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.

Pandas are Back at The San Diego Zoo!

Starting Thursday, August 8, 2024, you can connect with the adorable Yun Chuan and Xin Bao at the San Diego Zoo’s brand-new Panda Ridge. This...

Taste the Buzz: Pepino Pop-Ups in La Jolla Happening This August!

Ready to add some flavor to your summer Sundays? Pepino, the new Peruvian-influenced eatery and bakeshop, is making waves in La Jolla with pop-ups every...

Comics Cross Borders: Border Blitz Takes Flight at CBX

Comic-Con Museum will debut an extension of its bi-national exhibit Border Blitz: Artistas del Cómic de Tijuana through an activation at Cross Border Xpress from...

Cardiff Farmer’s Market to Host Yoga & Summer Farmer’s Market Tours

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Om Your Way to Organic: Cardiff Market’s Mindful Shopping Experience

Cardiff Farmer’s Market is excited to unveil an energizing wellness extravaganza! Join their brand-new monthly outdoor yoga sessions and engaging farmer’s market tours. Dive into...

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Planting Dreams, One Bite at a Time: Berry Good Food’s “Seeds for the Future”

Julep Venue

Join local nonprofit Berry Good Food for a delicious evening during its annual “Seeds for the Future” event. This unforgettable evening supports BGF’s local school...

Layover Summer Soiree at Intercontinental San Diego

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Rooftop Rhythms & Retail: InterCon SD’s Summer Soiree

Layover

Immerse yourself in the vibrant celebration of summer at the InterContinental San Diego with the Layover Summer Soiree! This event marks the return of the...

Spins and Thrills: Belmont Park’s Double Dose of Summer Fun

Hey San Diego! Get ready for some serious fun at Belmont Park, our beloved beachfront amusement park in Mission Beach. Mark your calendars for two...

Dream Big, Play Free: SDFC’s Right to Dream Academy Kicks Off Open Tryouts

San Diego FC (SDFC) announced that SDFC’s Right to Dream Academy will be hosting its first-ever free open tryouts for boys in San Diego at...

Puesto Taco Collaboration Supporting Rescue Dogs

Padres Pitcher Joe Musgrove Teams Up With Puesto to Support Rescue Dogs

Taco ’bout a good cause! Puesto launched a new Tijuana-inspired taco to their menu, crafted by San Diego Padres pitcher Joe Musgrove and Puesto’s culinary...

Coronado

Taste the Island Life: Blanco Cocina + Cantina Now Open!

Island life is now a lot tastier now that Blanco Cocina + Cantina has opened its second San Diego location on Coronado Island this July...

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Cheers to 10 Years: NOVO Brazil Brewing Company’s Epic Anniversary Bash!

Get ready to celebrate in style as NOVO Brazil Brewing Company marks its 10th anniversary with a sports-packed bash at its Otay Ranch brewpub! Join...

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Celebrate 10 Years of Fresh Seafood at Encinitas Fish Shop!

Attention all seafood lovers! Fish Shop, one of the best seafood restaurants in San Diego, is celebrating the 10-year anniversary of its Encinitas location in...

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From Backyard to Plate: The Plot’s Plantscape Showcases Local Bounty

The Plot

Proudly plant-based and zero-waste, The Plot is excited to welcome back its tasting menu dinner series, Plantscape. From The Plot’s culinary leaders Executive Chef David...

$24 Million Splash: Harrah’s Dive Inn Gets a Funner Facelift

Harrah’s Resort Southern California, is proud to announce the completion of the highly anticipated $24 million renovation of its Dive Inn accommodations. Dive Inn: Transforming...

OMA to Present ‘Transformative Currents: Art and Action in the Pacific Ocean’

Oceanside Museum of Art (OMA) is thrilled to announce the upcoming exhibition ‘Transformative Currents: Art and Action in the Pacific Ocean,’ part of Getty’s initiative...

Wing It to PB: Crack Shack’s Coastal Coop Opens in August

Brought to life by the original dream team behind nationally-acclaimed Juniper & Ivy, the Crack Shack was hatched in November 2015 with the goal of...

Farm Film & Music Series Line-up at Coastal Roots Farm

Coastal Roots Farm Film & Music Series Presents “Women’s Work”

Coastal Roots Farm—a nonprofit, organic community farm and education center inspired by Jewish values in Encinitas—continues their 2024 Farm Film & Music Series, designed to...

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Get Your Bets and Best Threads Ready…It’s Racing Season at Del Mar!

Del Mar Racing

The nation’s only seaside track is thrilled to welcome racegoers back to the Del Mar racetrack for an exciting summer season. Beginning on Saturday, July...

Live, Work, Play: West Tower’s 37 Stories of San Diego Swagger

Holland Partner Group is thrilled to unveil West, the first-of-its-kind multi-mixed-use tower in San Diego. Located at 1011 Union Street, this 37-story landmark is set...

The Del’s $550 Million Glow-Up – Book Your Stay Now!

The legendary Hotel del Coronado, part of Curio Collection by Hilton, is now accepting room reservations for stays in the newly restored Victorian building guest...

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Little Italy’s Coco Maya Turns Two

Coco Maya

And just like that, Coco Maya has been bringing Little Italy their unique style of coastal cuisine, Josper-oven cooked meats, and lively libations for nearly two years...

Pendry San Diego Voted #1 Favorite Hotel in SD

Pendry San Diego has been recognized as the No. 1 Favorite Hotel in San Diego in Travel + Leisure’s 2024 World’s Best Awards! Each year,...

Oceanside’s Crown Jewel: Mission Pacific Tops T+L’s Best

Mission Pacific Beach Resort has been named the No. 1 Resort Hotel in the Continental U.S. and the No. 1 California Resort Hotel in the...

25 Years of Sizzle: Greystone Steakhouse’s Epic Anniversary

The iconic Greystone Steakhouse, located in the heart of Gaslamp, is celebrating its 25th anniversary all month long! And to do so, they have fantastic...

The Greatest Social Beach Volleyball Tournament Ever Returns to Del Mar

January 24, 2026

7:00 am

Del Mar Dog Beach

The Onesie Beach Volleyball Tournament is back for its 10th year, and if you’ve never played beach volleyball in a full-body onesie, you’re missing out...

Del Mar

New Village Arts Brings Bold Sci-Fi Thriller The Apiary to Carlsbad

January 23, 2026

7:30 pm

New Village Arts is kicking off 2026 with something a little different – a sci-fi workplace thriller set in a synthetic honeybee laboratory 22 years...

Carlsbad

Disney On Ice Brings the Party to Pechanga Arena With Let’s Dance!

January 22, 2026

7:00 pm

Pechanga Arena San Diego

Disney On Ice is back with an all-new show, and this one’s built around one thing: getting everyone in the arena moving. Let’s Dance! turns...

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Jurassic Quest Stomps Into Del Mar With Life-Size Dinosaurs

January 16, 2026

8:00 am

Del Mar Fairgrounds

If you’ve got kids (or you’re just really into dinosaurs), Jurassic Quest is rolling into the Del Mar Fairgrounds this weekend for four days of...

Del Mar

Go Behind the Scenes at SeaWorld’s Inside Look Event

January 10, 2026

10:00 am

SeaWorld San Diego

SeaWorld San Diego is pulling back the curtain on what happens when the cameras aren’t rolling. Inside Look 2026 returns for two weekends this month,...

San Diego