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.
Poe and his Progeny
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Spooky Literary Soirée at Villa Montezuma
It’s time to dust off your Victorian attire and prepare for a night of Gothic glamour. Write Out Loud is bringing “Poe and His Progeny”...
Nicholas Phan at Bach Collegium San Diego
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Bach Collegium San Diego Brings Baroque Brilliance With Nicholas Phan
Get ready for a musical journey that’ll transport you back in time while asking some seriously modern questions. Bach Collegium San Diego (BCSD) is teaming...
The Myth of Superheroes exhibit
Comic-Con Museum Unveils Legendary Superhero Exhibit
If you haven’t checked out “The Myth of Superheroes” exhibit at Comic-Con Museum yet, you’re seriously missing out on some superhero-sized fun. This world-premiere exhibition...
Union Kitchen & Tap presents Union After Dark
Union After Dark Ignites Pacific Beach’s Nightlife Scene
PB’s about to get a whole lot hotter as Union Kitchen & Tap unveils its latest nocturnal brainchild: Union After Dark, taking our beloved beachside...
La Valencia Pink Tea
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La Valencia’s Pink Tea Party Brews Up Hope and Flavor
  • La Valencia Hotel
Sip, savor, and support at La Valencia’s annual Pink Tea—a celebration of strength, a toast to survivors, and a delicious way to make a difference....
Temaki Bar "Locs Only" Sushi Soirée
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Temaki Bar and JuneShine Team Up for “Locs Only” Sushi Soirée
North County’s about to get a whole lot cooler as two local favorites join forces for an unforgettable night. Temaki Bar and JuneShine are bringing...
Embodied Pacific exhibition at Birch Aquarium
Birch Makes Waves With Ocean Unseen
Birch Aquarium is gearing up to unveil “Embodied Pacific: Ocean Unseen,” a mind-bending exhibition that’ll have us seeing the ocean in a whole new light....
Silver Screen Soirée
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Hollywood Glamour Meets Halloween Chills at Estancia
  • Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa
Estancia La Jolla is throwing a Halloween bash that’s equal parts glitz and goosebumps. The Silver Screen Soirée promises to transform the venue into a...
Little Italy Tours & Experiences
Little Italy Serves Up a Slice of Local Love
Little Italy’s dishing out a fresh way to explore its charming streets. Starting October 1, So Diego‘s bringing their 15 years of San Diego know-how...
Jimmy’s Famous brunch menu
Jimmy’s Famous American Tavern Launches Mouthwatering Brunch Menu
Jimmy’s Famous American Tavern is rolling out a new brunch menu that’s bound to become your weekend favorite. Picture yourself savoring delicious bites while taking...
Pop Pie Co anniversary
Pop Pie Co Turns Eight With a Star-Studded Celebration
Pop Pie Co. is hitting a sweet milestone, and we’re all invited to the anniversary party! This beloved all-day pie shop has been serving up...
11 Romantic Valentine’s Day Date Ideas in San Diego
Looking for a Valentine’s Day date idea, San Diego? The natural beauty of America’s Finest City easily makes it one of the most romantic places...
Belmont Park Beerfest
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Inaugural Belmont Park BeerFest Brings Sudsy Celebration to the Beach
  • Belmont Park
Belmont Park is serving up a brand-new celebration with their inaugural BeerFest. Beer lovers can soak up the sun and suds at this free festival...
Santa Barbara Vintners Association
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Sip, Savor, and Celebrate at Santa Barbara’s Vintners Festival
The Santa Barbara Vintners Association is uncorking something special this year. Their 40th Annual Vintners Festival is rolling out the barrel for a day of...
people riding a horse wagon
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Giddy Up for Good at Ivey Ranch Park’s 14th Annual Western Hoedown
The Ivey Ranch Park Association is throwing their 14th Annual Western Hoedown, and it’s shaping up to be a knee-slapping good time for all. This...
Campland on the Bay
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Campland on the Bay Celebrates 55 Years of Family Fun
Campland on the Bay is hitting the big 5-5, and they’re inviting all of San Diego to join the celebration! This iconic RV camping spot...
women in La Catrina costumes
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Oceanside Dia De Los Muertos Festival Returns
  • Downtown Oceanside
Oceanside is set to transform into a colorful realm of remembrance and joy as the 23rd annual Dia de los Muertos Festival takes over downtown,...
Bates Nut Farm
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Nuts for Crafts at Bates Pumpkin Festival
  • Bates Nut Farm
Hey, San Diego! Ready to get crafty with your fall festivities? The Bates Pumpkin Festival Craft Fair is rolling into Bates Nut Farm, and it’s...
Hawthorne Country Store Annual Flocktoberfest
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Flocktoberfest at Hawthorne Country Store
  • Hawthorne Country Store
Hawthorne Country Store is gearing up for its 21st Annual Flocktoberfest, and you’re invited to ‘Meet the Flockers.’ Curious about adding some feathered friends to...
My Intimate Partner exhibition
Oceanside Museum of Art Tackles Tough Topic With Powerful New Exhibit
The Oceanside Museum of Art is set to unveil “My Intimate Partner,” a multi-media exhibition that dives deep into the murky waters of intimate partner...
California Clean Air Day by SANDAG
Breathe Easy: San Diego’s Clean Air Day is Coming!
Get ready to clear those lungs and make our skies a little bluer. California Clean Air Day is rolling into town, and SANDAG is leading...
Temecula Wine Valley
Halloween Season at Temecula Wine Valley
Temecula Wine Valley is turning into a Halloween playground this October. From pumpkin painting to scary movie nights, there’s a whole lot of spooky fun...
Anat Cohen Quartetinho
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La Jolla Music Society’s Star-Studded Lineup
  • Balboa Theatre
  • San Diego Civic Theatre
  • The Baker-Baum Concert Hall
  • The Jai
The La Jolla Music Society’s 56th Anniversary is gearing up and it’s looking like a who’s who of musical royalty, from jazz legends to classical...
San Diego Zombie Crawl
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Party at the San Diego Zombie Crawl Halloween
The zombies are coming, and they’re bringing the party with them. The San Diego Zombie Crawl is back, ready to turn the Gaslamp Quarter into...
Upcoming Events
Uptown Rhythm Makers at Panama 66
Uptown Rhythm Makers Bring New Orleans Jazz to Panama 66
February 26, 2026
6:00 pm
  • Panama 66
If you’re looking for a reason to head to Balboa Park on a Thursday evening, the Uptown Rhythm Makers are playing Panama 66 and it’s...
City Heights Multi-Cultural Festival of Love
City Heights Multi-Cultural Festival of Love Brings the Community Together
February 22, 2026
11:00 am
There is something special about City Heights when the whole neighborhood shows up for each other. The 6th Annual City Heights Multi-Cultural Festival of Love...
James Hubbell's work
A Rare Look at James Hubbell’s Work Comes to Escondido for One Day Only
February 22, 2026
11:00 am
North County art lovers, this one is worth clearing the calendar for. The Ilan Lael Foundation is presenting a never-before-seen piece by the late James...
Friendly Feast Chocolate Bake Sale
Local Pastry Chefs Host Charity Chocolate Bake Sale at Herb & Wood
February 22, 2026
9:30 am
  • Herb and Wood
Some of San Diego’s most talented pastry chefs are coming together for a charity bake sale that’s all about chocolate and giving back. The Friendly...
Zzymzzy Quartet at Panama 66
Swing Into Saturday Night With the Zzymzzy Quartet at Panama 66
February 21, 2026
6:00 pm
  • Panama 66
Balboa Park has a way of making any evening feel a little more special, and a free night of live manouche swing on the patio...