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.
Starlight Swing Fundraiser
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Swing Into Nostalgia at “A Starlight Swing” Fundraiser in Balboa Park
  • Balboa Park Club
Step back in time and spend a joyful afternoon filled with music, dancing, and community at A Starlight Swing, a special fundraiser supporting the restoration...
Kate Tova exhibition at OMA
Kate Tova’s New Exhibition at OMA Asks What it Really Means to Rest
If the pace of modern life has left you feeling stretched thin, Kate Tova’s latest exhibition might be exactly the kind of experience you need...
11 of the Best Hikes in San Diego…Most Within 15 Minutes of Your Door!
Mix San Diego’s ample supply of sunshine with its proximity to the ocean, mountains, and the many canyons that run throughout the county, and it’s...
Lions Tigers & Bears Wild in the Country
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Wild in the Country Returns to Lions Tigers & Bears’ Alpine Sanctuary
  • Lions Tigers & Bears
Lions Tigers & Bears is Southern California’s only accredited big cat and bear sanctuary, and Wild in the Country is their signature annual fundraising gala...
San Diego Botanic Garden Sips & Science Event
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Earth Day With a Twist – Sips & Science is Coming to the San Diego Botanic Garden
  • San Diego Botanic Garden
If you’re looking for a reason to celebrate Earth Day that goes beyond the usual, the San Diego Botanic Garden in Encinitas has something worth...
Coronado Flower Show
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Spring is in Full Bloom at the Coronado Flower Show
Spring in Coronado means one thing – the beloved Coronado Flower Show is back, and this year it’s introducing an exciting new addition. The 104th...
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Celebrate Earth Day at the Sip, Shop, and Educate Fair in Sorrento Mesa
Looking for a meaningful way to celebrate Earth Day in San Diego? Head to Sorrento Mesa for the Earth Day Fair: Sip, Shop and Educate,...
Mother’s Day with The Gondola Company
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Celebrate Mother’s Day With a Scenic Gondola Cruise in the Coronado Cays
If you’re looking for a memorable way to celebrate Mom, a peaceful gondola ride through the Coronado Cays offers a charming escape without ever leaving...
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The San Diego Museum Of Art Invites You To Bloom Bash 2023
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Bloom Bash Brings Parisian Glamour to Art Alive at SDMA
  • The San Diego Museum of Art
If you’re looking for a night that blends art, culture, and a little late-night sparkle, Bloom Bash is the place to be. This radiant soirée...
San Diego French Film Festival
San Diego French Film Festival Returns With Julie Delpy as Patron
Film lovers and Francophiles have plenty to look forward to as the San Diego French Film Festival returns, celebrating storytelling from across the French-speaking world....
La Jolla Symphony & Chorus Play-and-Sing-a-Thon
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La Jolla Symphony & Chorus is Hosting an All-Day Music Marathon – And it’s Free
  • Conrad Prebys Music Center
San Diego has no shortage of ways to spend a Sunday, but this one is a little different. The La Jolla Symphony & Chorus (LJS&C)...
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Reset and Reconnect at the Ikigai Wellness Retreat at the Japanese Friendship Garden
  • Japanese Friendship Garden
If you’ve been craving a full reset that feels intentional, this one’s worth clearing your calendar for. The Ikigai Wellness Retreat is coming to the...
La Jolla Historical Society Growing Together Series
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Art, Murals, and Good Vibes – La Jolla’s Growing Together Series is Back
  • La Jolla Historical Society
The La Jolla Historical Society (LJHS) is keeping the momentum going with the second installment of its Growing Together series. This is a free, six-event...
Downtown El Cajon -Cajon Cruise
Cajon Cruise is Back: Main Street El Cajon Every Wednesday This Summer
If your Wednesday nights could use a little more chrome and a lot more community, Downtown El Cajon has you covered. Cajon Cruise – formerly...
A Day at the Park San Diego Bay waterfront
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A Free Multicultural Celebration is Coming to Barrio Logan Bayfront
  • Barrio Logan
Spring in San Diego means one thing: it’s time to get outside and connect with the community. A Day at the Park is a free...
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...
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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...
Upcoming Events
Mahjong Moët Provisional Kitchen
Play Mahjong and Sip Moët at Provisional Kitchen at Pendry San Diego
September 13, 2026
3:00 pm
  • Provisional Kitchen, Cafe & Mercantile
Someone at Pendry San Diego had a very good idea. Provisional Kitchen is running a Mahjong & Moët mini-series – a 90-minute guided session led...
Sake Bar Gaga hosting its latest chef collaboration dinner
Get a Taste of Kettner Exchange x Sake Bar Gaga’s Latest Collaboration
September 12, 2026
5:00 pm
Sake Bar Gaga’s Chef Collaboration Series is back for round two, and this time it’s bringing together two very different culinary worlds under one roof....
Old Town Fiestas Patrias
Make Cascarones, Watch the Parade, and Judge the Guac’ Off at Old Town’s Free Fiestas Patrias
September 12, 2026
11:00 am
  • Old Town San Diego State Historic Park
Fiestas Patrias is back at Old Town San Diego State Historic Park, and this year’s lineup makes a strong case for rearranging your Saturday. The...
Sunset Cliffs Auto Show
Get Your Motor Running at the Sunset Cliffs Auto Show
September 12, 2026
10:00 am
San Diego’s most scenic car show is back, and it’s bringing classic cars, custom builds, and hot rods right to the coast in Ocean Beach...
the skyline spin oceanside beach
Send Off Summer at The Skyline Spin – a Free Beachside DJ Event in Oceanside
September 12, 2026
10:00 am
The Mushroom Cowboy has been throwing free daytime music gatherings across the country – good sound, good coffee, no cover charge. New York, New Orleans,...