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.
Fall Moonlight Cinema at One Paseo
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Fall Moonlight Cinema Features Coco At One Paseo
  • One Paseo
Join One Paseo on Saturday, October 28th for a special Fall Moonlight Cinema evening featuring Coco on the lawn behind Harland Brewing! Enjoy a night...
Tishrei Ag Fest at Coastal Roots Farm
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Coastal Roots Farm To Host First Ever Tishrei Ag Fest
  • Coastal Roots Farm
Coastal Roots Farm – a nonprofit Jewish community farm and education center in Encinitas – announces the first Tishrei Ag Fest, celebrating the Hebrew month...
Roller Skate With Kove Canned Cocktails At Mavericks Beach Club
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Roller Skate With Kove Canned Cocktails At Mavericks Beach Club
  • Mavericks Beach Club
An exciting end-of-summer event is happening at Mavericks Beach Club in Pacific Beach this Saturday. Hosted by Kove Canned Cocktails, San Diego’s very own craft-brewed...
Puesto Cares Partners With Scripps Cancer Care
Puesto Cares Partners With Scripps Cancer Care
Puesto, the award-winning Mexican artisan kitchen with multiple locations in California, is proud to announce its partnership with Scripps cancer care. An exciting collaboration with...
San Diego Distillers Guild Fest Liberty Station
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San Diego Distillers Guild Fest Returns For Its 5th Year
  • Brick
The San Diego Distillers Guild announces its 5th annual San Diego Distillers Guild Fest returning on Saturday, September 23, 2023. This large community event, launched...
Cirque Du Soleil Is Coming Back To San Diego With CORTEO
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Cirque Du Soleil Is Coming Back To San Diego With CORTEO
Corteo, the most enchanting arena production from Cirque du Soleil, is coming back to San Diego to charm audiences in 2023.  This unique production, directed by...
Feeding San Diego food drive
Feeding San Diego Joins Forces With San Diego Wave FC To Rally Community Support
San Diego Wave FC is showing its support for hunger-relief in San Diego county by partnering with Feeding San Diego, the county’s leading hunger relief...
Cloak & Petal Joins Maui United Way For A Special Cause
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Cloak & Petal To Offer Limited Time Buffet Special In Support Of Maui Wildfire Disaster
  • Cloak & Petal
Cloak & Petal is joining forces with Maui United Way to raise funds in response to the recent tragedy in Lahaina. On Sunday, September 3rd,...
Karl Strauss Oktoberfest beer
San Diego’s Karl Strauss Brewing Company Releases Oktoberfest Beer For 35th Year In A Row
Karl Strauss, San Diego’s longest continuously operating post-Prohibition brewing company, released its seasonal Oktoberfest beer for the 35th year in a row. Brewmaster Paul Segura...
Elite Surfing Competitions in Oceanside
Two Elite Surfing Competitions To Watch Out For In Oceanside
September 20th is California Surfing Day and Oceanside has two elite surfing competitions coming to town throughout the month. Two elite surfing competitions to watch...
Glass Box Organizes Silent Auction Fundraiser
Glass Box Organizes Silent Auction Fundraiser In Support Of Maui Wildfire Relief Efforts
Glass Box, a local San Diego-based restaurant, hosts an online silent auction fundraiser that started August 18th and will end on September 1st, with 100% of...
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Dukes And Boots Party Is Back At Park 101 For Another Night Of Buckin’ Good Time
  • Park 101
Are you ready for a buckin’ good time? Join Park 101 in the Carlsbad Village for the Dukes and Boots country-themed party where you’re encouraged...
SeaWorld San Diego Craft Beer Festival
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SeaWorld San Diego’s Craft Beer Festival Brings Over 100 Craft Brews & Entertainment
  • SeaWorld San Diego
Craft Beer Festival is returning to SeaWorld San Diego with fun entertainment, local brews, delicious food options, and a whole new look! The event will...
Sunday Market Live At WNDR Museum
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Sunday Market Live At WNDR Museum Showcases Local Artisans
  • WNDR Museum
Say farewell to the “Sunday Scaries” and elevate your Sunday ritual to new heights during Sunday Market LIVE at WNDR Museum. Experience conscious shopping, restorative...
Summer Surf Fest One Paseo
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One Paseo Holds Annual Summer Surf Fest
  • One Paseo
One Paseo in Del Mar is hosting its 3rd Annual Summer Surf Fest on Saturday, August 26th to to celebrate San Diego’s rich surfing culture....
