The Craving: San Diego Food + Drink News – Week of October 5, 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.
Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812 at Cygnet Theatre
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Cygnet Theatre Presents Electrifying Musical: Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812
  • Cygnet Theatre
Get ready for an out-of-this-world musical by celebrated and award-winning composer Dave Malloy. Directed by Sean Murray, this spellbinding theatrical experience has already been extended...
Sarah Stieber Gallery
Sarah Stieber Announces 4th Annual Experiential Pop-Up Gallery in Little Italy
San Diego artist Sarah Stieber, known for her bold, vibrant artwork, is thrilled to unveil her latest collection, the ‘Integration Series.’ The experiential pop-up gallery,...
Bulls of Sant'Agata Little Italy
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Calling Lamborghini Enthusiasts: The Bulls of Sant’Agata Charge Little Italy
Lamborghini lovers, start your engines! The Little Italy Association, in partnership with O’Gara Coach San Diego, presents the return of the Bulls of Sant’Agata Charge Little...
Parakeet Cafe at The Forum Carlsbad
Parakeet Cafe Opens at The Forum Carlsbad
Exciting news, North County! The Parakeet Café is now open at The Forum Carlsbad! Parakeet Café is one of our favorites (we eat there sooooo...
The Smoking Gun New Dinner menu and Cocktail
The Smoking Gun Launches Smokin’ New Dinner and Cocktail Menus
Gaslamp’s favorite neighborhood restaurant and bar, The Smoking Gun, has just launched brand-new, not-to-be-missed menus! Smokin’ New Dinner and Cocktail Menus Stop in to try:...
Arts, Culture & Creativity Month at Arts District Liberty Station
Honoring ARTS DISTRICT Artists and Creatives for Arts, Culture & Creativity Month
Arts, Culture & Creativity Month is back for its sixth year! Made possible by CA for the Arts, the annual initiative celebrates the arts community,...
Golden State Ballet presents FROM NEW YORK, WITH LOVE
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Golden State Ballet Presents ‘From New York, With Love’
  • Balboa Theatre
The Golden State Ballet joins the iconic Balboa Theatre in celebrating its 100th anniversary this year! As part of the festivities, they’re presenting ‘From New York,...
7 Places to Get Crazy Good Carne Asada Fries in San Diego
7 Places to Get Crazy Good Carne Asada Fries in San Diego
San Diego is home to many of the important things in life: sandy beaches, warm sunshine, and everyone’s favorite invention – carne asada fries. While...
Michael Lamb Us: An Evening of Magic, Illusions and Impossibilities at the California Center for the Arts
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Rancho Resident Michael Lamb Turns Passion for Magic Into Immersive, Theatrical Experience
  • California Center for the Arts
We love stories of the interesting people who make San Diego such a great place to live—and this is certainly one of them! Local Rancho...
ArtPower at UC San Diego presents Local Launchpad Program
ArtPower at UC San Diego Announces Local Launchpad Program
ArtPower at UC San Diego is proud to present two upcoming shows at the Epstein Family Amphitheater as part of a new Local Launchpad program....
LA Clippers now as San Diego Clippers
LA Clippers G League Team to Relocate and Rebrand as the San Diego Clippers
Exciting news! The LA Clippers have announced that their G League team will relocate to Oceanside and rebrand as the San Diego Clippers, starting play...
Vivaldi music by Camarada
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“Vivaldi’s Magic” Imbues Baroque Classics With Modern Beats
Following their sold-out performance of Tango Buenos Aires, Camarada returns to the Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center for Vivaldi’s Magic, a program of Baroque-era masterpieces...
Irish Goodbye Pop-Up at Lion's Share
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Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day With the Irish Goodbye Pop-Up at The Lion’s Share
This St. Patrick’s Day, get ready for an unforgettable night in San Diego’s Marina District, where the renowned craft cocktail bar and restaurant, The Lion’s...
succulents
Celebrate Spring With New Workshops at San Diego Botanic Garden
With the vibrant blooms of spring come a refreshed schedule of workshops at San Diego Botanic Garden! From DIY plant workshops and wellness classes to...
Navy Seal Museum San Diego
The Navy SEAL Museum San Diego Secures Prime Location in Downtown San Diego
The legendary Navy SEAL Museum is finally dropping anchor in the heart of downtown San Diego, and it’s about to make some serious waves! The...
