The Craving: San Diego Food + Drink News – Week of September 28, 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.
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Vin de Syrah’s 15th Anniversary: A Circus Extravaganza You Can’t Miss
  • Vin De Syrah
Save the date and step right up to Vin de Syrah’s greatest show yet! Their 15th Anniversary Party is a one-night spectacle that promises to...
Parks and Rec trivia at Duck Dive
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Duck Dive Hosts Parks and Rec Trivia
  • Duck Dive
Join Duck Dive for an evening of Parks and Recreation-themed trivia. Showcase your knowledge of Leslie Knope’s passion for waffles, Ron Swanson’s love for breakfast...
USS Midway Memorial Day Legacy Week
USS Midway Museum’s ‘Legacy Week’ Is The Heart And Soul Of Memorial Day In San Diego
The USS Midway Museum’s ‘Legacy Week’ is the heart and soul of the Memorial Day commemoration in San Diego.  This year the USS Midway is...
Cabana Blanco Anniversary Bash at barleymash
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Cabana Blanco Anniversary Bash at Barleymash
  • Barleymash
Barleymash and Ginger’s, two iconic venues in the Gaslamp Quarter, are celebrating 12 years on Fifth Avenue! You’re invited to wear something white and join...
San Diego Mountain Biking Trails
6 of the Best Mountain Biking Trails in San Diego
The San Diego hills are packed with sweet single-track mountain bike trails slicing through our county. See you there!
Pro Motocross Championship
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53rd Season of Pro Motocross Championship Kicks Off in San Diego County
  • Fox Raceway
The world’s most prestigious off-road motorcycle racing series is set to continue its second half-century of thrilling competition with the 53rd season of the Pro...
Memorial Day Weekend
Slide Into Summer With the Family this Memorial Day Weekend
Campland on the Bay, the iconic resort campgrounds nestled in San Diego’s Mission Bay, are thrilled to announce the summer return of family-friendly activities and...
Marugame Udon at Westfield UTC Mall Food
Westfield UTC Mall is San Diego’s Fast-Growing Foodie Hotspot
In addition to its ever-expanding shopping options, San Diego’s Westfield UTC Mall food scene has become quite the hotspot over the last few years, and...
Simon® real estate investment trust
Simon® Announces New Luxury Lifestyle Mixed-Use Development at Fashion Valley
Simon®, a real estate investment trust engaged in the ownership of premier shopping, dining, entertainment, and mixed-use destinations, today announced significant reinvestment to integrate luxury...
Barbie Summer at the Pier
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Barbie Summer Gets Going at the Pier in Oceanside
  • Junior Seau Pier Amphitheatre
Get ready to kick off Barbie Summer at the Pier at the Junior Seau Pier Amphitheater for a fabulous screening of “Barbie.” Strike a pose...
Summer Kickoff Street Fair, Summer at Del Mar Beach
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Summer Vibes at Del Mar Beach’s Summer Kickoff Street Fair
Get ready for the ultimate Summer Kickoff Street Fair at Del Mar Beach, a festive celebration featuring vendors offering everything from delicious food to exciting...
Craft Beer Festival
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Ultimate Memorial Day Block Party at the Santee Street Fair
The 14th annual Santee Street Fair and Craft Beer Festival is back, and it’s the ultimate one-day block party over Memorial Day weekend! Hosted by...
Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial 
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Memorial Day Event Honors Marines Lost in Afghanistan
The Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial will honor U.S. Marines who were killed in combat while serving in Sangin, Afghanistan, from 2010 to 2011. The Marines...
Undocumented Times/ Queer Yearnings: A Poignant Exhibition at OMA
Ready for a transformative experience? Head to the Oceanside Museum of Art for “Undocumented Times/ Queer Yearnings,” an evocative exhibition curated by M. Liliana Ramirez....
