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.
Indian Princesses La Jolla Playhouse
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La Jolla Playhouse Premieres A Heartfelt New Play About Fathers, Daughters, and Growing Up
  • La Jolla Playhouse
La Jolla Playhouse invites you to step into the summer of 2008 with Indian Princesses, a fresh and funny coming-of-age story that unpacks the tangled...
Little Italy Food Hall reimagined
Big News Brewing in Little Italy: A Bold New Dining Destination is Coming This Fall
Big things are coming to the Piazza della Famiglia, with the Little Italy Food Hall reimagined as a vibrant, multi-concept dining venue launching fall 2025....
Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center
Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center Makes Its Grand Debut in Chula Vista
There’s a new reason to head south this summer: the long-awaited Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center officially opened its doors today in Chula Vista—and...
San Diego Crawfish Boil
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The World’s Largest Crawfish Boil Returns to Waterfront Park
  • Waterfront Park
The San Diego Crawfish Boil is back and bigger than ever! Presented by the LSU Alumni of San Diego, this legendary Louisiana-style celebration returns to...
Art of Elan Sounds & Swells
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Surf Meets Symphony at Art of Elan’s Sounds & Swells
  • Fleet Science Center
Art of Elan is bringing back its beloved Sounds & Swells series for a two-night run—and it’s set to be one of the most visually...
Best Ice Cream Shop in America
San Diego’s Gelato Champs Are Going for Gold (Again!)
After landing second place in 2023 and snagging the top spot in 2024, An’s Dry Cleaning is officially back in the race—and aiming to be...
World Bee Day At The Japanese Friendship Garden
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What’s The Buzz? It’s World Bee Day at the Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum
  • Japanese Friendship Garden
The Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum is hosting a lively and educational World Bee Day celebration—and you’re invited to join the swarm. Held in the...
Dinner On The Diamond In Petco Park with San Diego Padres
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Dinner On The Diamond is Back at Petco Park
  • PETCO Park
One of San Diego’s most unforgettable summer evenings is back—Dinner on the Diamond returns to Petco Park for its fourth annual celebration of community, cuisine,...
18 Unique and Fun Things to Do in San Diego
It’s time to dive a little deeper into all of the unique and fun things to do in San Diego beyond going to the beach...
Where to Get the Best Burgers in San Diego
We asked our readers to tell us their pick for the best burgers in San Diego so we’ll know where to go when we’re in...
Coastal Roots Farm taste of the farm fundraiser
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Coastal Roots Farm Celebrates 10 Years of Community and Sustainability
  • Coastal Roots Farm
Coastal Roots Farm is turning 10—and they’re celebrating the milestone in true farm-to-fork style. Join the nonprofit community farm for Taste of the Farm, a...
Estancia La Jolla tea in the garden series
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Estancia La Jolla Launches Whimsical New Tea in the Garden Series
  • Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa
Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa is debuting its enchanting new Tea in the Garden series—a seasonal high-tea experience held one Sunday a month in...
Comic-con Lucha Libre exhibit
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Lucha Libre Takes Center Stage at Comic-Con Museum
The Comic-Con Museum in Balboa Park unveils its latest exhibit, Sangre, Sudor, y Mito: The Art and Tradition of Mexican Lucha Libre. This immersive showcase...
San Diego Ballet
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San Diego Ballet Brings the Heat With Romeo et Juliet
  • Balboa Theatre
Get ready to be swept away by one of the most powerful love stories of all time, reimagined through movement, music, and soul-stirring emotion. San...
The Salon of Art Gallery
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VIP Opening Reception for Concetta Antico’s ‘A Modern Muse’ Exhibition
La Jolla’s art scene is about to get a whole lot more vivid. World-renowned tetrachromatic artist Concetta Antico is unveiling her newest exhibition, A Modern...
San Diego Dragon Boat Festival
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Race to the Beat at the San Diego Dragon Boat Festival
  • Tecolote Shores Park
Mark your calendars for one of San Diego’s most vibrant and energetic cultural events—the 18th Annual San Diego Dragon Boat Festival, hosted by the San...
