The Craving: San Diego Food + Drink News – Week of September 28, 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.
Top of the Hyatt
Showing
Step Into Masquerade After Dark at Top of the Hyatt
  • Manchester Grand Hyatt
Discover the enchanting atmosphere of Masquerade After Dark at the Top of the Hyatt, featuring cocktails and sushi with a twist.
Camarada
Upcoming
Spend a Sunday Evening With Tango and Opera at SDMA
  • San Diego Museum of Art
Experience the SDMA Poetics of the Arrabal with breathtaking performances by the Camarada Tango Quartet and Tijuana's finest.
San Diego Halloween Party Cruise
Upcoming
Get Spirited Away on Mission Bay’s Día de los Muertos Halloween Party Cruise
  • Bahia Resort Hotel
Halloween night on the water, with a Día de los Muertos theme and an undead DJ on the decks. The William D. Evans sets out...
University Heights Community-Wide Garage Sale annual neighborhood event San Diego
All done
Shop Local Art at the University Heights ‘Sip & Shop’
Discover the charm of University Heights Sip & Shop, where local artists and delicious brews create an unforgettable evening.
Where Beauty Persists
Upcoming
Hear a World Premiere at Camarada’s Where Beauty Persists
  • The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center
Discover the intriguing world premiere of Where Beauty Persists the conrad featuring a dynamic flute and vibraphone collaboration.
Fox Point Farms
Catch Free Live Music Every Tuesday at the Leucadia Listening Lounge
Leucadia Listening Lounge offers a new local musician every week. Enjoy free live music and immerse yourself in the local scene.
A memorable night at Andrés Martín The Conrad performance
Upcoming
Catch Andrés Martín’s Solo Show at The Conrad
  • The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center
CAMARADA, a resident company at The Conrad, is presenting Time Traveler, an immersive solo performance from double bassist Andrés Martín that turns a night of...
All done
Celebrate San Diego’s LGBTQ+ Trailblazers at The Center’s 2026 Community Wall of Honor Ceremony
San Diego’s LGBTQ+ history runs deep, and The Center in Hillcrest has been keeping track of it for a long time. The 2026 Community Wall...
Food and drinks on display at Taste of North Park
Upcoming
Eat, Drink, and Stroll at Taste of North Park
  • North Park Mini Park
North Park’s biggest food and drink celebration is back. Taste of North Park returns for its 15th annual event, bringing more than 50 food tastings...
Families enjoying Harvest on the Promenade Liberty Station
Upcoming
Wander Through The Glowing Hollow at Harvest on the Promenade
  • North Promenade
A new fall tradition is coming to Liberty Station’s North Promenade with Harvest on the Promenade, a two-day festival built around five immersive family experiences,...
Mötley Crüe performing at The Return of the Carnival of Sins
All done
Rock Out With Mötley Crüe in Chula Vista
  • North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
The Return of the Carnival of Sins is bringing Mötley Crüe back on the road for a run that celebrates both the show’s 20th anniversary...
Comedians performing at Killers of Kill Tony
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Catch Killers of Kill Tony Live at the Civic Theatre
  • Civic Theater
Kill Tony, the number one live podcast in the world, is hitting the road, and its most beloved regulars are bringing their standup to the...
Upcoming
Ride into the Holidays at Almost Nakey SantaCon
  • Belmont Park
The most magical day of the year is back, and Belmont Park is transforming into a full-blown Christmas winter wonderland for Almost Nakey SantaCon 2026....
San Diego Vintage Crawl
Stamp Your Way Through 26 Shops at the SD Vintage Crawl
Experience vintage shopping like never before with the San Diego Vintage Crawl. Visit multiple shops and collect stamps to win!
Cowboy Junkies 40th Anniversary
All done
Take a Seat for Cowboy Junkies at Del Mar Fairgrounds
Cowboy Junkies bring their Celebrating 40 Years and Beyond tour to Del Mar. Experience their timeless sound live.
