The Craving: San Diego Food + Drink News – Week of September 28, 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.

Brisa Little Italy San Diego bold Latin-Japanese fusion restaurant

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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 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...

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...

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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...

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...

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...

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...

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Quartyard Turns 10 With an Epic Anniversary Bash in East Village

Quartyard

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....

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!...

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 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: 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...

Lilo Brings Fine Dining With Global Coastal Soul to Carlsbad Village

Meet Lilo, the newest culinary destination in Carlsbad Village, from the creative team behind Michelin-starred Jeune et Jolie, Campfire, and Wildland. Officially opening its doors...

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Light, Shadow, and the Art of Perception: “Light Made Visible” Opens at The 3rd Space

Light Made Visible, the latest 3rd Space Gallery exhibition, brings together two of San Diego’s most compelling multidisciplinary artists for a poetic exploration of light,...

Your Guide to April Events at La Jolla Music Society

If you’re looking to pack your month with something a little more soulful (and a lot more fun), the April events at La Jolla Music...

April is a Big Month for San Diego Public Libraries—Here’s How to Support Them

April is a huge month for San Diego Public Libraries, with opportunities to give back, advocate, and celebrate everything they bring to the community! It...

Escondido’s Arts, Culture & Creativity Month Brings a Full Month of Free Events

April is officially Escondido’s Arts Culture & Creativity Month, and the city is celebrating with a packed lineup of free events, exhibits, performances, and hands-on...

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SoCal Taco Fest Joins Viva La Música at SeaWorld San Diego

SeaWorld San Diego

SoCal Taco Fest is back and bigger than ever, teaming up with SeaWorld’s Viva La Música for an epic celebration of tacos, music, and the...

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An Ultimate Throwback Party at SeaWorld San Diego’s Summer Spectacular Concert Series

SeaWorld San Diego

Get ready for the ultimate summer soundtrack—SeaWorld San Diego’s Summer Spectacular Concert Series is back, delivering an epic lineup of iconic artists from the ‘90s...

Park Hyatt Aviara Welcomes New Executive Pastry Chef

Park Hyatt Aviara is about to get even sweeter! The luxury resort in Carlsbad has welcomed Charlotte Almayrac as its new Executive Pastry Chef, bringing...

Where Celeb Parents Take Their Kids: The North County Playground That’s Changing the Game

San Diego’s North County has a new hotspot that’s drawing everyone from soccer stars to reality TV favorites—but it’s not the latest cocktail bar or...

San Diego International Airport’s Live Poetry Experience Turns Travel Stories Into Art

Next time you pass through San Diego International Airport (SAN), your journey might become a poem! The airport’s Spring 2025 Performing Arts Resident, Poets Underground,...

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...

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Swing Into Nostalgia at “A Starlight Swing” Fundraiser in Balboa Park

April 26, 2026

3:00 pm

Balboa Park Club

Step back in time and spend a joyful afternoon filled with music, dancing, and community at A Starlight Swing, a special fundraiser supporting the restoration...

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San Diego Mountain Biking Association Riders at Los Penasquitos Gardens

Saddle Up for the SDMBA Archipelago Ride – San Diego’s Biggest MTB Event is Back

April 25, 2026

6:30 am

Spring in San Diego means one thing for the mountain biking community: the Archipelago Ride is on. SDMBA’s signature fundraising event returns, bringing riders of...

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Panda Fest Makes Its San Diego Debut This Spring

April 25, 2026

10:00 am

Waterfront Park

San Diego is getting its first Panda Fest this spring, and if you’ve been following this festival’s growth across the country, you know it’s a...

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Ballislife Meets SeaWorld: Elite High School Hoops is Coming to San Diego This April

April 24, 2026

8:00 am

SeaWorld San Diego

San Diego is about to become the backdrop for one of high school basketball’s most exciting showcases. It’s happening somewhere you might not expect. SeaWorld...

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