DJ Snoopadelic at Oxford Social Club on Memorial Day
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DJ Snoopadelic Set to Headline Oxford Social Club’s Memorial Day Blowout
  • Oxford Social Club
Memorial Day weekend is about to get iconic. Hip-hop legend and global superstar Snoop Dogg—a.k.a. DJ Snoopadelic—will take over the decks at Oxford Social Club,...
Sonny's University Heights
Sonny’s Brings Pizza and Brooklyn Vibes to University Heights
The team behind Madison on Park and Madi just dropped their newest project in University Heights: Sonny’s, a 1980s Brooklyn-inspired pizza joint that fuses Italian-American...
2025 World Beer Cup winners
Cheers to Our Local Legends! San Diego Breweries Win Big at the 2025 World Beer Cup
San Diego’s craft beer community showed up and showed out at the 2025 World Beer Cup—aka The Olympics of Beer. Five San Diego County breweries...
Sleeping Beauty at Balboa Theatre
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The Sleeping Beauty: The State Ballet of Ukraine Brings a Fairytale to Life at Balboa Theatre
  • Balboa Theatre
Get swept away by one of ballet’s most beloved masterpieces as The Sleeping Beauty graces the stage of the Balboa Theatre this May. Presented by...
Hamilton at San Diego Civic Theatre
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Hamilton Returns to San Diego for a Limited Engagement at the Civic Theatre
  • San Diego Civic Theatre
Broadway’s most talked-about musical is back in San Diego! Hamilton, the electrifying story of Alexander Hamilton’s rise from orphan to founding father, takes the stage...
Friendly Feast International Bake Sale
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Friendly Feast’s International Bake Sale Returns With Globally Inspired Pastries for a Cause
  • Born and Raised
San Diego’s top pastry chefs are serving up sweetness for a cause this May. Friendly Feast’s International Bake Sale is back at Born and Raised...
Duck Dive Granny & Grampy Bingo
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Granny & Grampy Bingo Brings Laughs and Looks to PB
  • Duck Dive
Pacific Beach’s favorite coastal hangout is throwing it all the way back. The Duck Dive is hosting Granny & Grampy Bingo, a not-so-average night of...
Kauai Hotel 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay
Escapes: The Perfect Hawaii Vacation? This Kauai Hotel is One We Can’t Recommend Enough
Life in San Diego is what most people invest their vacation days and money to come experience, and we are forever grateful that we get...
Upcoming Events
L’Auberge Uncorked: Sip Your Way Through a Perfect Seaside Afternoon in Del Mar
May 3, 2026
1:00 pm
  • L’Auberge Del Mar
Del Mar has always had a way of making everything feel a little more special, and the second annual L’Auberge Uncorked is no exception. This...
La Jolla Historical Society Growing Together Series
Art, Murals, and Good Vibes – La Jolla’s Growing Together Series is Back
May 3, 2026
12:00 pm
  • La Jolla Historical Society
The La Jolla Historical Society (LJHS) is keeping the momentum going with the second installment of its Growing Together series. This is a free, six-event...
MCASD’s Avant Garde Ball
MCASD’s Avant Garde Ball is Back – Larger Than Life and Ready to Move You
May 2, 2026
8:00 pm
  • Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego
San Diego’s contemporary art scene has a standout night on the calendar. The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego (MCASD) is bringing back its Avant...
LJS&C Ensemble for The Heavenly Life
La Jolla Symphony and Chorus is Bringing a Truly Unique Concert Experience to UC San Diego
May 2, 2026
7:30 pm
  • Mandeville Auditorium, UC San Diego
If you’re looking for a live music experience that goes well beyond the ordinary, this one is worth putting on your radar. La Jolla Symphony...
Bob Moses and Cannons Afterglow Tour
Bob Moses & Cannons Bring the Afterglow Tour to the Rady Shell
May 2, 2026
6:30 pm
  • The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
San Diego’s outdoor concert season is heating up, and this one has all the makings of a memorable night. Bob Moses and Cannons are joining...