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.
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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...
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Feel the Island Vibes at the Holo Holo Music Festival
  • PETCO Park
Holo Holo Music Festival is bringing island and reggae music back to Gallagher Square at Petco Park for a two-day celebration that combines live performances...
Margaritaville san diego live music program
Margaritaville Hotel Launches Multi-Venue Live Music Program
Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter has expanded its entertainment offerings with a comprehensive live music program spanning both LandShark Bar & Grill and the...
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Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Throws Weekend Celebration for Music Education
Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter is hosting their annual Day of Service with a multi-day celebration supporting the San Diego Music Foundation through their...
Sanctuary Beach Resort National Dog Day offering
Treat Your Pup With Sanctuary Beach Resort’s Sandy Paws Package
The Sanctuary Beach Resort is celebrating our furry friends with a lineup that includes dog psychic readings, gourmet canine dining, and beachside amenities designed specifically...
Moonshine Flats Fall Concert Series
Moonshine Flats Cranks Up the Country Heat With Fall Concert Series
Moonshine Flats is bringing chart-topping country acts and rising stars to downtown San Diego with a fall concert series that promises electric energy and crowd-pleasing...
La Jolla Music Society Winter Season
La Jolla Music Society Unveils Star-Studded 2025-26 Winter Season
La Jolla Music Society has announced single ticket sales for their 2025–26 Winter Season, delivering a remarkable lineup that spans classical superstars, jazz legends, cutting-edge...
Camino Fest 2025 at Camino Riviera
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Savor the Flavor at Camino Fest 2025
  • Camino Riviera
Camino Fest 2025 is transforming Camino Riviera into an exclusive celebration that combines divine cuisine, craft cocktails, premium spirits, and live entertainment in one unforgettable...
Surf Art: Exploring California's Coastal Culture
Oceanside’s Cultural Powerhouses Unite for Groundbreaking Surf Art Exhibition
Oceanside Museum of Art and The California Surf Museum are joining forces for their first collaborative exhibition, “Surf Art: Exploring California’s Coastal Culture,” celebrating Southern...
Gelato Sweet Spot
Gelato Sweet Spot Brings Willy Wonka Vibes to Poway
Gelato Sweet Spot is opening its flagship location in Poway with an experiential approach that transforms frozen yogurt into a full-blown adventure. This 2,000-square-foot pink...
CLUE: A Walking Mystery at UC San Diego
CLUE Comes to Life in an Epic Campus Adventure
CLUE: A Walking Mystery transforms UC San Diego into a real-life board game where we become the detectives tracking down clues across iconic campus landmarks....
Where to Find the Best Korean BBQ in San Diego
Where to Find the Best Korean BBQ in San Diego
If you’ve never experienced Korean BBQ, prepare for one of the most social and satisfying dining experiences San Diego has to offer. We’re talking about...
Best Farmers Markets in San Diego County
The Best Farmers Markets in San Diego County
San Diego’s year-round growing season and abundant sunshine create the perfect recipe for some of the most incredible farmers markets in California. With nearly 5,100...
Del Mar Thoroughbred Club
Del Mar Racetrack Enters the Final Stretch: Pacific Classic, Family Fun Day & More
The wait is over—San Diego’s iconic seaside racetrack is back with its signature blend of world-class racing, epic trackside events, and sun-soaked coastal vibes. The...
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Sports Illustrated Brings Elite Women’s Competition to Oceanside
Sports Illustrated has announced the first wave of all-star athletes competing in the inaugural 2025 SI Women’s Games at Frontwave Arena this fall. The six-day...
Mastro’s Ocean Club San Diego
Mastro’s Ocean Club Brings High-End Luxury Dining to the Embarcadero
Mastro’s Ocean Club has officially opened its first San Diego location, marking the brand’s 10th California outpost with a stunning waterfront restaurant that accommodates up...
Navore Market San Diego
San Diego Gets Its First Direct-to-Consumer Local Food Marketplace
Farm-to-table food lovers, San Diego has a new marketplace bringing food from local farms directly to your table, and we love it! Navore Market has...
naturally san diego Coffee + Convos + yoga
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Natural Products Community Adds Yoga to Their Morning Coffee Ritual
Naturally San Diego (NSD) is mixing up their popular Coffee + Convos networking event with a twist that perfectly captures San Diego’s wellness culture. The...
Hard Rock San Diego
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Hard Rock’s Liquid Sunshine Gets a Major Fashion Upgrade
  • Hard Rock Hotel San Diego
Hard Rock Hotel San Diego’s Liquid Sunshine day club is adding serious style to their Saturday lineup with a swimwear show featuring six impressive brands....
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Oceanside’s Historic Yellow House Gets a Stunning New Life
The Victorian at Hill Street has opened as part of the new Hill Street Courtyard, transforming Oceanside’s beloved historic Wetzel House into something truly special....
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Ballast Point Gets a Major Upgrade With New San Diego Partnership
Ballast Point just announced a major new investment that has us genuinely excited about what’s coming next for this San Diego brewing institution. The pioneering...
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Manchester Grand Hyatt Goes All Out for Labor Day Weekend
Manchester Grand Hyatt is sending summer off in style with a Labor Day Weekend celebration that perfectly captures why we love San Diego’s waterfront scene....
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Sip Italian Wine and History Among the Gardens
  • San Diego Botanic Garden
There’s something magical about combining great wine with beautiful surroundings, and the Wine Tasting and History evening at San Diego Botanic Garden delivers on both...
Upcoming Events
MCASD EXPO Design Market
EXPO Design Market Returns to MCASD With a Full Weekend of Art, Design, and Music
June 5, 2026
6:00 pm
  • Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego
Discover innovative ideas at the EXPO Design Market MCASD while enjoying special discounts on gallery admission all weekend.
Harland Clubhouse at Mission Bay Golf Course
Tee Up, Grab a Cold One – Harland Brewing Has Taken Over Mission Bay Golf Course
June 5, 2026
4:00 pm
Harland Brewing has found its next home, and it’s a good one. The San Diego craft brewery is now running the food and beverage program...
UC San Diego
Find the Clues, Crack the Code, and Save the Order at UC San Diego This Summer
June 4, 2026
2:00 pm
Forget everything you know about escape rooms. Decoding DaVinci is part scavenger hunt, part immersive theater, part outdoor adventure – and the entire UC San...
Gather Del Mar dining series
Dinner by the Sea: Gather Returns to Del Mar Village
June 3, 2026
6:30 pm
  • Monarch Ocean Pub
Gather – Del Mar’s seaside pop-up dinner series – is making its return, and it’s kicking things off at one of the village’s best spots...
Don't Miss Out On Nighttime Zoo Final Season at San Diego Zoo
The Final Season of Nighttime Zoo is Here and it’s Worth Savoring
June 2, 2026
3:00 pm
  • San Diego Zoo
After more than 25 years, the San Diego Zoo’s Nighttime Zoo is entering its last season. And if you’ve never been, or even if you...