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.

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Carruth Cellars’ Summer Solstice Barrel Tasting Returns to Liberty Station

Carruth Cellars

Wine lovers, the longest day of the year just got even better. Carruth Cellars brings back their Annual Summer Solstice Barrel Tasting Party at their...

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Beach, Please! Brings Drag, Drinks & Pride Celebration to Mission Beach

Get ready to slay your Saturday with glitter, sunshine, and fierce performances. Molly’s is hosting Beach, Please!, a spectacular Pride Brunch celebration that combines drag...

800 Broadway Brings Luxury Living to New Heights

800 Broadway, a brand-new mixed-use residential tower, has officially opened in Downtown San Diego, introducing 389 modern residences, three commercial spaces, and the city’s tallest...

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Coastal Elegance in Carlsbad at the California Wine Festival

Park Hyatt Aviara Resort

Wine lovers, your perfect weekend just arrived. The California Wine Festival returns to Carlsbad’s stunning Park Hyatt Aviara Resort for two days of exceptional wines,...

Authentic Hawaiian Magic at Catamaran Resort This Summer

The islands are calling, and you don’t need a plane ticket to answer. Catamaran Resort’s legendary Sunset Luaus on the Bay return, bringing authentic Hawaiian...

Little Italy

Barra Oliba Brings Bold Basque Flavors to Little Italy’s Dining Scene

San Diego got a serious culinary upgrade with Little Italy’s Barra Oliba, the Spanish-inspired bistro that opened late in 2024. The restaurant has already established...

The Mental Bar is hosting the Cars Coffee & Unity Cruise

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Cars Coffee & Unity Cruise Revs Up Community at The Mental Bar

Car enthusiasts and coffee lovers, your perfect Saturday morning awaits. The Mental Bar is hosting the Cars Coffee & Unity Cruise, combining automotive passion with...

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Grand Social’s Surf & Tiki Night Brings Island Vibes to Your Friday

Fairmont Grand Del Mar

Escape to the tropics without leaving San Diego. Grand Social’s Surf & Tiki Night transforms Friday evenings into an island getaway where surf rock energy...

Summer Solstice Sound Healing experience at San Diego Botanic Garden

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Summer Solstice Sound Healing at San Diego Botanic Garden Creates Magic in Encinitas

San Diego Botanic Garden

Something truly extraordinary is happening at the San Diego Botanic Garden this Friday evening. The longest day of the year calls for a celebration that...

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North Park’s First Juneteenth Block Party Celebrates Freedom Together

Louisiana Purchase

Louisiana Purchase is stepping up to co-host something truly special this year. The beloved neighborhood spot is partnering with High Definition Entertainment, Black San Diego,...

San Diego

Mission Bay Just Got a Taste of Italy With Bianchi Pizza & Pasta

The bayfront dining scene at Mission Bay has a new star, and we couldn’t be more excited about it. Bianchi Pizza & Pasta has opened...

Seabreeze Craft Chocolates is About to Make Your Sweet Tooth Very Happy

Seabreeze Craft Chocolates has been quietly perfecting the art of small-batch chocolate making, and now they’re launching their Summer Pastry Pop-Up that has us genuinely...

Mavericks Beach Club Just Leveled Up Pacific Beach With Brand New Sports Courts

Mavericks Beach Club on Garnet Avenue has been busy transforming their space, and the result is something we’ve been waiting for in Pacific Beach. They’ve...

Two New Dolphin Babies Just Made SeaWorld San Diego Even More Magical

SeaWorld San Diego just welcomed two adorable bottlenose dolphin calves! Jupiter and Phin are the newest stars of the park’s dolphin program, and watching these...

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Grand Ole BBQ Hosts Father’s Day Weekend Makers Market

The Grand Ole BBQ Makers Market is exactly what we need for last-minute Father’s Day gift hunting. I Heart Indie Markets is bringing together 20+...

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City Heights Street Food Festival Goes Free

The City Heights Street Food Festival is back for year five, and they’re making their biggest change yet—free admission for everyone. University Avenue between 37th...

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Movies in Memorial Brings Free Outdoor Cinema to Chula Vista

Downtown Chula Vista just launched something we’ve been hoping would happen—a proper outdoor movie series that doesn’t cost anything and actually shows films people want...

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Drag Me to the Beach: Duck Dive’s Friday Brunch Show

Duck Dive

Duck Dive is hosting a drag brunch show that’s bringing serious energy to our Friday morning, and we’re already planning our outfit. “Drag Me to...

The Malibu Barbie Cafe Rolls Into San Diego For The Summer

San Diego got a serious dose of pink when the Malibu Barbie Cafe opened at Bayside Kitchen and Bar. This isn’t just another themed restaurant—we’re...

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North City’s Summer Movie Nights Are Here (And They’re Free!)

North City

North City just launched their Summer Event Series, and we’re already obsessed with the outdoor movie nights they’re using to kick things off. These free...

Civico 1845 Turns Ten With a Chef Collaboration Menu That’s Pure Little Italy Magic

Civico 1845 is marking its 10th anniversary in style, and honestly, we couldn’t be more excited about how they’re celebrating this major milestone. A decade...

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Start Your Weekend Right With Global Wellness Day in Oceanside

Global Wellness Day is taking on a distinctly coastal flavor this weekend, thanks to Sunny’s Spa & Beauty Lounge at Mission Pacific Beach Resort. There’s...

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Shop The B.L.A.C SD Returns for a Day of Culture, Community, and Local Love

Shop The B.L.A.C SD is back, bringing together makers, artists, and community for a day of connection in San Diego’s vibrant Black Arts & Culture...

Arts District Liberty Station Unveils Creative Collaborations for 2025

Interdisciplinary magic is brewing at Liberty Station. Arts District Liberty Station announces its 2025 Collaborative program recipients, entering its seventh year of bringing together tenant...

Grab Your Crew and Head to the Loma Club’s First Annual Loma Luau

June 13, 2026

6:00 pm

The Loma Club is bringing a little aloha to Liberty Station with their first annual Loma Luau – an evening of Hawaiian BBQ, handcrafted tiki...

Liberty Station

Festival Atmosphere at the Field of Dreamz Festival in Petco Park

Get Ready for the Inaugural Field of Dreamz Festival at Petco Park

June 13, 2026

3:30 pm

Petco Park – Padres Stadium

San Diego’s own Slightly Stoopid is bringing their inaugural Field of Dreamz Festival to Petco Park, and the lineup they’ve put together for their hometown...

San Diego

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...

Liberty Station

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...

North Park

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...

San Diego