The Craving: San Diego Food + Drink News – Week of November 2, 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.
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...
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...
Upcoming Events
Plaza Paseo Real's Halloween Spooktacular
Plaza Paseo Real’s Halloween Spooktacular Is Back for Some Family-Friendly Fun
October 18, 2025
11:00 am
Halloween season is officially here, and Plaza Paseo Real in Carlsbad is pulling out all the stops with their annual Halloween Spooktacular. Whether you’ve got...
42nd Annual Fall Arts And Crafts Fair At Bernardo Winery
Bernardo Winery’s Annual Fall Arts and Crafts Fair Returns for a Weekend of Handmade Goods
October 18, 2025
10:00 am
Bernardo Winery is hosting its 48th Annual Fall Arts and Crafts Fair, and nearly five decades in, they’ve got the format dialed in. The entire...
Dominique Crenn Collaborates With Matsu
Three-Michelin-Starred Dominique Crenn Collaborates With Matsu
October 12, 2025
4:00 pm
When Chef Dominique Crenn joins Chef William Eick for a one-night dinner at Matsu, we’re witnessing something truly unprecedented in San Diego’s dining landscape. This...
Julian Farm & Orchard Harvest Fest
Harvest Fest at Julian Farm and Orchard Brings Fall to the Backcountry
October 3, 2025
10:00 am
There’s something about driving up to Julian in the fall that immediately feels different from the rest of San Diego. The air changes, the landscape...
Father Joe's Villages' Golf Classic
Father Joe’s Villages Golf Classic: Swinging for San Diego’s Veterans
September 25, 2025
10:00 am
Father Joe’s Villages’ 5th Annual Golf Classic is happening at Grand Golf Club in Del Mar, and this tournament goes way beyond just a good...