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.
The Conrad free Outdoor Concert Series
Free Tunes and Good Vibes at La Jolla Music Society Fall Concert Series
La Jolla Music Society is bringing the heat this fall with their free outdoor concert series at The Conrad. The Wu Tsai QRT.yrd Concert series...
SDBW by San Diego Brewers Guild
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Hop to It, San Diego! Beer Week is Back and Better Than Ever
  • Several Locations
Our favorite sudsy celebration, San Diego Beer Week, is rolling back into town this fall. This 10-day extravaganza (because seven days just aren’t enough for...
The Boatyard Point Loma
Point Loma’s Fiddler’s Green Gets a Swanky Makeover
San Diego, we’re about to witness a serious glow-up in the Point Loma dining scene. The iconic Fiddler’s Green is transforming into The Boatyard, and...
San Diego FC Head Coach Mikey Varas
San Diego FC Scores Big With New Head Coach Mikey Varas
San Diego FC just kicked off their journey to the big leagues in style by nabbing Mikey Varas as their first-ever head coach. This isn’t...
Casetta Hotels
Casetta Hotels Bringing New Life to Historic Gems in 2025
San Diego, our favorite boutique hotel collection is about to make some serious waves in the hospitality scene. Casetta, the masterminds behind our beloved Pearl...
Sean Jamieson
Set Sail With Sean Jamieson: The Story Behind San Diego’s Most Romantic Boat Ride
Ever fantasized about gliding through Venetian canals without the hefty airfare? Well, pack your imaginary bags because we’re taking you on a little trip to...
Westgate Hotel Hocus Pocus Tea
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Channel Your Inner Witch at The Westgate Hotel Hocus Pocus Tea Party
  • The Westgate Hotel
The Westgate Hotel is brewing up something wicked for all you Halloween enthusiasts out there. We’re talking about a Hocus Pocus Tea party that’ll have...
Cardiff Farmers Market Kids Day
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Family Fun at Cardiff Farmer’s Market
Cardiff Farmer’s Market Kids Day is turning our beloved Farmer’s Market into a family adventure paradise. It’s time to swap your grocery lists for treasure...
CRSSD Festival After Dark
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CRSSD After Dark Parties at Oxford Social Club
  • Oxford Social Club
Who says the party has to stop when the sun goes down? Not us! As the CRSSD Festival wraps up its daytime shenanigans at Waterfront...
Tortuga restaurant menu
Omni San Diego Serves Up Double Culinary Delight
Get ready to add two new hotspots to your San Diego dining bucket list! The Omni San Diego Hotel has just unveiled a pair of...
San Diego Museum of Art exhibition
Prix Pictet Human Brings World-Class Photography to San Diego
The crème de la crème of global photography is coming to town, and it’s bringing a powerful message with it. The Prix Pictet Human exhibition...
More Than Pink Launch Party
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Raise a Pink Pint for a Cause at Mission Brewery
  • Mission Brewery
We’re about to paint the town pink, and we’re inviting you to join the colorful crusade! Susan G. Komen is teaming up with Mission Brewery...
Little Italy's State Of The Neighborhood Returns
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Little Italy’s State of the Neighborhood Returns
The Little Italy State of the Neighborhood event is cooking up something special, and it’s set to be a night of fantastic food, amazing views,...
San Diego Botanic Garden Exhibition
Check out the Amazing Bamboo Exhibition at San Diego Botanic Garden
Get ready to be bamboo-zled by nature’s most versatile grass! We’re talking about the San Diego Botanic Garden’s latest exhibition that’s got everyone buzzing—Bamboo: Beautiful...
One Paseo Oktoberfest
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Pretzels and Pints Take Over One Paseo Oktoberfest
  • One Paseo
Who says we can’t bring Munich to San Diego? We’re raising our steins high for an Oktoberfest celebration that’s got us buzzing with excitement. One...
