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.
ambassadors of Italian cuisine Civico 1845
Little Italy’s Civico 1845 Honored as “Ambassadors of Italian Cuisine”
With Italy poised to receive the coveted UNESCO World Heritage Designation for its food, a San Diego eatery—Civico 1845—is also in the limelight and was...
Youth Art Show
ArtReach Opens a Call for Youth Art Submissions
ArtReach San Diego is seeking youth artists (aged five to 18) to submit a mini-masterpiece for an upcoming Youth Art Show. Each mini masterpiece created...
Rancho La Puerta
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La Puerta Welcomes a Week of Strings, Self-Care, and Spectacular Sunsets
The 7th Annual Chamber Music Festival at Rancho La Puerta will feature nine of the world’s finest musicians to inspire you with extraordinary performances set...
We Clean Trails with Cardiff Farmer's Market
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Cardiff Farmer’s Market Partners With We Clean Trails for San Elijo Lagoon Cleanup
Cardiff Farmer’s Market is excited to announce a special event in collaboration with the community cleanup organization We Clean Trails. An Effort to Preserve Ecological...
Gaslamplighter Cocktail & Karaoke Bar To Light Up San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter
Gaslamplighter Cocktail & Karaoke Bar Set To Light Up San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter
This is going to be 🔥! Gaslamplighter Cocktail & Karaoke Bar, an upscale cocktail and karaoke bar and sister concept to local nightlife staples, The...
Busalacchi Restaurants
Busalacchi Restaurants Presents Lala, an Intimate New Restaurant in Little Italy
We can’t wait for this one! One of Little Italy’s founding hospitality families, the Bussalacchis, proprietors of Busalacchi Restaurants (Barbusa, Nonna, Café Zucchero), are gearing...
San Diego Human Rights Watch Film Festival
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San Diego Human Rights Watch Film Festival To Shine Spotlight On Changemakers
  • Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego
The Museum of Photographic Arts at The San Diego Museum of Art (MOPA@SDMA) is hosting its 14th annual San Diego Human Rights Watch Film Festival...
Duck Dive hosts Stretch and Spritz
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Duck Dive to Host Stretch and Spritz
  • Duck Dive
PB’s Duck Dive is partnering with NamaSteve Yoga for a Stretch and Spritz Event on Thursday, February 1! Stretch and Spritz for a New Lease on Life Enjoy accessible, donation-based oceanfront...
Jewish Family Service of San Diego
JFS Presents “The Bigger Picture: Guaranteed Income for the Future of SD” Traveling Exhibit
In 2022, the Jewish Family Service of San Diego rolled out the San Diego for Every Child Guaranteed Income Project—the first of its kind in...
Overload Skateboard Shop
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Overload Skate Shop Rolls On – 24 Years Deep in the Game!
Overload Skateboard Shop and Sneaker Boutique, a beloved institution in the heart of North Park, San Diego, is proud to announce a momentous occasion—the celebration...
San Diego International Jewish Film Festival
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Lights, Camera, Culture! Jewish Film Fest Turns 34
  • David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre
The 34th Annual San Diego International Jewish Film Festival (SDIJFF) runs in-person from January 31 through February 11, 2024, and continues virtually from February 11...
Kevin Hart Joins The Magnolia
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The Hilarious Kevin Hart Joins The Magnolia
  • The Magnolia
Known for not one, not two, but seven hilarious comedy specials, and his role in movies like Jumanji, Central Intelligence, Ride Along, and so many...
Valentine's Day at Fairmont Grand Del Mar
Love is in the Air This Valentine’s Day at Fairmont Grand Del Mar
Celebrate Valentine’s Day at Fairmont Grand Del Mar this February! Whether it’s a romantic overnight stay, an exclusive performance by the San Diego Symphony, exquisite...
dog menu for Valentine's Day
Civico 1845 Spreads Puppy Love for Couples + Fur Children on Valentine’s Day
The designated day of love isn’t just for humans—for those looking to spoil their favorite furry friend this February 14 to 16, Civico 1845 is...
Criscito Pizza San Diego pizzeria
Criscito Pizza Brings a Slice of Italy to Carmel Valley
We recently discovered Criscito Pizza, a hidden gem that brings a taste of Italian culinary excellence to San Diego‘s Carmel Valley neighborhood. Opened in late...
