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.

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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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 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...

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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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...

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Party on Park Returns to University Heights

University Heights is throwing its biggest block party of the year—and you’re invited. The University Heights Community Association is taking over Park Boulevard for Party...

Bernardo Winery Spring Arts & Crafts Fair

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Annual Spring Arts & Crafts Fair Returns This Mother’s Day Weekend

Bernardo Winery

Looking for a laid-back, art-filled way to spend Mother’s Day weekend? Head to the 48th Annual Spring Arts & Crafts Fair, happening at the Bernardo...

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Midway Marauders Racing Car Show Hosts Fundraiser at Bay City

Bay City Brewing Co.

Hot rods, cold beers, and revved-up vibes—Midway Marauders Racing is rolling into Bay City Brewing for their second annual Racing Car Show. Hosted at Bay...

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Park Bench Confessions Brings Comedy and Catharsis to SD

Ever had a midlife meltdown in the school drop-off line? Daydreamed about quitting your job mid-Zoom? If so, Park Bench Confessions is your people—and your...

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Celebrate San Diego’s Young Artists at the VAPA Foundation’s Beyond Brilliance Gala

Epstein Family Amphitheater

San Diego’s brightest young artists are taking center stage at Beyond Brilliance—the VAPA Foundation’s annual spotlight benefit at the gorgeous Epstein Family Amphitheater at UC...

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The Sound Healing Symphony Takes Off at the Air & Space Museum

San Diego Air & Space Museum

A different kind of symphony is taking off in San Diego—and it’s one you won’t just hear, but feel. The Sound Healing Symphony arrives at...

San Diego Breweries Bring Home the Gold at 2025 Brewers Cup of California

San Diego’s brewers once again proved why this city is known as the Capital of Craft, taking home a total of 18 medals—including seven golds—at...

Beach Sport, Craft Beer, and Food Trucks: The OTL Beer Fest is Back at Mariner’s Point

May 16, 2026

7:00 am

The 10th Annual Over the Line Beer Fest and Tournament is one of those only-in-San Diego days that’s hard to explain until you’ve been. Hosted...

San Diego

P!NK Headlines Curebound’s 2026 Concert for Cures at Petco Park

May 15, 2026

7:00 pm

PETCO Park

Global music icon P!NK is headlining Curebound’s 2026 Concert for Cures at Petco Park, and ticket sales will fund cutting-edge adult and pediatric cancer research...

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The Kona Kai Clam Bake is Back for Another Round

May 14, 2026

5:30 pm

Kona Kai Resort and Spa

If you loved last year’s seaside feast, get ready, because Kona Kai San Diego is bringing back its Clam Bake for another round. And this...

San Diego

The Avett Brothers and Mike Patton Bring Something Special to the Rady Shell

May 10, 2026

7:30 pm

The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park

The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park is a great venue on a normal night. Add The Avett Brothers to the bill – and then throw...

San Diego

Celebrate Mother’s Day With a Scenic Gondola Cruise in the Coronado Cays

May 10, 2026

10:00 am

If you’re looking for a memorable way to celebrate Mom, a peaceful gondola ride through the Coronado Cays offers a charming escape without ever leaving...

Coronado