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.

12 Things to Do for the Holidays That are Uniquely San Diego

While the holiday season in San Diego may not be your typical winter landscape, there’s plenty of festive fun to be had in our slice...

guide to Winter Getaway to Park City for San Diego travelers

Escapes: Your Guide to a Winter Getaway to Park City

When the snow starts to fall, few places can match the magic of Park City, Utah. With its world-class skiing, charming Main Street, and luxurious...

Escapes: Your Guide to a Perfect Idyllwild Getaway

One of the best things about living in San Diego is the variety of amazing places to visit that are just a few hour road...

Hit the Slopes! 7 Ski Resorts an Easy Drive From San Diego

Ski season is here! That may come as a shock to those of you that would prefer to pretend that snow doesn’t exist, but for...

7 Ways to Experience Winter in San Diego

Many people, particularly those who have never lived here, will say that San Diego doesn’t have a ‘winter.’ But it does! Winter in San Diego...

Parkway Plaza Kicks Off Holiday Season With Tree Lighting and Santa’s Arrival

Parkway Plaza is launching its holiday programming with a Tree Lighting Ceremony and Santa’s Arrival, and they’re going bigger than just flipping a switch and...

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Encinitas Holiday Street Fair Returns With 450+ Vendors

The Encinitas Holiday Street Fair takes over Coast Highway 101 this Sunday, and if you’re trying to knock out holiday shopping while avoiding the mall,...

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Doggie Street Festival Takes Over Liberty Station

If you’ve been looking for an excuse to spend Saturday with your dog doing something more exciting than the usual park loop, the Doggie Street...

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Violent Femmes Kick Off 45th Anniversary Tour in Del Mar

Violent Femmes are hitting the road to celebrate 45 years of making music that doesn’t fit neatly into any category, and the West Coast tour...

Mannheim Steamroller Christmas Brings 40 Years of Holiday Tradition to San Diego

Some holiday traditions earn their place on the calendar year after year, and Mannheim Steamroller Christmas is one of them. For over 40 years, Grammy...

Europa Village Brings European Holiday Magic to Temecula Wine Country

Europa Village is going all-in on holiday programming this year, and if you’re looking for an excuse to drive up to Temecula for something beyond...

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Lions Tigers & Bears Hosts Winter Livestream Fundraiser

Virtual Event

Lions Tigers & Bears, Southern California‘s only accredited big cat and bear sanctuary, is hosting a Winter Livestream Fundraiser with a goal of raising $10,000...

MCASD Unveils Major Pop Art Collection

The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego is opening A Decade of Pop Prints and Multiples, 1962-1972: The Frank Mitzel Collection, marking the public debut...

Emilio Nares Foundation Launches Holiday Smiles Campaign for Kids Battling Illness

The Emilio Nares Foundation is launching its Holiday Smiles campaign with a goal that’s both ambitious and necessary – raise $100,000 and collect 500 toys...

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USA Pickleball National Championships Take Over Barnes Tennis Center

USA Pickleball is bringing its National Championships to Barnes Tennis Center for nine days of elite competition, and if you’ve been watching pickleball’s meteoric rise...

Where to Get Your Thanksgiving Pies in San Diego!

Wondering where to get Thanksgiving pies in San Diego? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! We take our Thanksgiving pie verrrrrrry seriously around the halls...

Postino Launches Revamped Bottle Club for Wine Lovers

Postino has overhauled its wine club, and if you’ve ever wanted to recreate the restaurant’s wine bar vibe at home without committing to cases of...

Omni La Costa and Omni San Diego Bring Back Blitzen’s Bar for the Holidays

Two of San Diego County‘s most recognizable Omni properties are going all-in on holiday programming this year, headlined by the return of Blitzen’s Bar at...

Le Petit Chef Brings 3D Dining Magic to Hilton San Diego Gaslamp

Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter is launching Le Petit Chef & Friends, and if you’ve never experienced projection-mapped dining, this is genuinely different from anything...

Healdsburg’s “A Season to Sparkle” Makes the Perfect Holiday Road Trip

If you’re looking for an excuse to drive up to Sonoma County wine country this holiday season, Healdsburg just handed you one. Stay Healdsburg is...

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Float Into Harmony With a Sound Bath at Sheraton San Diego Resort

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED DUE TO THE EXPECTED WEATHER. Sheraton San Diego Resort is offering something that goes beyond your typical hotel wellness class...

Road Trip Idea: From Coast to Wine Country

Road trips are having a moment, and if you’re looking for a route that delivers variety without requiring six hours in the car, the North...

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World Ballet Company Brings Cinderella to Civic Theatre

Civic Theater

World Ballet Company is staging Cinderella at the Civic Theatre, and if you’re thinking this is going to be a small-scale production, think again. We’re...

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OMBAC Brings Pickleball and Cornhole Tournament to Downtown Chula Vista

Third Avenue Village

Old Mission Beach Athletic Club is taking over Third Avenue in downtown Chula Vista for a full day of pickleball and cornhole, and this isn’t...

Open the Symphony Season Under the Stars at the Rady Shell

June 26, 2026

7:30 pm

The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park

The San Diego Symphony's summer season kicks off at The Rady Shell with a sweeping program lead by Rafael Payare.

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An Exciting Opening Night at the Sawdust Art Festival

Celebrate 60 Years of Creativity at the Sawdust Art Festival This Summer

June 26, 2026

11:00 am

One of Southern California’s most enduring creative traditions is marking a major milestone this summer. The Sawdust Art Festival turns 60 in 2026, and if...