The Craving: San Diego Food + Drink News – Week of September 21, 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.

Mmmmm…A Festival Of Two Of Our Favorite Things: Craft Beer & Cheese

This Sunday Stone Brewery invites you to the ‘Ultimate Pairing Festival’ being held at their Liberty Station location! Stone Brewery has tracked down some of the...

Spend An Evening with Jason Mewes at The American Comedy Co.

Indie film icon, Jason Mewes will be at The American Comedy Company this week. You most likely know Mewes’ from his infamous role as “Jay,”...

The San Diego Mac n’ Cheese Festival is Back!

The San Diego Mac n’ Cheese Festival is back! This year’s festival is going to feature even more serious cheesiness, as local restaurants battle for...

Is the Star of India Haunted? Find Out at Haunted Tales

Is the Star of India Haunted? Find out Saturday October 21 & 28. It’s time again for all aspiring ghosts, goblins, pirates and princesses to...

Learn to Shake & Stir Cocktails Like a Pro at You and Yours Distilling Co.

Come on…you know you’ve always wondered if you have what it takes to sling cocktails behind the bar with the best of them. Here’s your chance!...

Taste the Local Flavors of Fall and Support Local, Sustainable Foods

Did you know that the San Diego area has access to more family farms that any other area in the state? Michelle Lerach wants you...

Are You Brave Enough For ‘The Inn-Sane Asylum’? Find Out At ‘Halloween Extravaganza’

Boo! For two nights only, The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe is hosting its 4th annual Halloween Extravaganza. Come for the thrilling experience including “The...

Bike for Boobs is Back for Its Fifth Annual Pink Celebration

October means it’s breast cancer awareness month, and Bike For Boobs is back for its fifth annual pink “iconic neighborhood bike ride and celebration”. https://www.instagram.com/p/BaJ-pJSgFSS/?taken-by=winepubsd...

Experience the Taste and Charms of Bankers Hill At The ‘Bankers Hill Fall Festival’

The historic community of Bankers Hill will celebrate local food, culture and the Fall season with the second annual Bankers Hill Fall Festival on Saturday, Oct. 21 from 1 to 5...

Hallow-Hour Offerings From Bankers Hill Bar And Restaurant

Halloween revelers will have more time to celebrate at Bankers Hill Bar + Restaurant, located at 2202 4th Ave., with an extended “Hallow-Hour” happy hour...

Welcome GoldFish To Their New Hometown This Weekend at Music Box

Lucky for us, the electronic duo known as GoldFish has recently relocated to San Diego and we get to celebrate with them this weekend at...

Break Out The Lederhosen And Beer Steins For San Diego Oktoberfest!

Break out the lederhosen and beer steins for San Diego Oktoberfest! The gang at Rockstarbeer is putting a modern, sexy spin on an outdoor Oktoberfest...

Locals Only: Spirits By The Bay Festival To Showcase Local Distillers At New Event

Craft cocktail lovers rejoice! The San Diego Distillers Guild (yup, we have one of those!) is bringing the best ‘locals only’ spirits producers together at...

5th Annual Whiskey, Bourbon And Wine BBQ

The flavors of the deep South and northern California converge at this West coast BBQ bash at Estancia La Jolla. A nod to the property’s...

Join Nomad Donuts For A Grand Opening Donut Party This Friday!

Mmmmmm…Nomad Donuts! Nomad Donuts will celebrate the launch of its new North Park shop with a public Grand Opening on Friday, October 13 from 5...

‘Pinups and Puppies’ This Weekend At The Rabbit Hole!

Pints & Paws invites you to join Pinups and Puppies, a fundraiser at The Rabbit Hole benefiting Baja Dog Rescue. https://www.instagram.com/p/BaDCJFlhHxI/?taken-by=pints.and.paws.events The event theme is...

The Big List Of Things To Do This Weekend In San Diego

Happy Friday the 13th! As usual, San Diego has a lot happening this weekend – get out there and explore! Friday, October 13 Movies In The...

Explore San Diego’s Historic South Park at the “Fall Walkabout” Festival

What’s a better way to explore a lovely San Diego neighborhood of South Park, famous for its old San Diego charm, than to wandering around...

The 10th Annual Festival of Lights, the Celebration of Culture

Get excited for the 10th annual cultural celebration, the Festival of Lights, hosted by the San Diego Indian American Society! The Festival of Lights showcases...

Ye Scallywag! Returns With Craft Beer & Punk Rock!

Ye Scallywag returns to Waterfront Park in San Diego for year two! The event will take place October 21st at Waterfront Park, where they’ll be...

Help Create a More Enlightened Future At TEDx San Diego 2017

Never been to TEDx San Diego? Don’t miss this chance to flex your brain while meeting interesting people and having a great time. This year’s...

Experience The Best Of North Park At Taste Of North Park 2017

North Park is HOT! Come see the neighborhood that everyone is talking about on Saturday October 14th from 11:00am to 3:00pm to experience the best...

Movies In The Park: Hocus Pocus Comes To Waterfront

What better way to get an early start on Halloween than a little Hocus Pocus under the stars?! Due to overwhelming interest in this event, Movies...

Alison Wonderland Coming to The Observatory North Park

Alex Sholler, better known by her stage name Alison Wonderland, is coming to The Observatory this week! Wonderland is a Sydney-based DJ and producer signed...