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.
Spreckels Organ Society
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Rock On, Balboa Park: Spreckels Organ Goes Psychedelic
  • Spreckels Organ Pavilion
Hold onto your tie-dye shirts, San Diego! The Spreckels Organ Society is about to blow our minds with their Annual Labor Day Classic Rock Concert....
Books & Records anniversary
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Books & Records’ Epic Birthday Bash
Our favorite vinyl-and-literature haven, Books & Records, is celebrating its one-year anniversary, and we’re all invited to the shindig. Tunes, Treats, and Tempting Tipples Get...
Summer San Elijo Lagoon Cleanup
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Cardiff Farmer’s Market Partners With We Clean Trails for a San Elijo Lagoon Cleanup
Cardiff Farmer’s Market is teaming up with the eco-heroes at We Clean Trails for the Summer San Elijo Lagoon Cleanup event. We’re swapping our shopping...
Labor Day Specials in San Diego
The Big List of Labor Day Specials in San Diego
Labor Day is just around the corner, and boy, do we have plans for you. From poolside parties to mouthwatering meals, San Diego is pulling...
shabu-shabu
Shabu-Works Brings the Sizzle to San Marcos
Get ready to roll up your sleeves and dive into a sea of flavor, San Diego! Our favorite hot pot haven, Shabu-Works, is bringing its...
woman riding a swing on the beach
Terns Launches After-Sun Products for San Diego’s Outdoor Lifestyle
We’ve all been there—that post-beach burn that has us reaching for the aloe. But what if we told you the ocean itself holds the key...
Wonders of Creation Exhibition
SDMA Debuts Groundbreaking Exhibition on the Intersections of Islamic Art & Science
The latest exhibition at The San Diego Museum of Art is a super interesting one: “Wonders of Creation: Art, Science, and Innovation in the Islamic...
Tropical Punch Boutique
Tropical Punch Spices Up La Jolla’s Shopping Scene
We’ve got a new hotspot in town, and it’s bursting with color! Tropical Punch Boutique, the latest addition to La Jolla’s Bird Rock neighborhood, has...
The Day of the Dog
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Paws Up, San Diego! The Ultimate Doggie Bash is Coming to Town
Get ready to bark with joy! The Day of the Dog, North America’s largest pooch party, is finally making its debut in our sun-soaked city,...
Rosin Box Project
Art of Elan’s 18th Season Shakes Up the Symphony Scene
Art of Elan’s upcoming 18th season, aptly named “Mosaic,” isn’t your grandma’s classical music—it’s a fresh, boundary-pushing take that’s redefining what classical can be in...
Bike the Bay
Annual Bike the Bay is Back for its 16th Year
Get ready to clip in for San Diego’s most anticipated cycling event of the year! The 16th annual Bike the Bay is wheeling into town,...
Fox Point Farms
Experience San Diego’s First ‘Agrihood’ at Fox Point Farms
We’ve got some exciting news that’s about to shake up our local food scene and community living in the best way possible. Fox Point Farms,...
Time Sensitive by David Mont Virgen
Art, Power, Equity and J. Walcher Communications Announce Final “Curator-in-Residence” Show
Get ready for a must-see art event! Art Power Equity (APE) and J. Walcher Communications (JWC) are closing their “Curator-in-Residence” series with the incredible David...
Mat Pilates & Mimosas at Mavericks Beach Club
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Beach Vibes Meet Fitness Goals at Mavericks!
  • Mavericks Beach Club
We’ve stumbled upon the ultimate weekend kickoff, and you’re going to want in on this action. Mavericks Beach Club is hosting Mat Pilates & Mimosas,...
Frontwave Arena Grand Opening features Cake
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CAKE Brings the Icing to Frontwave Arena’s Grand Opening Bash
Our music scene is about to level up big time with the grand opening of Frontwave Arena in Oceanside. This isn’t just another venue—it’s a...
Reality Changers Over the Edge event
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Sky-High Thrills for a Noble Cause: San Diego Entrepreneurs Take the Plunge
  • Manchester Grand Hyatt
Hold onto your hats, San Diegans! We’ve got an event coming up that’s going to have us all looking up in awe. Imagine some of...
