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.

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The Westgate Hotel’s Tea Time Gets a Wicked Good Makeover

The Westgate Hotel

Something wicked this way comes to The Westgate Hotel high tea, and we couldn’t be more thrilled! Just in time for the highly anticipated Wicked...

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Hearts and Harvest Unite for Veterans Day

The beloved Cardiff Farmers Market kicks off Veterans Day celebrations with an amazing “Create Cards for Veterans” event that turns shopping into something extra special!...

San Diego Clippers home opener with San Diego local legend Bill Walton

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Frontwave Arena to Host San Diego Clippers’ Epic Home Opener

Basketball fever hits North County as the San Diego Clippers make their spectacular debut at the dazzling new Frontwave Arena! This isn’t just any home...

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Art, Culture, and Magic Collide in the Gaslamp

Get ready for an extraordinary celebration of Native American culture as EC Gallery lights up the Gaslamp Quarter with its 5th Annual Native American Art...

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Get Ready for San Diego’s Ultimate Noodle Night

The sixth annual San Diego Ramen Festival is about to steam up the city with a spectacular feast of Japanese comfort food! A Bowl Full...

platinum-certified artist, Sabrina Carpenter Short N' Sweet Tour

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Sabrina Carpenter Brings Sweet Pop Magic to San Diego

Pechanga Arena San Diego

Pop sensation Sabrina Carpenter is swooping into town with her Short N’ Sweet Tour, and we’re ready to dance the night away. Fresh off her...

Dracula, a contemporary dance by the City Ballet of San Diego

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City Ballet Takes a Bite Out of Fall With ‘Dracula’

Balboa Theatre

Get ready to be spellbound as City Ballet of San Diego brings a thrilling mix of classic and contemporary dance to the stage this November...

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Walk in ART Brings Hillcrest’s Creative Side to Life

Get ready for the coolest Thursday night in town as Walk in ART transforms Hillcrest’s Mural Alley into an absolute explosion of creativity, beats, and...

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AAPI Pastry Stars Take Over East Village

San Diego‘s dessert scene is about to reach new heights as the AAPI Chefs Bake Sale brings together six absolutely amazing pastry chefs for what...

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D-Day Heroes Take Center Stage at San Diego’s Most Moving Celebration

InterContinental San Diego

Seven incredible D-Day veterans are making downtown San Diego their headquarters for one unforgettable evening. The SoCal French-American Chamber of Commerce is bringing these living...

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Lights Camera Action at the 2024 Coronado Island Film Festival

Coronado Island

Get ready for five days of movie magic, star-studded events, and cinematic celebrations as the Coronado Island Film Festival celebrates its ninth season. Star-Studded Premieres...

Annual Escondido Tamale Festival, a celebration of Hispanic heritage

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Tamale Time! Escondido’s Tastiest Festival Returns

A joyous celebration of Hispanic heritage is steaming up Escondido as USA Multicultural and Univision San Diego roll out their signature food festival. The 6th...

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Navy Ships Open Their Doors for One Epic Day at Meet the Fleet

Naval Base San Diego’s Meet the Fleet is giving us civilians the golden ticket to experience life at sea without actually leaving the dock. All...

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Little Italy Salutes Our Heroes With Two Nights of Music Under the Stars

Little Italy

Little Italy is turning up the volume for Fleet Week Concert Series, and we’re getting patriotic in the best possible way. Two incredible military bands...

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Spooky Soiree Takes Over Comic-Con Museum This November

Comic-Con Museum

Get ready to extend your Halloween celebrations into Día de los Muertos territory, San Diego! The Comic-Con Museum is transforming into a haunted haven for...

fall at oxford social club, best nightclubs in san diego

Party Your Way Through Fall at Oxford Social Club

One of San Diego’s best nightclubs is bringing the heat with three epic nights that’ll have us dancing well into November. We’re talking reality TV...

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Yoon Fest Takes Underground Dance Music to New Heights in Pine Valley

Three stages of house, techno, and electro music are coming to a dreamy forest setting just 45 minutes from downtown San Diego. For its ninth...

Farm-Fresh Street Tacos at Fox Point

We’ve discovered our new favorite taco spot, and trust us when we say these aren’t your average street tacos. Huerta taco has just opened its...

Christmas at the Barn by The Barn Redefined

The Barn Redefined’s Christmas Wonderland is Back

Christmas at the Barn is making its grand return to The Barn Redefined in Poway. This beloved holiday extravaganza, once known as the Poway Countryside...

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This Japanese Celebration Turns San Diego Kids Into Royal Stars

Japanese Friendship Garden

The Japanese Friendship Garden is rolling out the red carpet for San Diego‘s tiniest stars with its dazzling Shichi-Go-San celebration. Think stunning kimonos, enchanted garden...

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Soulful Sounds Meet Visual Arts at Union Hall Gallery

Art of Elan is back with their downtown series, and this time they’re cranking up the awesome to eleven! When Music Gets Magical Ever wondered...

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UBS Brings the Magic Back to Art San Diego for Sweet Sixteen

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San Diego Convention Center

The city’s most vibrant contemporary art show is about to paint the town red (and every other color) at the San Diego Convention Center. Art...

Liberty Station Announces Centennial Anniversary

Spend Veterans Day at Liberty Station: A Perfect Blend of History and Fun

With Veterans Day at Liberty Station approaching, discover a living tribute to our military heritage in a place transformed from a 1923 Naval Training Center...

Marshall Toomey Black Americana exhibition

Black Americana Makes Magic at Oceanside Museum

“Marshall Toomey: Black Americana” brings this former Disney animator’s vibrant storytelling to life through a collection that celebrates the richness of everyday life with the...

Game Night at Birch Aquarium Brings Animal Crossing to Life After Hours

March 12, 2026

6:00 pm

Birch Aquarium

If you’ve ever wanted to see the worlds of gaming and ocean science collide, Game Night at Birch Aquarium is making it happen. This special...

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Wednesday Nights Just Got a Whole Lot Better at Madison on Park

March 11, 2026

5:00 pm

Madison on Park

No more guilty goodbyes when heading out for dinner. Dinner with Dogs at Madison on Park is making Wednesday nights the ultimate outing for anyone...

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Point Loma Lights Up Its New Gateway Sign With Community Celebration

March 10, 2026

5:30 pm

If you’ve driven into Point Loma recently, you’ve probably noticed something new welcoming you in. The Point Loma Association is officially celebrating the completion of...

Point Loma

Eric Eaton Is Bringing His Adults Only Comedy Magic Show to San Diego for One Night Only

March 8, 2026

6:00 pm

Mic Drop Comedy

If you’ve ever thought magic was just for kids, Eric Eaton is here to change your mind – and probably blow it in the process....

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Celebrate International Women’s Day With Brunch at Stone World Bistro & Gardens

March 8, 2026

10:00 am

Stone Brewery Liberty Station

Stone World Bistro & Gardens at Liberty Station is hosting an International Women’s Day Brunch + Market, a culinary and community celebration spotlighting women in...

Liberty Station