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.

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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...

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Hop Aboard for Easter at the San Diego Model Railroad Museum

San Diego Model Railroad Museum

Easter weekend is getting a charming, one-of-a-kind spin at Balboa Park’s San Diego Model Railroad Museum. The Easter Eggspress is a special before-hours event designed...

Two Brothers, Two Worlds: OMA Uncovers a Hidden Hubbell Chapter

There are art exhibitions, and then there are exhibitions that feel like uncovering something that was never meant to stay hidden. Brothers in Arts: James...

Hotel del Coronado Named to TIME’s 2026 World’s Greatest Places List

Hotel del Coronado has earned a major global nod, landing on TIME’s 2026 list of the World’s Greatest Places. The annual list highlights 100 extraordinary...

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Anchored in Wellness Festival Returns to Liberty Station

Ingram Plaza

Liberty Station’s Anchored in Wellness Festival is back for its third year, bringing a full day of movement, mindfulness, and feel-good energy to Ingram Plaza....

Movies on Del Beach at the Hotel Del Coronado

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Movies on Del Beach is Back and the 2026 Lineup is Massive

Hotel Del Coronado

There’s something about watching a movie on the beach that just hits differently. The sound of the ocean in the background and a cool breeze...

Grange Garden Farm-to-Coast Dinner Series

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Grange Garden Launches Its Farm-to-Coast Dinner Series in Solana Beach

There’s something special about a long, farm dinner with soft light and shared conversation. Grange Garden is bringing that spirit to the coast with the...

Marisi in La Jolla new executive chef Kaitlyn Smith

Marisi in La Jolla Has a New Executive Chef and the Kitchen is in Great Hands

La Jolla’s Marisi has a new face leading the kitchen, and it’s a name worth knowing. The Italian hearth-driven restaurant has appointed Kaitlyn Smith as...

La Jolla Music Society’s Jazz Mini Festival Honors Miles & Coltrane at 100

If live jazz is your kind of night out, La Jolla Music Society’s Jazz Mini Festival is bringing an incredible lineup to town – all...

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Liberty Public Market Turns 10 and We’re Celebrating All Weekend Long

Liberty Public Market

A decade ago, a 25,000-square-foot piece of San Diego history opened its doors as something the city had never quite seen before. What started as...

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ART GARDEN Brings Art, Storytelling, and Community Care to UCSD Park & Market

Vanguard Culture and the UC San Diego Craft Center are coming together for ART GARDEN: A Communal Offering of Art, Storytelling, Dance & Community Care...

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Ballislife Meets SeaWorld: Elite High School Hoops is Coming to San Diego This April

SeaWorld San Diego

San Diego is about to become the backdrop for one of high school basketball’s most exciting showcases. It’s happening somewhere you might not expect. SeaWorld...

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Pizza Port Solana Beach Celebrates 39 Years With a Parking Lot Party

Pizza Port Solana Beach is turning 39 years young, and they’re celebrating the way they know best – with fresh beer, live music, BBQ, and...

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ArtReach’s Golden Hour: Made in SD Celebrates Youth Creativity

ArtReach is bringing the community together for Golden Hour: Made in SD, a joyful fundraiser spotlighting youth creativity across San Diego County. This evening event...

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Game Night at Birch Aquarium Brings Animal Crossing to Life After Hours

Birch Aquarium

If you’ve ever wanted to see the worlds of gaming and ocean science collide, Game Night at Birch Aquarium is making it happen. This special...

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Wave FC Turns 5 – Let’s Pack Snapdragon for the Home Opener

Snapdragon Stadium

Five seasons already. San Diego Wave FC is celebrating its 5 year anniversary, and there’s no better way to mark it than showing up strong...

North Park’s Favorite Brunch Duo Opens a Modern Italian Restaurant – SONO is Here

North Park has a new dinner destination, and it comes from a pair of familiar faces. Ocean Mohamadi and Nino Cusimano – the husband-and-wife team...

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Yasmina El-Abd Headlines Soirée en Égypte at the 5th Annual Soirée Francophone

Tower Beach Club

San Diego has a way of hosting events that feel like they belong somewhere much grander – and the 5th Annual Soirée Francophone from the...

The Best Espresso Martinis in San Diego Right Now (2026 Guide)

The espresso martini had a moment – and then it kept having one. What started as a 1980s London creation and briefly became the butt...

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Point Loma Lights Up Its New Gateway Sign With Community Celebration

If you’ve driven into Point Loma recently, you’ve probably noticed something new welcoming you in. The Point Loma Association is officially celebrating the completion of...

Padres Opening Day Food and Drink Specials

Let’s gooooooo Padres fans – Opening Day is Thursday, March 26! Whether you’re looking for a spot to pregame, a place with plenty of TVs, or the...

Viewpoint Brewing Co one of the best San Diego breweries.

The Best San Diego Breweries to Enjoy a Cold One With Friends

With over 150 breweries scattered throughout San Diego County, deciding where to pop in for a fresh beer on tap can be overwhelming, especially if...

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...

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Toast the Giants Exhibit’s Final Weekend at MCASD

August 7, 2026

5:00 pm

Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego

MCASD is sending off Giants: Art from the Dean Collection the right way. Joe Kay, founder of Soulection, is on the decks. DJ Sasha Marie...

La Jolla

Taste Your Way Through Logan Heights at the Taste of Imperial Avenue

August 7, 2026

4:00 pm

Logan Heights Community Development Corporation, alongside the Greater Logan Heights Small Business Advisory Group, is inviting the community out for the fifth annual Taste of...

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Spend a Summer Evening at the Stone Garden Market in Escondido

August 6, 2026

6:00 pm

Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens – Escondido

Stone Brewing’s gardens are one of those spots that already feel like an event on their own, and this summer, they’re turning the space into...

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