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.
Dmitry Shishkin
La Jolla Music Society’s October Lineup Brings Jazz Legends to The Conrad
La Jolla Music Society’s October lineup is looking absolutely incredible this year. We’ve been keeping an eye on what’s happening at The Conrad, and honestly?...
Wellness Experience at MCASD
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Breathe, Move, and Be Inspired at the Wellness Experience at MCASD
  • Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego
The Wellness Experience at MCASD is happening, and honestly, this is the perfect way to ease into your weekend. Picture doing yoga with the Pacific...
Chef Jose Cepeda
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: 3 SD Chefs Leading the Way
Hispanic Heritage Month gives us the perfect excuse to spotlight the culinary leaders who are bringing authentic regional Mexican flavors to San Diego, and the...
sunset scripps pier walk
Scripps Pier Opens Its Gates for Science and Sunsets
Birch Aquarium’s Sunset Scripps Pier Walks are back, and honestly, this new guest experience might be one of the coolest ways to see La Jolla’s...
Best Restaurants in Old Town San Diego - Tahona
Guide to the Best Restaurants in Old Town San Diego
In this guide, we share the best restaurants in Old Town San Diego for every occasion—whether you want giant margaritas and mariachi bands, more sophisticated...
The dance floor at Bloom - one of the best nightclubs in San Diego Gaslamp.
The Best Nightclubs in San Diego: Gaslamp and Downtown
In the bustling streets of Gaslamp and Downtown San Diego, your nights are limited only by your energy and curiosity. From sports bars to speakeasies...
10 of the Best Coffee Shops in San Diego Where You Can Actually Get Work Done
Hey there, San Diego! It’s time to celebrate our favorite legal stimulant because National Coffee Day is just around the corner on September 29. So...
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Wine Girl Brings Its Instagram-Ready Wine Bar Concept to the Gaslamp
Wine Girl is finally making its way to San Diego after building a solid following in Scottsdale and Napa Valley, opening in the Gaslamp in...
Nerissa Sounds Jazz Brunch Cruise
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Nerissa Sounds Brings Jazz Brunch to San Diego Bay
There’s something about September in San Diego that makes dining outdoors feel essential, and the husband-and-wife team behind Zolna Yachts gets it. Shari and Amos...
Grass Skirt Annual Tiki Luau
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The Grass Skirt’s Tiki Luau Returns With All-Inclusive Island Vibes
  • The Grass Skirt
The Grass Skirt in Pacific Beach is bringing back their signature summer send-off with an all-inclusive tropical celebration that’s become a local tradition. This eighth...
Aldea La Jolla
Guide to the Best Restaurants in San Diego’s Little Italy Neighborhood
In this guide, we share the best restaurants in San Diego’s Little Italy neighborhood for every occasion—whether you want to grab a quick coffee and...
Outdoor patio in San Diego
8 Hidden Gem Restaurants in San Diego You Need to Discover
If you’re anything like us, you love discovering new restaurants throughout our beautiful city. But to be honest, searching online ends up showing the same...
grainbakers pretzel workshop
Grainbakers Brings Week-Long Pretzel Workshop Tour to San Diego Breweries
The nationally traveling breadmaking school that’s become a local favorite is returning for another intensive week of hands-on pretzel workshops across San Diego County breweries....
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USS Midway Museum Honors WWII’s 80th Anniversary Through Letters
  • USS Midway Museum
The USS Midway Museum is hosting an evening that brings history to life through the personal words of those who lived it. “Dear Doc” uses...
Alfredo Castaneda_Nuestra espera, 1999
San Diego Museum of Art Unveils Ambitious Fall-Winter Season
The San Diego Museum of Art (SDMA) is launching six new exhibitions across its Balboa Park locations that showcase the breadth of global artistic movements...
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Mavericks Beach Club Hosts Pickleball Tournament for Firefighter Aid
  • Mavericks Beach Club
Mavericks Beach Club is hosting a pickleball tournament that combines competitive fun with supporting local firefighters. The SD Fire Department Pickleball Tournament brings together the...
Pendry San Diego new dining programming
Pendry San Diego Launches Three New Culinary Experiences Worth Booking
Pendry San Diego is rolling out some thoughtful new dining programming that goes beyond the typical hotel restaurant offerings. Between Provisional Kitchen and Fifth &...
Alpine Acres Sanctuary Farm
Alpine Acres Faces Critical Financial Emergency and Asks for Community Support
Alpine Acres Sanctuary Farm is facing one of those moments when everything goes wrong at once. The local animal sanctuary that’s been quietly caring for...
Canyoneers
The Canyoneers Are Back With 60 Ways to Explore San Diego’s Wild Side
The Canyoneers have launched their 52nd hiking season with an impressive roster of 60 unique hiking opportunities that’ll take us from towering mountains to quiet...
Thorn and Petal interactive play
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Thorn & Petal: The Interactive Play That Makes San Diego History Feel Personal
San Diego theater is getting a fresh approach to storytelling with Thorn & Petal, an immersive production that transforms the overlooked story of Louis Rose...
san diego veteran's day parade
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San Diego Veterans Day Parade Honors WWII’s 80th Anniversary
The San Diego Veterans Day Parade, sponsored by Verizon, is centering its 2025 event around a significant milestone—the 80th anniversary of the end of World...
San Diego Bayfair
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H1 Hydroplanes Return to Mission Bay for the Ultimate Speed Showdown
The roar is back at Mission Bay this weekend as San Diego Bayfair powered by Samson Rope brings three days of the fastest racing on...
Christophe Rull Patisserie
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Netflix Star Chef Christophe Rull Opens His Dream Patisserie in San Marcos
We’ve watched him create magic on Netflix’s Bake Squad and dominate Food Network competitions, but now Chef Christophe Rull is bringing his Michelin-trained talents directly...
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A Century-Old Tradition Returns: Grape Day Festival Is Back in Escondido
  • Grape Day Park
Every now and then, we get the chance to step into a piece of living history, and Escondido’s Grape Day Festival is exactly that kind...
Upcoming Events
Arts District Liberty Station’s Summer Arts Festival is Back and It’s Free
June 13, 2026
2:00 pm
  • North Promenade
If you’re looking for a way to kick off summer in San Diego, this is a pretty good one. The Summer Arts Festival returns to...
North Park Neighborhood Bar Crawl
Grab Your Hawaiian Shirt and Hit the North Park Bar Crawl
June 13, 2026
12:00 pm
  • North Park
North Park is going tiki for a day, and the itinerary is straightforward: three neighborhood bars, one themed drink and snack at each stop, and...
Families celebrating the start of summer at San Diego Model Railroad Museum Balboa Park
The San Diego Model Railroad Museum is Kicking Off Summer With a Family Day
June 13, 2026
11:00 am
  • San Diego Model Railroad Museum
The San Diego Model Railroad Museum is celebrating the start of summer with a full day of family-friendly activities – and everything is included with...
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US Police & Fire Championships Return to San Diego for 59th Season
June 13, 2026
8:00 am
San Diego has always had a deep connection to the men and women who serve in public safety, and every June, that connection gets a...
Jefferson Starship for San Diego County Fair
The San Diego Fair’s Paddock Stage Lineup is Stacked This Summer
June 10, 2026
9:00 pm
Every summer, the San Diego County Fair rolls out a full concert series on the Chevrolet Paddock Stage – and the best part is it’s...