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.
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...
The Joan new guest experience
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...
ctzn solana beach
CTZN Brings the Basque Country to Solana Beach
CTZN Tapas Bar & Restaurant is serving up something we’ve never really had here before, and their new guest experience feels like discovering a hidden...
Juniper & Ivy's California Wine Month celebration
California Wine Month Hits Different This Year at Juniper & Ivy
With all the tariff craziness shaking up wine imports right now, California Wine Month feels pretty perfectly timed. Juniper & Ivy is leaning into September...
The Best Restaurants in San Diego With a View
The Best Restaurants in San Diego With a View
Let’s be honest—in a city blessed with 70+ miles of coastline, year-round perfect weather, and some seriously stunning geography, eating with a view isn’t just...
Better Buzz Rancho Penasquitos
The Hive Just Got Bigger: Better Buzz Lands in Rancho Penasquitos
Better Buzz Coffee Roasters brings their signature buzz to Rancho Penasquitos, and honestly, it’s about time this part of town got some love. This marks...
La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club new guest experience
La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club Just Got Its Glow-Up (and It’s Everything)
La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club just unveiled the first phase of their $60 million renovation, and their new guest experience is honestly everything we...
Evans Hotels Fall Offerings You Can’t Miss
Evans Hotels knows how to do autumn right, and their fall offerings prove San Diego doesn’t need changing leaves to create magic. We’re talking about...
northy city outdoor concert series
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North City LIVE Returns With 70s Yacht Rock and Great Local Food
North City is bringing back their free outdoor concert series with an evening of yacht rock and beach country that captures the mellow magic of...
Third Avenue Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
Third Avenue Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Through Local Business
Downtown Chula Vista’s Third Avenue showcases the vibrant Hispanic-owned businesses that define the neighborhood’s character and cultural identity during Hispanic Heritage Month. This corridor offers...
birch aquarium Ocean Science Lecture Series fall
Scripps Oceanography Lecture Series Returns This Fall
The Jeffrey B. Graham Perspectives on Ocean Science Lecture Series is returning to Birch Aquarium this fall with a focus on eco-optimism and practical solutions...
Spill the Beans fall menu
Spill the Beans Launches Fall Flavor Lineup Across San Diego
Spill the Beans is rolling out their autumn drink menu across all five San Diego locations, featuring seasonal specialties that embrace classic fall flavors with...
Pilates sessions at The Mental Bar
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The Mental Bar’s September Programming Combines Wellness With Community
The Mental Bar is hosting three distinct September events that blend physical wellness, creative expression, and community celebration at their Imperial Avenue location. These recurring...
CUCINA California Wine Month celebration
MICHELIN Bib Gourmand CUCINA Celebrates California Wine Month
CUCINA urbana and CUCINA enoteca are hosting month-long California wine celebrations featuring carefully curated selections from the Golden State’s diverse wine regions. Both MICHELIN Bib...
Guesthouse, Hotel at La Valle in Rancho Santa Fe
Guesthouse at La Valle Opens Following Major Rancho Santa Fe Transformation
Guesthouse, Hotel at La Valle has opened its doors as a 77-room boutique hotel following a $15 million renovation that positions it as the centerpiece...
Mango Habanero Aguachile
Fonda del Barrio Brings Ancestral Mexican Cuisine to Barrio Logan
Fonda del Barrio has opened in the culturally rich Barrio Logan district, offering ancestral Mexican cuisine that spans all seven of Mexico’s primary culinary regions....
Everyday California summer marine adventures
Everyday California Offers Perfect End-of-Summer Adventures
End-of-summer for the rest of the country means the start of San Diego Summer for us, and it’s the perfect time to explore our amazing...
RETNA solo exhibition
RETNA Explores Love and Healing in Intimate New Solo Exhibition
RETNA is presenting his most personal body of work to date at Madison Gallery with “LOVE LETTER | CARTA DE AMOR,” a solo exhibition that...
The Corpse Flower at the San Diego Botanic Garden
San Diego Botanic Garden’s Corpse Flower is Blooming!
San Diego Botanic Garden’s corpse flower has started its inaugural bloom, creating excitement for plant enthusiasts and curious visitors alike. This particular Amorphophallus titanum was...
Wild Horses Festival 2025 petco park san diego
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Wild Horses Returns With Mumford & Sons Leading December Stadium Show
  • PETCO Park
Wild Horses is bringing its fifth edition to Petco Park with Mumford & Sons headlining a lineup that showcases the festival’s commitment to modern folk,...
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French Market is Back at San Diego’s Waterfront
The French-American Chamber of Commerce of SoCal is hosting the second edition of their French Market at San Diego’s waterfront location. This cultural celebration brings...
best live music venues in San Diego
The Best Live Music Venues in San Diego
San Diego’s live music scene is as diverse as the city itself—from intimate dive bars where you can practically touch the stage to massive outdoor...
Upcoming Events
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...
Crowds celebrating Scottish heritage at the San Diego Scottish Highland Games San Diego
Immerse Yourself in Scottish Heritage at the 50th Annual San Diego Highland Games
June 20, 2026
9:00 am
Five decades of Scottish heritage, athleticism, and community come together this summer as the San Diego Scottish Highland Games celebrate their 50th anniversary – and...
Del Mar Summer Solstice
Del Mar’s Summer Solstice Returns With Ocean Views and Epic Eats
June 18, 2026
5:00 pm
  • Powerhouse Park
Del Mar's annual Summer Solstice event is coming back to Powerhouse Park, and we're already planning our strategy for maximum food sampling.