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.

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...

All done

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...

All done

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...

All done

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...

All done

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....

All done

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

All done

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...

All done

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...

All done

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...

San Diego

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...

All done

Reset at the JFGM Breathwork & Ice Bath Experience

Japanese Friendship Garden

Looking for a way to recharge, de-stress, and tap into new energy levels? Join the Breathwork & Ice Bath Experience at the Japanese Friendship Garden...

All done

Unified Harmonies: A Bold Collaboration Between The Rosin Box Project and Art of Elan

The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center

The Rosin Box Project’s special collaboration with Art of Elan is set to take center stage with Unified Harmonies—a powerful, multidisciplinary performance that fuses live...

2025 San Diego International Fringe Festival

All done

The San Diego International Fringe Festival Returns for its 13th Year

Several Locations

The San Diego International Fringe Festival is back for its 13th year, bringing 10 days of fearless creativity, boundary-pushing performances, and global talent to America’s...

All done

Take Your Business to the Next Level at EO Rise on the USS Midway

USS Midway Museum

San Diego’s entrepreneurial spirit is getting a serious boost this summer with EO Rise—a premier learning and networking event designed for ambitious business owners who...

All done

Catch Comedian Steve Hofstetter Live at Mic Drop Comedy

Mic Drop Comedy

San Diego comedy fans, get ready for a night of unfiltered humor and razor-sharp wit as comedian Steve Hofstetter takes the stage at Mic Drop...

Your Saturday Just Got a Plan – The Kensington Spring Walkabout is Back

May 9, 2026

2:00 pm

If you haven’t explored Kensington in a while – or ever – the 8th Annual Kensington Spring Walkabout is the perfect reason to change that....

San Diego

SpaTerre at Kona Kai is Hosting a Wellness Day – and it’s the Perfect Mother’s Day Morning

May 8, 2026

7:30 am

Kona Kai Resort and Spa

Whether you’re overdue for some self-care or looking for a genuinely thoughtful way to celebrate Mom, SpaTerre at Kona Kai San Diego has something special...

San Diego

An Evening Worth Showing Up For: The Phillip Collum Scholarship Fundraiser

May 8, 2026

6:00 pm

Some events are worth clearing your schedule for – not just because they’re a good time, but because the cause behind them genuinely matters. The...

San Diego

ArtReach’s Golden Hour: Made in SD Celebrates Youth Creativity

May 7, 2026

9:00 am

ArtReach is bringing the community together for Golden Hour: Made in SD, a joyful fundraiser spotlighting youth creativity across San Diego County. This evening event...

San Diego

Tacos at Nomada For The Cinco De Mayo Celebration

Nómada in Carlsbad is Throwing a Full-On Fiesta for Cinco de Mayo

May 5, 2026

3:00 pm

Cinco de Mayo landing on a Tuesday this year is basically a sign, and Nómada in Carlsbad is running with it. The North County restaurant...

Carlsbad