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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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...

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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...

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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...

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...

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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!...

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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 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...

Fierce & Kind Single Barrel Cask Strength Bourbon

Fierce & Kind Spirits Expands its Tempting Portfolio

Fierce & Kind Spirits announced some exciting news: the release of its Single Barrel Cask Strength Bourbon, a North Carolina straight bourbon whiskey distilled from...

San Diego Breweries Triumph at the “Olympics of Beer”

Coronado Brewing Company, North Park Beer Company, and Pizza Port Brewing Company won gold medals at the 2024 World Beer Cup, the largest international beer...

Naturally San Diego Announces Pitch Slam Winners

Naturally San Diego, a nonprofit organization dedicated to stimulating growth and entrepreneurship amongst environmentally and socially-conscious CPG brands across San Diego, is thrilled to announce...

Nominations Open for Oceanside Hometown Heroes

MainStreet Oceanside is excited to announce that nominations are now open for the 2024 Hometown Heroes program! This prestigious annual initiative honors outstanding Oceanside residents...

Birch Aquarium Celebrates its First Successful Penguin Hatch Season

Birch Aquarium is thrilled to announce that it has hatched five little Blue Penguin chicks this season! These adorable additions mark a significant achievement in...

First Responders Spotlighted in the Olympic-Style Police and Fire Championships

Happening at more than 25 venues across San Diego County, the 57th Annual US Police and Fire Championships will feature more than 35 different sports,...

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Celebrate Craftsmanship and Craft Beer at Karl Strauss Makers Market

Karl Strauss Brewing Company

Join the Makers Market at Karl Strauss Brewing’s open-air beer garden, featuring an eclectic mix of award-winning craft beers alongside delicious pub fare from an...

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Creativity Comes Alive at the Conrad’s Community Arts Open House

The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center

All are welcome at The Conrad for its annual free Community Arts Open House—part of the mission of the La Jolla Music Society to engage...

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It’s Jazz Series Every Tuesday Night at Madison On Park

Madison on Park

Eat the eats and sip the sips while John Reynolds entertains with different ensembles at Madison on Park’s Tuesday Night Jazz Series. Dr. John Reynolds...

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Yo-Yo Ma to Perform at San Diego Civic Theatre For One Night Only

San Diego Civic Theatre

Yo-Yo Ma joins Rafael Payare and the San Diego Symphony Orchestra in a one-night-only evening at San Diego Civic Theatre, featuring the Elgar Cello Concerto,...

The Conrad Fifth Anniversary Celebration to Feature Joshua Bell

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Joshua Bell Live at The Conrad’s Fifth Anniversary Celebration

The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center

La Jolla Music Society (LJMS) will celebrate the fifth anniversary of its home venue, The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center in La Jolla, with a...

Cook the Cover Contest by Edible San Diego

Roll up Your Sleeves and Cook the Cover for Edible San Diego

Edible San Diego, the leading voice for local stories on regenerative food and community, is thrilled to announce the launch of its second annual Cook...

Chocolate of the Month Club by Seabreeze Craft Chocolates

Seabreeze Craft Chocolates Unwraps Chocolate of the Month Club

Seabreeze Craft Chocolates announced the launch of its first-ever Chocolate of the Month Club subscription program, promising mouth-watering monthly chocolate deliveries for all chocolate lovers!...

Lions Tigers & Bears Hosts Winter Livestream Fundraiser

November 20, 2025

10:00 am

Virtual Event

Lions Tigers & Bears, Southern California‘s only accredited big cat and bear sanctuary, is hosting a Winter Livestream Fundraiser with a goal of raising $10,000...

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Float Into Harmony With a Sound Bath at Sheraton San Diego Resort

November 15, 2025

4:00 pm

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED DUE TO THE EXPECTED WEATHER. Sheraton San Diego Resort is offering something that goes beyond your typical hotel wellness class...

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USA Pickleball National Championships Take Over Barnes Tennis Center

November 15, 2025

4:00 pm

USA Pickleball is bringing its National Championships to Barnes Tennis Center for nine days of elite competition, and if you’ve been watching pickleball’s meteoric rise...

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OMBAC Brings Pickleball and Cornhole Tournament to Downtown Chula Vista

November 15, 2025

10:00 am

Third Avenue Village

Old Mission Beach Athletic Club is taking over Third Avenue in downtown Chula Vista for a full day of pickleball and cornhole, and this isn’t...

Chula Vista

Mission Trails Holiday Marketplace Goes Two Days This Year

November 15, 2025

9:00 am

Mission Trails Regional Park

Mission Trails Regional Park Foundation is expanding its Holiday Marketplace to a full weekend, and if you’ve been looking for a way to shop local...

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