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.
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...
Wayfarer San Diego
Beachfront Surf Hotel, Wayfarer Now Open in San Diego
Wayfarer San Diego, a surf-chic beachfront hotel, is now open along the shores of Pacific Beach – and it’s a perfect casual, fun beachside escape...
WNDR Museum presents Winter WNDRland: Iced
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Winter WNDRland: Iced To Transform WNDR Museum Into Frozen Winterscape
  • WNDR Museum
WNDR Museum, San Diego’s immersive art and technology experience, invites guests to lose themselves in an icy winterscape as they transform the museum into Winter WNDRland: Iced...
Dream Of Niwa Wedding Expo at Japanese Friendship Garden
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The Japanese Friendship Garden and Museum Invites You To Wedding Expo, Dream Of Niwa
  • Japanese Friendship Garden
Newly engaged couples, family, and wedding enthusiasts will have the opportunity to attend the Japanese Friendship Garden and Museum’s wedding expo, Dream of Niwa, happening...
2023 Holiday Market At Japanese Friendship Garden
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Discover The Perfect Gifts At The 2023 Holiday Market At Japanese Friendship Garden
  • Japanese Friendship Garden
Join the Japanese Friendship Garden & over 19 local businesses for the 2023 Holiday Market. Support small businesses and find the perfect holiday gifts from...
December Nights at Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum
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Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum Presents December Nights
  • Japanese Friendship Garden
Visit the Japanese Friendship Garden and Museum during December Nights to enjoy holiday decor and beverages from our Hot Chocolate Tavern or Beer and Sake...
House of Blues San Diego
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SDBWFF’s Music To Your Mouth After Party Returns: Presented By House Of Blues
  • House of Blues San Diego
It wouldn’t be a party without an after party, right?  Turn up the bEATS – it’s music to your mouth at the official after party...
Japanese Friendship Garden hosts Kanpai Sake 201
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JFG & SD Sake Club Present Kanpai Sake 201
  • Japanese Friendship Garden
Join Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum and the SD Sake Club in Kanpai Sake 201! Learn from the experts the history and process of making...
Pumpkin Spiced Espresso Martini
Oceanside’s Q&A Celebrates 1 Year With New Cocktail & Culinary Experience
Celebrating its first year, Q&A’s new cocktail menu is a testament to its rapid ascent as a top spot for seafood and Southern flavors. The...
Pitfire Pizza, the award-winning LA pizza joint, opens in Carlsbad.
Pitfire Pizza Opens Doors in Carlsbad
James Beard award-nominated LA pizza joint, Pitfire Pizza, renowned across Los Angeles and Orange Counties for its prodigious pies, has made its debut in San...
Joe Nichols by Coors Banquet
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Country Music Star, Joe Nichols, To Hold Concert Honoring San Diego Local Firefighters
  • Moonshine Beach
Coors Banquet is hosting a benefit concert headlined by Country Music Star Joe Nichols in order to raise money for Wildland Firefighters. Joe Nichols, a...
November Fairy Storytime
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WNDR Museum Presents November Fairy Storytime in the Immersive Forest
  • WNDR Museum
WNDR Museum continues to surprise and delight with their innovative programming. This week, step into a magical world with the WNDR MUSEUM fairies at their...
Upcoming Events
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...
VIP Arts & Culinary Baja Tour
Explore Baja’s Artistic Soul: VIP Arts & Culinary Baja Tour
June 27, 2025
9:00 am
Get ready to dive deep into Baja’s vibrant cultural scene with the VIP Arts & Culinary Baja Tour. This exclusive experience promises a curated journey...
CreativeMornings Tim Pyles
CreativeMornings San Diego Explores PUNK With Local Music Legend Tim Pyles
June 27, 2025
9:00 am
The creative community gets together once again for CreativeMornings San Diego, and this month’s theme couldn’t be more fitting. PUNK takes center stage with Tim...
Manny Cepeda Salsa Under the Stars
Get Ready to Spice Up Your Tuesday Nights in Chula Vista
June 24, 2025
4:30 pm
  • Otay Ranch Town Center
The infectious energy of live Latin music is about to fill those warm evenings again at Otay Ranch Town Center. “Salsa Under the Stars” has...