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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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...

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 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....

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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...

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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...

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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 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....

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...

Westfield Plaza Bonita Dia de los Muertos

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Día de Los Muertos Fiesta at Plaza Bonita

Get ready for a burst of color, music, and tradition as Westfield Plaza Bonita transforms into a vibrant celebration of Dia de los Muertos! Rhythm...

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Pumpkin Spice Brings Everything Nice to Lionfish and Oxford Social Club

Lionfish Modern Coastal Cuisine

Lionfish Modern Coastal Cuisine and Oxford Social Club are teaming up with Yes Dating App for a “Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice” event—a night that...

It’s Official: Casa Guadalajara has the Best Guac in Old Town!

Old Town just wrapped up its annual “Guac Off” competition, and we’ve got a new king of the dips. Casa Guadalajara emerged victorious, claiming the...

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Oceanside’s Sunset Market Transforms Into a Halloween Haven

Oceanside Sunset Market’s Annual Haunted Market is back, creating a bewitching atmosphere that’s perfect for ghouls and goblins of all ages. A Frightfully Fun Free-for-All...

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Marching Bands Battle it Out at Mt. Carmel’s Epic Tournament

The Mt. Carmel Tournament of Bands is set to return for its 47th year, promising a showstopping spectacle of music and pageantry. This event stands...

Spooky Thrills and Cultural Delights in the Gaslamp Quarter

San Diego’s historic Gaslamp Quarter is transforming into a fall wonderland, serving up a cornucopia of events that’ll have you falling head over heels for...

Architecture of Light and Space Exhibition at San Diego Museum of Arts

Architectural Brilliance Comes to SDMA This Fall

The San Diego Museum of Art (SDMA) is about to become a playground for design enthusiasts with its latest exhibition, Foster + Partners: Architecture of...

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Mustache Madness is Back at Mavericks

Mavericks Beach Club

Mavericks Beach Club in Pacific Beach is firing up its grills and filling its kegs for the 9th Annual San Diego Fire Department Mustache Madness....

Toys for Tots at Geppetto's in The Forum Carlsbad

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Santa’s Got Some Serious Competition in Carlsbad

Geppetto’s Toys

There’s a secret toy-giving superhero in Carlsbad, and they’re about to make a whole lot of kids’ holidays brighter. For the sixth year running, an...

Chef Moira Hill of Ironside Fish & Oyster

San Diego’s Own Culinary Star Shines at Ironside Fish & Oyster

There’s a new chef in town, and she’s bringing a fresh wave of flavor to Little Italy‘s beloved seafood spot. Chef Moira Hill, a San...

Installations at the Station by Kaori Fukuyama

ARTS DISTRICT Liberty Station Welcomes New Butterfly-Inspired Sculpture

Get ready for a fresh splash of color at ARTS DISTRICT Liberty Station! They’re rolling out the welcome mat for a brand-new addition to their...

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San Diego Opera Kicks Off 60th Season With a Classic Crowd-Pleaser

Our beloved San Diego Opera is celebrating its diamond anniversary in style, bringing back the timeless masterpiece that started it all 60 years ago. That’s...

Gaslamp Quarter Rolls Out the Red Carpet for Travelers

San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter is upping its game with their new Gaslamp Quarter Transportation Guide, making it easier than ever for us to explore this...

CH Projects’ Lafayette Hotel Scores Two Orchid Awards

We’re raising a toast to The Lafayette Hotel, which just snagged not one but two Orchid Awards (recognizing and celebrating the best architecture and design...

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...

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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...