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.
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...
Ambrogio by Acquerello Michelin Guide recognition
Ambrogio by Acquerello Snags Coveted Michelin Guide Spot
Foodies, it’s time to pop the Prosecco! Our very own Ambrogio by Acquerello in La Jolla has just scored a spot in the Michelin Guide....
New Fall Experiences at Birch Aquarium
Birch Aquarium at Scripps is about to transform into an underwater playground of epic proportions. While we’re all eagerly awaiting the grand debut of Living...
Write Out Loud presents Clowning Around
“Clowning Around” Kicks Off Write Out Loud’s 18th Season
Get ready to have your funny bones tickled, and your minds expanded. Write Out Loud is back with their 18th season, and they’re kicking things...
Punk in the Park San Diego at Snapdragon Stadium
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Punk Rock Paradise Hits San Diego With Punk in the Park
  • Snapdragon Stadium
Get ready to crank up the volume and raise your glasses, San Diego! Punk In The Park is about to turn our city into a...
Paradisaea's new bar menu
Paradisaea’s New Bar Menu Takes Flight
Nestled in Bird Rock’s iconic “Piano Building,” Paradisaea has been turning heads and tantalizing taste buds for nearly two years. The Michelin Guide darling has...
ArtReach Community Art Studio
ArtReach San Diego Opens a New Community Art Studio in Hillcrest
ArtReach just dropped their latest masterpiece on the San Diego art scene—a brand new community art studio smack in the middle of Hillcrest! This 6,000...
The Avenue Fish & Oyster Company
The Avenue Fish & Oyster Company Coming to Coronado in January
Coronado’s next big thing is on the horizon. Blue Bridge Hospitality, the masterminds behind some of our favorite island eateries like Stake Chophouse & Bar...
Paradis Mission Hills
Mission Hills Gets a Taste of Europe With Paradis
Paradis is about to shake up the Mission Hills dining scene, and we’re here for it. This European-inspired café and modern pintxo bar is set...
table full of food
Rome Comes to Chula Vista as Acqua E Farina Takes Over Farmer’s Table
We’ve got some exciting news for all you foodies out there! Farmer’s Table, the brunch hotspot famous for its killer Bloody Marys, is about to...
Yunchan Lim at Jacobs Music Center
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Piano Prodigy Yunchan Lim Set to Dazzle San Diego
San Diego’s classical music scene is about to get a serious upgrade. Yunchan Lim, the South Korean piano phenom who took the world by storm,...
Padres Postseason
Cheer On the Padres in Their Final Push for the Postseason
Hey San Diego, it’s crunch time for our Padres! With just six home games left in the regular season, Petco Park is about to become...
Mexican Independence Day
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San Diegans Spice Up Mexican Independence Day at Rancho La Puerta
Who says you need to jet off to Mexico City to celebrate Mexican Independence Day? Rancho La Puerta is bringing the fiesta to us with...
Music Box Anniversary
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Yacht Rock Floats Into Downtown for Music Box’s Anniversary Bash
  • Music Box
Get ready to rock the boat, San Diego! The Music Box, our beloved downtown live music hotspot, is turning nine and they’re celebrating in true...
Solento Surf Fesitval
Surf’s Up at the Fourth Annual Solento Surf Festival
San Diego’s about to catch some serious stoke with the Fourth Annual Solento Surf Festival rolling into town. This week-long celebration is all about embracing...
Upcoming Events
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...
Where Art Meets Attraction: A Curated Singles Evening at The San Diego Museum of Art
February 12, 2026
6:00 pm
  • San Diego Museum of Art
If you’ve been wondering how to meet someone without the usual dating app fatigue, Amador Matchmaking has an answer that sounds fun. They’re hosting Art...