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.
Eduardo Chillida: Convergence
Convergence: How Eduardo Chillida’s Epic Exhibition is Transforming SDMA This Summer
Eduardo Chillida: Convergence arrives at The San Diego Museum of Art this summer, honoring one of postwar Europe’s most celebrated sculptors. Presented in celebration of...
BPM Cafe 002 at Communal
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The Daytime Dance Party You Need: BPM Cafe 002 Takes Over Communal
  • Communal
BPM Cafe 002 is coming to Communal Coffees, the creative-minded café and lifestyle shop in South Park, for a Sunday that’s all about good music,...
Little Victory Wine Bar
Little Victory Wine Bar Brings Intimate European Vibes to Carlsbad Village
Little Victory Wine Bar has officially opened, and it’s already earning its spot as Carlsbad Village’s hottest new hangout. From the team behind Encinitas’ beloved...
A Burial in Shanghai U.S. Debut
Yan Pei-Ming’s “A Burial in Shanghai” Makes Its U.S. Debut at MCASD
This spring, the U.S. debut of A Burial in Shanghai brings a new level of intensity to San Diego’s art scene. Featuring a deeply personal...
The New Children’s Museum expansion
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The New Children’s Museum Unveils Artopia – A Creative Studio for All Ages
  • The New Children’s Museum
A big new chapter is opening at The New Children’s Museum with the debut of Artopia: NCM Creative Studios, the vibrant centerpiece of the museum’s...
Wellness at The Lake Series
Wellness at The Lake Returns With a Fresh New Lineup of Mindful Movement and Lakeside Fun
The third annual Wellness at The Lake Series is back at Lakehouse Resort—one of San Diego’s most scenic outdoor venues—for another season of lakeside movement,...
artist Manaz Raiszadeh
“Afghan Heart, French Love” Exhibition Brings a Global Story to San Diego
Artist Manaz Raiszadeh invites San Diego into her world through Afghan Heart, French Love, a deeply personal solo exhibition now on view at the Alliance...
Open Art Studio by Walter Redondo
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Walter Redondo’s Open Art Studio Launches at Granger Hotel
The Grand Opening of Open Art Studio by Walter Redondo is happening at the beautifully restored Granger Hotel, and it’s your chance to be among...
BIG NIGHT at Ponyboy
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Big Night at Ponyboy Brings an Iconic Culinary Cinema Experience to Point Loma
Big Night at Ponyboy is coming to The Pearl Hotel—and it’s bringing a five-course feast to match its cinematic namesake. This Culinary Cinema Experience with...
Bright Beginnings Baby Shower Drive
Help San Diego Veteran Moms Through the Bright Beginnings Baby Shower Drive
The Bright Beginnings Baby Shower Drive is officially underway, offering San Diegans a meaningful way to get involved and support local veteran moms. Organized by...
Brisa Little Italy San Diego bold Latin-Japanese fusion restaurant
Brisa Brings Bold Fusion Flavors to Little Italy
There’s a breezy new addition to Little Italy’s dining scene! Brisa, an island vibes and Latin-Japanese fusion restaurant, is now open at the corner of...
Mister A’s 60th anniversary
Mister A’s Celebrates 60 Years of Iconic Dining in the Sky
One of San Diego’s most iconic restaurants is hitting a major milestone! Mister A’s 60th anniversary is here, and it’s shaping up to be a...
Encinitas staycation
The Carriage Home at Fox Point Farms: A Dreamy Encinitas Staycation
Looking for a staycation that’s both luxurious and grounded in nature? The Carriage Home at Fox Point Farms has you covered! The Encinitas escape is...
City Heights’ incredible food scene
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Inaugural Taste of City Heights Spotlights Local Flavor and Community Spirit
Get ready to savor the best of City Heights’ incredible food scene at the first-ever Taste of City Heights. This inaugural event is a flavorful...
hoppy pale ale
Original 40 Drops a Fresh New Pale Ale in Collaboration With San Diego Velodrome
Go Fast Turn Left, a fresh new hoppy pale ale brewed in collaboration with the San Diego Velodrome, just dropped at Original 40 Brewing Company—and...
american minimal at SDMA
SDMA’s ‘american minimal’ Exhibition Spotlights Women Who Transformed the Movement
The San Diego Museum of Art has launched ‘american minimal’, a groundbreaking new exhibition that redefines how we view Minimalist art—and who we credit for...
