The Craving: San Diego Food + Drink News – Week of October 5, 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.
Austra
Olympia is an album of transformation. Though it has only been two years since Austra’s 2010 debut Feel It Break, it presents a quantum evolution...
The Gaslamp Killer, Trackstar DJ, DJ Artistic
The Gaslamp Killer is the assassin and the antidote. His nickname wasn’t conceived out of thin air. William Bensussen is entitlement’s worst nightmare. His DJ...
Breakfast Republic OB, Coming Soon
Breakfast Republic Ocean Beach is expected to open in late April, and folks are already starting to crow about it. Breakfast Republic promises an innovative...
Step into the Season of Love with a Chuao Chocolatier Factory Tour
A photo posted by Chuao Chocolatier (@chuaochocolatier) on Jan 24, 2017 at 3:44pm PST Alright, let’s face it – we’re quickly approaching Valentine’s Day and we need...
La Jolla Concours d’Elegance 2017
La Jolla Concours d’Elegance returns on April 7-9, 2017! Friday, April 7, 2017 at THE LOT 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM –Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Contemporary...
The Griswolds
“Get out there, make some bad decisions, live, take risks, make sacrifices, fall in love, stop thinking about the consequences, experience life and learn from...
The Creepy Creeps
YOUR NEW FAVORITE FUCKING BAND! New record available on Green Door Records! Limited of 600 pressed, get them while they are HOT! ALSO new full...
Moon Duo
The Occult Architecture of Moon Duo’s fourth album – a psychedelic opus in two separate volumes – is an intricately woven hymn to the invisible...
Bit Maps
5-piece postmodern electronic pop band from San Diego, CA. Featuring singer and songwriter Drew Andrews, known for his work with The Album Leaf.
The Grass Skirt Officially Opens With A Kick-Off Tiki Party Straight Out Of Polynesia
Good Time Poke, an innocent enough name, is just the cover for the Polynesian speakeasy behind the kitchen. Enter into a dark cave with layers...
Jane Lee Hooker
Jane Lee Hooker is a band of five women from New York City who infuse the grit and attitude of their hometown into the blues....
2017 Celebration Run San Diego – Nighttime 5K
As the sunset gives way to San Diego’s nightlife, Celebration Nation comes alive. From the electrified starting line to the amplified after party, and every...
Your Guide To This Week’s North County Concerts
This week, North County brings together a few Southern California locals with a couple of out-of-town treats. Whether they hail from Montana—or just sound like...
Your Guide To This Week’s San Diego Concerts
It’s a flashback kind of weekend for San Diego. All of these acts seem to channel the music and attitudes of bygone eras. Go back...
Collage 2017: Joy — A Stunning Celebration of Dance
Step into the gorgeous confines of the historic Casa del Prado Theatre in Balboa Park and lose yourself in this critically acclaimed dance show courtesy...
Kids Pizza Class
Join us for an afternoon with Chef Isabelle! This class is hands on! where we will shape and roll your own pizza, chop and plate...
Paleo, the Asian Way
Learn the ways of Paleo eating with a zesty Asian fair! Join Joann Stabile as she demonstrates how to spice up the paleo palate with...
Asian Street Food
This is a hands on class hosted by Chef isabelle. Shape and steam your own bao buns with delicious toppings and sauces. Learn how to...
Kids Brunch Class
Join us for an afternoon with Chef Isabelle! We are cooking up a delicious brunch menu This class is hands on! We will be using...
Kids Master Chef: Asian Flair
Join us for an afternoon with Chef Isabelle! This class is hands on! where we will shape and steam your own bao buns as well...
Let’s Get Skinny with Fat! FREE CLASS
Lets get Skinny with Fat This presentation will discuss the different types of fatty acids and how the fat we eat impacts our bodies. The...
Date Night: South American Cuisine
Hosted by Isabelle Baril, We are taking some Southern Favorites to a whole new level. This is a hands on class where you will learn...
Mommy and Me: Intro to cooking
Join Chef Isabelle this morning for hands on class with your little one. We will be working on motor skills, smells and tastes, and beginning...
Vision Board Class Hosted by The Oil Bar
Let’s start the New Year off with manifesting our dreams and creating a ‘Vision Board’. We will have supplies but bring any magazines, pictures or...
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