The Craving: San Diego Food + Drink News – Week of October 19, 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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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...

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...

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...

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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 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...

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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...

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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...

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...

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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...

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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...

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...

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...

San Diego

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 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

Masterchef All-Star Live Harrah's Resort SoCal

MasterChef All-Stars Live Hits Harrah’s Resort SoCal

October 24, 2025

8:00 pm

Harrah’s Resort SoCal

The culinary world just got a whole lot more exciting for San Diego foodies with MasterChef All-Stars Live making its highly anticipated debut. Harrah’s Resort...

Funner

The Art of Marketing Conference Returns for Its Fourth Year

October 24, 2025

8:00 am

If you’re in marketing, brand strategy, or anything adjacent, the Art of Marketing Conference has become one of those events that’s actually worth blocking out...

San Diego