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.

Clique Hospitality to Unveil The Kitchen and The Clubhouse at Torrey View

Clique Hospitality looks to corner San Diego’s cravings for cutting-edge fare with two new progressive eateries complementing Torrey View’s scenic campus. We’re talking photogenic bowls...

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WNDR After Dark: Reject Valentine’s Day Tradition at WNDR Museum

WNDR Museum

Break free from the conventional celebration of love at WNDR Museum’s WNDR After Dark: Reject Tradition. Whether you’re recharging solo, celebrating with friends, or seeking...

Kokedama Workshop at San Diego Botanic Garden

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Kokedama Workshop: Learn the Japanese Living Art Form

San Diego Botanic Garden

Learn about the traditional Japanese Living Art form where moss is used as a container for a plant at San Diego Botanic Garden. During this...

Paint the Night Away at PRK 101 Carlsbad

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Calling All Artists, Paint the Night Away at PRK 101 This Valentine’s Day

Park 101

This Valentine’s Day, Paint the Night Away and head to PRK101 Carlsbad for an evening of paint-filled fun! Whether sharing the evening with a significant...

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San Diego’s Black Arts & Culture District Brings First Ever ‘Daygo Eatz’ Event

Encanto, San Diego’s vibrant Black Arts & Culture District, is set to come alive with the inaugural Daygo Eatz! Organized by The Mental Bar, and...

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LJMS Changemaker Speaker Series Continues With Andy Mann’s “Making Waves: Summit to Sea”

Experience the wonder of our underwater world through riveting stories! Following its sold-out premiere with Peter Hillary, La Jolla Music Society’s exciting Changemaker Speaker Series continues with...

Underwater Valentine’s Dinner at SeaWorld San Diego

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SeaWorld Offers New After-Hours Underwater Valentine’s Dinner

SeaWorld San Diego

SeaWorld San Diego is inviting love birds to stay after-hours for an Underwater Valentine’s Dinner and enjoy a romantic dinner for two in Turtle Reef,...

Hold Fast Immersive Art Exhibition Opens at Birch Aquarium

Don’t miss this powerful and immersive art exhibit that invites us to explore the impact of climate change on our local kelp forest through the...

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El Chingon to Host Tequila Cocktail Dinner With Herradura

El Chingon

Get ready to dive into a world where Herradura Tequila shines as the star of the night! Nestled in the vibrant heart of the Gaslamp...

Prohibition Cocktail Class at Prohibition Lounge

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Shake Things Up at the Prohibition Cocktail Class with Divino Maguey Mezcal

Prohibition San Diego

Ever dreamt of mastering the art of cocktail crafting? Your chance is here! Dive into an evening of mixology magic at Prohibition Lounge with their...

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Treat Yourself to a Day of Wellness and Relaxation With Rancho La Puerta

Rancho La Puerta, North America’s original fitness resort and spa, brings back the beloved one-day experience of spending Saturdays at The Ranch! Experience Wellness and...

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The Legendary CRSSD Festival Returns Spinning Spring Magic

Waterfront Park

Since its inception in 2015, CRSSD Festival has created a unique enclave for the global electronic music community in San Diego. Today, CRSSD announces another...

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Dive Into the Heart of Creativity at the San Diego Writers Festival

Calling all book lovers and aspiring writers! The Coronado Public Library is the place to be for the San Diego Writers Festival. Immerse yourself in...

Cocktail and Spirit Pairing Dinner at Monello

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Savor the Spirit at Monello’s Cocktail and Spirit Pairing Dinner

Get ready for an extraordinary evening at Monello, Little Italy’s gem, marrying refined Italian fare with award-winning Mexican spirits. We’re raising glasses to a true...

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Picnics + Flowers Brings Picturesque Picnics to The Carlsbad Flower Fields

The Flower Fields

Pop Up Picnic Co. is thrilled to announce the much-anticipated return of PICNICS + FLOWERS, a unique and semi-private picnic experience set against the breathtaking...

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BeachLife Festival Announces Lineup With Sting, Incubus, and More

BeachLife, Southern California’s premier live music, art, and culinary festival, is back again for its 5th year, taking over Redondo Beach’s picturesque waterfront this 2024....

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Celebrate Friendship With an Afternoon of Galentine’s Tea at Fairmont Grand Del Mar

Fairmont Grand Del Mar

In the spirit of Galentine’s Day, the Fairmont Grand Del Mar is hosting an exquisite afternoon tea that’s all about celebrating the wonderful women in...

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Gather the Gals for Tea at the Westgate Hotel!

Westgate Hotel

The Westgate Hotel is back with its annual Galentine’s Tea experience, transforming the usual tea time into an ode to friendship and fun in the...

Did You Know That Temecula Has a European Village for Wine Lovers?!

Looking for a romantic European-style getaway, without the cost and time of the travel? Lucky for us, we have a European Village that caters to...

Where to Watch the Super Bowl in San Diego

Where to watch the Super Bowl in San Diego? That’s a big question for football fans every year! You need that perfect combination of tv...

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Celebrate Mardi Gras With Delfeayo Marsalis & the Uptown Jazz Orchestra

Hey San Diego jazz enthusiasts and culture seekers! Get ready to be swept away by the vibrant soul of New Orleans without leaving the comfort...

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Spend Big Game Sunday With Some Really Big Ballers at Oxford’s Big Game Viewing Party

Oxford Social Club

Clique Hospitality’s stylish nightclub, Oxford Social Club, will open its velvet ropes during daylight hours for a special Big Game Viewing Party featuring big screen...

Roman Wolves Set to Unveil This February in Little Italy

Prepare for a true taste of la dolce vita right in San Diego’s backyard courtesy of Roman Wolves—the vivid new coastal tribute to the Eternal...

Books and Records New Orleans Style Jazz Brunch

Books & Records Launches New Orleans Style Jazz Brunch

One of our favorite new restaurants of the last year, Bankers Hill’s neighborhood restaurant, Books & Records, is starting off the year with the all-new...

Taste Of South Park 2019 Welcomes You To San Diego's Most Happening Neighborhood

Taste of South Park is Back After Five Years

September 13, 2025

12:00 pm

After what feels like forever, one of our favorite neighborhood food crawls is finally returning. The Taste of South Park disappeared for five years, leaving...

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A Century-Old Tradition Returns: Grape Day Festival Is Back in Escondido

September 13, 2025

12:00 pm

Grape Day Park

Every now and then, we get the chance to step into a piece of living history, and Escondido’s Grape Day Festival is exactly that kind...

Netflix Star Chef Christophe Rull Opens His Dream Patisserie in San Marcos

September 13, 2025

9:00 am

We’ve watched him create magic on Netflix’s Bake Squad and dominate Food Network competitions, but now Chef Christophe Rull is bringing his Michelin-trained talents directly...

San Marcos

Thorn & Petal: The Interactive Play That Makes San Diego History Feel Personal

September 12, 2025

2:00 pm

San Diego theater is getting a fresh approach to storytelling with Thorn & Petal, an immersive production that transforms the overlooked story of Louis Rose...

San Diego

H1 Hydroplanes Return to Mission Bay for the Ultimate Speed Showdown

September 12, 2025

9:00 am

The roar is back at Mission Bay this weekend as San Diego Bayfair powered by Samson Rope brings three days of the fastest racing on...

San Diego