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.
Here Are The San Diego Parks Where You Can Legally Have A Drink
The weather is warm, which means it’s time to start plan a lazy bbq picnic in the park with friends! While San Diego’s gorgeous weather...
San Diego Animal Sanctuary
Kids’ Camps and Parent Perks – Summer Fun at San Diego’s Animal Sanctuary
The San Diego Animal Sanctuary & Farm (formerly known as the Children’s Nature Retreat), a 20-acre animal sanctuary in Alpine, is embracing the ‘dog days of...
PRIDE 5K RUN + WALK by Front Runners & Walkers San Diego
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Pride 5K Run and Walk Kicks Off Local Pride Festivities
  • Hillcrest
The Front Runners & Walkers San Diego Pride 5K Run and Walk is back! Dress up in your wackiest rainbow outfit, lace up your shoes,...
Ambrogio by Acquerello
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One Night Only – Japanese & Italian Flavors Collide in San Diego
Two culinary forces, Ambrogio by Acquerello and Matsu, are joining together for a can’t-miss evening!  Executive Chef William Eick of Matsu and Head Chef Enea Sintoni of Ambrogio by...
New Children's Museum expansion
Help the New Children’s Museum Add More Room for Learning, Joy, and Creativity
By the end of the year, The New Children’s Museum (NCM) will offer even more opportunities for you to think, play, and create with an...
The Pearl Hotel
Get a Sneak Peak Inside Ponyboy Restaurant & Bar, Coming to the Iconic Pearl Hotel
Nearly 70 years after its arrival onto the San Diego boutique hotel landscape, Point Loma’s iconic mid-century modern The Pearl Hotel will soon unveil the...
Michelin Bib Gourmand Taqueria
New MICHELIN Bib Gourmand Tacos in San Diego!
We can’t wait for this one! LOLA 55, celebrated as San Diego’s only MICHELIN Bib Gourmand taqueria, is unveiling plans for the launch of a new...
Mezcal Fest Grand Tasting
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Baja Mezcal Fest 2024 – Two Days of Fun & Flavor!
  • Tahona Baja
Don’t miss the third edition of the Baja Mezcal Fest happening at Tahona Baja! This year, the lineup is even better, and you’re in for...
Oceanside Independence Parade
Meet Oceanside’s 2024 Hometown Heroes
As we gear up for the annual Oceanside Independence Parade on Saturday, June 29, MainStreet Oceanside is proud to announce the 2024 Hometown Heroes honorees!...
Free Outdoor Movie Night With Moana at North City
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Your Family’s Next Movie Night – Moana at North City Plaza!
  • North City
Transport your family to the fictional island of Montinui for a free outdoor movie screening of Disney’s Moana! Free Outdoor Movie Night With Moana Movie...
San Diego Botanic Garden Summer Nights
Summer Nights Magic at San Diego Botanic Garden
San Diego Botanic Garden invites you to enjoy a vibrant summer schedule packed with exciting events as part of its highly anticipated Summer Nights. Every...
Ember & Rye steakhouse
The Legendary Ember & Rye Set to Re-Open!
Renowned steakhouse Ember & Rye is thrilled to announce its highly anticipated re-opening, with reservations available from June 22. In continued collaboration with acclaimed chef, restaurateur, author, and television personality Chef...
San Diego's An's Dry Cleaning Voted Best Ice Cream in America
An’s Dry Cleaning Named the Best Ice Cream in America!
An’s Dry Cleaning, the renowned gelato shop headquartered in San Diego, has won first place in USA Today’s prestigious Best Ice Cream Shop in America...
Battle of the Bruschetta at Postino WineCafe
Postino WineCafé Kicks Off Second Annual Battle of the Bruschetta
Postino WineCafe’s iconic bruschetta is throwing down this summer with the second annual Battle of the Bruschetta, a summer-long, bracket-style competition between four limited-time bruschetta...
