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.

International Whiskey Day Date Night At Cutwater Spirits

Join us this International Whiskey Day for Date Night at Cutwater‘s Tasting Room & Kitchen. https://www.instagram.com/p/BocYMBvHBnL/ International Whiskey Day includes: RTE can & tour Light...

Get The Best Chew-Wow Experience At The Chuao Chocolatier Factory Tour

Join us for a guided tour of Chuao Chocolatier‘s JOY Factory! Learn about the chocolate master who started it all. Taste their top-most admired chocolate...

Emo Night Brooklyn Is Back In San Diego

They’re baaaack! Let’s join Emo Night Brooklyn as they celebrate the music that made them who they are with the people that they love. Prepare...

Farmer & The Seahorse Hosts Complimentary Tamale Fest

Tamale Fest, a kid friendly event featuring live music and lots of Tamales, of course. Spicing up traditional happy hour, Farmer & The Seahorse will...

It’s Finally Crawfish Season At The Fish Shop!

Get ready for some cray-zee good times at the first Crawfish Cookout of the year! We’re kicking things off with the Crawfish Cookout season launch...

Green Flash Supper Club 2019 With El Jardín

Let’s join Green Flash Brewing Co. as they welcome Chef Claudette Zepeda Wilkins and El Jardín for a beer and food pairing extravaganza to kick...

House of Blues’ New Menu Takes Center Stage

Sure, you’ve probably been to a concert at House of Blues, but when was the last time you just dropped in for dinner? We were...

Cherry Blossom Season Returns To Japanese Friendship Garden This March

The Big List Of Things to Do In San Diego This Weekend

Here’s to a fun and memorable weekend, San Diego! The Top Concerts In San Diego This Weekend Make the most out of your weekend. Watch...

Native Poppy Celebrates The Grand Opening Of Their South Park Location With A Party!

Hey there, wild flowers! You’re invited to come celebrate the Grand Opening of the new South Park location of Native Poppy! They’ll be celebrating Native Poppy style!...

Be Dazzled At The 1000 Lights Water Lantern Festival

The 1000 Lights Water Lantern Festival is an experience you don’t want to miss! 1000 Lights brings families, friends, and communities together as we celebrate love, peace,...

San Diego Taco & Beer Festival Serves Up Unlimited Pours And Taco Tastings

Some of the top restaurants & food trucks in Southern California are serving up unlimited pours of local craft beer and unlimited taco tastings at...

Choral Consortium Of San Diego Presents San Diego Sings! Festival 2019

Every two years, CCSD choirs gather together to sing in this day-long celebration of our choral community. Hear performances by a variety of choirs, and...

Daybreaker SD Presents The Future Is Feminine

In honor of International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month, we’re rising to a beautiful history of human rights and dance to the future it’s...

Wanderlust 108

Wanderlust 108 brings the community together for a 5K run/walk, dj-powered yoga session, and guided meditation in your local park. https://www.instagram.com/p/BsWJG6IhjoV/ Following the triathlon, you...

Art Happy Hour At Octopus Garden

Let’s get loose like the octopus. Enjoy libations and the laid back vibe of The Loma Club. Ease your worries with a fun beginner style...

Downtown At Sundown

Visual and performing arts converge at MCASD’s after-hours offering, Downtown at Sundown. On the third Thursday of every month, enjoy free museum admission and exhibition...

Racers eating bananas and drinking hot chocolate

America’s Sweetest Race Is Coming To San Diego

The Allstate Hot Chocolate 15k/5k is headed to San Diego! Start and finish amongst San Diego’s biggest chocolate aficionados. Train. Race. Celebrate. This year, train,...

The Seany Foundation Celebrates 11th Annual Everything Is Possible Gala

Dust off your fedoras and ruffled skirts, and join us for a festive night of Cuban fashion and flavor! The evening includes Silent and Live...

The 8th Annual Bankers Hill Art & Craft Beer Festival And Fundraiser Returns On March 27th

Bankers Hill Art & Craft Beer Festival And Fundraiser Returns For The Seventh Year

It’s that time of year again! The Bankers Hill Art & Craft Beer Festival – in partnership with the San Diego Brewers Guild – returns for...

Ladies Rock San Diego Hosts Second Annual Program

Ladies Rock San Diego (LRSD), a rock empowerment camp for women 18 and older returns to San Diego at A Reason to Survive (A.R.T.S.) in...

City Tacos Opens Imperial Beach Location

City Tacos has turned up the heat on innovative, delicious and unique bites since opening in 2014. Now, the Southern California taqueria is set to...

GBOD Hospitality Group Brings Newest Restaurant, Dough Nations, To Barrio Logan

Dough Nations, in the Barrio Logan neighborhood, is the seventh concept to join GBOD Hospitality Group’s portfolio of restaurants and bars in San Diego. https://www.instagram.com/p/BtM1-GinfJg/...

Little Italy Food Hall Welcomes Bobboi Natural Gelato

The Little Italy Food Hall is pleased to announce the addition of Bobboi Natural Gelato to its selection of locally-driven food stations. The gelateria replaced...

Sip & Savana Yoga Event With Yoga One

Sip & Savana is back at Kimpton Solamar Hotel as part of the celebration of the spring equinox! https://www.instagram.com/p/BvARtN0H4Hh/ An invigorating yoga with a view with...