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.
San Diego's Most Romantic Walks
9 of San Diego’s Most Romantic Walks
Romantic walks are an incredibly underrated date idea, and San Diego has a lot of options to get out and explore. Whether it’s a first,...
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Monster Energy Supercross Returns to Snapdragon Stadium
  • Snapdragon Stadium
If you’ve never experienced Supercross in person, it’s honestly hard to describe. The roar of the engines, the smell of the dirt, watching riders launch...
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Treat Yourself During the Farmers Insurance Open With A Luxe Stay at The Lodge
If you’re heading to the Farmers Insurance Open this year, there’s no better way to experience it than by staying just steps from the action....
The Art of Banksy
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The Art of Banksy: “Without Limits” Exhibition Arrives in San Diego
  • Del Mar Fairgrounds
The world’s most famous and mysterious graffiti artist is coming to San Diego. The Art of Banksy Without Limits makes its San Diego debut at...
valley farm market del mar opening
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Valley Farm Market and High Marea Bring Specialty Groceries and Baja Flavors to Del Mar
Valley Farm Market is opening its third location in Del Mar, bringing nearly seven decades of family-owned specialty grocery expertise to the North County coast....
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Monster Jam Roars Into Snapdragon Stadium for Two Epic Weekends
  • Snapdragon Stadium
Twelve-thousand-pound trucks flying through the air, gravity-defying stunts, and world-champion drivers competing for the Stadium Championship Series West title – Monster Jam is coming back...
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Go Behind the Scenes at SeaWorld’s Inside Look Event
  • SeaWorld San Diego
SeaWorld San Diego is pulling back the curtain on what happens when the cameras aren’t rolling. Inside Look 2026 returns for two weekends this month,...
january at the conrad
January at The Conrad: Piano Duos, Dance, and Wolves Return to La Jolla
La Jolla Music Society is kicking off 2026 with a lineup that spans everything from classical piano performances to contemporary dance, cultural crossover music, and...
addities and curiosities expo san diego
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Step Into the Strange: The Oddities and Curiosities Expo Takes Over San Diego
  • Del Mar Fairgrounds
If your idea of weekend fun leans more toward taxidermy than typical San Diego beach vibes, we’ve got something special headed our way. The Oddities...
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Grand Restaurant Group Opens NÓMADA in Carlsbad With Regional Mexican Cuisine
Grand Restaurant Group (Bellamy’s, Nick & G’s, Cork & Knife, DiCicco’s) just opened NOMADA in Carlsbad, and if you’ve been following Chef Alex Carballo’s work...
San Diego's NYE Parties
Countdown to 2026: San Diego’s Must-Hit NYE Parties
Ready to ring in 2026? San Diego’s hottest venues are pulling out all the stops for an unforgettable New Year’s Eve. From rooftop celebrations with...
Kingfisher nye menu
The Best New Year’s Eve Dinners and ‘Recovery Brunches’ to Ring In 2026 in San Diego!
Bid farewell to 2025 with exquisite dining experiences across San Diego. Whether you’re craving a lavish New Year’s Eve dinner or planning to kickstart 2026...
Lilo Carlsbad: A Michelin-Level Adventure With San Diego Soul
If you’ve ever wondered what a Michelin experience would feel like if it ditched the tuxedo, threw on a perfectly worn vintage tee, and queued...
Kona Kai seasonal cocktails
Seasonal Cocktails From San Diego Bars That Will Have You Feeling Festive!
Cocktails in San Diego are getting festive makeovers all over the city as local bars and restaurants unveil their holiday creations. From tiki twists on...
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City Heights Gets San Diego’s First Street Soccer Park
City Heights is getting a new community resource designed to do more than just host pickup games. Street Soccer USA, the national nonprofit using sport...
Dinner en Blanc
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Diner en Blanc Returns to San Diego for a Secret White-Out Picnic
  • Secret Location
The world’s most stylish pop-up picnic is coming back to San Diego, and the location remains a mystery until the very last moment. Diner en...
Burnout Paradise La Jolla Playhouse
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Burnout Paradise Brings Treadmill Chaos and Audience Thrills to La Jolla Playhouse
Four performers. Four treadmills. A wager that spirals into something equal parts absurd and impressive. Burnout Paradise, the international hit from Australian artists Pony Cam,...
La Jolla Playhouse The Recipe
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La Jolla Playhouse Serves Up Julia Child’s Origin Story in The Recipe
Before Julia Child became the culinary icon we all recognize, she was bouncing between cities, careers, and continents – from Pasadena to New York, Washington...
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Oceanside’s Swell Plates Series Returns With Creative Dishes and Harbor-Fresh Ingredients
Oceanside’s culinary scene is having a moment, and the second annual Swell Plates Series gives us a solid reason to explore it. This month-long celebration...
Library Shop Mission Hills
Library Shop Mission Hills Brings Independent Bookstore Vibes to the Neighborhood
Mission Hills just got a new spot for book lovers. Library Shop Mission Hills opened its doors at the corner of West Washington and Hawk...
Christmas offerings around San Diego
Don’t Feel Like Cooking for Christmas? These San Diego Restaurants Have You Covered!
From cozy Italian feasts to luxe hotel brunches, San Diego’s restaurants are pulling out all the stops this holiday season. Among the incredible Christmas offerings...
San Diego Museum of Art membership prices
San Diego Museum of Art Membership Prices Changing Soon
San Diego Museum of Art is adjusting membership prices starting January 1, 2026, but if you renew before December 31, you can lock in your...
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An Irish Christmas Brings High-Energy Holiday Tradition to Balboa Theatre
  • Balboa Theatre
If you’re looking for something different from the usual holiday concert lineup, An Irish Christmas at Balboa Theatre delivers exactly that. This isn’t just another...
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Noel Noel Returns to The Rady Shell for Three Nights of Holiday Magic
  • The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
San Diego Symphony’s beloved holiday tradition is back, and this year it comes with a mystery. Noel Noel returns outdoors to The Rady Shell at...
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Relive the Golden Age of Clubbing at Bed By 10
July 11, 2026
4:00 pm
Here’s the concept: all the energy of a proper night out, all the club classics you love, and you’re still home in bed at a...
Chris Stapleton All-American Road Show at North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
Watch Chris Stapleton Bring the All-American Road Show to Chula Vista
July 10, 2026
7:30 pm
  • North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
If you’ve been on the fence about seeing Chris Stapleton live, this is the sign you’ve been waiting for. The All-American Road Show is coming...
AfterDark cabaret
See What Happens AfterDark at San Diego’s Adults-Only Cabaret Experience
July 9, 2026
9:00 pm
Okay, this one is genuinely unlike anything else happening in San Diego right now. AfterDark is an adults-only cabaret running at Adams Theatre on Adams...
America The Beautiful 50 Concert at The Rady Shell
Celebrate 250 Years of America at The Rady Shell This 4th of July
July 4, 2026
7:30 pm
Discover America the Beautiful at The Rady Shell, featuring timeless songs and a full orchestra for a memorable Fourth of July.
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Rock the Flight Deck This 4th of July: Classic Hits, Big Bay Boom & America’s 250th
July 4, 2026
7:00 pm
  • USS Midway Museum
There are Fourth of July plans, and then there are those Fourth of July plans – the kind worth putting on the calendar the moment...