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.
Downtown Chula Vista businesses
Downtown Chula Vista is Booming!
More and more individuals are gravitating towards Downtown Chula Vista for its flourishing community atmosphere. As a result, businesses are also making their way down...
Fairmont new lobby lounge
Fairmont Grand Del Mar Transformed With Opulent Upgrades
Fairmont Grand Del Mar unveiled their newly reimagined lobby lounge, library, and bar this month. In partnership with Los Angeles-based design firm Bishop Pass, the...
XOXO Retro Neighborhood Diner
XOXO Retro Neighborhood Diner Set to Bring a Fresh, Fun Dining Experience
A 3,000-square-foot, brand-new concept has officially opened its doors in University Heights, offering a nostalgic nod to ’90s American diners with a contemporary twist. This follows...
Pride Bar Crawl San Diego
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Celebrate Love and Pride at the Ultimate Bar Crawl in San Diego
  • The Loft
The Pride Bar Crawl in San Diego promises to be an exciting event celebrating LGBTQ+ pride, expecting over 500 participants! The event features five venues,...
Outriders West presents Endless Sunsets Music Festival
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Endless Sunsets Music Festival Debuts at Waterfront Park
  • Waterfront Park
Outriders West is celebrating this summer with the latest announcement of their debut music festival, Endless Sunsets. Taking place in San Diego’s notoriously breathtaking Waterfront...
san diego wooden boat festival
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San Diego Wooden Boat Festival: A Unique Way to Spend Father’s Day
  • Koehler Kraft Company – Boatyard & Marina
A San Diego Father’s Day weekend tradition, the San Diego Wooden Boat Festival is the premier event for Southern Californian wooden boat enthusiasts! San Diego...
High Tea Meets Fashion Experience with Oscar de la Renta
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High Tea Meets Fashion at Fairmont Grand Del Mar
  • Fairmont Grand Del Mar
The Fairmont Grand Del Mar is excited to host a one-of-a-kind afternoon tea presentation with internationally acclaimed fashion designer Oscar de La Renta. Oscar de...
scsc june spirits fest
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Delicious Spirits, Tasty Bites, and Good Vibes at the SCSC June Spirits Fest
This in-person event is the perfect opportunity to sample a variety of spirits from local distilleries while enjoying the beautiful surroundings of the Pacific Coast....
Oceanside Independence Parade
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Celebrate Oceanside’s Heritage at the Independence Parade
  • Downtown Oceanside
The streets of downtown Oceanside will once again come alive with the vibrant spirit of the community at the 28th Annual Oceanside Independence Parade. Emphasizing...
American Library Association 2024 Annual Conference & Exhibition
Largest Library Event in the World Coming to San Diego With Trevor Noah
The American Library Association (ALA) will host its 2024 Annual Conference & Exhibition at the San Diego Convention Center, where thousands of librarians and library staff, authors,...
Scoop San Diego
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Support Scoop San Diego Ice Cream Festival for a Berry Good Cause
  • North Park Way at 30th Street
Scoop San Diego proudly announces the return of the Annual Scoop San Diego Ice Cream Festival in North Park, now in its 6th year. This...
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Hit Up the Best Bars in Town With Comic Con Bar Crawl San Diego
  • Gaslamp Quarter
Calling all heroes and villains! Join over 300 guests at the Comic Con Bar Crawl San Diego! Come in your best cosplay and roam the...
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Experience the Ultimate BIG NIGHT OUT Bar Crawl in San Diego!
  • Gaslamp Quarter
Get ready for the most epic party night of the summer! The Big Night Out Bar Crawl is coming to the heart of the Gaslamp...
Esquire’s Best Bars in America 2024
Part Time Lover Named One of the Best Bars in America by Esquire
CH Projects’ Part Time Lover has been recognized as one of Esquire’s Best Bars in America 2024! Out of the 42 drinking destinations on the...
