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.
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....
Ballast Point major investment
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...
Sally's Fish House
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...
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Score Big at Home Start’s National Thrift Store Day Celebration
We love a good thrift find, and this weekend gives us the perfect excuse to dive into some serious secondhand shopping. Home Start’s Thrift Boutique in...
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Baja’s Street Food Scene Takes Over Rancho Valencia
  • Rancho Valencia Resort and Spa
Sometimes the best culinary experiences happen when worlds collide, and that’s exactly what’s going down at Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa. Baja Wine + Food...
San Diego’s Rooftop Lounges With the Best Sunset Vibes
San Diego’s got that golden hour magic on lockdown, and what better way to soak it up than from a killer rooftop lounge with a...
SDMA Photography Exhibitions
SDMA Drops Two Must-See Photography Exhibitions This August
The San Diego Museum of Art and MOPA@SDMA are rolling out an impressive photography lineup that’s got us genuinely excited about spending more time in...
San Diego Wave FC Fire-Rescue Foundation game
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Wave FC Teams Up With Fire-Rescue Foundation for Community Night
  • Snapdragon Stadium
San Diego Wave FC and the Fire-Rescue Foundation have joined forces for what promises to be an incredible game with serious community impact. When the...
best places to watch sunrises in San Diego
San Diego’s Best Places to Watch the Sunrise
Okay, let’s be honest—most of us are more familiar with San Diego’s sunset game than its sunrise situation. But if you’re one of those early...
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...