The Craving

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.
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
  • 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....
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...
newest culinary destination in Carlsbad Village
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...
Light Made Visible exhibition
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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,...
April events at La Jolla Music Society
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...
Library Giving Day
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
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...
Upcoming Events
Junior League of San Diego
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...
San Diego Opera's 2026 Opera Ball
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...
Opera Ball for All at Estancia La Jolla
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...
oceanside museum of art
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...
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...