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.
Joyce Winery
Roadtrip Idea: Monterey County Wine Country
We’re raising our glasses to Monterey County Wine Country, one of California’s most incredible regions that’s been crushing it lately (pun totally intended). While September...
PST ART exhibitions
Ocean Meets Art: San Diego’s Museums Make Waves This November
We’re diving into a sea of creativity this November as two of San Diego’s coolest spots team up for an unforgettable experience. Oceanside Museum of...
Mr. Moto free pizza
Free Pizza Mondays at Mr. Moto…We’re Not Kidding!
One of our favorite local pizza joints, Mr. Moto, is serving up a deal that’s almost too good to be true: we’re talking free Mr....
More than pink walk balboa park
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Lace Up for Love: More Than Pink Walk Takes Over Balboa Park
  • Balboa Park
Susan G. Komen is bringing its iconic More Than Pink Walk to Balboa Park, and we’re all invited to join the fight against breast cancer....
Glimmer & Remnants
Sparks Gallery’s Double Dose of Artistic Brilliance
Sparks Gallery is about to set our autumn ablaze with not one but two mind-blowing exhibitions. Glimmers, Remnants, and Palimpsests Julia San Román is bringing...
Birch Aquarium Halloween season
Halloween Fun at Birch Acquarium
Birch Aquarium is lighting up the night with electrifying events that’ll have you seeing the ocean in a whole new light. Bioluminescent Brilliance The brand-new...
La Jolla Music Society November lineup
Musical Magic Sweeps San Diego This November
From toe-tapping jazz to soul-stirring classical piano and even a Disney singalong that’ll have the whole family belting out tunes, the La Jolla Music Society...
Uniting to Combat Hunger Food Drive
Heroes Helping Heroes: San Diego Unites to Fight Hunger
San Diego’s got heart, and we’re proving it once again with the second annual Uniting to Combat Hunger Food Drive. This year, we’re not just...
San Diego Sockers
Sockers Score New Home in Oceanside’s Frontwave Arena
San Diego’s indoor soccer champs are kicking off an exciting new chapter! The San Diego Sockers are bringing their winning ways to Oceanside’s shiny new...
Sandbar Sportsbar & Grill Best Fish Tacos
Sandbar’s Taco Triumph Hooks PB Hearts Again
Sandbar Sportsbar & Grill just clinched the “Best Fish Tacos” crown at Pacific Beachfest 2024, marking their third consecutive win. Talk about a delicious dynasty!...
California Wolf Center
Wolf Awareness Week in Julian
The California Wolf Center (CWC) in Julian is hosting a pack of exciting events for National Wolf Awareness Week. It’s time to shed those “Big...
Halloween Spooktacular at the Spreckels Organ Pavilion
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Zombie Jives and Phantom Melodies in Balboa Park
  • Spreckels Organ Pavilion
The Spreckels Organ Society is pulling out all the stops for a Halloween Spooktacular that’s sure to give you goosebumps—in the best way possible. A...
Great American Beer Festival Winners
San Diego Brews Gold at the Beer World’s Oscars
Our local brewmasters just showed the nation why we’re called The Capital of Craft™. At the 2024 Great American Beer Festival (GABF) in Denver, five...
The Dish
Spice Up Your Tuesdays With Slowly’s Romantic Rendezvous
Love is in the air at Pacific Beach as Slowly Restaurant & Lounge treats couples to a tantalizing date night for two menu. Indulge in...
Two Ducks and Le Pigeon
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Two Ducks and Le Pigeon Serve Up an Eclectic Culinary Adventure
Our underground dining darlings, Two Ducks, and Portland’s legendary Le Pigeon, are joining forces for an unmissable culinary mashup. A Night to Remember Chefs Danny...
Halloween at The Hotel Del Coronado
Haunts & Happenings This Halloween at Hotel Del Coronado
Halloween at Hotel del Coronado is giving San Diego’s crown jewel a ghostly makeover this October. Spooky S’mores and Spectral Stories Ever toasted marshmallows with...