Oxford Social Club Farmers Insurance Open After Party
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Oxford Social Club to Tee Off San Diego’s Hottest Farmers Insurance Open After-Par-Tay
  • Oxford Social Club
Hit up your hottest foursome, fire up the caddie, and make sure your driver skips the beach or OB because the Gaslamp Quarter’s premier night...
The Joan and Irwin Jacobs Performing Arts Center
The Joan and Irwin Jacobs Performing Arts Center Officially Breaks Ground
The NTC Foundation and Cygnet Theatre announced the groundbreaking and community fundraising campaign for The Joan and Irwin Jacobs Performing Arts Center—which will now also...
San Diego Yo-Yo Classic at Queen Bee’s
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Endless Fun Awaits at the San Diego Yo-Yo Classic at Queen Bee’s
  • Queen Bee’s Art & Cultural Center
Get ready for a day filled with gravity-defying stunts, mind-boggling tricks, and endless fun at the San Diego Yo-Yo Classic at Queen Bee’s Arts and...
Lumpia with a Vengeance at Comic-Con Museum
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San Diego Comic-Con Museum Hosts “Lumpia with a Vengeance” Release Party
  • Comic-Con Museum
On Saturday, January 27, prepare for an afternoon of action and lumpia as San Diego Comic Convention’s Comic-Con Museum hosts the Lumpia with a Vengeance...
Paradisaea Taramasalata
Michelin-Recognized Paradisaea Introduces New Menu Under New Executive Chef
Paradisaea, under the leadership of Chef Jeff Armstrong, has launched a new dinner menu, available starting January 17. In collaboration with the owners, Eric and...
Puppies and Golf at Mavericks Beach Club
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Mavericks Beach Club to Host Annual Puppies and Golf Event
  • Mavericks Beach Club
Grab your crew —and your pup, of course—and get ready to play games, win prizes, and kick back with a drink or two! On Monday,...
RustiCucina Celebrates Four Years
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RustiCucina Celebrates Four Years of Sicilian Culinary Excellence in Hillcrest
Hillcrest’s beloved farm-to-table gem, RustiCucina, is gearing up to mark a delightful milestone—four years of culinary brilliance on Park Avenue—this Sunday, February 4. The community...
SDMA Free Admission
SDMA Announces Free Admission Second Thursday of Each Month
New in 2024, The San Diego Museum of Art (SDMA) is offering free general admission to all on the second Thursday of each month and...
Novo Brazil Mission Valley
NOVO Brazil Brewing Opens Restaurant and Sports Bar in Mission Valley Mall
NOVO Brazil Brewing Company opened an 11,500-square-foot restaurant and sports bar in the Mission Valley Mall, which was previously named Westfield Mission Valley. The location...
Upcoming Events
northy city outdoor concert series
North City LIVE Returns With 70s Yacht Rock and Great Local Food
September 6, 2025
5:00 pm
North City is bringing back their free outdoor concert series with an evening of yacht rock and beach country that captures the mellow magic of...
Pilates sessions at The Mental Bar
The Mental Bar’s September Programming Combines Wellness With Community
September 2, 2025
6:00 pm
The Mental Bar is hosting three distinct September events that blend physical wellness, creative expression, and community celebration at their Imperial Avenue location. These recurring...
celebration of island culture
Feel the Island Vibes at the Holo Holo Music Festival
August 30, 2025
4:00 pm
  • PETCO Park
Holo Holo Music Festival is bringing island and reggae music back to Gallagher Square at Petco Park for a two-day celebration that combines live performances...
French Market is Back at San Diego’s Waterfront
August 29, 2025
1:00 pm
The French-American Chamber of Commerce of SoCal is hosting the second edition of their French Market at San Diego’s waterfront location. This cultural celebration brings...
Hard Rock San Diego
Hard Rock’s Liquid Sunshine Gets a Major Fashion Upgrade
August 23, 2025
12:00 pm
  • Hard Rock Hotel San Diego
Hard Rock Hotel San Diego’s Liquid Sunshine day club is adding serious style to their Saturday lineup with a swimwear show featuring six impressive brands....