The Craving: San Diego Food + Drink News – Week of September 28, 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.
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...
Borrego Kitchen & Cocktails
Refreshing Rooftop Escape, Borrego, to Open Atop Hotel Indigo in Gaslamp Quarter
Hey there, Gaslamp gastronomes—get ready to soak up the sun, suds, and seriously elevated Cali bites at Borrego Kitchen & Cocktails, the brand-spankin’ new rooftop...
Nrityagram Dance Ensemble
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Indian Dance Troupes Nrityagram and Chitrasena Make San Diego Debuts
  • The Baker-Baum Concert Hall
Alright dance devotees, prepare to have your world rocked as two global powerhouses twirl into San Diego for a mind-blowing debut at The Conrad! India’s...
North Park restaurant
Spanish-Inspired Finca Brings California Tapas and Vermouth to North Park
Finca North Park, a new Spanish-inspired restaurant taking its name from the Spanish word referring to a ranch or estate, has opened its doors on...
West Coast Taco & Beer Festival
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Dive Into Flavor at the West Coast Taco & Beer Festival in San Diego!
  • Broadway Pier
The West Coast Taco and Beer Festival is making its grand return for the 5th year, and it promises to be bigger and tastier than...
Verve Cancer Crusaders Ride at Verve Studios
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Verve Cancer Crusaders Ride: Pedal for a Purpose
Get ready to make a difference with every pedal stroke at the Verve Cancer Crusaders Ride hosted by VERVE Studios! This isn’t just any bike...
Peter Seidler of San Diego Padres
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San Diego Padres to Host a Celebration of Life for Peter Seidler
  • PETCO Park
The San Diego Padres will honor their beloved former Chairman and Owner, Peter Seidler, with a celebration of life ceremony at Petco Park. The team...
Bach Collegium San Diego
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Bach Collegium San Diego Presents Love & Revolution
  • All Souls’ Episcopal Church
Calling all music lovers! Bach Collegium San Diego (BCSD), one of the country’s leading ensembles, is performing Love & Revolution, featuring an enchanting form of...
Celebrate International Women's Day With A Beer Dinner At Stone Brewing
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Celebrate International Women’s Day With a Beer Dinner at Stone Brewing
  • Stone Brewery Liberty Station
Time to raise a glass to all the badass women of our beloved community! Stone Brewing is taking International Women’s Day to new heights this...
San Diego Entrepreneurs of Caltier
San Diego Entrepreneurs Breaking Down the Barriers to Alternative Investments for Retail Investors
Three San Diego-based entrepreneurs are creating a new option for individual investors looking to diversify their portfolios out of the stock market and into alternative...
The Lafayette Hotel
Historic Hotels of America Welcomes The Lafayette Into its Ranks
The Lafayette Hotel and Club is pleased to announce that it has been inducted into Historic Hotels of America®, the official program of the National...
Upcoming Events
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...
Dominique Crenn Collaborates With Matsu
Three-Michelin-Starred Dominique Crenn Collaborates With Matsu
October 12, 2025
4:00 pm
When Chef Dominique Crenn joins Chef William Eick for a one-night dinner at Matsu, we’re witnessing something truly unprecedented in San Diego’s dining landscape. This...
Julian Farm & Orchard Harvest Fest
Harvest Fest at Julian Farm and Orchard Brings Fall to the Backcountry
October 3, 2025
10:00 am
There’s something about driving up to Julian in the fall that immediately feels different from the rest of San Diego. The air changes, the landscape...
Father Joe's Villages' Golf Classic
Father Joe’s Villages Golf Classic: Swinging for San Diego’s Veterans
September 25, 2025
10:00 am
Father Joe’s Villages’ 5th Annual Golf Classic is happening at Grand Golf Club in Del Mar, and this tournament goes way beyond just a good...