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.
Belmont Park Roller Coaster Day
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...
right to dream academy
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...
blanco cocina 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...
Novo Brazil Brewing Anniversary
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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...
Encinitas Fish Shop anniversary
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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...
Plantscape Dinner Series
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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...
Harrah’s Resort Southern California
$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...
Transformative Currents
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...
southern california fried chicken
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...
Del Mar Racing Opening Day
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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...
WEST tower in San Diego
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...
Victorian rooms at Hotel Del
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...
Coco Maya 2nd Anniversary
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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
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,...
Mission Pacific Beach Resort
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...
Greystone Steakhouse 25th Anniversary
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...
Mata Ortiz Pottery Market
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Discover Latin American Artistry at Old Town’s Annual Festival
  • Bazaar del Mundo
For many Latin American cultures, art serves as a medium to recount the history of its peoples and preserve their rich traditions. To honor and...
Mission Trails Regional Park Foundation
Mission Trails Regional Park Foundation Donates 55 Acres to the City of San Diego
The San Diego City Council has unanimously voted to accept a donation of land from the nonprofit Mission Trails Regional Park Foundation to add to...
Outdoors at ARTS DISTRICT Liberty Station
Summer Means Art, Music, & More at ARTS DISTRICT Liberty Station
Find a new favorite pastime outdoors and bask in the sun at ARTS DISTRICT Liberty Station this July! As summer sets in, this vibrant arts...
Bay to Park Paseo Celebration Walk
Bay to Park Paseo Walk Experience Links San Diego Bay to Balboa Park
A celebration walk last April 13 marked the realization of a dream born in 1908. Bay to Park Paseo, first envisioned by urban planner John...
Waterfront Park
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Vibes by the Bay: San Diego Bayfest 2024 With Sublime and More!
  • Waterfront Park
You’re in for an unforgettable experience at this year’s San Diego Bayfest with its impressive lineup of artists! San Diego Bayfest 2024 Lineup This year’s...
San Diego Pride Parade Hillcrest
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The Annual San Diego Pride Parade is Back!
  • Hillcrest Pride Flag
The annual San Diego Pride Parade is the largest single-day civic event in the region, and is among the largest Prides in the United States,...
Upcoming Events
seaworld san diego
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,...
valley farm market del mar opening
Valley Farm Market and High Marea Bring Specialty Groceries and Baja Flavors to Del Mar
January 10, 2026
8:00 am
Valley Farm Market is opening its third location in Del Mar, bringing nearly seven decades of family-owned specialty grocery expertise to the North County coast....
Father Joe's Villages Annual Christmas Meal
Father Joe’s Villages Serves Annual Christmas Meal to Over 1,000 People in Need
December 22, 2025
11:00 am
Father Joe’s Villages is serving more than 1,000 holiday-themed lunches and distributing care packages, and if you’ve been looking for ways the San Diego community...
operation snowfall lou lou's
The Secret Agents Take On Operation Snowfall at Lou Lou’s Club
December 21, 2025
8:00 pm
Lou Lou’s Jungle Room is transforming into Secret Agent H.Q. for a night of jazzy, rockin’, 60s-inspired holiday arrangements and a lightly theatrical caper that...
An Irish Christmas Brings High-Energy Holiday Tradition to Balboa Theatre
December 21, 2025
2:30 pm
  • Balboa Theatre
If you’re looking for something different from the usual holiday concert lineup, An Irish Christmas at Balboa Theatre delivers exactly that. This isn’t just another...