The Craving: San Diego Food + Drink News – Week of October 5, 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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San Diego Snow Day: Town & Country Resort Brings Snow to SoCal

Town and Country San Diego

Town and Country Resort in Mission Valley is bringing winter wonderland vibes to San Diego’s doorstep this Christmas week! December 24 through 31, the action-packed...

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Splash Into 2024 at Plunge’s MEGA Noon Year Celebration!

Bring a swimsuit and dive into the excitement of New Year’s Eve at Plunge San Diego at Belmont Park during its Annual MEGA Noon Year...

Patisserie Melanie Launches French Bistro-Style Dinner

North Park’s homegrown haven of Parisian pastries and European flair has officially expanded into bistro dinner territory! Le Cordon Bleu-trained Chef Melanie Dunn has launched...

The Godinez sisters will open CARNE Y HUESO in North Park

Carne y Hueso to Join the Ranks of North Park Dining

Mexican concept Carne y Hueso, set to showcase ancestral ingredients and lesser-known specialties, is about to spice things up in North Park’s ever-evolving food scene!...

Rosie O'Grady's Annual Holiday Party & Toy Drive

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Get Merry for Toys for Tots at Rosie O’Grady’s

‘Tis the season for giving back while giving into holiday revelry—and our friends at Rosie O’Grady’s have cooked up quite the festive bash on December...

holiday food distribution by Feeding San Diego

Feeding San Diego Distributes Food and Resources in Time for the Holidays

This Saturday, Feeding San Diego is hosting a free, holiday food distribution and community resource fair at its headquarters in Mira Mesa. The distribution will...

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Pictures With Santa & Holiday Treats at North City

North City

Step into a winter wonderland at North City, the city within a city in San Marcos, on Saturday, December 16! Holiday Treats at North City...

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Yoga & Mimosas: Shape and Sip Into Saturday the San Diego Way

Chiefy Cafe

Looking to start your New Year’s resolutions early? Located in the heart of Hillcrest, Chiefy Cafe is hosting Yoga & Mimosas! This unique event is a collaboration between CorePower...

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Tea Time at California English

Looking to unwind English style this Sunday? Join Fox’s “Next Level Chef” co-star and Bravo’s “Top Chef All-Stars” winner Richard Blais for an unforgettable Tea...

Social Syndicate celebrates nine year anniversary of Rabbit Hole

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The Rabbit Hole Celebrates Nine-Year Anniversary

The Rabbit Hole is hosting an anniversary and holiday celebration to recognize this incredible milestone. Join in the celebration on December 14 at 6:30 PM....

SAGO Brings Elevated Social Dining and Late Night Entertainment to Encinitas

Starlight Hospitality Group has opened SAGO, a brand new elevated social dining concept and entertainment destination in Encinitas. Set in a lavish jungle-esque environment, SAGO’s...

Hitokuchi Sake Lounge Named One of America’s Best Restaurants of 2023

Convoy-based Hitokuchi Sake Lounge and Restaurant, operated by Hidden Fish owner, Chef John Hong, was recently recognized as one of America’s Best New Restaurants of...

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Black Radish Hosts Opulent New Year’s Eve Dinner

Alright bon vivants, who’s ready to celebrate the dawn of 2024 by indulging in a swoon-worthy menu meticulously crafted by renowned Chef Itze Behar? As...

Birch Aquarium to Launch Immersive Art Installation

On February 8, 2024, Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego is opening Hold Fast, an immersive art installation that explores...

Full Force 4 Vets with Wounded Warrior Homes

Wounded Warrior Homes Goes Full Force 4 Vets

Wounded Warrior Homes has launched their end-of-year giving campaign, Full Force 4 Vets. Full Force 4 Vets will provide 365 days of safe and secure...

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Jingle All the Way to PB for Mavericks Holiday Pop-Up

Mavericks Beach Club

Experience the festive season like never before at Mavericks Beach Club in PB! Their month-long holiday pop-up transforms the 15,000-square-foot space into a wonderland shimmering...

