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.
Chefsgiving Charitable Thanksgiving Dinner at Pendry San Diego
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Pendry San Diego To Host Chefsgiving Charitable Thanksgiving Dinner
  • Provisional Kitchen, Cafe & Mercantile
This Thanksgiving holiday, Pendry Hotels & Resorts is showing gratitude and giving thanks by introducing a new annual event titled Chefsgiving Charitable Thanksgiving Dinner across...
Access for All Grant San Diego Museum
The San Diego Museum Of Art Receives $1.6 Million Grant From The Art Bridges Foundation
The San Diego Museum of Art (SDMA) recently announced that it is a recipient of the ‘Access for All’ grant funded by the Art Bridges Foundation, a...
Birch Aquarium
Birch Aquarium Successfully Spawns Endangered Sunflower Sea Stars
Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego successfully spawned three Sunflower Sea Stars in partnership with the Aquarium of the Pacific,...
Havana Kitchen La Jolla
Havana Kitchen In La Jolla: A Tale Of Resilience And Delicious Cuban Cuisine
In the heart of La Jolla, a vibrant Cuban oasis has sprung to life, thanks to the determination and resilience of the Torres family. Havana...
Spreckels Organ Society Hosts Annual Spooky Halloween Concert
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Spreckels Organ Society Hosts Annual Spooky Halloween Concert
  • Spreckels Organ Pavilion
Spreckels Organ Society, a non-profit organization curating concerts and performances in the heart of Balboa Park, is hosting its annual Spooky Halloween concert on Saturday,...
Straight Up Cake
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The Mental Bar Hosts Cake Pairing Event With Local Bakery, Straight Up Cake
Join The Mental Bar’s upcoming Cake Pairing Event on Saturday, October 28! The Mental Bar is partnering with Straight Up Cake for the special event,...
Bivouac Ciderworks Yappy Hour Pet Costume Contest
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A Howlin’ Good Time At Bivouac’s Yappy Hour Halloween Pet Costume Contest
  • Bivouac Ciderworks
Welcome to the 3rd Annual Yappy Hour Pet Costume Contest! Get ready for a pawsome time at Bivouac Ciderworks. It’s time to show off your...
Nightmare On Normal Street at Fabulous Hillcrest
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Nightmare On Normal Street Is Back With A Massive Costume Competition And More
  • Pride Plaza
Fabulous Hillcrest’s haunted Halloween dance party and costume competition is back! Nightmare on Normal Street will take over the Pride Flag Plaza at Normal and...
Spooktacular Halloween At Fairmont Grand Del Mar
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Get Ready For A Spooktacular Halloween At Fairmont Grand Del Mar
  • Fairmont Grand Del Mar
Get ready to embark on a spine-chilling adventure with the entire family with a spooktacular Halloween at Fairmont Grand Del Mar. Step into a world...
The luxury interior of Oxford Social Club
The Best Nightclubs in San Diego: Oxford Social Club
There is seemingly no end to the options in the San Diego nightclub scene, with each club bringing a unique flavor to the table. One...
Glow N Float Pumpkin Patch Plunge San Diego
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Glow N Float Pumpkin Patch Is Back At Plunge San Diego
Plunge is transforming into the ultimate glowing pumpkin oasis at our Annual Glow N Float Pumpkin Patch that’s perfect for you and your families to...
St. James Music Series presents The Phantom Of The Opera
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St. James Music Series Presents The 1925 Silent Film,The Phantom Of The Opera
  • St. James by-the-Sea Episcopal Church
Long before the age of special effects and AI, Hollywood produced silent films accompanied by the organ. These improvised scores showcased the drama of each...
Old Town Dia de los Muertos
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Dia De Los Muertos Comes To Life At Bazaar Del Mundo And Casa Guadalajara
  • Bazaar del Mundo
Old Town’s Casa Guadalajara and Bazaar del Mundo Shops are celebrating loved ones, Saturday and Sunday, October 28 and 29 for Dia De Los Muertos...
East Village Pumpkin Patch
E-Vil Halloween Pumpkin Patch Opens In East Village
The smell of fall is in the air and spooky season is upon us! Get in the festive Halloween spirit and stop by East Village’s...
Dining in the Dark at Japanese Friendship Garden
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Experience Dining In The Dark At The Japanese Friendship Garden
  • Japanese Friendship Garden
Make your reservations now for an unforgettable evening of sensory exploration at the Japanese Friendship Garden and Museum at their upcoming dining-in-the-dark experience. New Moon...
