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.
World Design Festival by World Design Capital San Diego
Celebrate Art and Design in Tijuana at the World Design Festival This Week
This five-day festival, presented by World Design Capital San Diego Tijuana 2024 (WDC 2024) and organized in partnership with Enigma Creative, will feature more than 100 events...
Convoy Nights Returns With AANHPI Heritage Month Edition
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Come Join Convoy Nights: AANHPI Heritage Month Edition at Kilowatt Brewing
  • Kilowatt Brewing
Convoy Nights returns bigger and sweeter than ever celebrating AANHPI Heritage Month Edition! Kilowatt Brewing is celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage...
Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark at The Rady Shell
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Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark: Live in Concert at The Shell
  • The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
The San Diego Symphony Orchestra will present Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark™ Live in Concert featuring John Williams’ GRAMMY® Award-winning score...
Evgeniya Golik art exhibition at Sparks Gallery
Evgeniya Golik’s Mystical Art Exhibition Opens at Sparks Gallery
Step into a world where fantasy intertwines with reality at Sparks Gallery, as they unveil the enchanting works of Russian-born artist Evgeniya Golik. Known for...
The Conrad Shows
Classical and Jazz Greats and More at The Conrad This May and June
La Jolla Music Society (LJMS)’s annual Community Arts Open House will return to The Conrad, along with shows and concerts by the Junction Trio, cellist...
Comic-Con Museum new exhibits
Comic-Con Museum® Announces Exclusive New Exhibits at WonderCon®
The Comic-Con Museum announced three upcoming exhibits during the WonderCon panel. These exhibits will feature the famous Betty Boop, award-winning comic creator, and Afrofuturist John...
Prohibition Lounge San Diego
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“May the Fourth Be With You” This Star Wars Day at Prohibition
  • Prohibition San Diego
Prohibition Lounge, the popular speakeasy from the creative minds of GBOD Hospitality Group, will celebrate Star Wars Day with themed specialty cocktails and a tattoo...
Progressive Hedonist With Dana Cowin and 31ThirtyOne
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Progressive Hedonist: A Sustainable Culinary Experience With Dana Cowin and 31ThirtyOne
  • Stehly Farms Organics
Dana Cowin, with her 21-year reign as the Editor-in-Chief of Food & Wine magazine, completely revolutionized the culinary media landscape. Now, with the launch of...
Union Hall Gallery Inaugural Exhibition
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Union Hall Gallery Opens With Inaugural Exhibition: “The Art of Experience”
Union Hall Gallery, a new community arts space in Golden Hill is thrilled to announce the inaugural exhibition, “The Art of Experience,” in partnership with...
Walk for Animals San Diego by the San Diego Humane Society
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Join the Walk for Animals and Create a More Humane San Diego
  • NTC Park in Liberty Station
Enjoy the best walk you will take all year at the Walk for Animals San Diego at NTC Park at Liberty Station brought to us...
Bound For Bachfest by Bach Collegium San Diego
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Local Ensemble Presents BOUND FOR BACHFEST
Bach Collegium San Diego (BCSD) Presents BOUND FOR BACHFEST, a preview to the ensemble’s performance in Germany this summer. BCSD, one of the country’s leading...
Mingei Concert Series With Camarada Presents Soundtrax
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Camarada Concert Series Presents Soundtrax at Mingei Museum in Balboa Park
  • Mingei International Museum
Save the date for a night of nostalgic live music when the Camarada Concert Series presents the ensemble Soundtrax at Mingei International Museum in Balboa...
Metamorphosis Art Exhibition
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Monarch School Project’s “Metamorphosis” Art Show Celebrates the Power of Arts
Creativity is transformative for mental health and wellbeing. At Monarch School Project, a leading nonprofit supporting youth and their families experiencing homelessness, it will be...
Cinco de Mayo in Gaslamp Quarter
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Fiesta Time! Celebrate Cinco de Mayo Bar Crawl in Gaslamp!
  • Gaslamp Quarter
Prepare for a vibrant celebration of Cinco de Mayo in the heart of Gaslamp Quarter! Immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage and festive spirit...
Bright Beginnings Baby Shower Drive
Support Veteran Moms This Mothers Day Through Foundation for Women Warriors
The Foundation for Women Warriors is hosting a Bright Beginnings Baby Shower Drive to help supply baby essentials for new moms facing financial struggles.  The nonprofit’s goal this year...
Haus of Serotonin at Spill the beans
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Haus of Serotonin Brings Handmade Collection to Spill The Beans
Mark your calendars! Haus of Serotonin is bringing their handmade chain collection to Spill the Beans in Mission Valley this Friday, April 26! Swing by...
Union Kitchen and Tap Pacific Beach
Union Kitchen and Tap Opens Third Location in Pacific Beach
OMG Hospitality is bringing elevated dining to the heart of Pacific Beach with the opening of its third location of Union Kitchen and Tap, which...
The Lafayette Hotel
The Lafayette Hotel is Esquire Magazine’s New Hotel of the Year
The Lafayette Hotel & Club has been named the 2024 New Hotel of the Year by Esquire Magazine! The recognition underscores its commitment to excellence...
Wild Child Ice Cream window in Mission Hills
Welcome to Wild Child Ice Cream: Where the Fun Never Melts!
The ice cream window in Mission Hills is back open and serving scoops! Wild Child Ice Cream serves ice cream and experiences inspired by the...
Bivouac Ciderworks’s weekend brunch
Bivouac Ciderworks Adventure Lodge & General Store Now Serving Weekend Brunch
Bivouac Ciderworks’ new Adventure Lodge & General Store has expanded its food offerings, launching weekend brunch and a snack menu. This rounds out its Café...
Jobapalooza hiring festival at Belmont Park
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Job-Seekers Unite at the Jobapalooza Hiring Festival in Belmont Park
  • Belmont Park
Summer is right around the corner and Belmont Park, San Diego’s only beachfront amusement and entertainment center, will host its third annual park-wide hiring festival,...
Encinitas Spring Street Fair
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Celebrate the Season at Encinitas Spring Street Fair
  • Downtown Encinitas
The Encinitas Spring Street Fair is a celebration marking the arrival of spring, turning the historic Highway 101 into a bustling promenade of festivities. Typically...
Brickmans Restaurant & Bar
Lakehouse Resort Unveils Reimagined Golfside Dining at Brickmans Restaurant & Bar
Nestled amidst the serene beauty of Lake San Marcos, Lakehouse Resort proudly introduces Brickmans Restaurant & Bar, the reimagined dining experience at The Links golf...
Vincenzo Little Italy
Cheese Wheel Dreams Do Come True at Little Italy’s Newest Spot, Vincenzo
San Diego’s vibrant dining scene welcomes an innovative new Italian gem, Vincenzo—just when you thought the timeless cuisine couldn’t evolve further! Visionary founder Vincenzo Loverso...
Upcoming Events
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...
lions tigers and bears
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...