Same Same But Different Festival
All done
Spend Three Days at the Same Same But Different Festival on Lake Perris
Same Same But Different is back! Enjoy unforgettable music and local artists at this unique San Diego festival this weekend.
Charlie Brown Jingles & Jazz Presented by Camarada, a Resident Company @ The Conrad
Upcoming
Sing Along to Charlie Brown Jingles & Jazz at The Conrad
  • The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center
Discover a unique take on holiday music with Charlie Brown Jingles & Jazz at The Conrad, showcasing jazz and seasonal favorites.
Amjad Ali Khan and sons performing together
Upcoming
Experience Confluence With La Jolla Symphony & Chorus
  • Mandeville Auditorium, UC San Diego
La Jolla Symphony & Chorus is opening its season in a big way, welcoming legendary sarod virtuoso Amjad Ali Khan and his sons, Ayaan Ali...
Birdstock Music Festival
All done
Catch Five Free Stages, a Beer Garden, and a Dunk Tank at Birdstock in Bird Rock
Five stages. Free admission. A half-pipe with pro skaters and BMX riders. An Oktoberfest-themed beer garden. A dunk tank. The 5th Annual Birdstock Music Festival...
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Celebrate 30 Years of Encinitas Oktoberfest & Artisan Faire
  • Mountain Vista Drive
Prost, Encinitas! The 30th Annual Encinitas Oktoberfest & Artisan Faire is back, hosted by the Encinitas Chamber of Commerce, and it’s bringing Bavarian spirit to...
Inside the dining room at Nick & G's
Get Ready for a New Era at Nick & G’s
Rancho Santa Fe institution Nick & G’s is getting a top-to-bottom renovation ahead of its 10th anniversary, and Chef/Partner Alex Carballo is leading the culinary...
USA vs. Mexico Continental Cup
All done
Catch USA vs. Mexico at the Continental Cup in Oceanside
Do not miss the excitement of the Continental Cup at Frontwave Arena, featuring USA versus Mexico in thrilling indoor soccer action.
Camarada Tango Quartet
Work Four Camarada Concerts Into Your Balboa Park Calendar
Delve into the world of the newly named SDMA Resident Artists, enriching the museum's collection through live music performances.
Swimmers taking on the challenge at Swim for SOF
All done
Cheer On Swimmers at the 6th Annual Swim for SOF
  • San Diego Bay
San Diego Bay is about to host one of the city’s most inspiring athletic challenges. The Honor Foundation’s 6th Annual Swim for SOF brings together...
Upcoming Events
San Diego Halloween Party Cruise
Get Spirited Away on Mission Bay’s Día de los Muertos Halloween Party Cruise
October 31, 2026
9:00 pm
  • Bahia Resort Hotel
Halloween night on the water, with a Día de los Muertos theme and an undead DJ on the decks. The William D. Evans sets out...
Yokai Masquerade
Spend Halloween Night With the Yokai at Japanese Friendship Garden
October 31, 2026
6:00 pm
  • Japanese Friendship Garden
Celebrate Halloween at the Yokai Masquerade. Dress as your favorite Yokai and enjoy a night of fun, performances, and folklore.
International Food and Music Festival Taste of the Underworld
Celebrate Halloween on the Bay at the International Food & Music Festival
October 31, 2026
11:00 am
  • Embarcadero Marina Park North
Experience the joy of the International Food & Music Festival, featuring over 50 international food vendors and live performances.
The Secret Society of Adultologists
Spend Halloween Weekend With the Secret Society of Adultologists
October 30, 2026
6:00 pm
  • San Diego Natural History Museum
Discover the eerie wonders of the Secret Society of Adultologists Halloween Party, with costumes, corpse flowers, and DJ beats.
Halloween at the Station
Get Your Costume Ready for Halloween at the Station
October 25, 2026
12:00 pm
  • Ingram Plaza
Liberty Station is throwing its annual Halloween bash, and it’s free, family-friendly, and packed with enough activities to fill your whole afternoon. Costumes are strongly...