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.
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...
Coastal Exposures Exhibition Coming to Oceanside Museum of Art
OMA Presents “Coastal Exposures: 10 Years of Photography at The Osider Magazine”
The Oceanside Museum of Art is proud to announce its upcoming exhibition showcasing a decade of extraordinary photography that captures the essence of Oceanside’s vibrant...
Architecture of Jubilation: The Art and Vision
Ilan-Lael to Showcase “Architecture of Jubilation: The Art and Vision of James Hubbell” Exhibition
The Ilan-Lael Foundation, renowned for its commitment to preserving and promoting the artistic legacy of James Hubbell, is thrilled to announce its participation in World...
Tournament of Cocktails with San Diego's Top Bartenders
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Get Shaken and Stirred at the Tournament of Cocktails With San Diego’s Top Bartenders
  • Herb and Wood
Are you ready to experience the ultimate showdown in San Diego’s cocktail scene? Mark your calendars for the Tournament of Cocktails, an evening where the...
Cucina Urbana hosts festa della donna
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San Diego’s Top Female Chefs & Winemakers Join Forces for Charitable Festa Della Donna
  • Cucina Urbana
Celebrate Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day in March with San Diego’s celebrated top female chefs as they come together to host Festa Della...
Upcoming Events
La Jolla Playhouse working girl
La Jolla Playhouse Debuts ‘Working Girl’ – A New Musical With Big ’80s Energy
October 28, 2025
8:00 pm
La Jolla Playhouse is giving one of the most iconic ‘80s films a bold new twist with the world premiere of Working Girl, a fresh...
The Rocky Horror Picture Show at Balboa Theatre
Time Warp Your Way to The Rocky Horror Picture Show’s 50th Anniversary
October 25, 2025
8:00 pm
  • Balboa Theatre
Some movies you watch. Others you experience. The Rocky Horror Picture Show has always been the latter, and this 50th anniversary tour is bringing that...
Bach Collegium San Diego When in Rome
Bach Collegium San Diego Takes You to 18th-Century Rome
October 25, 2025
7:00 pm
  • All Souls’ Episcopal Church
  • The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center
Bach Collegium San Diego is presenting “When in Rome,” a program built around the music that shaped Handel’s career during his time in the Italian...
Spreckels Organ Society phantom of the opera
Experience The Phantom of the Opera Like Never Before at Spreckels Organ Pavilion
October 25, 2025
6:30 pm
  • Spreckels Organ Pavilion
We’ve all heard The Phantom of the Opera before – but probably not like this. The Spreckels Organ Society is taking Andrew Lloyd Webber’s iconic...
The Forum Carlsbad Halloween Spectacular
The Forum Carlsbad’s Halloween Spooktacular Brings the Tricks and Treats
October 25, 2025
2:00 pm
  • The Forum Carlsbad
If you’re still mapping out your Halloween weekend plans, The Forum Carlsbad just made the decision easier. Their annual Halloween Spooktacular is coming back this...