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.
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...
Bivouac Cider Season events
Cider Season Events at Bivouac
San Diego’s about to get a whole lot sweeter (and spicier) as Bivouac Ciderworks rolls out its Cider Season events. We’re talking pumpkin painting, moonlit...
Gaslamp Craft Cocktail Crawl
Shake, Sip, and Stroll: Gaslamp’s Ultimate Cocktail Adventure Kicks Off
Get ready to embark on a boozy journey through San Diego’s most electrifying neighborhood! The Gaslamp Quarter is rolling out the red carpet for cocktail...
9 Ways to Celebrate Fall in San Diego
There is NO bad time to live in San Diego, but if we have to pick a favorite time of year, fall tops our list! After...
San Diego's Sushi Maru is a leader in Omakase service.
Discover Downtown’s Hidden Omakase Gem: Sushi Maru
Finding a sushi restaurant that feels like your own hidden gem is a rare joy. For those in the know, Sushi Maru is the go-to...
El Chingon National Taco Day
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Score Tacos for Life at El Chingon!
  • El Chingon
Get ready to wear your taco love on your sleeve—literally! Our favorite “Bad Ass Mexican” joint, El Chingon, is back with a bang this National...
SDWS Annual International Exhibition
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Brush Strokes Go Global at San Diego Watercolor Society’s International Exhibition
The San Diego Watercolor Society (SDWS) is gearing up for its 44th Annual International Exhibition. This isn’t your average art show—we’re talking a global gathering...
Family Spooktacular at Fairmont
Fall Into Fun at Fairmont Grand Del Mar
Fairmont Grand Del Mar is turning up the autumn vibes with a lineup of fall events that’ll have you falling head over heels for the...
french menu
La Clochette Doubles Down on Deliciousness in Mission Valley
One of San Diego’s favorite French bakeries, La Clochette, is about to make Mission Valley a whole lot sweeter. After winning hearts (and taste buds)...
LXR Hotels & Resorts portfolio adds The Del
The Crown Jewel of Coronado Gets a Luxe Upgrade
San Diego’s hospitality scene is about to get a serious upgrade! Come October 2024, two of The Del’s most exclusive enclaves—Beach Village and Shore House—will...
SDIFF
Lights, Camera, Azione! San Diego Italian Film Festival Returns
This October, you can get a slice of Italia right here in America’s Finest City as our beloved San Diego Italian Film Festival (SDIFF) returns...
Upcoming Events
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...
Neil deGrasse Tyson San Diego Civic Theatres
San Diego Theatres Presents Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson: The Search for Life in the Universe
February 19, 2026
7:30 pm
  • San Diego Civic Theatre
Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson is bringing The Search for Life in the Universe to San Diego, and if you’ve ever watched him on The Daily...
FREE Lunar New Year Celebration at Mission Valley Mall
February 15, 2026
11:00 am
  • Mission Valley Mall
Mission Valley Mall is hosting a free Lunar New Year celebration that’s perfect for families looking to experience the holiday without committing to a full...
Bagels & Blooms Wellness Event
Estancia La Jolla and Pop Up Bagels Team Up for Bagels & Blooms Wellness Event
February 15, 2026
9:00 am
  • Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa
Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa is partnering with Pop Up Bagels – La Jolla’s newly-opened bagel spot – for a wellness-focused Valentine’s Day weekend...
shoresaver program
Show Del Mar’s Coastline Some Valentine’s Day Love With a Community Cleanup
February 14, 2026
10:00 am
The Del Mar Village Association and EDCO are kicking off 2026 with their first “Keep Del Mar Green” community cleanup, and they’re timing it with...