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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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 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...

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...

Embrace Nature at San Diego Botanic Garden’s January Wellness Events

It’s officially 2024, and San Diego Botanic Garden is the perfect spot to set intentions for the new year with its line-up of wellness events...

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Pali Wine Co. to Host Vintner’s Showcase with Talented Winemaker, Aaron Walker

Get a taste of the Central Coast right in the heart of San Diego! Pali Wine Co.’s talented winemaker, Aaron Walker, is coming to San...

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Sip & Shop With the Girls: Galentine’s Day Artisan Market at Del Mar Plaza

Del Mar Plaza

Love and friendship are in the air, and there’s no better way to celebrate than with your favorite gal pals! In honor of Galentine’s Day,...

Firehouse Pacific Beach Annual Super Bowl Block Party

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Get Rowdy & Raise ‘Em For PB Firehouse Super Bowl Block Party!

Firehouse Parking Lot

With the Super Bowl fast approaching and the event considered to be something of a national holiday, you have a great excuse to eat, drink,...

Cast and Crew of Stephen King’s Thinner for a Reunion Screening

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Cast and Crew of Stephen King’s “Thinner” to Hold a Reunion Screening in Oceanside

Star Theatre

Oceanside International Film Festival is kicking off its exciting season with an exclusive reunion screening of Stephen King’s Thinner, featuring a live discussion panel with...

Exclusive ‘Locals’ Offer at The Brick Hotel in Oceanside

The Brick Hotel, nestled in the heart of downtown Oceanside, is extending a limited-time opportunity for locals to experience a memorable weekend getaway during the...

Kline Swonger Featured in New Installation at the Station at ARTS DISTRICT

NTC Foundation is excited to unveil the latest Installation at the Station sculpture by interdisciplinary artist, Kline Swonger, in the vibrant ARTS DISTRICT Liberty Station. Kline Swonger...

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San Diego Opera Presents Sultry, Seductive, Can’t-Miss Performance of Don Giovanni

San Diego Civic Theatre

San Diego Opera presents Don Giovanni, a tale of seduction and revenge, featuring a blend of stunning visuals and Mozart’s masterful music. The opera, performed...

Spurlock Landscape Architects designs Balboa Park garden

Designer for Phase 2 of Botanical Building and Gardens Restoration Announced

Balboa Park’s Botanical Building and Gardens is entering the second phase of its historic restoration project. Phase 2, managed by the nonprofit Forever Balboa Park,...

Classical Ballet With a Twist, Renée Fleming, and More at The Conrad

La Jolla Music Society (LJMS) is pulling out all the stops in February at The Conrad, showcasing the wide variety and depth of artistic offerings...

New Year, New Businesses in Downtown Chula Vista

Embracing the new year means embracing new beginnings, including the arrival of new businesses. Downtown Chula Vista has several fresh faces joining the South Bay...

Adventure Awaits at Sessions Retreat in Big Bear

Hey there, adventure seekers! If you’re tired of the same old city chaos and need a break, Sessions Retreat in Big Bear is THE spot....

Beyond Monet San Diego Tickets on Sale Now!

Beyond Monet San Diego will have you walk through Monet’s iconic paintings as they come to life, creating an unforgettable and visually stunning experience. Don’t...

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Find Your Zen With Bayside Yoga & Brunch at Hudson & Nash

At the start of a new year, wellness is always top-of-mind, and if you’re seeking a new way to find your zen, look no further...

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Rooftop Reset, Reflect, Refresh at Fit Athletic Mission Beach

Fit Athletic is hosting Reset, Reflect, Refresh—a full body, mind, and spirit reset in partnership with Soul Plunge on Fit Athletic’s Mission Beach waterfront rooftop...

Toasted Breakfast, Gastrobrunch and Dinner

La Mesa

Toasted Brings Breakfast + Gastrobrunch + Dinner to La Mesa

Who needs lunch when you can enjoy a lasting brunch and then transition straight to dinner?! A lot of people seem to agree it’s a...

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San Diego’s Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Parade Returns for its 42nd Year

Harbor Drive

Join us on Harbor Drive for the 42nd Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Parade! This is one of the largest celebrations of its kind in...

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Pure Project Miramar to Celebrate 8th Anniversary Party

Pure Project Brewing

Pure Project in Miramar is set to celebrate its 8th year with a grand anniversary party on January 27th! In true Pure Project fashion, they’re...

NOVA Releases Azteks Raspberry Kombucha in Support of San Diego State Student Athletes

NOVA Easy Kombucha released Azteks Raspberry Kombucha, a drink created in collaboration with San Diego State University men’s basketball players via MESA Foundation, an official...

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World’s Best Junior Surfers Compete at WSL World Junior Championships in Oceanside

Oceanside Pier

From Tuesday, January 9 to Sunday, January 14, 2024, Oceanside will host the WSL World Junior Championships for the first time, adding to the already...

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Architectural Salvage Announces Closing After 28 Years of Reclaiming History in San Diego

Architectural Salvage, a pioneer in San Diego‘s vintage and reclaimed interior scene, announces its planned closure after 28 years with a Celebration Sale on January...

Nerissa Sounds Brings Jazz Brunch to San Diego Bay

September 21, 2025

12:00 pm

There’s something about September in San Diego that makes dining outdoors feel essential, and the husband-and-wife team behind Zolna Yachts gets it. Shari and Amos...

San Diego

Parfait Party’s Kawaii Maid Café Returns to Tajima Ramen for Round Two

September 20, 2025

1:00 pm

The collaboration that had people lining up around the block is back, and this time Parfait Party and Tajima Ramen are pulling out all the...

San Diego

USS Midway Museum Honors WWII’s 80th Anniversary Through Letters

September 16, 2025

6:00 pm

USS Midway Museum

The USS Midway Museum is hosting an evening that brings history to life through the personal words of those who lived it. “Dear Doc” uses...

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Mavericks Beach Club Hosts Pickleball Tournament for Firefighter Aid

September 15, 2025

12:00 pm

Mavericks Beach Club

Mavericks Beach Club is hosting a pickleball tournament that combines competitive fun with supporting local firefighters. The SD Fire Department Pickleball Tournament brings together the...

Pacific Beach

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...

San Diego