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.
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...
El Milagro del Recuerdo by San Diego Opera
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El Milagro del Recuerdo, A Holiday Mariachi Opera, Takes Center Stage At San Diego Opera
  • San Diego Civic Theatre
San Diego Opera presents El Milagro del Recuerdo (The Miracle of Remembering), a heartwarming holiday mariachi opera full of family traditions, love, and dreams of a...
Sir Patrick Stewart, Making It So
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ArtPower At UC San Diego Presents: An Evening With Sir Patrick Stewart
  • Balboa Theatre
On Dec. 7, 2023, audiences are invited to join beloved actor Sir Patrick Stewart for an evening of inspiring conversation in celebration of his long-awaited...
Oceanside Turkey Trot
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Move Your Feet Before You Eat At O’side Turkey Trot
This Thanksgiving, begin your Thanksgiving celebration with an invigorating 5K run or walk at the O’side Turkey Trot! This much-loved Oceanside event is a welcoming...
Pacific Rim Park Friendship Walk
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The Ilan-Lael Foundation’s 2nd Annual Pacific Rim Park Friendship Walk Returns
  • Shelter Island
The Ilan-Lael Foundation is excited to announce the return of the 2nd Annual Pacific Rim Park Friendship Walk, set to take place on Sunday, November...
ART-TITUDE at WNDR Museum
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ART-TITUDE: Bridging Cultures Through Art & Music At WNDR Museum
  • WNDR Museum
Get ready for an unforgettable night of art and music at ART-TITUDE: Bridging Cultures Through Art and Music on November 19 at WNDR Museum. Afropanda...
Encinitas Holiday Street Fair and Fall Festival
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Encinitas Holiday Street Fair & Fall Festival Is Back For 34th Year
The Encinitas Holiday Street Fair & Fall Festival is back for its 34th year! It’s a great time to get out and support your local...
Oceanside Museum Of Art Exhibition Celebration
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Art Lovers Are Invited To The Oceanside Museum Of Art Exhibition Celebration!
  • Oceanside Museum of Art
Discover what’s new in North County’s art scene
holiday at the del
Hotel Del Coronado Celebrates The 2023 Holiday Season With “A Twenties Holiday Affair”
The legendary Hotel del Coronado announced its annual holiday theme: “A Twenties Holiday Affair.” This season, The Del will celebrate the holidays in style, reflecting...
San Diego Environmental Film Festival
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San Diego Environmental Film Festival Is Back For Its 2nd Year
The San Diego Environmental Film Festival (SDEFF) is gearing up for its 2nd annual festival on November 17th and 18th, 2023, a unique event dedicated...
The Mental Bar Sunday Market
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The Mental Bar Sunday Market: Connect, Indulge, & Grow
Join us for a vibrant and exciting Sunday Market at The Mental Bar! Get ready to immerse yourself in a unique shopping experience filled with...
Executive Chef Jeff Armstrong at Paradisaea
Paradisaea Appoints Local Hospitality Leaders As Newest Executive Chef & General Manger
Bird Rock restaurant, Paradisaea, [para-di-s-aea] announces the appointment of industry authority chef Jeff Armstrong as the restaurant’s newest Executive Chef, in addition to European-trained hospitality...
Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week
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Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week Returns For Its 3rd Year
  • Several Locations
It takes all of us to end hunger and homelessness. That’s why, from November 13 to 17, the community is invited to join Father Joe’s...
Plant Forward by Chef Richard & Jazmin Blais of California English
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Chef Richard & Jazmin Blais To Launch Cookbook, Plant Forward, At California English
Join Fox’s “Next Level Chef” co-star and Bravo’s “Top Chef All-Stars” winner, Richard Blais, and his wife, Jazmin, for a one-night meet and greet event...
Upcoming Events
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...
Tour of Tecate
Take a Walking Tour Through Tecate’s Hidden Artistic Gems
June 28, 2025
9:00 am
We love discovering experiences that go beyond the typical weekend plans, and this tour of Tecate with the Ilan Lael Foundation offers exactly that kind...
Rhythm & Blues
SD Beer Weekend Returns: Three Days of Craft Beer Paradise
June 27, 2025
1:00 pm
  • Several Locations
Summer just got a whole lot more interesting with the Fourth Annual SD Beer Weekend rolling into town. The San Diego Brewers Guild knows how...