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.
Great Dicken's Holiday Pop-Up Duck Dive
Great Dicken’s Holiday Pop-Up At Duck Dive Brings Festive Vibe In Pacific Beach
Duck Dive has very festive plans for the month of December with their Great Dicken’s Holiday Pop-Up. Charles Dicken’s A Christmas Carol is a story...
Enchanting Cocktail Trees By Grind & Prosper Hospitality
Unveiling San Diego’s Enchanting Cocktail Trees By Grind & Prosper Hospitality
San Diego’s dynamic culinary landscape continues to surprise with innovations that spark excitement. Amidst the array of culinary experiences, Grind & Prosper Hospitality takes center...
Rigs & Brews Toy Drive with Duck Foot Brewing
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Rigs & Brews Toy Drive: Join For A Festive Day Of Food, Beer, & Giving
  • Duck Foot Brewing Company
Rigs & Brews Toy Drive is coming up at Duck Foot Brewing! For every new unwrapped toy you donate, you receive 1 raffle ticket (must...
Piazza Costanza at Little Italy Association
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The Little Italy Association Holds Dedication Ceremony To Introduce The New Piazza Costanza
  • Little Italy
The Little Italy Association of San Diego (LIA) will be officially unveiling a brand new 2,000 square foot public piazza, Piazza Costanza on Tuesday, November 28th at...
Oceanside Museum of Art
Oceanside Museum of Art Announced 2023/24 Artist Alliance Biennial Exhibition Winners
Following an incredible opening celebration on Saturday, we are thrilled to announce the winners of the Oceanside Museum of Art (OMA) 2023/24 Artist Alliance Biennial...
Champagne at The Guild Hotel in San Diego
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The Guild Hotel to Host Extravagant Centennial Celebration for NYE 2024
  • The Guild Hotel, San Diego, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
The Guild Hotel is one of the most elegant, gorgeous hotels in Downtown San Diego – making it the perfect place for an extravagant New...
Holiday Bazaar and Fundraiser at Laughing Pony Rescue
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Laughing Pony Rescue Hosts Heartwarming Holiday Bazaar And Fundraiser
Laughing Pony Rescue (LPR), a horse rescue organization based in Rancho Santa Fe, in partnership with Ramona-based Tails and Legends Equestrian Society (T.A.L.E.S.) presents their...
Cocktails For A Cause
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Positive Movement Foundation To Host 3rd Annual Cocktails For A Cause
  • La Jolla Estate
The Positive Movement Foundation, a local non-profit committed to supporting and empowering underserved and at-risk children and youth, is thrilled to host their 3rd Annual...
The Barcelona
The Barcelona Announces 100 Years In San Diego With Grand Renovation
Bankers Hill’s iconic apartment community, The Barcelona, proudly celebrates its centennial milestone this year with a grand renovation, commemorating 100 years of excellence, resilience, and...
Chef Drew Deckman works the fire
Michelin Starred & World’s 50 Best Chef Drew Deckman To Open His First U.S. Restaurant in San Diego
More than a decade since opening his eponymous al fresco restaurant on a ranch in Mexico’s wine region, Chef Drew Deckman is preparing to introduce his...
San Marcos Holiday Market
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North City Set To Host The 4th Annual San Marcos Holiday Market
  • North City
Holiday activities are in full swing! North City is set to host the 4th annual San Marcos Holiday Market on Sunday, December 3. The community...
Queen Bee's 15 Year Anniversary, Queen Bee’s Art and Culture Center
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Celebrate The Rich History Of SD’s Arts & Culture Scene At Queen Bee’s 15 Year Anniversary
  • Queen Bee’s Art & Cultural Center
Queen Bee’s Art and Culture Center, a community space and beacon for artists in North Park, is thrilled to celebrate its 15th anniversary at the...
Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in Old Town San Diego
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An Evening Of Sparkling Lights At The 2023 Old Town San Diego Tree Lighting Ceremony
Join us for an evening of sparkling lights and melodious harmony at the 2023 Old Town San Diego Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on Thursday, December...
Carols by Candlelight
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Carols By Candlelight Returns With Beloved 34th Annual Holiday Country Concerts
  • California Center for the Arts
A spectacular family holiday concert, Carolsby Candlelight will take place on Friday and Saturday, December 8 & 9 at the California Center for the Arts...
