The Craving: San Diego Food + Drink News – Week of November 2, 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.
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The Balboa Park Pow Wow Returns for its 38th Year
  • Balboa Park
Balboa Park plays host to a lot of things, but the 38th Annual Balboa Park Pow Wow is one of its most meaningful. Organized by...
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Step Into an Enchanted Evening at Balboa Park’s Inaugural Garden Party
Balboa Park is doing something it’s never done before. The first-ever Balboa Park Garden Party is coming this summer, presented by Whittier Trust, and it’s...
Cinbarella Il-Tabarrosite
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Grand Opera Meets Neoclassical Ballet at the California Center for the Arts
  • California Center for the Arts
If you’ve never seen an opera and a ballet tell the same story back to back – in the same afternoon – this is your...
The Big Exchange 2025
Your Museum Membership Just Unlocked Free Access to 60+ San Diego Cultural Sites
If you hold a membership at any of San Diego’s participating museums, this is your reminder to make the most of it. The Big Exchange...
La Jolla Symphony & Chorus Arian Khaefi
La Jolla Symphony & Chorus is Bringing the World to San Diego This Season
If you’ve been sleeping on the La Jolla Symphony & Chorus, the 2026-2027 season – titled “Forces of Nature” – is a very good reason...
World Classic Rockers
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Rock the Flight Deck This 4th of July: Classic Hits, Big Bay Boom & America’s 250th
  • USS Midway Museum
There are Fourth of July plans, and then there are those Fourth of July plans – the kind worth putting on the calendar the moment...
Harland Brewing Co. Crone Zone
Harland Brewing is Stacking Fridays in May
If you’re looking for reasons to spend more time at a taproom this month, Harland Brewing Company has put together a May lineup that covers...
Jacumba Hot Springs Cabanas
Trade the City for the Desert: Day and Evening Pool Passes at Jacumba Hot Springs
There’s a small desert town about an hour east of San Diego where natural mineral springs have been bubbling up from the earth for as...
Bach Collegium San Diego - Far Beyond the Skies
Where Baroque Meets Gospel: A Concert That Crosses Traditions
There’s something rare about a concert that asks you to sit with big emotions – grief, joy, the space between the two – and actually...
Cinco De Mayo
The Cinco De Mayo Fiesta In Old Town Kicks Off May 2nd
Old Town’s Cinco de Mayo Fiesta is sure to spice up your weekend as it transforms San Diego’s historic Old Town area into the largest...
100 Days of Belmont
Belmont Park is Turning 101 and Spending the Whole Summer Celebrating
One of San Diego’s most beloved beachfront landmarks is marking a major milestone this summer, and the celebration is going to last all season long....
Andaz San Diego Pool and Cabana for May Events
Andaz San Diego Has a Packed May for You to Enjoy
Andaz San Diego is one of those downtown spots that always seems to have something going on – and May is no exception. The rooftop...
Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Cabana Experience
Your Own Rooftop Retreat: Margaritaville’s Cabana Experience Has Arrived
Downtown San Diego just got a little more laid-back. The Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter has opened its rooftop pool cabanas to the public...
Jefferson Starship for San Diego County Fair
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The San Diego Fair’s Paddock Stage Lineup is Stacked This Summer
Every summer, the San Diego County Fair rolls out a full concert series on the Chevrolet Paddock Stage – and the best part is it’s...
San Diego Blood Bank
Back Your Crew: San Diego’s First Responder Blood Drive Has a Leaderboard
If there’s ever a good time to roll up your sleeve, it’s this one. The USPFC and the San Diego Blood Bank have joined forces...
Mother's Day brunch at Europa Village
Where to Celebrate Mom This Mother’s Day in San Diego
Dine Out To Go Mom’s Day Adventures Where Mom Gets Me-Time Presents For Mom Hey! Use the pink navigation above to jump right to a...
glasses of wine from Cordiano Winery
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San Diego Wine Country is 30 Minutes Away and This Dinner is Your Reason to Go
Most San Diegans would be surprised to learn there are over 100 wineries tucked into the hills of San Diego County. This dinner is a...
LJS&C Ensemble for The Heavenly Life
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La Jolla Symphony and Chorus is Bringing a Truly Unique Concert Experience to UC San Diego
  • Mandeville Auditorium, UC San Diego
If you’re looking for a live music experience that goes well beyond the ordinary, this one is worth putting on your radar. La Jolla Symphony...
The Heritage Steakhouse Michael and Clifford Grant
A Five-Star Steakhouse is Coming to East County
East County is about to have a proper destination steakhouse. The Heritage Steakhouse is bringing a classic American steakhouse experience. It’s the kind you’d expect...
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Taste of Cardiff is Back With Sips, Bites, and Live Music Along the 101
  • Cardiff By The Sea
The tastiest time of the year in Cardiff-by-the-Sea is almost here. The 16th Annual Taste of Cardiff is bringing the community together for an evening...
Moonshine Beach 10 Year Anniversary
Moonshine Beach is Turning 10 and the Party Lasts All Weekend
Pacific Beach’s most well-known night out just hit a big milestone. Moonshine Beach – the bar and live music venue built around line dancing, great...
SeaWorld San Diego hark Encounter 2026
SeaWorld San Diego Set to Open One of the West Coast’s Most Immersive Shark Exhibits
If you’ve ever wanted to stand inside a glass tunnel while sharks glide overhead, your moment is coming. SeaWorld San Diego’s completely reimagined Shark Encounter...
8 Places to Find the Best Bagels in San Diego
Oh, the perfect bagel – pillowy and soft with a thick spread of cream cheese… San Diego’s bagel scene has officially arrived. At BagelFest West...
Curebound Concert for Cures
You Could Win a VIP Experience to See P!NK in San Diego at the Curebound Concert
San Diego-based cancer research accelerator Curebound is giving music fans a chance to win something pretty extraordinary. Through a Fandiem sweepstakes, one lucky winner and...
Upcoming Events
San Diego Yacht Rock Festival
Spend a Smooth Saturday at the San Diego Yacht Rock Festival
September 19, 2026
4:00 pm
  • Ingram Plaza
Experience the San Diego Yacht Rock Festival, featuring top artists and local food at Liberty Station. Embrace the yacht rock vibes.
Raise a Glass at San Diego’s Own Capital of Craft Beer Fest
September 19, 2026
12:00 pm
  • Broadway Pier & Pavilion
San Diego’s craft beer scene gets its own festival, and it’s about as local as it gets. Capital of Craft Beer Fest is taking over...
DogFest Southwest 2026
Bring Your Dog to Liberty Station for DogFest Southwest
September 19, 2026
11:00 am
  • Liberty Station
Join us for DogFest Southwest, a fun-filled day for you and your dog at Liberty Station with games, music, and a costume contest.
Birdstock Music Festival
Catch Five Free Stages, a Beer Garden, and a Dunk Tank at Birdstock in Bird Rock
September 19, 2026
10:00 am
Five stages. Free admission. A half-pipe with pro skaters and BMX riders. An Oktoberfest-themed beer garden. A dunk tank. The 5th Annual Birdstock Music Festival...
Swimmers taking on the challenge at Swim for SOF
Cheer On Swimmers at the 6th Annual Swim for SOF
September 19, 2026
7:00 am
  • 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...