The Color Queen
Concetta Antico Brings a Kaleidoscope of Color to La Jolla With New Gallery Opening
Concetta Antico, the artist famously known as The Color Queen for her rare ability to see over 100 million colors, is back in San Diego—and...
Quartyard Anniversary
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Quartyard Turns 10 With an Epic Anniversary Bash in East Village
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The Quartyard 10th Anniversary celebration is going down—and it’s shaping up to be an unforgettable night at one of San Diego’s most popular urban venues....
U.S. Women’s National Team, most exciting game-day parties
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The U.S. Women’s National Team is Headed to SoFi Stadium—And You’re Invited to the Ultimate Game Day Experience
The U.S. Women’s National Team is taking over SoFi Stadium—and one of the most exciting game-day parties of the year is going down right outside....
nature collective january events
Celebrate Earth Month With Nature Collective’s Free Events in San Elijo Lagoon
This April, the Nature Collective events calendar is packed with opportunities to get outside and connect with the wild beauty of San Diego’s coastline. Hosted...
12 Locally Owned Shops Serving Up the Best Ice Cream in San Diego
It’s almost always ice cream weather here, so it’s only natural that you’ll be on the hunt for the best ice cream in San Diego!...
Ilan-Lael Spring Tours
Explore the World of James Hubbell: Ilan-Lael Spring Tours Return With New Saturday Socials
The Ilan-Lael Spring Tours are back, offering an immersive experience into James Hubbell’s artistic world. Visitors can explore the renowned artist’s one-of-a-kind home and studio,...
Culinary Dropout Del Mar
Culinary Dropout Makes Its West Coast Debut in Del Mar
Culinary Dropout in Del Mar is officially rolling into town, bringing its bold flavors, rebellious energy, and fan-favorite comfort food to the Del Mar Highlands...
Cigars & Stilettos at Lala
Cigars & Stilettos: Lala’s Mob Wife Soirée Brings the Glam This Spring
Channel your inner queen pin—Cigars & Stilettos, the bold new spring takeover at one of San Diego’s chicest spots, Lala, is throwing the ultimate high-glam...
Upcoming Events
Trinity Theatre Company
Trinity Theatre Company’s New Works Festival – 9 Original Plays, 4 Nights Only
April 30, 2026
7:00 pm
  • Mission Valley Mall
San Diego’s own Trinity Theatre Company is back with its fourth annual New Works Festival – nine original plays by emerging playwrights from across the...
Lisa Amador of Amador matchmaking With Clients
The Art of Attraction: An Evening With Matchmaker Lisa Amador Comes to La Jolla
April 30, 2026
6:30 pm
If modern dating has left you feeling frustrated, burned out, or just plain confused, this one’s worth showing up for. Amador Matchmaking is partnering with...
James Beard Award-winning chefs Rancho Bernardo Inn
54 Hours of James Beard Magic – Rancho Bernardo Inn’s Epic Culinary Weekend is Back
April 30, 2026
6:00 pm
North County San Diego is about to have a seriously delicious few days. Rancho Bernardo Inn is bringing back its celebrated culinary festival, now reimagined...
Vanguard Culture Art Garden
ART GARDEN Brings Art, Storytelling, and Community Care to UCSD Park & Market
April 30, 2026
6:00 pm
Vanguard Culture and the UC San Diego Craft Center are coming together for ART GARDEN: A Communal Offering of Art, Storytelling, Dance & Community Care...
Culinary Dropout Del Mar Birthday Bash
Culinary Dropout Del Mar is Throwing a Birthday Bash and the Whole Community is Invited
April 30, 2026
3:00 pm
One year in, and Culinary Dropout Del Mar has well and truly made its mark on the neighborhood. To celebrate, the restaurant is throwing a...