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.
socal taco fest
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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...
SeaWorld San Diego’s Summer Spectacular Concert Series
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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...
Pastry Chef Charlotte Almayrac
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...
family-focused playground
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...
The Great Poetic Baggage Exchange
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,...
San Diego French Film Festival
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The San Diego French Film Festival Celebrates Love Through Cinema
  • THE LOT La Jolla
The San Diego French Film Festival is back for its fifth edition, bringing the best of French and francophone cinema to THE LOT La Jolla....
La Valencia's Spring Tea
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La Valencia Hotel’s Award-Winning Spring Tea Returns
  • La Valencia Hotel
The arrival of spring means the return of La Valencia’s Spring Tea, an elegant seasonal tradition set against the stunning Pacific Ocean views of the...
El Chingon’s Foolish Feast
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El Chingon’s Foolish Feast: An April Fools’ Day Challenge Like No Other
  • El Chingon
Think you have what it takes to conquer El Chingon’s Foolish Feast? San Diego’s “Bad Ass Mexican” hotspot is serving up an outrageous platter of...
Write Out Loud The Valley of Shadows
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Step Into the Past With The Valley of Shadows at Villa Montezuma
Experience history, literature, and music come to life inside Villa Montezuma, San Diego’s grand Victorian “Palace of the Arts.” Write Out Loud presents The Valley...
Wellness Weekend at The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe
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Wellness Weekend at The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe
  • The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe, A Tribute Portfolio Resort & Spa
Escape the noise and reconnect with yourself at Wellness Weekend, a transformative retreat at The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe. Designed to nurture the mind,...
Camino Books
Camino Books Finds a New Home at Del Mar Plaza
Exciting news for book lovers—Camino Books, a beloved independent bookstore in Del Mar, is moving to a brand-new home at Del Mar Plaza. Known for...
Starlite San Diego
Starlite Returns: A Reimagined Icon in San Diego
After nearly two decades as an iconic bar and restaurant in San Diego, Starlite is back with a refreshed design, expanded kitchen, and the same...
The Bower Coronado
The Bower Brings a New Era of Luxury to Coronado Island
Now open, The Bower Coronado is a refined boutique retreat in San Diego County, offering an intimate 39-room escape where wabi-sabi minimalism meets California coastal...
native plants on San Diego’s ecosystems
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Join The Nat’s Spring Planting Party and Support Local Ecosystems
  • San Diego Natural History Museum
Join The Nat’s Spring Planting Party and be part of a hands-on effort to restore native plants in San Diego’s ecosystems. This community event invites...
Mission Trails Regional Park expansion
Mission Trails Regional Park Expands With 53-Acre Land Donation
Mission Trails Regional Park is growing once again! Thanks to a major land donation from the Mission Trails Regional Park (MTRP) Foundation, the park has...
Mountain Yellow-legged Frog
Birch Aquarium Joins the Fight to Save the Endangered Mountain Yellow-legged Frog
Birch Aquarium is taking a leap forward in frog conservation, working to protect the endangered Mountain Yellow-legged Frog, a species with fewer than 200 adults...
Reasons to Visit Liberty Station
17 Things to Explore at Liberty Station
Ah, don’t you just love it when the #perfectday itinerary falls right into your lap? Whether you’re with your ride-or-die, going solo, or with kids...
Veranda at Hotel del Coronado
Veranda at Hotel del Coronado Brings a Fresh Take on Oceanfront Dining
Hotel del Coronado is introducing a stunning new oceanfront dining experience with Veranda, set to open in April 2025. Taking over the space formerly known...
The Kitchen at MCASD in La Jolla
Urban Kitchen Group Introduces New Chefs and Seasonal Dinner at The Kitchen at MCASD
The Kitchen at MCASD in La Jolla is ushering in a fresh chapter with the addition of two powerhouse chefs and the return of its...
Tavolo Tasting Tour
Tavolo Tasting Tours Return for an Exclusive Culinary Journey
Tavolo Tasting Tours are back for a limited time this spring, offering an intimate, behind-the-scenes experience at Little Italy’s Busalacchi Restaurants. Led by Joe Busalacchi...
Wonderfront Music & Arts Festival 2025
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Wonderfront Music & Arts Festival Returns to San Diego
The Wonderfront Music & Arts Festival is gearing up to take over the San Diego waterfront with a three-day celebration of music, art, and culture....
Yappy Hour at Town and Country Resort
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Yappy Hour at Town and Country Resort: A National Puppy Day Celebration
  • Town and Country San Diego
Celebrate National Puppy Day in the best way possible—Yappy Hour at Town and Country Resort! Bring your pup and enjoy a fun-filled evening at Monkey...
2025 Mustache Bash San Diego
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The Mustache Bash Brings Funk and Disco to San Diego
Get ready to groove—The Mustache Bash, America’s largest ‘70s-themed disco festival, is back in San Diego and it’s bigger and funkier than ever. After four...
Vintage Spring Market Oceanside
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Vintage Spring Market Brings a Must-Visit Outdoor Market to Oceanside
Roll up your sleeves for a day of treasure hunting at the Vintage Spring Market, a vibrant outdoor market in Oceanside hosted by Oceanside Antiques...
Upcoming Events
Just in Time Foster Youth Organization
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...
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...
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...
Star Wars: A New Hope in Concert
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,...
Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me!
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...