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An Exclusive One-Night-Only Wonka Experience at Mmm…Cakes

This year, Mmm…Cakes has won the golden ticket, as it hosts the Wonka experience of a lifetime on Saturday, December 9th. The iconic Downtown Chula...

Absinthe Tasting & Education at Wormwood

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Absinthe Tasting & Education: A Sensory Journey at Wormwood

Wormwood

Join Wormwood for an exciting evening of absinthe tasting and education! Discover the fascinating history and unique flavors of this renowned spirit as expert guide...

Ugly Sweater Party & Gift Drive by Anvil of Hope

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San Diego Gets Ugly (Sweaters) for a Good Cause at Alesmith

AleSmith Brewery & Tasting Room

The holidays just got a whole lot brighter thanks to a heartwarming team-up between local nonprofit Anvil of Hope and San Diego craft brewery fave...

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Fit Athletic’s Free Holiday Yoga is Back at the Rady Shell

The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park

Tap into winter wellness by joining Fit Athletic Club, San Diego’s top luxury fitness club, for a free holiday-themed yoga class at the Rady Shell on...

Holiday Bottomless Brews Party Is Back At Kove

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Kove’s Bottomless Brews Bash is Back!

San Diego-based craft-brewed and cocktail-inspired brand Kove is back with its annual Holiday Bottomless Brews Party! This year’s edition features a cool twist – the...

Anthony Wells Appointed Executive Chef At Sea & Sky

Award-Winning Chef Brings Exciting New Dining Concept to Iconic La Jolla Hotel

San Diego’s dining scene continues to heat up with Chef Anthony Wells taking charge as executive chef at Hotel La Jolla, overseeing food and beverage...

Grinchmas Holiday Drone Show at The Local Pacific Beach

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Local Pacific Beach To Host “Grinchmas” Holiday Drone Show

The Local Pacific Beach

The Local Pacific Beach is hosting a free Grinch-themed drone light show, called The “Grinchmas” Holiday Drone Show, starting at 6PM on Saturday, December 9....

Stefanie Bales Art Soiree at Sparks Gallery

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Stefanie Bales Art Soiree: A Night of Creativity and Inspiration in San Diego

Sparks Gallery

San Diego’s vibrant art scene is set to be illuminated by the upcoming Stefanie Bales Art Soiree, a one-of-a-kind event at Sparks Gallery that promises...

Raise a Glass for a Great Cause: Cheers for Charity Pub Crawl Returns to North Park

August 2, 2025

1:00 pm

Home of Guiding Hands is bringing their annual Cheers for Charity Pub Crawl back to North Park, and this year’s “Endless Summer” theme perfectly captures...

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FOD Scholarship Fundraising Golf Tournament

Friends of Downtown’s Golf Tournament Champions Local Students

August 2, 2025

11:30 am

Friends of Downtown San Diego is teeing up their 5th Annual FOD Scholarship Fundraising Golf Tournament, and this year’s event promises to deliver both competitive...

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Get Wild: Nature Collective’s Free Tours Unlock San Elijo Lagoon’s Hidden World

August 2, 2025

10:00 am

Nature Collective is offering something genuinely special with their August & September events featuring free Discovery and Wildlife Tours throughout both months. When a local...

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Batman (1989) Film in Concert Experience at Petco Park

July 26, 2025

8:30 pm

PETCO Park

Batman (1989) in Concert comes to Petco Park for a one-night-only experience during Comic-Con weekend, bringing Tim Burton’s iconic film to life with a live...

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Comic-Con San Diego Transforms the City into the Ultimate Fandom Celebration

July 24, 2025

9:30 am

If there’s one event that turns the city into a living, breathing celebration of fandom, it’s Comic-Con San Diego. The San Diego Convention Center becomes...

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