The Craving: San Diego Food + Drink News – Week of November 2, 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.
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...
woman playing tennis
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
All done
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
All done
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....
The Victorian at Hill Street oceanside
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....
All done
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...
All done
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...
All done
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
All done
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...
The Mental Bar Art Show
All done
Local Artists Take Center Stage at The Mental Bar
The Mental Bar is hosting an art show that’s got us genuinely excited about discovering new local talent. This cozy coffee and wellness spot on...
Guide to Healthy Restaurants in San Diego
Your Guide to the Best Healthy Restaurants in San Diego
San Diego’s dining scene has always been about more than just great weather and ocean views—it’s about embracing a lifestyle that makes you feel as...
San Diego Brewers Guild
All done
The Capital of Craft Converges: San Diego Craft Beer Con Returns to Cardiff
San Diego Craft Beer Con is making its highly anticipated return, and this year’s lineup perfectly captures why our city earned the title The Capital...
Dominique Crenn Collaborates With Matsu
All done
Three-Michelin-Starred Dominique Crenn Collaborates With Matsu
When Chef Dominique Crenn joins Chef William Eick for a one-night dinner at Matsu, we’re witnessing something truly unprecedented in San Diego’s dining landscape. This...
Upcoming Events
Heritage Fire San Diego
Heritage Fire Brings San Diego’s Best Chefs to Ingram Plaza
June 28, 2026
3:30 pm
  • Ingram Plaza
There’s something about live-fire cooking that just hits different – the crackle, the smoke, the smell of something incredible coming off the grill. Heritage Fire...
The Beach Boys
Catch the Beach Boys Live at the Rady Shell – With the Full San Diego Symphony
June 27, 2026
7:30 pm
  • The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
Experience the magic of The Beach Boys at The Rady Shell concert with the San Diego Symphony for a perfect summer night.
Lee Foss
Chicago House Royalty Lee Foss is Heading to Quartyard
June 27, 2026
4:00 pm
  • Quartyard
Get ready for FNGRS CRSSD with Lee Foss, where classic house meets techno for an electrifying night under the stars.
Insomniac's Into the Horizon Festival crowd at Waterfront Park San Diego
Lose Yourself in Two Days of EDM at the Horizon Festival
June 27, 2026
3:00 pm
  • Waterfront Park
Insomniac’s Into the Horizon Festival is coming to Waterfront Park in Downtown San Diego for a two-day electronic music event on the city’s most iconic...
Love is a Drag Bombshells and Brunch Pride event at Pacific Beach AleHouse Beer Garden
Celebrate Pride at Love is a Drag: Bombshells & Brunch at Pacific Beach AleHouse
June 27, 2026
12:00 pm
Pacific Beach AleHouse is bringing the heat for Pride with Love is a Drag: Bombshells & Brunch – a Love Island-inspired drag brunch taking over...