The Craving: San Diego Food + Drink News – Week of October 12, 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.

Playa Kitchen is La Jolla’s New Go-To Spot for Coastal Café Vibes and Craft Coffee

La Jolla has a fresh daytime destination worth knowing about. Playa Kitchen, the newest concept from Clique Hospitality, has opened at Torrey Pines Science Park....

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Estancia La Jolla’s Annual Garden Party Returns This April

Estancia La Jolla

Spring in La Jolla feels a little more magical when Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa opens its gardens for its Annual Garden Party. Set...

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Live Fire Food & Wine Festival Returns to Temecula Creek Inn

If you’re looking for a culinary day trip that delivers serious talent and open-flame cooking, the Third Annual Live Fire Food & Wine Festival at...

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Bloom & Balance at Park Hyatt Aviara Brings a Full-Day Spring Reset to Carlsbad

Park Hyatt Aviara Resort

Bloom & Balance at Park Hyatt Aviara offers a one-day immersive retreat designed to reset for spring. Hosted in partnership with the award-winning Miraval Life...

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Wednesday Nights Just Got a Whole Lot Better at Madison on Park

Madison on Park

No more guilty goodbyes when heading out for dinner. Dinner with Dogs at Madison on Park is making Wednesday nights the ultimate outing for anyone...

San Diego, Let’s Show Up for Veteran Moms – The Bright Beginnings Baby Shower Needs Us

There’s something special about a community that takes care of its own – and right now, the Foundation for Women Warriors is calling on San...

“Fragmented Stories”: A New Exhibition at Arts District Liberty Station

Arts District Liberty Station – one of California’s state-designated cultural districts – is opening a new exhibition at Gallery 201 this spring. It’s one to...

Fresh Pasta, an Italian Market, and Housemade Gelato – Pastaria Vivi Comes to Encinitas

North County, meet your new pasta problem. Pastaria Vivi just opened in Encinitas Village… and self-control is officially off the table. The concept brings together...

San Diego’s Biggest St. Patrick’s Day Irish 4 A Day

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Irish 4 A Day is Back: San Diego’s Biggest St. Patrick’s Day Party Returns to the Gaslamp

Gaslamp Quarter

The Gaslamp Quarter is turning green again, and if you were there last year, you already know what’s coming. Irish 4 A Day – San...

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The Rosin Box Project Presents Empower: A Prism of New Work at Liberty Station

Liberty Station

March is bringing fresh momentum to San Diego’s dance scene, and The Rosin Box Project is leading the way with Empower: A Prism of New...

Hotel Solea Opens in Carlsbad, Bringing a Fresh Coastal Escape to North County

Hotel Solea has officially opened in Carlsbad, debuting as a reimagined 201-room lifestyle destination within Marriott Bonvoy’s Autograph Collection. Formerly the Sheraton Carlsbad Resort, the...

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San Diego’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival is Back in Balboa Park

Balboa Park

Green outfits, Irish music, and a full day in Balboa Park – San Diego’s 44th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival is ready to...

The 10 Best Irish Bars in San Diego

Hey there, San Diego! Feeling lucky? You should be because we’ve got some seriously amazing Irish pubs right in our backyard! Whether you’re craving a...

Rooftop Live Music Is Back at Andaz San Diego

Spring evenings in the Gaslamp just got an upgrade. Andaz San Diego has launched a new rooftop live music series, and it is already shaping...

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Hockey, Craft Beer, and Good Causes – Pucks & Pints Is Back at Bay City Brewing

Pechanga Arena San Diego

San Diego has a knack for combining things we love, and Pucks & Pints might be the best example of that. This annual charity event...

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L’Auberge Uncorked: Sip Your Way Through a Perfect Seaside Afternoon in Del Mar

L’Auberge Del Mar

Del Mar has always had a way of making everything feel a little more special, and the second annual L’Auberge Uncorked is no exception. This...

Bivouac Ciderworks Un/Grounded exhibition

Un/Grounded: A Photography and Painting Exhibition at Bivouac Ciderworks

North Park nights just got a little more thoughtful. This March, Bivouac Ciderworks is hosting Un/Grounded, the second duo exhibition from multidisciplinary artists JenMarie Landig...

James Beard Award-winning chefs Rancho Bernardo Inn

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54 Hours of James Beard Magic – Rancho Bernardo Inn’s Epic Culinary Weekend is Back

North County San Diego is about to have a seriously delicious few days. Rancho Bernardo Inn is bringing back its celebrated culinary festival, now reimagined...

La Jolla Symphony & Chorus at St. John's Passion

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Bach and Ballet Come Together for “Passion & Devotion” at St. Paul’s Cathedral

There is something special about experiencing powerful music inside one of San Diego’s most beautiful sacred spaces. La Jolla Symphony & Chorus is bringing that...

Andaz San Diego Turns Into a Living Gallery for Art Alive Preview Weekend

Spring in San Diego means one thing for art lovers – Art Alive is almost here. And this year, we’re getting an early taste right...

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La Jolla Concours Kicks Off 20 Years With a Luxe “Motorvault” Soirée by the Sea

Ellen Browning Scripps Park

If there’s one spring event that always delivers on style, it’s the La Jolla Concours d’Elegance. And for its 20th anniversary, the Friday VIP party...

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Necessity Coffee Celebrates Grand Opening in North City San Marcos

San Marcos is getting a new go-to coffee stop. Necessity Coffee is opening its newest location in North City, and they’re celebrating with a full...

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San Diego Opera Brings Carmen Back to the Civic Theatre – and She’s as Irresistible as Ever

San Diego Civic Theatre

If you’ve ever wanted to experience opera at its most dramatic and electric, this is the one. San Diego Opera is closing out its 2025-26...

Write Out Loud Kicks off American Literary Heroes in Old Town

Some of America’s most iconic writers are stepping off the page and onto local stages this spring. Write Out Loud is launching American Literary Heroes,...

Catch George Thorogood’s Baddest Show on Earth at Humphreys

August 12, 2026

7:30 pm

Humphreys Concerts by the bay

Discover the legacy of George Thorogood & The Destroyers as they tour with classic anthems and electrifying live performances.

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Cast performing in Alicia Keys' Hell's Kitchen on Broadway

Feel the Fire of Alicia Keys’ Hell’s Kitchen at San Diego Civic Theatre

August 11, 2026

7:00 pm

San Diego Civic Theatre

Alicia Keys is bringing her story to the stage, and honestly, this is a big one. Broadway’s Hell’s Kitchen is making its way to San...

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Spend a Bayfront Sunday With the Gipsy Kings at The Rady Shell

August 9, 2026

7:30 pm

The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park

Get ready for an amazing night at the Gipsy Kings Rady Shell Concert and enjoy timeless hits that resonate with everyone.

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Catch Lane 8, Yotto, Kasbo, and More at FNGRS CRSSD x Cross Pollination

August 9, 2026

3:00 pm

Waterfront Park

Discover the unique concept of Cross Pollination in San Diego with FNGRS CRSSD, showcasing eight artists in collaborative sets.

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Make Your Museum Day a Brunch Day at The Nat

August 9, 2026

10:00 am

San Diego Natural History Museum

The Nat just leveled up your Sunday plans. Between the galleries and a rooftop brunch with sweeping Balboa Park views, this is quickly becoming the...

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