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.
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...
Stella Artois Let’s Do Dinner, Del Mar' Sky Deck
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Stella Artois Presents ‘Let’s Do Dinner, Del Mar’ With Sky Deck
We’re raising our chalices to an unforgettable night of culinary exploration and community spirit! Stella Artois is teaming up with Sky Deck to bring you...
Harvest for Hope
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Support a Great Cause at the Emilio Nares Foundation’s “Harvest for Hope” Fundraiser
  • Coasterra Restaurant
Get ready to treat your taste buds and warm your heart at the 21st Annual Harvest for Hope fundraiser. The Emilio Nares Foundation (ENF) is...
San Diego Botanic Garden Fall Festival
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Autumn Magic Blooms at San Diego Botanic Garden
  • San Diego Botanic Garden
Who says we don’t do fall in Southern California?! San Diego Botanic Garden is about to prove the naysayers wrong with their Annual Fall Festival....
Artwalk Carlsbad
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ArtWalk Carlsbad Brings Fine Art to North County
ArtWalk Carlsbad is back for its 5th year, and it’s going to be a feast for the senses. Imagine over 150 talented artists from across...
Grand Social Concert Series at Fairmont Grand Del Mar
Grand Social’s Summer Vibes Keep Rockin’ Into September
Summer might be winding down, but the party’s just heating up at Fairmont Grand Del Mar! The Summer Concert Series at Grand Social is rolling...
Street Level Vol 2.4
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Dive Into OMA’s Ocean-Inspired Block Party Finale
  • Oceanside Museum of Art
We’re gearing up for an epic send-off as Oceanside Museum of Art drops its final summer block party. Street Level Vol 2.5 is rolling in,...
Upcoming Events
Uptown Rhythm Makers at Panama 66
Uptown Rhythm Makers Bring New Orleans Jazz to Panama 66
February 26, 2026
6:00 pm
  • Panama 66
If you’re looking for a reason to head to Balboa Park on a Thursday evening, the Uptown Rhythm Makers are playing Panama 66 and it’s...
City Heights Multi-Cultural Festival of Love
City Heights Multi-Cultural Festival of Love Brings the Community Together
February 22, 2026
11:00 am
There is something special about City Heights when the whole neighborhood shows up for each other. The 6th Annual City Heights Multi-Cultural Festival of Love...
James Hubbell's work
A Rare Look at James Hubbell’s Work Comes to Escondido for One Day Only
February 22, 2026
11:00 am
North County art lovers, this one is worth clearing the calendar for. The Ilan Lael Foundation is presenting a never-before-seen piece by the late James...
Friendly Feast Chocolate Bake Sale
Local Pastry Chefs Host Charity Chocolate Bake Sale at Herb & Wood
February 22, 2026
9:30 am
  • Herb and Wood
Some of San Diego’s most talented pastry chefs are coming together for a charity bake sale that’s all about chocolate and giving back. The Friendly...
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...