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.

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...

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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...

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...

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...

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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...

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 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 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...

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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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...

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...

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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...

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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,...

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...

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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...

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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...

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...

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...

Mission Beach

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...