The Craving: San Diego Food + Drink News – Week of September 21, 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.

Satisfy Your Ramen Cravings At The San Diego Ramen Festival 2018

The San Diego Ramen Festival is back with the most fun and exciting food fest in San Diego this Fall! Yes, ramen DOES deserve its...

Cygnet Theatre’s Holiday Tradition Continues With A Christmas Carol

A Christmas Carol returns to Cygnet Theatre for it’s fifth season of cheer. And while it has become a tried and true holiday favorite, each...

Cheers To A Very Special Bourbon County Beer Dinner At Barleymash

This November, barleymash’s Bourbon County Beer Dinner promises to be the event of the season for beer enthusiasts. Cheers to a four-course dinner pairing! https://www.instagram.com/p/BpsGhzmH_vU/...

Barrel Republic Adds Kitchen And Elevated Bar Food To Their PB Location

Barrel Republic in Pacific Beach has added a kitchen, opening Wednesday, November 28th, to their newly remodeled watering hole and tasting room, where they plan to dish out...

Harumama Restaurant Now Open In Carlsbad

Harumama, Little Italy’s cutest and most insta-worthy restaurant has soft opened in Carlsbad. The new restaurant, a smaller version of the Little Italy’s spot with...

Curbside Eatery & Drinkery Opens In La Mesa

Curbside Eatery & Drinkery, the much anticipated 2200 square foot social restaurant and bar concept, has opened in La Mesa’s vibrant downtown district! https://www.instagram.com/p/BpcnfDdFir6/ Curbside...

Arts District Liberty Station Salutes the Season With A Full Event Calendar

Each year, Arts District Liberty Station invites the community to Salute the Season with a full event calendar during the holidays. This year’s schedule has been...

Puesto’s Alexander Adler Makes Forbes’ 2019 ’30 Under 30′ List

Puesto’s co-founder Alexander Adler, who is just 25 years old, has been recognized on this year’s Forbes’ ’30 under 30′ list! Alexander founded Puesto with his brothers Eric and...

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

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! Here’s our list of something amazing to do together with your family and friends over the weekend. Enjoy! The Top Concerts In...

Rising Tide At San Diego Art Institute

Curated by San Diego Art Institute’s Deputy Director, Sarah Trujillo-Porter, the multi-media show will feature solo exhibitions by Francisco Eme, Jacob Sundstrom, and Jana Brike....

Let’s Sip & Shop At Downtown Oceanside

Join us as we kick off “’Tis the Season to Shop Local” holiday celebration with the first of two walkable Oceanside shopping experiences. The second...

Shop Local At Little Italy’s Small Business Saturday

Support small businesses and our local economy this holiday season and shop local at Small Business Saturday in Little Italy! Here’s a small list of...

Thanksgiving Day 5K: San Diego’s Original & Longest-Standing 5K

The Thanksgiving Day 5K is not only the most fun turkey trot in town, it also generates awareness and funds to help support Father Joe’s...

Three Sumptuous Thanksgiving Dining Options At Fairmont Grand Del Mar

Destination diners and local guests will have the opportunity to savor an eight-course tasting menu at award-winning Addison; a special all-day three-course menu with various...

Help Raise Over 1,500 Teddy Bears At The Teddy Ball 2018

The Teddy Ball is a high energy black-tie holiday celebration which brings together San Diego’s finest for this “beary” exclusive and un”fur”gettable charity event. As...

La Catrina Opens In San Diego

Transporting distinct flavors and style across the border, La Catrina Tapas & Cantina landed in North Park with festive fanfare. The Best Mex In Town...

Getaround Brings Instant Carsharing To San Diego

Getaround, the carsharing platform that empowers users to instantly rent and drive great cars shared by people in their city, has arrived in San Diego....

Charles + Dinorah's 'Dinner And A Movie' Series Makes A Comeback

Get In The Holiday Spirit At The Seasonal Dive-In Movies At The Pearl Hotel

The holiday dive-in screenings of movies at the Pearl Hotel in Point Loma are the perfect way to cozy up, sip on a festive beverage like a Norwegian...

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

It’s going to be a gorgeous, slight cooler fall weekend in San Diego – perfect to get out and have some fun. Enjoy! The Top...

Shopping, Beer Garden, And Live Music At The 28th Encinitas Holiday Street Fair

Main Street in Encinitas will be hopping this weekend, like only Encinitas can, as the 28th Encinitas Holiday Street Fair rolls into town on Sunday....

Uncorked: Derby Days Wine Festival Is Back With A New Twist

Enjoy over 100 wines and champagnes, gourmet food and music at the Uncorked: Derby Days Wine Festival this weekend, all while track side watching the...

Join The Grand Tasting At The City’s Biggest Foodie Party Of The Year

The awe-inspiring San Diego Bay plays host to the city’s biggest foodie party of the year in a picture perfect celebration of everything delicious. Taste...

The Star of India Sets Sail For The First Time In Five Years!

The Star of India will set sail this weekend, and you’re invited to help celebrate the occasion! Five years have elapsed since the last time...

Join The ‘Sweat For Service’ Workout On The USS Midway

A workout on the USS Midway? What could be more uniquely ‘San Diego’ than that?! Join Katie B Happyy, and Tabu Lanier for a sweat...