Ambrogio by Acquerello a la carte menu
Ambrogio by Acquerello Launches Midweek A La Carte Menu
Ambrogio by Acquerello in La Jolla is rolling out a new a la carte menu that’ll make Tuesdays through Thursdays your new favorite dining nights....
The NAT Big Birthday Block Party
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The Nat Celebrates 150 Years With Epic Birthday Bash
  • San Diego Natural History Museum
Our beloved San Diego Natural History Museum (The NAT) is turning 150, and they’re inviting all of us to join The Big Birthday Block Party—a...
La Valencia Hotel Flicks & Frights Series
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Pup-Friendly Flicks and Frights at La Valencia
  • La Valencia Hotel
The Pink Lady is rolling out the red carpet for pups and their humans with their Flicks & Frights series. Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice… Pet Sematary? Flicks...
Ambrogio Truffle Dinner
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Ambrogio by Acquerello’s Exclusive Truffle Tasting Dinner Returns
Ambrogio by Acquerello is bringing back its legendary six-course Signature Truffle Tasting Menu for one unforgettable evening. A Journey Through Truffle Territory Michelin-starred Chef Salmoiraghi...
Swordfish Dinner at Vistal
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Vistal Hooks Up With Chula Seafood for Swordfish Feast
  • Vistal Bar + Restaurant
Vistal, the Baja-inspired hotspot at InterContinental San Diego, is teaming up with local sustainability champions Chula Seafood for a one-night-only Swordfish Dinner. From Sea to...
Papalo La Mesa
Papalo Spices Up La Mesa With Global BBQ Fusion
Papalo, the brainchild of Executive Chef Drew Bent and the City Tacos crew, is back and better than ever, with international flair meets smoky goodness....
Peter Seidler Dia de los Muertos Altar
Honoring a San Diego Legend: Peter Seidler’s Day of the Dead Tribute
Old Town’s getting a touch of Padres magic this Día de los Muertos. Casa Guadalajara, that beloved Mexican spot we can’t get enough of, is...
Corazon De Vida Hosts Annual Noche De Gala Fundraiser
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Day of the Dead Magic at Corazon de Vida’s Noche de Gala
  • Coronado Island Marriott Resort & Spa
Corazon de Vida Foundation is gearing up to host its most enchanting fundraiser yet—Noche de Gala 2024. We’ve got the inside scoop on this can’t-miss...
Upcoming Events
MCASD art auction
MCASD’s Art Auction Returns With 60 Works From Emerging and Established Artists
March 6, 2026
6:00 pm
  • Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego
The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego is gearing up for its biennial Art Auction, and if you’ve been looking for a way to grow...
Moe's Mission Beach 4th anniversary
Moe’s Celebrates 4 Years With a One-Night-Only Whole Roasted Pig Dinner
March 5, 2026
4:00 pm
Mission Beach’s favorite neighborhood steakhouse is turning four, and they’re celebrating in a way that feels very on-brand – fire, flavor, and a little old-school...
Fit and Carté Hotel's Skyline Wellness Series
Carté Hotel’s New Rooftop Wellness Series Combines Yoga, Brunch, and Downtown Views
February 28, 2026
9:00 am
Carté Hotel is launching a new monthly wellness experience that brings together fitness, food, and some of the best rooftop views in Little Italy. In...
Violent Femmes in Del Mar
Violent Femmes Kick Off 45th Anniversary Tour in Del Mar
February 28, 2026
7:00 pm
Violent Femmes are hitting the road to celebrate 45 years of making music that doesn’t fit neatly into any category, and the West Coast tour...
R&B Fest Returns To San Diego
R&B Fest Returns To San Diego!
February 28, 2026
4:00 pm
If your playlist still has Usher, TLC, and Destiny’s Child on heavy rotation, R&B Fest is your kind of night out. The ultimate Old School...