Slowly Restaurant & Lounge
Slowly Restaurant & Lounge Now Open in Pacific Beach
San Diego’s food scene just got even more enticing, thanks to the arrival of Slowly—a captivating new restaurant and lounge from the masterminds behind beloved...
Seaword Halloween
SeaWorld San Diego Unveils Enchanting Pirate Halloween Adventure for All-New Spooktacular
Get ready to dive into a sea of Halloween fun, San Diego! SeaWorld Spooktacular is back, and it’s bringing a boatload of family-friendly frights and...
Tipsy Tea Time at California English
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Tea-Wisted Delight: California English’s Boozy Afternoon Brew
We’re buzzing about the latest addition to San Diego’s food scene, and it’s not your grandma’s tea party! California English is shaking things up with...
food at 31thirtyone restaurant
Drew Deckman to Open His First U.S. Restaurant in San Diego: Here’s a Sneak Peek!
Culinary trailblazer Drew Deckman is officially bringing his eco-friendly ethos stateside! Deckman is chef and co-owner of Deckman’s en el Mogor, a zero-kilometer, sustainable restaurant...
La Jolla Playhouse Your Local Theater Presents
La Jolla Playhouse Serves Up a Double Dose of Drama: From Tiki Bars to Tinsel Town
Who’s up for some world-class theater right in our backyard? La Jolla Playhouse is rolling out two shows that promise to be the talk of...
Howl-O-Scream to Return to SeaWorld San Diego
Howl-O-Scream Unleashes ALL-NEW Nightmares and Performances at SeaWorld San Diego
The ultimate Halloween extravaganza is back, and it’s bigger, badder, and more bone-chilling than ever. Howl-O-Scream at SeaWorld San Diego is gearing up to turn...
PROPER NYE NYD 2024 lineup by FNGRS CRSSD
Dance Your Way Into 2025 at FNGRS CRSSD’s PROPER NYE/NYD at Petco Park
It’s time to start planning your New Year’s Eve because FNGRS CRSSD just dropped a bombshell. Their PROPER NYE/NYD event is back at Petco Park,...
Wilma's Carousel Bar
Giddy Up, San Diego! Wilma’s Carousel Bar is Ready to Take You for a Spin
Hold on to your drinks, folks! There’s a new spot in town that’s sending the San Diego bar scene for a spin—literally. Wilma’s Carousel Bar...
Upcoming Events
Setsubun celebration at the japanese friendship garden and museum
Celebrate Setsubun at the JFGM With Food, Music, and Good Vibes
February 1, 2026
10:00 am
  • Japanese Friendship Garden
The Japanese Friendship Garden is hosting its Setsubun Festival, and it’s one of those events that feels both celebratory and peaceful at the same time....
Barrel Tasting
Sip & Savor at Temecula Valley Barrel Tasting Weekend
January 31, 2026
11:00 am
Temecula Valley’s Barrel Tasting Weekend is back, and if you’ve never gone, this is the one time of year you can taste wines directly from...
The Art of Banksy
The Art of Banksy: “Without Limits” Exhibition Arrives in San Diego
January 30, 2026
12:00 pm
  • Del Mar Fairgrounds
The world’s most famous and mysterious graffiti artist is coming to San Diego. The Art of Banksy Without Limits makes its San Diego debut at...
bright light volunteers
Let There Be Light Benefit Concert Supports Student Volunteers
January 25, 2026
2:30 pm
Bright Light Volunteers is throwing a benefit concert in Bankers Hill to raise money for scholarships that help students join international service-learning programs they couldn’t...
Wreckless Strangers & The Great North Special at Winstons
Infectious Grooves Hit Winstons: Wreckless Strangers & The Great North Special
January 24, 2026
9:00 pm
  • WinstonsOB
If you’re looking for a Saturday night that’s heavy on soul, groove, and live energy, Winstons in Ocean Beach has you covered. Wreckless Strangers and...