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.
Out at The Park Event by Padres and San Diego Pride
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Out at the Park is Back: Celebrate Pride Night at Petco Park
  • PETCO Park
The Padres and San Diego Pride are teaming up again for one of the most fun nights of the baseball season. Out at the Park...
7 Whiskey Bars in San Diego Every Whiskey Lover Must Try
“Too much of anything is bad, but too much good whiskey is barely enough.” – Mark Twain “Ninety percent I’ll spend on good times, women,...
San Diego wineries
13 Must-Try San Diego Wineries (Who Needs Napa?!)
With all the excitement surrounding craft breweries in San Diego, and our more famous vine-growing neighbors to the North and South, San Diego wineries rarely...
Pavilion Hotel in Catalina Island
Pavilion Hotel Reopens in Avalon After Thoughtful Renovation
If you’ve been looking for an excuse to plan a Catalina Island escape, this might be it. The Pavilion Hotel in Avalon has officially reopened...
Oceanside Frontwave Arena
Sun’s Out, Fun’s Out – Frontwave Arena is Loaded With Things to Do This Spring and Summer
Oceanside’s Frontwave Arena is shaping up to be one of the county’s most exciting destinations this spring and summer. From live boxing and indoor football...
Kurinuki Cup at Art After Hours Ceramic Workshop
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Get Your Hands in Clay at Art After Hours at Granger Hotel
If your ideal night out includes something creative, a little meditative, and maybe a matcha in hand, this one’s for you. A new series called...
RESET Beach Wellness Event
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RESET: A Full Day of Wellness and Big Gigantic at the Beach
  • Mission Beach Park
SSBD and Almost Nakey are joining forces for RESET, a brand-new beachside event happening at Fit Social Club. It’s a full day of movement, recovery,...
spring art and wine walk
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The Forum Carlsbad’s Spring Art & Wine Walk is Back
  • The Forum Carlsbad
There’s no better way to celebrate springtime in North County than with the return of the Spring Art & Wine Walk at The Forum Carlsbad....
Smoothies at Juice Holler Wellness Cafe
Juice Holler Brings a Community-Driven Wellness Café to Encinitas
There’s a fresh new addition to Coast Highway 101, and it’s already becoming a go-to stop for North County locals. Juice Holler has officially opened...
Guests Exploring the Secret Garden Tour of La Jolla
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Step Inside La Jolla’s Hidden Oasis at the Annual Secret Garden Tour
  • La Jolla Historical Society
There’s something extra special about getting a peek behind the gates in La Jolla. The Secret Garden Tour is back for its 27th year, offering...
Easter Specials in San Diego
Big List of Easter Specials From San Diego Restaurants
Whether you’re looking to get out for Easter brunch or want to take it easy by getting it to-go, San Diego’s restaurants have awesome specials...
Chef's Table at Herb & Wood
Herb & Wood Celebrates 10 Delicious Years in Little Italy
A decade of unforgettable meals calls for a proper celebration. This April, Herb & Wood marks its 10-year anniversary, honoring ten years of shaping San...
A tiny “settled” Red Octopus explores its surroundings.
Birch Aquarium Just Made History With These Tiny Red Octopuses
San Diego is home to some remarkable firsts, and Birch Aquarium just added one more to the list. For what experts believe is the first...
David Adey: Sacrificial Bodies exhibition
David Adey: Sacrificial Bodies – 25 Years of Art That Gets Under Your Skin
San Diego has a way of quietly producing artists doing genuinely interesting things, and David Adey is one of them. This spring, Oceanside Museum of...
Guests Exploring Orchids in the Wild at San Diego Botanic Garden
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Orchids in the Wild Blooms at San Diego Botanic Garden This Spring
  • San Diego Botanic Garden
Spring in Encinitas is about to get even more colorful. The San Diego Botanic Garden is welcoming back its beloved annual orchid showcase with the...
Kallie at Lions Tigers & Bears
Kallie the Tiger’s Story Highlights the Lifesaving Work at Lions Tigers & Bears
April is National Animal Care Month, a time to recognize the expertise, compassion, and daily commitment it takes to properly care for animals. At Lions...
Ironside Fish & Oyster Chef Jason McLeod
Ironside Fish & Oyster is Back – Jason McLeod Returns to Lead a New Chapter in Little Italy
San Diego’s seafood scene has a lot to celebrate right now. Ironside Fish & Oyster, the beloved Little Italy institution from CH Projects, is reopening...
Sonoma Wine Country Travel Guide: The Best Things to Do, Eat, and Stay (2026)
Sonoma gets undersold because Napa takes all the headlines. That’s actually why you should go. The wine is world-class – arguably better for certain varietals...
best bars restaurants near Petco Park - Bubs
Where to Eat and Drink Before and After a Padres Game
San Diego has one of the best ballpark neighborhoods in baseball. Petco Park sits in the heart of downtown, surrounded by the East Village, the...
The Music Company Studio Production
The Music Company Turns 3 and Launches a New Series for Women in Music
San Diego’s music scene has a lot going for it, but building a sustainable career here hasn’t always been easy. That’s exactly the problem that...
Rigoletto on Stage at San Diego Opera
San Diego Opera Unveils Its 2026/2027 Season Lineup
If you’ve been looking for a reason to plan a few cultured nights out, this is it. San Diego Opera just announced its 2026/2027 season,...
La Jolla Music Society Fills April With Jazz, Classical, and Can’t-Miss Performances
April always feels like a reset in San Diego, and La Jolla Music Society is leaning all the way in. The Conrad and Balboa Theatre...
SANDAG Bike Anywhere Day
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Ride, Refuel, and Win Big on SANDAG Bike Anywhere Day
  • Several Locations
Bike season is here, and SANDAG is making it worth your while to get out and ride. Bike Anywhere Day returns, and this year it’s...
Adams Avenue Unplugged
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Adams Avenue Unplugged Brings 90 Live Acts to Three Neighborhoods
  • Adams Avenue
If you love discovering live music in unexpected places, Adams Avenue Unplugged is one of those can’t-miss San Diego days. This free musical walkabout takes...
Upcoming Events
Buddy Guy 90 Concert Tour
Celebrate Buddy Guy’s 90th Birthday at The Rady Shell
September 11, 2026
7:30 pm
  • The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
Experience the legendary Buddy Guy live at the San Diego concert, celebrating his incredible journey through electric blues music.
Paddle Boarding San Diego
Paddle Into a Floating DJ Set at A Burn On The Bay
September 11, 2026
6:30 pm
  • Ski Beach
Explore the scenic beauty of Mission Bay during Playa Paddle. Enjoy paddling under the sunset with DJ music and a supportive community.
Fourth annual Punches in the Piazza at Piazza della Famiglia
Honor, Remember, and Give Back at Punches in the Piazza in Little Italy
September 11, 2026
6:00 pm
  • Piazza della Famiglia
The fourth annual Punches in the Piazza returns to Little Italy’s Piazza della Famiglia for an evening that blends amateur boxing, community connection, and meaningful...
Live jazz performance under the stars at The Rady Shell
Feel the Rhythm of Latin Jazz at The Rady Shell
September 5, 2026
7:30 pm
  • The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
Miles Davis, Sonny Rollins, and Dizzy Gillespie are getting the tribute they deserve, and it’s happening right on the water at The Rady Shell at...
Soft Power exhibition at Oceanside Museum of Art
Explore Identity and Power at OMA’s Newest Exhibition
September 5, 2026
11:00 am
  • Oceanside Museum of Art
Oceanside Museum of Art is hosting the 2026 San Diego Art Prize exhibition for the first time ever, and this one’s a must-see. Soft Power:...