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.

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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...

Birch Aquarium’s New Exhibit Dives Deep into the Mystery of the Oarfish

Birch Aquarium just unveiled a stunning new exhibit that’s as captivating as it is mysterious. Oarfish: Recent Discoveries from the Scripps Institution of Oceanography Collection...

San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum Unveils New “Water Ways” Exhibit

The San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum invites families to explore Water Ways—a brand-new interactive exhibit that blends hands-on fun with meaningful learning in the great...

Step Inside The Bar at the Beau—Gaslamp’s Newest Gem With a Storied Past

There’s a new reason to linger in the Gaslamp—and it’s got all the charm, character, and cocktails you could want. The Bar at the Beau...

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Dive Into Waite & Sea: A Bold New Sushi Bar Experience from Chef Davin Waite

Chef Davin Waite and restaurateur Jessica Waite are taking it back to their roots with Waite & Sea—an intimate, no-holds-barred sushi bar experience hosted inside...

Jitters Coffee Pub Begins a Bold New Chapter—With Jason Mraz Behind the Bar

After nearly three decades as Oceanside’s go-to coffee hub, Jitters Coffee Pub is stepping into a vibrant new era—thanks to a creative partnership between Grammy-winning...

Tacos El Franc Brings Iconic Tijuana Flavor to National City

San Diego taco lovers, this is not a drill. Tijuana’s beloved Tacos El Franc is officially crossing the border, opening its first-ever U.S. location this...

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Wild Encounters and Bayside Fun at Animals on the Bay Day

Living Coast Discovery Center

The Living Coast Discovery Center is throwing open its doors for one of the most family-friendly nature days of the year—Animals on the Bay Day—with...

Naturally San Diego Crowns 2025 Naturally Rising Winner

San Diego’s community of conscious CPG innovators came together at Liberty Station for Naturally San Diego’s Fifth Annual Naturally Rising competition—and this year’s winner is...

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Celebrate Children’s Day 2025 at the Japanese Friendship Garden

Japanese Friendship Garden

San Diego’s Japanese Friendship Garden invites families to step into a joyful celebration of childhood, culture, and creativity at Children’s Day 2025—a vibrant day of...

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Step Into Spring at the 2025 Clairemont Garden Tour

The beloved Clairemont Garden Tour returns for its 28th year, offering a self-guided showcase of a dozen stunning home gardens across Clairemont and Bay Park....

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Golden Makers Market Debuts in San Diego With Two-Day Celebration of AANHPI Creativity

San Diego Made Factory

A vibrant new marketplace is popping up in San Diego—and it’s all about community, culture, and craftsmanship. Golden Guide is launching its first-ever Golden Makers...

World Of Orchids At The San Diego Botanic Gardens

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Step Into Orchidelirium at San Diego Botanic Garden’s World of Orchids Exhibition

San Diego Botanic Garden

The orchid craze is back—and it’s blooming with more beauty and drama than ever. San Diego Botanic Garden brings the Victorian orchid obsession to life...

A Star-Studded Spring of Music at La Jolla Music Society

From classical icons to jazz legends and family-friendly favorites, the May and June lineup at La Jolla Music Society is proof that there’s no better...

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Oceanside Museum of Art Launches New Summer Series: Street Level x Art Walk

Oceanside Museum of Art

Looking for a fresh reason to hit Oceanside? Oceanside Museum of Art (OMA) Street Level and Oceanside Art Walk just teamed up to launch a...

a woman walking in the middle of a vineyard

Beyond the Bottle: Activities & Adventure at Temecula Valley Wineries

Let’s be honest—when someone mentions Temecula, your first thought is probably activities like wine tasting, cheese boards, and sitting on patios with vineyard views. And...

The San Diego Civic Theatre's 60th anniversary

San Diego Civic Theatre Prepares for Its Diamond Anniversary With $7.5M in Upgrades

Big things are happening behind the curtain at the San Diego Civic Theatre. In celebration of its upcoming 60th anniversary, the beloved downtown venue is...

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Carlsbad Village Street Faire Returns With 900+ Vendors

Carlsbad Village

If you’ve ever wondered what it feels like when all of Carlsbad shows up for one epic day, this is it. The Carlsbad Village Street...

cinco de mayo celebration in Balboa Park

Where to Celebrate Cinco De Mayo in San Diego

Cinco de Mayo is right around the corner, and nobody does it bigger and better than Cinco de Mayo in San Diego! Whether you’re looking...

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Piedra Santa Brings Argentinian Heat to Little Italy

A new fire has lit up Little Italy—Piedra Santa, an Argentinian-inspired steakhouse, is now open and bringing the bold, smoky tradition of open-flame grilling to...

Support Junior League of San Diego’s Party for a Purpose

May 2, 2026

6:00 pm

San Diego Air & Space Museum

San Diego’s philanthropic social calendar has a highlight this spring, and it’s a good one. The Junior League of San Diego is hosting its annual...

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San Diego Opera’s 2026 Opera Ball: Spanish Flair in La Jolla

May 2, 2026

5:30 pm

San Diego Opera

San Diego Opera is throwing its annual Opera Ball for All this May, and this year’s theme – Noche Sevillana, ¡Ole! – takes inspiration from...

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San Diego Opera’s Opera Ball for All Brings a Noche Sevillana to La Jolla

May 2, 2026

5:30 pm

Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa

San Diego Opera’s biggest fundraiser of the year is back, and this time it’s bringing the spirit of Spain to one of La Jolla’s most...

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Matrix Multiplied: Hybrid Approaches to Printmaking Opens at Oceanside Museum of Art

May 2, 2026

5:00 pm

Oceanside Museum of Art

Contemporary printmaking has moved beyond a strictly repetition-based approach and into more exploratory territory, and Oceanside Museum of Art is spotlighting this evolution with a...

Oceanside

Saddle Up for “Good Vibes & Tan Lines” – Andaz San Diego’s Western Rooftop Party is Coming

May 2, 2026

3:00 pm

Andaz Hotel San Diego

Downtown San Diego is getting a Wild West takeover this spring, and we’re here for every boot-scootin’ second of it. Andaz San Diego is throwing...

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