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.
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...
Asian Pacific Cultural Festival
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Explore Rich Traditions at the Asian Pacific Cultural Festival
  • Mira Mesa Community Park
It’s that time of the year again—get ready to immerse yourself in the vibrant traditions of Asia and the Pacific Islands at the 11th Annual...
Julian Beer Company Presents Hillside Rendezvous
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Julian Beer Company Presents Hillside Rendezvous
Julian Beer Company is thrilled to announce that Sol Seed and The Resinators will be performing at the 2024 Hillside Rendezvous, taking place at the...
Open Hearts Gala: A Charity Event Benefitting Unity 4 Orphans
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Support Unity 4 Orphans With the Open Hearts Gala
It’s time for the annual Open Hearts Gala, held each year to generate funds that help drive Unity 4 Orphans’ five incredible programs in 16...
Vanguard Culture
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Vanguard Culture Welcomes Art World Royalty to the Table at the Basquiat Gala
Vanguard Culture, an inclusive nonprofit dedicated to advancing San Diego’s creative industries, is hosting its signature Artist @ the Table Gala Fundraiser with legendary artist...
In Harmony Concerts by the San Diego Women's Chorus
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San Diego Women’s Chorus Builds Community Through Song
Join the San Diego Women’s Chorus (SDWC) for In Harmony, an unforgettable evening filled with a blend of harmonious vocals, heartfelt lyrics, and performances that...
Street Level Series
Party On at OMA’s Street Level Block Parties
Get ready for the return of Oceanside Museum of Art’s celebrated block party series, Street Level, for another vibrant summer! Street Level Series: A Big...
whistledown package and tea at Westgate Hotel in San Diego
A Whistledown-Worthy Bridgerton Package at Westgate Hotel
With the return of Bridgerton’s third season upon us, the lavish Westgate Hotel presents a Whistledown-worthy package and tea experience that no true fan can...
Moonshine Flats 10-Year Anniversary
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Epic Anniversary Bash at Moonshine Flats
  • Moonshine Flats
Downtown San Diego’s Moonshine Flats is gearing up for an epic three-day celebration in honor of its 10-year anniversary! For the past decade, Moonshine has...
How to Grow Orchids Outdoors in Southern California
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Learn How to Grow Orchids Outdoors in SoCo
  • San Diego Botanic Garden
Growing orchids outdoors sounds like a challenge, right? Well, here’s your chance to learn everything you need to know to do this like a pro!...
Wndr After Dark at WNDR Museum
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Cocktails and Explorations in Curiosity at WNDR After Dark
  • WNDR Museum
Step into a realm of magic and curiosity as WNDR Museum comes alive at its monthly after-hours celebration, WNDR After Dark! On the third Thursday...
San Diego Opera 60th Season
San Diego Opera Announces Stellar Lineup for Landmark 60th Season
Continuing its commitment to delivering exceptional opera and vocal performance to the community, San Diego Opera’s upcoming season features three of the most revered operas in...
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...