The Craving

The Craving: San Diego Food + Drink News – Week of October 12, 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.
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...
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...
2024 World Beer Cup Winners
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...
4th Annual Pitch Slam Winners
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...
Hometown Heroes
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...
Little Blue Penguin
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...
US Police & Fire Championships
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,...
Karl Strauss Makers Market
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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...
Community Arts Open House
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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...
Jazz Series Every Tuesday Night At Madison On Park
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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...
Yo-Yo Ma at San Diego Civic Theatre
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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!...
Chrome Ball Tour by San Diego FC
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San Diego FC Chrome Ball Tour Coming to Chula Vista
The San Diego FC 2024 Chrome Ball Tour, presented by Trust & Will, is headed to Chula Vista for its fifth and largest stop. The...
Sky Deck Space Odessey at Del Mar Highlands
Sky Deck Launches Space Odyssey Month in May
Exciting news! Sky Deck, the restaurant collective at Del Mar Highlands Town Center, will host Sky Deck Space Odyssey, a space-themed culinary experience including a...
Postino
Postino WineCafé Opens Two San Diego Locations in Little Italy and Del Mar
Postino, the all-day restaurant and wine café known for its cult-like following, welcoming hospitality, and inspired spaces—is making its anticipated entry into San Diego with...
Black Radish new menu
Black Radish’s All-New Prix Fixe Seasonal Menu Unveiled
North Park’s Black Radish has unveiled a new menu showcasing the restaurant’s dedication to local ingredients that are freshest and most in-season. The menu is...
Upcoming Events
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...
Elevate Your Pickleball Game at Rancho La Puerta's Specialty Weeks
Elevate Your Pickleball Game at Rancho La Puerta’s Specialty Weeks
December 6, 2025
8:00 am
Rancho La Puerta is taking pickleball to the next level with Pickleball ProWeeks running two consecutive weeks in December, and if you’re a player rated...
Annual OB Holiday Parade Parking Lot Party
Ocean Beach Holiday Parade Gets the Perfect After-Party at Kilowatt
December 6, 2025
5:00 am
  • Kilowatt Brewing Ocean Beach
Ocean Beach’s Annual Holiday Parade is back, and Kilowatt Brewing is doing what they do best – throwing a parking lot party that captures everything...
The Jingle Bar Christmas pop-up bar
Experience Christmas Magic at the Jingle Bar San Diego
December 4, 2025
5:00 pm
The number one most talked about Christmas pop-up bar is finally opening in San Diego, and if you’ve been following Jingle Bar’s success in other...
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,...