Grand Cinema Under the Stars
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Grand Cinema Under the Stars at Fairmont Grand Del Mar
  • Fairmont Grand Del Mar
Fairmont Grand Del Mar, an award-winning luxury resort in the coastal canyons of San Diego, is thrilled to bring Grand Cinema Under the Stars, presented...
The Old Globe Solstice Soiree
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The Old Globe Debuts Solstice Soirée
  • Julep Venue
The Old Globe, San Diego’s Tony Award-winning theater, is kicking off the summer season with the debut of their Solstice Soirée event at JULEP. The...
Betty Boop Museum Exhibit to Premiere at Comic-Con Museum
New Betty Boop Exhibit to Premiere at Comic-Con Museum
For nearly 100 years, she’s remained a cultural icon. Now, you can immerse yourself in the worldwide debut of “Becoming Betty Boop,” a Comic-Con Museum...
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Navy SEAL Museum Unveils D-Day Monument in Normandy
The Navy SEAL Museum unveiled a monument park honoring the Naval Combat Demolition Units (NCDU) and Scouts and Raiders (S&R)—predecessors of today’s Navy SEALs and...
Rare Society Happy Hour
Rare Society Solana Beach Launches Happy Hour
There are some happy hours that we’d rather not tell you about so we can have them all to ourselves — this is one of...
Hideaway Pacific Beach
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Hideaway Pacific Beach Announces Grand Opening
Hideaway Pacific Beach, a vibrant, new SoCal lifestyle-inspired restaurant and bar lounge, is thrilled to announce its grand opening! Inspired by the laid-back surf and...
Taste of Julian
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Annual Taste of Julian: A Rural Dining Adventure
While apples will always be revered by the hamlet of Julian, they have more than apples to celebrate and Taste of Julian is designed to...
Mellano Farm Stand Strawberry Festival
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Indulge in All Things Strawberry at Mellano Farm Stand Fest
It is going to be a berry exciting weekend at the Strawberry Festival at Mellano Farm Stand! This event has become so popular that the...
Suntory Spirits and Glass Box Del Mar Dinner
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Glass Box Suntory Dinner: A 5-Course Chef’s Table Experience
  • Glass Box
Oysters, Wagyu, and cocktails? We can’t think of a more perfect combination than that! Glass Box in Del Mar is partnering up with Suntory Spirits to host a five-course...
Rock n Roll Running Series San Diego
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Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series Comes to San Diego
  • Balboa Park
Bringing the fun to the run since 1998, Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series San Diego is a favorite among locals and tourists alike. Rock ‘n’...
Upcoming Events
Charlie Chaplain
Silent Movie Mondays Brings a Holiday Double Feature to the Balboa Theatre
December 10, 2025
7:00 pm
  • Balboa Theatre
The Balboa Theatre is dusting off two classic silent films for a special holiday edition of Silent Movie Mondays. We can catch Old Scrooge (1926)...
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Bernardo Winery’s Holiday Nights is Back for 10 Festive Evenings
December 10, 2025
5:00 pm
  • Bernardo Winery
One of San Diego’s favorite holiday traditions is back, and it’s exactly the kind of festive escape December needs. The Full Holiday Experience Picture this:...
World Ballet Company Brings The Nutcracker to San Diego
December 6, 2025
6:00 pm
  • Balboa Theatre
Some holiday traditions just work, and The Nutcracker is one of them. World Ballet Company’s production returns with the kind of scale and craft that...
Third Avenue Transforms for the Annual Starlight Parade and Tree Lighting
December 6, 2025
5:45 pm
The Starlight Parade is back for its 61st year, and it’s the kind of tradition that draws thousands for good reason. Third Avenue transforms into...
societe makers market holiday edition
Find One-of-a-Kind Gifts at Societe Makers Market
December 6, 2025
12:00 pm
  • Societe Brewing Company
If you’re tired of scrolling through generic gift options online, the Societe Makers Market at Societe Brewing offers a better alternative. More than 25 local...