Wild Weekend: Amazonia at San Diego Zoo for Earth Day
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Swing Into Action at San Diego Zoo’s Wild Weekend: African Forest
  • San Diego Zoo
We’re going bananas over here! San Diego Zoo is transforming into a lush African paradise, and we’ve got the inside scoop on all the wild...
Sounds & Sips At One Paseo
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Sounds & Sips at One Paseo to Feature San Diego Symphony
  • One Paseo
We’ve found the perfect recipe for a chill afternoon, and it’s music to our ears! Sounds & Sips at One Paseo is serving up world-class...
Tommy the Fishmonger of TunaVille
Meet Tommy the Fishmonger: San Diego’s Seafood Rockstar
Ever wondered where San Diego’s top chefs score their ocean-fresh catch? Let us introduce you to a local legend—Tommy Gomes, aka Tommy the Fishmonger. This...
Paradisaea two-year Anniversary celebration
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A Michelin-Worthy Mash-Up at Paradisaea
Bird Rock’s culinary scene is about to heat up with Paradisaea’s second-anniversary celebration. This local hotspot, which has been turning heads since 2022, is pulling...
Ray LaMontagne plays at Cal Coast Theatre in San Diego
Ray LaMontagne Delivers Soulful Performance on 20th Anniversary of Trouble Release
Ray LaMontagne delivered a powerful and soulful performance to a crowd of devoted fans at Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre, some of whom...
Old Globe Annual Gala
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Glitz and Glamour Take Center Stage at The Old Globe
  • Old Globe Theatre
Get ready to dust off those tuxedos and cocktail dresses, San Diego! The Old Globe is rolling out the red carpet for its 89th annual...
Art and Cultural Center
North Park’s Community Rallies to Save Cultural Hub
For nearly 16 years, Queen Bee’s Art and Cultural Center has been the beating heart of North Park’s creative scene. From salsa nights to slam...
San Diego entrepreneurs
San Diego Entrepreneurs Take a Leap for Education
San Diego’s business leaders are taking their entrepreneurial spirit to new heights—or should we say, depths? On August 24, fifteen intrepid members of the Entrepreneurs’...
The Boardwalk Hotel
The Boardwalk Hotel Debuts in Mission Beach: Beach Bliss and Boutique Chic
Move over, standard beach motels! There’s a new kid on the block in Mission Beach, and it’s about to redefine your idea of a coastal...
Upcoming Events
Wellness at MCASD
Start Your Valentine’s Day With Pilates, Sound Baths, and Art at MCASD
February 14, 2026
8:45 am
  • Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego
Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to follow the usual script. This year, Mornings at the Museum is kicking off 2026 with a feel-good celebration of self-care...
san diego natural history museum
The Secret Society of Adultologists Takes Over the Nat for a Night of Science and Seduction
February 13, 2026
7:00 pm
  • San Diego Natural History Museum
The San Diego Natural History Museum’s Secret Society of Adultologists is throwing a 21+ after-hours event that leans hard into the theme of love’s darker...
Gaslamp Mardi Gras
The Gaslamp Quarter Turns Into a Multi-Cultural Party Zone This February
February 13, 2026
6:00 pm
The Gaslamp Quarter is about to have one of its busiest weekends of the year, and honestly, it sounds like the kind of thing where...
Hearts & Vines at J Brix Wines
Two San Diego Culinary Couples Team Up for a Wine & Chocolate Pairing Pop-Up
February 13, 2026
4:30 pm
Two of San Diego’s culinary couples are joining forces for a limited-time pop-up in the North City district, and it’s the kind of collaboration that...
Petals & Poetry Valentine’s Floral Workshop
Petals & Poetry: A Valentine’s Floral Workshop at Treehouse Café
February 13, 2026
4:00 pm
Treehouse, the all-day dining collective in Sorrento Mesa, is teaming up with San Diego wedding and event florist Sage & Autumn for a pre-Valentine’s workshop...