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.

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Iconic Comedian and Actor Martin Short to Become Funner’s Newest Mayor

Harrah’s Resort SoCal

Harrah’s Resort Southern California has announced that iconic comedian and actor, Martin Short, will be sworn in as Funner’s next mayor on Monday, May 13, 2024....

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21 Restaurants and Bars to Compete in Inaugural San Diego Cocktail Championship

A group of 21 San Diego County restaurants and bars will take part in the inaugural San Diego Cocktail Championship at a downtown San Diego...

World-Renowned Belgian Waffle Ride Set To Return To North City

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World-Renowned Belgian Waffle Ride Returns To North City

North City

Thousands of world-class cyclists are set to roll into North City as they prepare to compete in the European-inspired Belgian Waffle Ride—one of the most...

Enchanted Forest Sound Bath at San Diego Botanic Garden

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An Enchanted Forest Sound Bath Experience at the San Diego Botanic Garden

San Diego Botanic Garden

Step into a realm of magic at The Enchanted Forest Sound Bath Experience with San Diego-based Sound Healer Jazmine Amelia and the Sound Bath Ceremony...

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Join Pali Wine Co. for Spring Winemaker Night

If you’re interested in wine and the process of making it, this is the night for you! Join Pali Wine Co.’s talented winemaker, Aaron Walker,...

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Clothing Swap for Earth Day: Promoting Sustainable Fashion

On Earth Day, the nonprofit Mission Trails Regional Park Foundation will host a clothing swap at the MTRP Visitor Center. Each year, 66% of discarded...

Check Out the New Vinyl Disco Brunch Party at Beeside Balcony!

Beeside Balcony in La Jolla is kicking off springtime with a new Vinyl Disco Brunch Party! The Vinyl Disco Brunch Party is happening every Sunday from...

Spring Succulent Arrangement workshop at San Diego Botanic Garden

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Get Creative With the Botanic Garden’s Succulent Workshop

San Diego Botanic Garden

Learn how to make a stunning succulent arrangement with local designer Ileana Canada of Ily the Plant Lady. During the Spring Succulent Arrangement workshop, you’ll...

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Catch Willie Nelson & Family Live at The Rady Shell: A Musical Legacy Under the Stars

The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park

Mark your calendars and get ready for a musical journey with the legendary Willie Nelson & Family, gracing The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park. The...

man selling avocados at the fallbrook avocado festival

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Join Fallbrook Avocado Festival As It Celebrates California’s Most Beloved Fruit

Spring is just around the corner and so is the Fallbrook Avocado Festival! Over 450 vendors will line Main Avenue and cross streets from East...

May’s Talented Performers at The Magnolia: Shows You Won’t Want to Miss!

Setting the stage for another month of outstanding and talented performers, The Magnolia is prepared for a great month of May—inviting you in to relax,...

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Spring Soirée: An Evening With Spa Alila + Skin Authority

Spring is the perfect time to refresh not just your closet, but your skin too! Now is the time to join Spa Alila for an...

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Springtime Carnival & Vibrant Art at WNDR Museum

WNDR Museum

From sky-high stilt walkers to vibrant art and music, WNDR Museum is embracing the springtime season with two exciting events to enjoy this month: Springtime...

Annual Pitch Slam by Naturally San Diego

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Naturally San Diego Announces Emerging Brand Finalists For 4th Annual Pitch Slam

Liberty Station

Naturally San Diego, a nonprofit organization dedicated to stimulating growth and entrepreneurship amongst environmentally and socially-conscious consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies in San Diego County,...

Common Theory Public House Opens Second Location in Otay Ranch

Common Theory Public House, known for its diverse, ever-evolving draft beer list and Asian-influenced gastropub menu in the Convoy District, has opened a second location...

Explore Contemporary Craft Art at ‘Allied Craftsmen: Hands On Design’ at OMA

Oceanside Museum of Art (OMA) is proud to announce Allied Craftsmen: Hands On Design, an exhibition that redefines the boundaries of contemporary craft. The juried...

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FACE Foundation Hosts Bags & Baubles

The 13th annual Bags & Baubles fundraiser, organized by the San Diego-based nonprofit FACE Foundation, is set to take place at a sprawling private estate...

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Madama Butterfly: A Stirring Experience at San Diego Civic Theatre

San Diego Civic Theatre

Get ready for an unforgettable night at San Diego Civic Theatre, where Giacomo Puccini’s Madama Butterfly promises to tug at your heartstrings with its poignant...

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Celebrate Earth Day With Party for the Planet at Birch Aquarium

Birch Aquarium at Scripps

Are you ready to Party for the Planet? In honor of Earth Day, Birch Aquarium is hosting a family-friendly event celebrating our ocean planet while...

WILDCOAST Benefit Dinner at Herb and Sea

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Herb & Sea Hosts Dinner Benefiting WILDCOAST

Herb & Sea invites you to the 3rd Annual WILDCOAST Benefit Dinner, a family-style seafood soirée on their Moonlight Deck! Herb & Sea Brings Back...

Birch Aquarium Receives Prestigious AZA Accreditation

Birch Aquarium has yet again been granted accreditation by The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) independent Accreditation Commission. Celebrating Over 25 Years of AZA...

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Bazaar del Mundo Hosts New Spring Pop-up

Bazaar del Mundo

Diane Powers’ Bazaar del Mundo Shops in Old Town will celebrate spring with a tribute to beloved artist Laurel Burch and a curated selection of...

The Del Opens its Latest Culinary Concept: The Laundry Pub

The Laundry Pub has officially opened its doors as the newest neighborhood eatery at Hotel del Coronado! The Laundry serves up classic pub fare and...

NBA Champ Kawhi Leonard and Slightly Stoopid Support New SD-Born Beverage Brand, BUSA

Busa Beverage Inc. is a new ready-to-drink Italian craft cocktail brand conceptualized by the Busalacchis, a renowned Sicilian family recognized for their contributions to building...

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...

San Diego

World Ballet Company Brings Cinderella to Civic Theatre

November 14, 2025

7:00 pm

Civic Theater

World Ballet Company is staging Cinderella at the Civic Theatre, and if you’re thinking this is going to be a small-scale production, think again. We’re...

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