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.
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,...
summer pop-up shopping event
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Seasonal Pop-Up Marketplace Brings Fall Favorites to Bazaar del Mundo Shops
  • Bazaar del Mundo
Old Town is getting a major style upgrade with a one-day-only Fall Pop-up event that’s not to be missed. Diane Powers’ Bazaar del Mundo Shops...
Let's Beat Breast Cancer Rally
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Plant Power Meets Pink at San Diego’s Breast Cancer Rally
  • North Park Mini Park
We’re turning North Park pink this September with the Let’s Beat Breast Cancer Rally, and you’re invited to join the beat! PlantDiego is hosting this...
Old Mission Beach Athletic Club To Host OMSurf 26th Annual Classic Longboard Surfing Contest
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OMBAC to Host OMSurf Classic Longboard Surfing Contest
Surf’s up, San Diego! Get ready to step back in time and catch some gnarly waves at the 30th Annual OMBAC OMSURF Classic Longboard Surfing...
Boots in the Park Waterfront Park San Diego
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Boots In The Park is Back at Waterfront Park
  • Waterfront Park
It’s time to dust off those cowboy boots and prep those vocal cords because Boots In The Park is galloping back into Waterfront Park! We’re...
The Secret Society of Adultologists at The NAT
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Dive Down the Rabbit Hole at The Nat’s Whimsical Wonderland Bash
  • Natural History Museum
We’re all mad here in San Diego, and we’re about to get even madder! The Secret Society of Adultologists is throwing a topsy-turvy shindig at...
Pirate and Mermaid Ball
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Ahoy, Mateys! Set Sail for the Ocean Institute’s Epic Maritime Festival
We’re dropping anchor at Dana Point for a swashbuckling celebration of maritime history that’ll shiver yer timbers! The Ocean Institute’s 40th Annual Maritime Festival is...
Upcoming Events
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...
Neil deGrasse Tyson San Diego Civic Theatres
San Diego Theatres Presents Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson: The Search for Life in the Universe
February 19, 2026
7:30 pm
  • San Diego Civic Theatre
Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson is bringing The Search for Life in the Universe to San Diego, and if you’ve ever watched him on The Daily...
FREE Lunar New Year Celebration at Mission Valley Mall
February 15, 2026
11:00 am
  • Mission Valley Mall
Mission Valley Mall is hosting a free Lunar New Year celebration that’s perfect for families looking to experience the holiday without committing to a full...
Bagels & Blooms Wellness Event
Estancia La Jolla and Pop Up Bagels Team Up for Bagels & Blooms Wellness Event
February 15, 2026
9:00 am
  • Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa
Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa is partnering with Pop Up Bagels – La Jolla’s newly-opened bagel spot – for a wellness-focused Valentine’s Day weekend...
shoresaver program
Show Del Mar’s Coastline Some Valentine’s Day Love With a Community Cleanup
February 14, 2026
10:00 am
The Del Mar Village Association and EDCO are kicking off 2026 with their first “Keep Del Mar Green” community cleanup, and they’re timing it with...