The Craving: San Diego Food + Drink News – Week of November 2, 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.
disney on ice Let's Dance
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Disney On Ice Brings the Party to Pechanga Arena With Let’s Dance!
  • Pechanga Arena San Diego
Disney On Ice is back with an all-new show, and this one’s built around one thing: getting everyone in the arena moving. Let’s Dance! turns...
George's at the Cove Hires Zach Schneider as New Pastry Chef
George’s at the Cove Hires Zach Schneider as New Pastry Chef
George’s at the Cove just hired Zach Schneider as their new Pastry Chef, and if you’ve been following San Diego’s restaurant scene, you might recognize...
san diego opera inside scoop
Get the Inside Scoop on San Diego Opera’s Season at Opera Uncorked
If you’ve ever wanted to understand what’s actually happening in an opera before you see it, Opera Uncorked is the move. San Diego Opera’s Resident...
Wreckless Strangers & The Great North Special at Winstons
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Infectious Grooves Hit Winstons: Wreckless Strangers & The Great North Special
  • WinstonsOB
If you’re looking for a Saturday night that’s heavy on soul, groove, and live energy, Winstons in Ocean Beach has you covered. Wreckless Strangers and...
Lions Tigers and Bears School Field Trip Program
Lions Tigers and Bears Launches New School Field Trip Program
Lions Tigers and Bears is rolling out a new education curriculum designed specifically for elementary school students, and it’s one of those field trip experiences...
OCEANS AT NIGHT: OCEANS OF LOVE
Birch Aquarium Launches Two New After-Dark Experiences This Year
Birch Aquarium is shaking things up in 2026 with nighttime programming that’s worth staying up for. They’re bringing back Oceans at Night for the 21+...
San Diego Rodeo
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San Diego Rodeo Returns to Petco Park for Year Three
  • PETCO Park
The San Diego Rodeo is back at Petco Park for its third year, and if you’ve been before, you know this is way more than...
Jurassic Quest del mar
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Jurassic Quest Stomps Into Del Mar With Life-Size Dinosaurs
  • Del Mar Fairgrounds
If you’ve got kids (or you’re just really into dinosaurs), Jurassic Quest is rolling into the Del Mar Fairgrounds this weekend for four days of...
major restaurant openings in San Diego
Three Major Restaurant Openings to Watch This Year
San Diego’s restaurant scene is about to get even better. Three highly anticipated spots are opening across the county over the next few months, each...
Setsubun celebration at the japanese friendship garden and museum
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Celebrate Setsubun at the JFGM With Food, Music, and Good Vibes
  • Japanese Friendship Garden
The Japanese Friendship Garden is hosting its Setsubun Festival, and it’s one of those events that feels both celebratory and peaceful at the same time....
Romantic Luxury Hotels in San Diego
The Best Luxury Hotels in San Diego for a Romantic Getaway
Ready to turn up the romance in America’s Finest City? We’ve curated our favorite luxury stays that are worth the splurge – whether you’re celebrating...
15 San Diego Restaurants Perfect for a Hot Date
The struggle to find a date night spot that strikes the perfect balance between ambiance and appetite is real. Never fear! We’ve rounded up 15...
16 Romantic Date Ideas in San Diego That Aren’t Going to a Restaurant
If you’re looking for the perfect romantic date ideas in San Diego that aren’t the typical routine, we’ve got you covered! Step up your game by...
Navore Market la jolla
Navore Market’s New La Jolla Hub Makes Buying Local Way Easier
Getting fresh, locally grown food from San Diego farmers just got a lot more convenient. Navore Market is launching its first aggregation hub in La...
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North Park Festival of Beers Is Back for Year 16 – Tickets On Sale Now
  • Lafayette Hotel
One of San Diego’s original craft beer festivals is making its return to El Cajon Boulevard this spring, and if you’ve been before, you already...
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,...
the lodge at torrey pines hotel room package
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....
monster jam san diego
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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...
seaworld san diego
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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...
nomada carlsbad
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...
Upcoming Events
Stone Garden Market escondido
Spend a Summer Evening at the Stone Garden Market in Escondido
August 6, 2026
6:00 pm
  • Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens – Escondido
Stone Brewing’s gardens are one of those spots that already feel like an event on their own, and this summer, they’re turning the space into...
University Heights Summer Mixer at Park & Rec
Come Hang Out at the University Heights Summer Mixer
August 6, 2026
5:00 pm
  • Park & Rec
University Heights is getting together for its annual Summer Mixer, and honestly, there’s no better excuse to trade the couch for a night out with...
RESET Beach Wellness Event
RESET: A Full Day of Wellness and Big Gigantic at the Beach
August 2, 2026
8:00 am
  • Mission Beach Park
SSBD and Almost Nakey are joining forces for RESET, a brand-new beachside event happening at Fit Social Club. It’s a full day of movement, recovery,...
Sarah McLachlan Better Broken Tour
Spend a Summer Night With Sarah McLachlan at The Rady Shell
August 2, 2026
7:00 pm
  • The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
Experience the magic of Sarah McLachlan's Better Broken Tour and enjoy her beautiful voice in picturesque venues across the country.
LITVAKdance Dancing Outdoors Take 4
Dance Through 7 Styles in One Stunning Garden Setting
August 1, 2026
5:45 pm
Experience the magic of LITVAKdance Dancing Outdoors with a stunning variety of dance performances and live music in Encinitas.