Haunted Hearts Books & Records
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Haunted Hearts: A Spirits & Singles Mixer At Books & Records
On Halloween night, Books & Records will be putting on Haunted Hearts, a spirits and singles mixer where guests are sure to not get ghosted....
Crab Hut Puts On Haunted Hut This Halloween
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Crab Hut Puts On Haunted Hut: A Fisherman’s Revenge This Halloween
On Tuesday, October 31st, Crab Hut will be putting on a special Halloween event dubbed Haunted Hut: A Fisherman’s Revenge complete with spooky cocktails, free cotton candy, costume...
The Hotel del Victorian Restoration
Hotel Del Coronado Announces Renovation Of Victorian Neighborhood
The legendary Hotel del Coronado, part of Curio Collection by Hilton, has announced plans to restore and revitalize the hotel’s historic Victorian building with a...
Annual Halloween Carnival at Solana Vista Elementary School
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Annual Halloween Carnival At Solana Beach Is Back For Its 66th Year
The Solana Vista and Skyline Elementary Schools’ 66th Annual Halloween Carnival will take place at Solana Vista Elementary School located at 780 Santa Victoria in...
DivoDiva Cafe brings Italy to Hillcrest.
Hillcrest’s DivoDiva Unveils A Harmonious Blend Of Coffee, Wine, And Passion
Hillcrest has some of the most unique people and places in San Diego, and DivoDiva is no exception! The new European cafe was inspired by...
WNDR Museum features Jason Mayden
WNDR Museum To Feature Jason Mayden To Present “Boys Break Too” Exhibition
WNDR Museum, San Diego’s immersive art and technology experience, has partnered with designer, educator and entrepreneur, Jason Mayden to present a digital version of his...
Seabreeze Craft Chocolates
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Seabreeze Craft Chocolates To Host Sweet Celebration On National Chocolate Day
On National Chocolate Day, learn how to make and decorate chocolates from premier chocolatier, Jim Lantry of Seabreeze Craft Chocolates. San Diego’s own Willy Wonka...
Techno Halloween Event with In The Bag & The Deep End
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In The Bag & The Deep End Go BuMp In The Night For An Electronic Music Event
In The Bag Productions and The Deep End present STORIES, a 21+ house and techno Halloween event where trippy tales will encourage your inner-child to...
Día De Los Muertos⁠ Dinner at Camino Riviera
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Join Camino Riviera For A Sultry Día De Los Muertos⁠ Dinner
  • Camino Riviera
Join Camino Riviera for a celebration honoring the dead in their sultry dining room and open air lounge during their Día De Los Muertos⁠ dinner....
Upcoming Events
SeaWorld San Diego’s Summer Spectacular Concert Series
An Ultimate Throwback Party at SeaWorld San Diego’s Summer Spectacular Concert Series
June 21, 2025
6:00 pm
  • SeaWorld San Diego
Get ready for the ultimate summer soundtrack—SeaWorld San Diego’s Summer Spectacular Concert Series is back, delivering an epic lineup of iconic artists from the ‘90s...
Shop The B.L.A.C SD
Shop The B.L.A.C SD Returns for a Day of Culture, Community, and Local Love
June 21, 2025
11:00 am
Shop The B.L.A.C SD is back, bringing together makers, artists, and community for a day of connection in San Diego’s vibrant Black Arts & Culture...
molly's Pride drag Brunch
Beach, Please! Brings Drag, Drinks & Pride Celebration to Mission Beach
June 21, 2025
11:00 am
Get ready to slay your Saturday with glitter, sunshine, and fierce performances. Molly’s is hosting Beach, Please!, a spectacular Pride Brunch celebration that combines drag...
National Go Skate Day
North City Celebrates National Go Skate Day With Ramp It Up Community Event
June 21, 2025
11:00 am
Wheels up, San Diego. North City is hosting Ramp It Up in honor of National Go Skate Day, bringing together skate culture, community spirit, and...
The Mental Bar is hosting the Cars Coffee & Unity Cruise
Cars Coffee & Unity Cruise Revs Up Community at The Mental Bar
June 21, 2025
8:00 am
Car enthusiasts and coffee lovers, your perfect Saturday morning awaits. The Mental Bar is hosting the Cars Coffee & Unity Cruise, combining automotive passion with...