Vino & Vinyasa at Lakehouse Resort
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Mind, Body, and Cocktails at Lakehouse Resort’s Vino & Vinyasa
  • Lakehouse Hotel & Resort
Lakehouse Resort , located on the 80-acre Lake San Marcos, is hosting Vino & Vinyasa with local fitness studios to create a day of mind,...
Savage Gardens Exhibition at San Diego Botanic Garden
Explore The World Of Carnivorous Plants At The Savage Gardens Of San Diego Botanic Garden
Come, if you dare, to explore the bizarre and captivating world of carnivorous plants during the Savage Gardens exhibition at San Diego Botanic Garden! Savage Gardens: A Carnivorous...
Barleymas To Host Artists Of The Industry Pop-Up Craft Fair At Ginger's
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Barleymash To Host Artists Of The Industry Pop-Up Craft Fair At Ginger’s
  • Ginger’s
Barleymash is hosting an Artists of the Industry Pop-Up Craft Fair, on Wednesday, August 23rd. The craft fair, taking place downstairs in Ginger’s, will feature a variety...
Summer and Songs hosting Salsa Under the Stars
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Annual Summer & Songs At The Village Concludes With Salsa Under The Stars
  • The Village at Pacific Highland Ranch
North County, here’s your chance to get those hips moving with the amazing music of the Manny Cepeda Orchestra and live salsa dancing! The annual...
Jimmy’s Famous American Tavern for Maui Wildfire Relief
San Diego Restaurant Launches Campaign To Raise Funds For Maui Wildfire Relief
Local and family owned Jimmy’s Famous American Tavern in Point Loma, announced that it is launching a campaign to raise money to support Maui Wildfire...
James and Anne Hubbell
Ilan-Lael Foundation Honors Their 40th Anniversary To Celebrate The Past And Future
Celebrating their 40th year milestone, the Ilan-Lael Foundation continues to act as a home for art education and inspiration in natural surroundings. As time has...
Second Chance Beer Anniversary
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Second Chance Beer Company Celebrates 8th Anniversary With Beer & Wine Pairing
  • Second Chance Beer Co. Brewery
Second Chance Beer Company, the “Seize a Pint, Save a Pup” brewery, will celebrate its eighth anniversary with a beer-and-wine pairing dinner on Saturday, September...
Alesmith brewing anniversary
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AleSmith Celebrates 28 Years Of Brewing With Live Music, Beer Releases, & More!
  • AleSmith Brewing Company
Come join us at AleSmith Brewing Company as they celebrate their 28th anniversary! Doors open at 11AM with the party ramping up at 2PM. Live...
The Heights Chophouse grand opening
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The Heights Chophouse Celebrates Grand Opening
Little Italy has an exciting looking new restaurant opening its doors, and you’re invited to the Grand Opening celebration! Stop by The Heights Chophouse to...
Upcoming Events
DJ Snoopadelic at Oxford Social Club on Memorial Day
DJ Snoopadelic Set to Headline Oxford Social Club’s Memorial Day Blowout
May 25, 2025
11:30 pm
  • Oxford Social Club
Memorial Day weekend is about to get iconic. Hip-hop legend and global superstar Snoop Dogg—a.k.a. DJ Snoopadelic—will take over the decks at Oxford Social Club,...
Cruising for Drivers Golf Tournament
Tee Off for a Great Cause at the Cruising for Drivers Golf Tournament
May 19, 2025
10:30 am
If you’re ready to swap your commute for the fairway, the San Diego Automotive Museum has the perfect excuse. The second annual Cruising for Drivers...
Art of Elan Sounds & Swells
Surf Meets Symphony at Art of Elan’s Sounds & Swells
May 18, 2025
7:00 pm
  • Fleet Science Center
Art of Elan is bringing back its beloved Sounds & Swells series for a two-night run—and it’s set to be one of the most visually...
Coastal Roots Farm taste of the farm fundraiser
Coastal Roots Farm Celebrates 10 Years of Community and Sustainability
May 18, 2025
5:00 pm
  • Coastal Roots Farm
Coastal Roots Farm is turning 10—and they’re celebrating the milestone in true farm-to-fork style. Join the nonprofit community farm for Taste of the Farm, a...
Estancia La Jolla tea in the garden series
Estancia La Jolla Launches Whimsical New Tea in the Garden Series
May 18, 2025
12:00 pm
  • Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa
Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa is debuting its enchanting new Tea in the Garden series—a seasonal high-tea experience held one Sunday a month in...