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.

Union Hall Gallery’s Fine Art and Craft Sale

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Union Hall Gallery Hosts Fine Art & Craft Sale to Support LA Artists Affected by Wildfires

The San Diego Arts Community is coming together for a meaningful cause at Union Hall Gallery’s Fine Art and Craft Sale. This special fundraiser will...

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Marisi x KOLI x Ixi’im: A One-Night-Only Culinary Collaboration

Marisi in La Jolla will host an unforgettable world-class culinary tasting, bringing together three of today’s most exciting chefs for a rare collaboration that blends...

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Cardiff Farmer’s Market Turns Two!

Cardiff Farmer’s Market’s 2nd anniversary is here, and we’re all invited to celebrate! This weekly Certified Farmer’s Market will mark two years of supporting San...

Hawthorne Country Store Celebrates Chicktopia

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Chicktopia Returns: Hawthorne Country Store’s Annual Chick Day

Hawthorne Country Store

Spring is here, and that means it’s time for Chicktopia at Hawthorne Country Store! All three locations in Escondido, Fallbrook, and Santee will host a...

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America’s Sweetest Run Returns

PETCO Park

Hot Chocolate Run San Diego, America’s Sweetest Run, is back, bringing an unforgettable mix of fitness and chocolate to Petco Park. Whether you’re up for...

Cygnet Theatre Unveils its 21st Season at The Joan, a Stunning New Home in Liberty Station

A bold new chapter begins as Cygnet Theatre’s 21st Season launches in a state-of-the-art performance space at The Joan and Irwin Jacobs Performing Arts Center...

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Shake Your Clovers at the San Diego ShamROCK Music + Beer Festival

Gaslamp Quarter

The Annual ShamROCK St. Paddy’s Day Music + Beer Festival is back and ready to transform the Gaslamp Quarter into a sea of green! Enjoy...

MCASD Unveils a Vibrant Spring 2025 Exhibition Lineup

The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego (MCASD) 2025 Spring Programming is set to highlight the vibrancy and evolution of contemporary painting, featuring two standout...

False Idol Unveils a Bold New Cocktail Menu

False Idol’s new cocktail menu has arrived, bringing a fresh wave of inventive tiki creations to San Diego’s tiki temple. After more than a year...

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Rev Your Engines for the Shifting Gears Rally

The Shifting Gears Rally, presented by Wilsey Asset Management, brings together car enthusiasts for a scenic rally, poker run, and car show to benefit the...

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Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day With Goitse at The Conrad

The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center

We’re in for an unforgettable St. Patrick’s Day celebration as Goitse, one of today’s most exciting Irish traditional bands, takes the stage at The Conrad...

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The Lion’s Share Bar Takeover Brings a One-Night-Only Collaboration to Herb & Wood

Herb and Wood

Two of San Diego’s favorite culinary spots are coming together for a Lion’s Share bar takeover at Herb & Wood. This one-night-only event kicks off...

The San Diego Museum of Art Unveils an Exciting Winter-Spring Season

The San Diego Museum of Art’s (SDMA) new exhibitions are set to bring an inspiring mix of history, culture, and artistic expression to Balboa Park...

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Wynston’s Ice Cream Scores Big at the National Ice Cream Awards—Celebrate With Free Scoops!

Wynston’s Ice Cream Co.

Wynston’s Blue Ribbons just made San Diego proud! At this year’s National Ice Cream Association Awards, Wynston’s took home 1st place (Blue Ribbon honors!) for...

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A Wicked-Themed Afternoon Tea Experience Returns to The Westgate Hotel

Westgate Hotel

Step into the enchanting world of Oz as The Westgate Hotel transforms its Grand Lobby into an immersive Wicked-themed afternoon tea experience in honor of...

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San Diego FC’s Inaugural Match Watch Party

Mavericks Beach Club

San Diego, the wait is over! San Diego FC’s first-ever match is here, and we’re celebrating with an epic Inaugural Match Watch Party at Mavericks...

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Strauss’s Salome Brings Scandal and Seduction to San Diego

San Diego Civic Theatre

Prepare for an evening of passion, power, and provocation as Strauss’s Salome takes center stage. Inspired by Oscar Wilde’s scandalous play, this gripping opera tells...

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Mainly Mozart’s 2nd Annual Culinary Concerto: A Night of Food, Wine & Music

Mainly Mozart is bringing back its Culinary Concerto, a one-of-a-kind evening where 25 award-winning chefs and 25 world-class winemakers come together for an unforgettable four-course...

Matt Devine Brings an Immersive Sculpture Exhibition to OMA

Matt Devine: Walk with Me, an immersive sculpture exhibition, is set to debut at Oceanside Museum of Art from March 1 to July 6, 2025....

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Oceans of Love at Birch Aquarium

Birch Aquarium at Scripps

Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego is adding a splash of romance to its popular after-dark series with Oceans at...

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Coffee & Beer at AleSmith Brewing Company

AleSmith Brewing Company

Coffee lovers and craft beer enthusiasts, get ready! Coffee & Beer at AleSmith Brewing Company is back for its second year, bringing together the best...

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Wicked Casts its Spell on San Diego

Civic Theater

Broadway San Diego presents Wicked, the spellbinding musical that reimagines the story of Oz from a whole new perspective. Before Dorothy ever arrived, there was...

New Gallery 201 Exhibit Spotlights Emerging Artists

A fresh wave of creativity is taking over Gallery 201 with the debut of All the Places We Belong, a compelling exhibition featuring Emerging Artists...

The 10 Best Karaoke Bars in San Diego

When the typical bar-going experience just won’t do and you need a little something extra (you know, some nostalgic tunes to take you back to...

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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