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.

San Diego Made Spring Market La Mesa Village

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San Diego Made Spring Market Heads Back to La Mesa Village

La Mesa Village

La Mesa Boulevard is about to get a whole lot more colorful. The 13th annual San Diego Made Spring Market is coming to La Mesa...

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Art Alive Returns to SDMA With a Centennial Soirée in Full Bloom

San Diego Museum of Art

Spring in Balboa Park means one thing for many of us – Art Alive is back. And in 2026, The San Diego Museum of Art...

Featured

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Fern Street Circus Returns With Seeds of Joy Neighborhood Tour

Several Locations

Fern Street Circus is back in neighborhood parks this spring with Seeds of Joy / Semillas de Alegría, a brand-new bilingual production inspired by its...

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Sunset Yoga on the Waterfront – Garibaldi and Elevate Fitness Team Up for Golden Hour Flow

Garibaldi

San Diego has no shortage of gorgeous views, but finding a setting that pairs them with something restorative is a different story. Garibaldi and Elevate...

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MCASD Hosts Preview Party for Giants With Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz

Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego

Giants are coming to La Jolla. The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego is celebrating the West Coast debut of Giants: Art from the Dean...

Fiesta Del Sol Annual Beach Music Festival

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Fiesta Del Sol Returns to Solana Beach for a Free Beachside Music & Art Festival

Fletcher Cove Park

Summer starts early in Solana Beach when Fiesta Del Sol takes over Fletcher Cove Park for two full days of live music, local art, and...

The Best Restaurants in San Diego Right Now (2026 Guide)

San Diego has better restaurants than people give it credit for. Ask most food writers to rank the top dining cities in the US and...

Ringer’s Roller Rink is Bringing its Wheels to the Waterfront This Summer

San Diego’s favorite roller rink is expanding, and its next stop is one of the most scenic spots in the city. Ringer’s Roller Rink –...

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Boots, Hats, and Country Hits: Lapper Sports Bar is Kicking Off Line Dancing in Style

Town and Country San Diego

If you’ve been looking for an excuse to bust out your boots, Lapper Sports Bar + Kitchen at Town and Country Resort has you covered....

An’s Gate D5 – The Most Creative Gelato Stop in Oceanside is About to Land

San Diego’s beloved gelato brand An’s is a two-time winner of USA Today’s 10Best “Best Ice Cream Shop in America.” Now it is bringing its...

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Gator By The Bay Returns: 4 Days of Music, Crawfish, and Good Times

Spanish Landing Park

San Diego’s most beloved Louisiana festival is making its return – and this year, the good times start before the weekend even kicks off. Gator...

Imagine Wild: Mountain Yellow-legged Frog Exhibit at Birch

Birch Aquarium Opens Imagine Wild: Mountain Yellow-legged Frog Exhibition

Birch Aquarium at Scripps is opening Imagine Wild: Mountain Yellow-legged Frog, an immersive installation that transports you to a fictional California mountainside to explore the...

The Haven Pizzeria Gets a Fresh Look and a Spring Menu to Match

Kensington has long had a soft spot for The Haven Pizzeria, and it’s easy to see why. Thirteen-plus years on Adams Avenue and a warm...

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Star Wars: A New Hope in Concert Lands at The Rady Shell

The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park

There’s something about hearing that opening fanfare live that instantly gives you chills. Star Wars: A New Hope in Concert is bringing the galaxy far,...

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NPR’s “Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me!” Heads to the San Diego Civic Theatre

San Diego Civic Theatre

NPR’s beloved comedy news quiz show, “Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me!,” is heading to the San Diego Civic Theatre, and this one’s worth putting on...

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Foreigner Meets the San Diego Symphony: A Rock and Roll Night on the Bay

The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park

Few things hit quite like hearing your favorite rock anthems played under the open sky. This one takes it to another level. Rock and Roll...

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Giulio Cesare Brings Baroque Drama and Ballet to USD’s Shiley Theatre

If we’re looking for a cultural afternoon plan that feels a little elevated, Cinballera Entertainment is bringing Handel’s Giulio Cesare to the Shiley Theatre –...

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Boots ’N Beats Brings Country-EDM to San Diego for One Night Only

Music Box

Country meets the dance floor when Boots ’N Beats takes over San Diego for a genre-blending night of live music and high-energy drops. This concert...

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Brew Community Market Returns for Another Season of Shopping Local

There’s something about a slow Saturday morning with a good coffee in hand and local vendors lining the sidewalk. Brew Community Market is back for...

Carlsbad Village’s Cbar Gets a Michelin-Trained Chef and a Menu Built From Scratch

Carlsbad Village has a new reason to linger, and it starts at Cbar on State Street. The cozy coastal wine bar and bistro has just...

SUBmerged Bass Series Returns to Spin Nightclub

Same Same But Different is bringing the festival energy back to Spin Nightclub with the return of SUBmerged, its underwater-themed bass series leading up to...

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San Diego’s Rising Food Stars Are Serving Up Something Special – Come Hungry

Kitchens For Good

Some of the most exciting food coming out of San Diego right now isn’t from a big restaurant group or a celebrity chef. Instead, it’s...

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Blooms & Butterflies: A Garden Tea Party in the Bougainvillea Courtyard

Omni La Costa Resort & Spa

Spring calls for florals, tea, and a little bit of magic – and Blooms & Butterflies: A Garden Tea Party is bringing all three together...

Matt and Ben Actresses Maya Sofia Enciso and Alejandra Villanueva

New Village Arts is Staging the San Diego Premiere of Matt & Ben

If you’ve ever been a fan of Good Will Hunting – or Mindy Kaling, or just really good theatre – this one’s for you. New...

Spend a Bayfront Sunday With the Gipsy Kings at The Rady Shell

August 9, 2026

7:30 pm

The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park

Get ready for an amazing night at the Gipsy Kings Rady Shell Concert and enjoy timeless hits that resonate with everyone.

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Catch Lane 8, Yotto, Kasbo, and More at FNGRS CRSSD x Cross Pollination

August 9, 2026

3:00 pm

Waterfront Park

Discover the unique concept of Cross Pollination in San Diego with FNGRS CRSSD, showcasing eight artists in collaborative sets.

San Diego

Make Your Museum Day a Brunch Day at The Nat

August 9, 2026

10:00 am

San Diego Natural History Museum

The Nat just leveled up your Sunday plans. Between the galleries and a rooftop brunch with sweeping Balboa Park views, this is quickly becoming the...

Balboa Park

Compete for the Summer Classic Trophy at The Loma Club

August 8, 2026

2:00 pm

The Loma Club

There’s something about a shotgun tournament that just hits different – everyone teeing off at once, the whole course alive at the same time, and...

Point Loma

Crack Into Fresh Maine Lobster Trackside at Del Mar’s Inaugural Turf & Surf Festival

August 8, 2026

1:00 pm

Del Mar Thoroughbred Club

Lobster at the racetrack? Yes, that’s actually happening. The Turf & Surf Festival is coming to the Seaside Cabana at Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, and...

Del Mar