Renovation
If you’ve been looking for an excuse to plan a Catalina Island escape, this might be it. The Pavilion Hotel in Avalon has officially reopened...
Oceanside Frontwave Arena
Sun’s Out, Fun’s Out – Frontwave Arena is Loaded With Things to Do This Spring and Summer
Oceanside’s Frontwave Arena is shaping up to be one of the county’s most exciting destinations this spring and summer. From live boxing and indoor football...
Kurinuki Cup at Art After Hours Ceramic Workshop
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Get Your Hands in Clay at Art After Hours at Granger Hotel
If your ideal night out includes something creative, a little meditative, and maybe a matcha in hand, this one’s for you. A new series called...
RESET Beach Wellness Event
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RESET: A Full Day of Wellness and Big Gigantic at the Beach
  • Mission Beach Park
SSBD and Almost Nakey are joining forces for RESET, a brand-new beachside event happening at Fit Social Club. It’s a full day of movement, recovery,...
spring art and wine walk
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The Forum Carlsbad’s Spring Art & Wine Walk is Back
  • The Forum Carlsbad
There’s no better way to celebrate springtime in North County than with the return of the Spring Art & Wine Walk at The Forum Carlsbad....
Smoothies at Juice Holler Wellness Cafe
Juice Holler Brings a Community-Driven Wellness Café to Encinitas
There’s a fresh new addition to Coast Highway 101, and it’s already becoming a go-to stop for North County locals. Juice Holler has officially opened...
Guests Exploring the Secret Garden Tour of La Jolla
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Step Inside La Jolla’s Hidden Oasis at the Annual Secret Garden Tour
  • La Jolla Historical Society
There’s something extra special about getting a peek behind the gates in La Jolla. The Secret Garden Tour is back for its 27th year, offering...
Easter Specials in San Diego
Big List of Easter Specials From San Diego Restaurants
Whether you’re looking to get out for Easter brunch or want to take it easy by getting it to-go, San Diego’s restaurants have awesome specials...
Chef's Table at Herb & Wood
Herb & Wood Celebrates 10 Delicious Years in Little Italy
A decade of unforgettable meals calls for a proper celebration. This April, Herb & Wood marks its 10-year anniversary, honoring ten years of shaping San...
A tiny “settled” Red Octopus explores its surroundings.
Birch Aquarium Just Made History With These Tiny Red Octopuses
San Diego is home to some remarkable firsts, and Birch Aquarium just added one more to the list. For what experts believe is the first...
David Adey: Sacrificial Bodies exhibition
David Adey: Sacrificial Bodies – 25 Years of Art That Gets Under Your Skin
San Diego has a way of quietly producing artists doing genuinely interesting things, and David Adey is one of them. This spring, Oceanside Museum of...
Guests Exploring Orchids in the Wild at San Diego Botanic Garden
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Orchids in the Wild Blooms at San Diego Botanic Garden This Spring
  • San Diego Botanic Garden
Spring in Encinitas is about to get even more colorful. The San Diego Botanic Garden is welcoming back its beloved annual orchid showcase with the...
Upcoming Events
Red Bull BC One USA National Final
Watch America’s Top Breakers Battle for a World Final Spot at Port Pavilion
August 22, 2026
4:00 pm
  • Port Pavilion Broadway Pier
Experience the thrilling Red Bull BC One competition in San Diego. Top dancers compete for the national title in breaking culture.
Experience Filipino Culture Up Close at SamaFest 2026
August 22, 2026
11:00 am
  • Balboa Park
Samahan Arts is bringing back its 39th Annual Philippine Cultural Arts Festival, and this year it’s going big: a full two days of Filipino food,...
Get on the Water: HarborFest Returns to Chula Vista
August 22, 2026
10:00 am
Yes, HarborFest is back. After seven years off, the Chula Vista waterfront is rolling out a full day of on-the-bay experiences, live music, food, and...
KPBS San Diego Book Festival at the University of San Diego
Dive Into a Day of Books at the KPBS San Diego Book Festival
August 22, 2026
10:00 am
  • University of San DIego
The second annual KPBS San Diego Book Festival, presented by the University of San Diego, is back, and it’s shaping up to be a full...
Harry Potter Film Concert Series
Head Back to Hogwarts With the San Diego Symphony at The Rady Shell
August 21, 2026
7:00 pm
  • The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
Join the San Diego Symphony Orchestra for Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone in Concert. Enjoy a cinematic experience like no other.