The Craving

The Craving: San Diego Food + Drink News – Week of October 12, 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.
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...
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...
Upcoming Events
James Hubbell Baja tour
Explore James Hubbell’s Hidden Baja Masterpieces on This Guided Art Tour
March 7, 2026
9:00 am
There’s something special about discovering art in unexpected places, and this March, San Diegans have the chance to do exactly that. The Ilan-Lael Foundation is...
Glow in the Dark Pickleball
Dink After Dark: Glow-in-the-Dark Pickleball is Coming to Mission Bay
March 7, 2026
6:00 pm
  • San Diego Mission Bay Resort
San Diego Mission Bay Resort is bringing something a little different to the courts this March – a glow-in-the-dark pickleball round robin that’s equal parts...
St. Baldrick’s Shave-a-Thon
17th Annual St. Baldrick’s Shave-a-Thon at Nason’s Beer Hall
March 7, 2026
12:00 pm
  • Pendry San Diego
Nason’s Beer Hall at Pendry San Diego is hosting the 17th Annual St. Baldrick’s Foundation Shave-a-Thon, a community event that raises funds and awareness for...
Necessity Coffee Celebrates Grand Opening in North City San Marcos
March 7, 2026
7:00 am
San Marcos is getting a new go-to coffee stop. Necessity Coffee is opening its newest location in North City, and they’re celebrating with a full...
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...