Black Friday offer at Fairmont Grand Del Mar
Grab An Exclusive Black Friday Offer At Fairmont Grand Del Mar
For a limited time, save 40% on your next stay at Fairmont Grand Del Mar – San Diego‘s highest awarded luxury resort – as part...
Miss B's Coconut Club
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Booty Awaits At Miss B’s Coconut Club Pirates’ Week
  • Miss B’s Coconut Club
Ahoy maties! Arrrrrgh you ready for a swashbuckling adventure with Miss B’s Coconut Club? The Mission Beach Caribbean staple is celebrating booty and rum November 20th through...
Afternoon Tea Service At California English
California English Launches New Afternoon Tea Service
Pinkies up! Richard Blais’ California English is bringing the archetypal English institution of afternoon tea service to San Diego with their new Tea Time offered daily from 3PM to...
Glass Box Tequila Dinner
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Glass Box Hosts Tequila Dinner To Benefit San Diego Hunger Coalition
  • Glass Box
Join us at Glass Box, San Diego’s premier dining destination, for an exquisite Tequila Dinner on November 29th at 6PM. Tickets can be purchased for $85....
December Nights
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One Paseo Spreads Holiday Cheer With A Lineup Of Festive Events
  • One Paseo
Spend this holiday season at Del Mar’s favorite urban village, One Paseo, where every corner is adorned with twinkling lights and joy. This urban village...
Shop Local Saturday North Park Main Street
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North Park Main Street Presents Shop Local Saturday
  • North Park Main Street
North Park Main Street presents Shop Local Saturday in the North Park community on November 25, honoring the annual Small Business Saturday with a 5k...
Cutwater Holiday Concierge Service
Cutwater Launched Holiday Concierge Service With Chances To Win Prizes & More
Cutwater, the #1 spirits-based canned cocktail brand on the market, launched a new Cutwater Holiday Concierge service, a call center and digital response team dedicated...
Peppermint Beach Club at Westfield UTC
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Westfield UTC Introduces New Holiday Concept: Peppermint Beach Club
  • Westfield UTC
Westfield UTC’s newest holiday spectacular, Peppermint Beach Club, has arrived at San Diego’s premier outdoor lifestyle destination, November 17. Following a year of toy and...
Lilian's And Bing's Bar
Lilian’s & Bing’s Bar At The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe Now Open
The new signature restaurant Lilian’s, and craft cocktail haven Bing’s Bar, are now open at The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe in partnership with San...
Karl Strauss Outpost San Marcos
Karl Strauss Opens 85,000-Square-Foot Beer Garden Concept In San Marcos
Karl Strauss, San Diego’s longest continuously operating post-Prohibition brewing company, has opened the first phase of its 85,000-square-foot beer garden concept, Karl Strauss Outpost San...
Upcoming Events
San Diego Wellness Week
Join San Diego’s Inaugural Wellness Week Celebration
July 14, 2025
10:00 am
  • Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego
San Diego Wellness Week is coming as the city’s inaugural wellness celebration, featuring five days of curated pop-up events before culminating with the signature Novo...
Rancho La Puerta's Culinary Week
Rancho La Puerta’s Culinary Week Celebrates Baja California’s World-Class Food Scene
July 12, 2025
2:00 pm
Rancho La Puerta’s Culinary Week brings together some of the region’s most acclaimed chefs for a weeklong celebration that showcases exactly why Baja California’s world-class...
Jitters Coffee Pub summer bash
Jitters Coffee Pub’s Summer Bash Celebrates a New Era for the Local Institution
July 12, 2025
12:00 pm
Jitters Coffee Pub is transforming their newly renovated space and parking lot into an all-day Summer Bash. This community-wide celebration marks the official launch of...
Omni La Costa Resort and Spa Legacy Weekend
Omni La Costa Celebrates 60 Years With a Legacy Weekend of Vintage Glamour
July 11, 2025
8:00 pm
  • Omni La Costa Resort & Spa
Omni La Costa Resort & Spa is marking its 60th anniversary with a Legacy Weekend celebration that honors its storied past as a playground for...
SpareRoom event
Speed Roommating Hits San Diego to Tackle Sky-High Housing Costs
July 10, 2025
7:30 pm
San Diego renters are getting a new way to meet potential roommates with the city’s first speed roommating event. SpareRoom, the leading roommate-finding platform, is...