SeaWorld San Diego Memorial Day Weekend Celebration
Memorial Day Weekend Celebration at SeaWorld San Diego
SeaWorld San Diego is planning a big Memorial Day weekend celebration! Special Offers and Honors for Military Personnel From Saturday, May 25 to Monday, May...
It's May Giveback Month at Postino WineCafé
It’s May Giveback Month at Postino WineCafé
Postino WineCafé is lighting up San Diego with its new locations in Little Italy and Del Mar. As if their famous bruschetta boards weren’t enough...
Love & Autism presents An Evening with Ezra
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Hollywood’s First Neurodivergent-Affirming Film Screening From Love & Autism
Love & Autism is thrilled to announce ‘An Evening with Ezra,’ a first-of-its-kind neurodivergent-affirming film screening! This event aims to become the blueprint for inclusive...
Glass Box Del Mar Sake Dinner
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Glass Box’s Executive Chef Ethan Yang Hosts Sake Dinner
  • Glass Box
Experience an evening of delicious food and cultural immersion at the Glass Box Del Mar Sake Dinner! For only $85 per person, you can indulge...
AAPI Heritage Month at ANIMAE
Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month at ANIMAE: Specials by Chef Tara Monsod
Get ready for a culinary celebration at ANIMAE this May! In honor of AAPI Heritage Month, executive chef Tara Monsod, San Diego’s first James Beard...
The Magnolia venue at el cajon
The Magnolia Stands Out as a Unique Venue for Private Events in San Diego
The Magnolia, San Diego’s latest entertainment venue, is not only one of the best spots in Southern California to see world-class artists perform, such as...
Frontwave Arena
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Frontwave Arena to Open With the Debut of Gold Over America Tour Starring Simone Biles
Prepare for a pop concert-style spectacle showcasing the athletic brilliance and championship journeys of Simone Biles and an exceptional squad of select dancers, embodying a...
Navy Bridge Run Walk
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Lace Up for the Navy Bay Bridge Run/Walk and Support our Local Military
It’s time to hit the pavement for a great cause at the 37th Annual Navy Bay Bridge Run/Walk. Hosted by Naval Base Coronado, this iconic...
The Princess Bride; An Inconceivable Evening with Cary Elwes
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Experience ‘The Princess Bride’ Like Never Before With Cary Elwes
  • Balboa Theatre
Join Cary Elwes (Westley) for a behind-the-scenes look at life on and off the set of the classic film, The Princess Bride. After a screening...
Pizza Port Ocean Beach Anniversary
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Celebrate 14 Years of Brews and Bites at Pizza Port Ocean Beach’s Anniversary Party!
  • Pizza Port Ocean Beach
Join your Ocean Beach neighbors at Pizza Port for an epic celebration of 14 delicious years. It’s not just an anniversary party—it’s a day to...
Upcoming Events
Adams Avenue Spirit Stroll Returns for Its 9th Year
November 29, 2025
2:00 pm
The Adams Avenue Spirit Stroll is back and ready to kick off the holiday season the right way. This neighborhood tradition returns Saturday, November 29,...
Surfin’ Santa Swaps His Sleigh for a Surfboard at Seaport Village
November 29, 2025
1:00 pm
Santa’s trading his sleigh for a surfboard again, and honestly, it makes way more sense for San Diego. Surfin’ Santa returns to Seaport Village, delivering...
Encinitas Holiday Street Fair Returns With 450+ Vendors
November 23, 2025
9:00 am
The Encinitas Holiday Street Fair takes over Coast Highway 101 this Sunday, and if you’re trying to knock out holiday shopping while avoiding the mall,...
Doggie Street Festival Takes Over Liberty Station
November 22, 2025
10:00 am
If you’ve been looking for an excuse to spend Saturday with your dog doing something more exciting than the usual park loop, the Doggie Street...
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas Brings 40 Years of Holiday Tradition to San Diego
November 21, 2025
7:30 pm
Some holiday traditions earn their place on the calendar year after year, and Mannheim Steamroller Christmas is one of them. For over 40 years, Grammy...