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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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...

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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

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Tee Off for a Great Cause at the Cruising for Drivers Golf Tournament

If you’re ready to swap your commute for the fairway, the San Diego Automotive Museum has the perfect excuse. The second annual Cruising for Drivers...

Birch Aquarium’s Living Seas Exhibition is Opening Soon

Big changes are happening under the surface at Birch Aquarium. The aquarium has unveiled Living Seas, its biggest transformation since 1992, offering an immersive, hands-on...

Treehouse Brings Elevated Fast-Casual Dining (and Seriously Good Coffee) to Sorrento Valley

Sorrento Valley just got a major upgrade with the opening of Treehouse, a modern all-day spot that’s part fast-casual restaurant, part artisan coffee bar, and...

East Village Gets Bold New Brunch Vibes With 6th & G Breakfast Co.

6th & G Breakfast Co., the newest concept from Rise & Shine Hospitality Group, is now open in the heart of East Village—and it’s everything...

Art, Surf, and Sound Collide at the ArtReach Charity Auction

Surfboards, skateboards, and guitars as canvases? You got it! ArtReach San Diego is back with its annual Charity Art Auction, and it’s easily one of...

Arts District Liberty Station Open-Air Gallery

Arts District Liberty Station Launches Open-Air Gallery and Unveils New Installations for 2025

There’s a new reason to stroll through Arts District Liberty Station this spring—the launch of their Open-Air Gallery, a fresh and interactive way to experience...

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Pool House Sundays Return With Rooftop Vibes and a High-Energy DJ Lineup

The Pool House

San Diego’s rooftop scene heats up this spring with the return of Pool House Sundays at The Pool House, Pendry San Diego’s third-floor day club...

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Sip Into Spring at the 2025 Spring Sake Festival at the Japanese Friendship Garden

Japanese Friendship Garden

Spring is here—and so is nama season. If you’ve never tried raw, unpasteurized sake, the 2025 Spring Sake Festival is the perfect place to start....

Spring Workshops at Ilan-Lael Invite You to Create, Explore, and Connect

Looking to spark your creativity this season? The Ilan-Lael Spring Workshops are back, offering a rare chance to learn hands-on art techniques in one of...

‘Ventana Huichola’ Opens at OMA With a Colorful Tribute to Culture and Community

If you’re looking for a thoughtful, visually stunning cultural experience this spring, Ventana Huichola at Oceanside Museum of Art should be on your list. This...

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CreativeMornings Returns With an Inspiring Conversation at the Central Library

San Diego Central Library

If you’re looking for a dose of inspiration to jumpstart your day, head downtown for CreativeMornings San Diego. The monthly morning meet-up series for the...

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Naturally Rising: San Diego’s Spotlight on Sustainable Startups

Building 177

The Naturally Rising Competition returns for its fifth year, and it’s shaping up to be a can’t-miss event for anyone passionate about San Diego’s natural...

Breeders’ Cup Gears Up for 2025 Season

The 2025 Breeders’ Cup World Championships is set to take over Del Mar Thoroughbred Club from October 31 to November 1, bringing together the world’s...

La Jolla

Dora Brings Sicilian Soul to La Jolla This Fall

Dora, a vibrant new Southern Italian restaurant from the husband-and-wife team behind Cori Trattoria, is set to open in La Jolla’s Theater District this fall—and...

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California’s Largest Traveling Tequila & Taco Music Festival Returns to San Diego

Del Mar Fairgrounds

Get ready to spice things up—the Tequila & Taco Music Festival is bringing the party to Del Mar Fairgrounds! This flavor-packed fest blends everything we...

Feeding San Diego’s Free Grocery Store Now Serving 1,500 Households Monthly

Feeding San Diego’s free grocery store, the Feeding San Diego Marketplace, is making a powerful impact in the local community—quietly becoming one of San Diego’s...

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Hop to the City’s Largest Egg Hunt & Best Brunch at Omni La Costa Resort & Spa

Omni La Costa Resort & Spa

Spring’s most egg-citing holiday is just around the corner, and Omni La Costa’s Easter Extravaganza is pulling out all the stops. This festive celebration features...

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Celebrate San Diego EarthFest—The City’s Biggest Earth Day Bash

San Diego EarthFest, the city’s biggest Earth Day bash, is back to take over Balboa Park—a free, all-ages festival celebrating sustainability, community, and the planet...

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Earth Month at Fairmont Grand Del Mar: Luxury, Sustainability, and Local Impact

Fairmont Grand Del Mar

Earth Month at Fairmont Grand Del Mar is in full bloom, inviting you to take part in a thoughtful lineup of experiences that celebrate nature,...

San Diego’s Coming Together for Foster Youth at This Free Liberty Station Festival

May 2, 2026

12:00 pm

May is Foster Care Awareness Month, and Just in Time for Foster Youth (JIT) is marking it with something worth showing up for. Liberty Station’s...

Liberty Station

To Catch A Fish at Mingei International Museum Exhibition

Mingei International Museum Explores Our Connection to the Ocean in To Catch a Fish

May 2, 2026

10:00 am

Mingei International Museum

Living in San Diego, the ocean is part of our everyday rhythm. From early morning surf checks to sunset walks along the coast, water shapes...

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Guests Exploring Orchids in the Wild at San Diego Botanic Garden

Orchids in the Wild Blooms at San Diego Botanic Garden This Spring

May 2, 2026

9:00 am

San Diego Botanic Garden

Spring in Encinitas is about to get even more colorful. The San Diego Botanic Garden is welcoming back its beloved annual orchid showcase with the...

Encinitas

Star Wars: A New Hope in Concert Lands at The Rady Shell

May 1, 2026

6:30 pm

The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park

There’s something about hearing that opening fanfare live that instantly gives you chills. Star Wars: A New Hope in Concert is bringing the galaxy far,...

San Diego

NPR’s “Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me!” Heads to the San Diego Civic Theatre

April 30, 2026

7:30 pm

San Diego Civic Theatre

NPR’s beloved comedy news quiz show, “Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me!,” is heading to the San Diego Civic Theatre, and this one’s worth putting on...

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