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.

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Beach Bunny Festival: Spring Fun at Seaport Village

Seaport Village

Spring has a way of sneaking up on us in San Diego. Before you know it, the city is in full bloom and ready to...

Taste Of Hillcrest 2026 Features Over 30 Fantastic Hillcrest Restaurants

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Eat, Sip, and Stroll at Taste of Hillcrest 2026

Hillcrest

Hillcrest’s vibrant dining scene takes center stage this spring with the return of Taste of Hillcrest, a self-guided culinary adventure that invites us to explore...

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San Diego Magazine’s Brunch Bash Returns to Omni La Costa for the Ultimate Sunday Funday

Omni La Costa Resort & Spa

If brunch is your love language, clear your Sunday plans. San Diego Magazine’s Brunch Bash is back, and it’s taking over the gorgeous grounds of...

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Super Diamond Brings the Neil Diamond Experience to Belly Up – And it Rocks

Belly Up

If you’ve ever found yourself humming “Sweet Caroline” or belting out “Cherry Cherry” when you thought no one was listening, this one’s for you. Super...

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Hop Over to the Free North Park Easter Egg Hunt at Morley Field

Spring in San Diego means sunshine, blooming flowers, and plenty of family-friendly fun – and the North Park Easter Egg Extravaganza is back to kick...

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San Marcos Spring Fling 2026: A Full Day of Music, Food, and Community Fun

North City

The San Marcos Spring Fling is back. This year’s lineup of music, activities, food, and local flavors makes it one of the most exciting yet....

San Diego FC Fan Day at San Diego SeaWorld

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SeaWorld San Diego Hosts San Diego FC Fan Day

SeaWorld San Diego

Soccer fans and SeaWorld lovers, this one’s for us. SeaWorld San Diego is hosting San Diego FC Fan Day, bringing player meet-and-greets, photo ops, and...

6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion

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Free Virtual Screening of The Six Triple Eight for Women’s History Month

Virtual Event

For Women’s History Month, Foundation for Women Warriors is hosting a free virtual screening of The Six Triple Eight, a powerful documentary honoring the only...

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...

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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...

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 –...

Rooftop crowd at Margaritaville's Day of Service celebration

Give Back and Get Tropical at Margaritaville’s Day of Service

September 4, 2026

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Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter is turning good vibes into a great cause with its annual Day of Service, a celebration honoring the legacy...