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.

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Founders Live San Diego: The Ultimate Entrepreneurial Experience!

Get ready to immerse yourself in the electric atmosphere of Founders Live San Diego, where creativity and competition collide in a happy hour like no...

World-Renowned Restaurant Nobu Coming to Coronado

Brace your tastebuds, San Diego—the Hotel Del’s $550 million makeover takes a new turn in 2025 with iconic actor/restaurateur duo Nobu Matsuhisa and Robert De...

Forbes Travel Guide awards Rancho Valencia Resort

Rancho Valencia Named Five Star Hotel and Spa in Forbes 2024 Star Awards

Forbes Travel Guide, the only global rating system for luxury hotels, restaurants, and spas, has announced its 2024 Star Awards! The renowned Rancho Valencia Resort...

Little Italy

Busalacchi Restaurants’ Lala Debuts in Little Italy

Discover the legacy of Busalacchi Restaurants, a family-driven saga that transformed San Diego’s Little Italy into a culinary haven. Led by the next generation, their...

Step Into Ving Simpson’s World of Symbolic Forms and Universal Mysteries in ‘Inside Out’

Oceanside Museum of Art is thrilled to announce a visionary new exhibition, Ving Simpson: Inside Out, showcasing the work of acclaimed mixed media artist Ving...

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...

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...

Balboa Park

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...

Carlsbad

Celebrate Life and Remembrance at Encinitas Día de los Muertos Festival

October 25, 2025

12:00 pm

There’s something special about the way Día de los Muertos honors those who’ve passed – not with sadness, but with color, music, and celebration. For...

Encinitas

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...

San Diego