Free events at One Paseo
Free Events for Families and Kids Happening in March at One Paseo
One Paseo is making an effort to continue to connect with its local San Diego community and provide opportunities for everyone to enjoy. Check below...
Oxford Social Club anniversary
Oxford Social Club Celebrates Anniversary With Electrifying Entertainment This March
Clique Hospitality’s upscale nightlife destination, Oxford Social Club, will celebrate seven scintillating years as San Diego’s premier nightclub with an unforgettable month of exclusive anniversary...
Bivouac Ciderworks
Bivouac Ciderworks’ Adventure Lodge & General Store Opens in North Park
San Diego cider pioneer, women-powered Bivouac Ciderworks, invites the San Diego community to experience its exciting new multi-concept Adventure Lodge & General Store, which opened...
Octavia E. Butler: Seeding Futures Exhibition at New Children's Museum
The New Children’s Museum Debuts Exhibit of Science-Fiction Writer Octavia E. Butler
The New Children’s Museum of San Diego has premiered Octavia E. Butler: Seeding Futures, the first-ever exhibit for youth and multi-generational audiences focused on the...
The Barn House BBQ
The Barn House BBQ Brings Kansas City-Style BBQ to Lemon Grove
The Barn House BBQ has officially opened its doors, bringing finger-licking Kansas City-style BBQ to Lemon Grove! With a motto of “the messier, the better,”...
North Italia's Pi Day
North Italia Kicks Off Month-Long Pi Day Campaign Embracing ‘Love Letter to Italy’
North Italia’s Pi Day promotion is back with another month-long celebration! This year, the North chefs are composing a Love Letter to Italy through specialty...
Goodjuice Festival and Arette Tequila
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Goodjuice Agave Festival in San Diego to Showcase the Very Best of Tequila and Mezcal
  • Julep Venue
San Diego is getting a new festival that aims to be a landmark event in the world of wine and spirits. Goodjuice has announced the...
Friends of James Beard Dinner at Marisi
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Marisi Debuts Talented Trifecta at “Friends of James Beard” Benefit Dinner
More exciting news for La Jolla’s food and beverage scene: Standout Italian newcomer, Marisi, is proud to welcome Executive Chef Cameron Ingle (Thomas Keller’s Bouchon...
Fresh From the Garden
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Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum Hosts Fresh From the Garden Meditation Concert
  • Japanese Friendship Garden
Experience a rejuvenating journey at the Japanese Friendship Garden and Museum with their latest offering—a fresh-from-the-garden meditation concert! Enjoy a spring rejuvenation guided by the...
Upcoming Events
City Heights Day of the Dead Celebration
City Heights Day of the Dead Celebration Marks 29 Years of Community Tradition
October 25, 2025
11:00 am
The City Heights Día de los Muertos celebration is hitting its 29th year, and what started as a school project has grown into one of...
Masterchef All-Star Live Harrah's Resort SoCal
MasterChef All-Stars Live Hits Harrah’s Resort SoCal
October 24, 2025
8:00 pm
  • Harrah’s Resort SoCal
The culinary world just got a whole lot more exciting for San Diego foodies with MasterChef All-Stars Live making its highly anticipated debut. Harrah’s Resort...
Art of Marketing Conference San Diego
The Art of Marketing Conference Returns for Its Fourth Year
October 24, 2025
8:00 am
If you’re in marketing, brand strategy, or anything adjacent, the Art of Marketing Conference has become one of those events that’s actually worth blocking out...
Plaza Paseo Real's Halloween Spooktacular
Plaza Paseo Real’s Halloween Spooktacular Is Back for Some Family-Friendly Fun
October 18, 2025
11:00 am
Halloween season is officially here, and Plaza Paseo Real in Carlsbad is pulling out all the stops with their annual Halloween Spooktacular. Whether you’ve got...
42nd Annual Fall Arts And Crafts Fair At Bernardo Winery
Bernardo Winery’s Annual Fall Arts and Crafts Fair Returns for a Weekend of Handmade Goods
October 18, 2025
10:00 am
Bernardo Winery is hosting its 48th Annual Fall Arts and Crafts Fair, and nearly five decades in, they’ve got the format dialed in. The entire...