CIFF presents the real gidget
Gidget Comes to Coronado – A Weekend of Surf, Sun, and Film
The Coronado Island Film Festival (CIFF) is thrilled to present “Gidget Comes to Coronado,” a special weekend featuring two events with Kathy Kohner-Zuckerman, the iconic...
La Jolla's Dr. David Sabourin and his team
La Jolla Smiles Bright With Dr. Sabourin’s 30 Years of Dental Excellence
Finding a dentist you can feel comfortable and confident with is one of life’s great wins. That’s why, in this post, we celebrate the remarkable...
Loews Coronado Bay Resort
Unmissable Summerfest Events at Loews Coronado Bay Resort
Loews Coronado Bay Resort announces the highly anticipated third iteration of its Summerfest programming, just ahead of the official start of the summer season. The...
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Laugh Out Loud at Lou Lou’s Standup Comedy Series
Lou Lou’s Jungle Room, the hot new club located within the renowned Lafayette Hotel, is rolling out not-to-be-missed summer happenings with good laughs and additional...
Elements of Nature Dinner Series at Vaga Restaurant
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Elements of Nature Dinner Series at VAGA Continues
VAGA Restaurant & Bar at Alila Marea Beach Resort has announced the next three dates of their Elements of Nature Dinner Series: Nature of Earth,...
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Get Your Creativity On With the New Children’s Museum
  • The New Children’s Museum
The New Children’s Museum invites you and your family to celebrate art, creativity, and community through live performances, family-friendly art-making activities, great food, and free,...
WNDR Museum After Hours
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Experience WNDR Museum After Hours During 21+ Night
  • WNDR Museum
WNDR Museum will host a monthly 21+ Night starting this June, allowing you to step into a realm of magic and curiosity as the Museum...
The Lao Tizer Band at Lou Lou's Jungle Room
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A Night of Jazz With the Lao Tizer Band
DownBeat “Jazz Group of the Year ” nominee, The Lao Tizer Band, will make their debut appearance at Lou Lou’s Jungle Room in support of...
G League San Diego Clippers
Frontwave Arena Announces Game Dates for Clippers’ First Season
Frontwave Arena, the new multi-purpose sports and entertainment venue in North County San Diego, is excited to announce dates for six G League San Diego...
Irv’s Burgers and Prince St. Pizza Land in Pacific Beach
Double the Deliciousness: Irv’s Burgers and Prince St. Pizza Land in Pacific Beach
Iconic California-born burger spot Irv’s Burgers and famed New York City pizza shop Prince St. Pizza are opening the doors of their newest adjacent locations...
Upcoming Events
Holiday Table at Sycamore Den
Holiday Table at Sycamore Den Brings Oysters, Martinis, and Live Classical Music
December 13, 2025
6:00 pm
  • Sycamore Den
Sycamore Den is hosting Holiday Table, and if you’ve been looking for a holiday gathering that feels refined without being stuffy, this delivers. We’re talking...
Lights & Peppermint Market at Liberty Public Market
Lights & Peppermint Market at Liberty Public Market
December 13, 2025
3:00 pm
  • Liberty Public Market
Liberty Public Market is getting festive with Lights & Peppermint Market, a two-day holiday celebration that combines eat, drink, and shopping with activities designed for...
christmas at lions tigers and bears
Celebrate Christmas With the Animals at Lions Tigers & Bears
December 13, 2025
2:30 pm
  • Lions Tigers & Bears
Lions Tigers & Bears is hosting its annual Christmas with the Animals Fundraiser at the Alpine sanctuary, and if you’ve been looking for a holiday...
Gaslamp Pet Parade
Santa Paws Brings the Gaslamp Pet Parade Back for the Holidays
December 13, 2025
1:00 pm
If you’ve been waiting all year to dress your pet in a ridiculous holiday outfit and parade them through downtown San Diego, December 13 is...
snow in San Diego
It’s About to Snow in City Heights!
December 13, 2025
12:00 pm
City Heights CDC is hosting its Winter Extravaganza at Teralta Park with 40 tons of real snow where children and families can play, build snowmen,...