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.

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 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,...

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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...

San Marcos

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...

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...

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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...

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,...

Encinitas

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...

Liberty Station

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...

San Diego

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...

San Diego

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...

San Diego