The Craving

The Craving: San Diego Food + Drink News – Week of October 12, 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.
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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
Speakeasies in San Diego
Discover the Hidden Speakeasy Culture of San Diego
The speakeasies of today’s world aren’t necessarily as much of a secret as they were in the 20’s, but the dark alleys, rare liquor, and...
Taste Of South Park 2019 Welcomes You To San Diego's Most Happening Neighborhood
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Taste of South Park is Back After Five Years
After what feels like forever, one of our favorite neighborhood food crawls is finally returning. The Taste of South Park disappeared for five years, leaving...
Parfait Party at Tajima Ramen
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Parfait Party’s Kawaii Maid Café Returns to Tajima Ramen for Round Two
The collaboration that had people lining up around the block is back, and this time Parfait Party and Tajima Ramen are pulling out all the...
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The Joan Just Upped San Diego’s Theater Game
The Joan and Irwin Jacobs Performing Arts Center has officially opened, and this new guest experience is about to cement Liberty Station as San Diego’s...
14 Things to Do in San Diego When it Rains
It’s that time again…the rare occasion when you have to figure out things to do in San Diego when it rains. We’ll spare you assorted...
The Pool House DJ sets
The Pool House Brings Fresh DJ Energy to Locals’ Summer
The Pool House at Pendry San Diego is keeping the rooftop party momentum going this month with a lineup of Sunday events that showcase both...
Upcoming Events
Family enjoying Father's Day gondola cruise through the Coronado Cays
Take Dad on a Gondola Cruise Through the Coronado Cays This Father’s Day
June 21, 2026
10:00 am
The Gondola Company has a better Father’s Day plan than anything you’ll find at the mall. A Venetian-style cruise through the scenic Coronado Cays, cold...
Ritual: Solstice - Immersive Music and Art Experience
Mark the Summer Solstice With a Night of Art and Jazz at Liberty Station
June 20, 2026
8:30 pm
Immerse yourself in the magic of RITUAL SOLSTICE at Liberty Station – a captivating fusion of art, sound, and atmosphere awaits you.
Ziggy Marley performing live on the Brightside Tour 2026 in San Diego
Catch Ziggy Marley Live at Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre
June 20, 2026
8:00 pm
  • Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre
Ziggy Marley is bringing his Brightside Tour to San Diego for a night of live reggae at one of the city’s best outdoor venues. Supporting...
Reset and Reconnect at the Ikigai Wellness Retreat at the Japanese Friendship Garden
June 20, 2026
4:00 pm
  • Japanese Friendship Garden
If you’ve been craving a full reset that feels intentional, this one’s worth clearing your calendar for. The Ikigai Wellness Retreat is coming to the...
3rd Annual Downtown Oceanside Ace Hardware BBQ Competition
Support Rady Children’s Hospital at the 3rd Annual Downtown Oceanside BBQ Competition
June 20, 2026
10:00 am
Local pitmasters are firing up their grills for a great cause this summer. The 3rd Annual Oceanside Ace Hardware BBQ Competition transforms the Downtown Oceanside...