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.

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...

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,...

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...

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 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...

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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...

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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...

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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....

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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...

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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

Stranahan’s Whiskey pairing dinner at The Desmond

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Join An Unforgettable Whiskey Pairing Dinner With Stranahan’s Whiskey

The San Diego Bay Wine and Food Festival has joined forces with Stranahan’s Whiskey to present an unforgettable whiskey pairing dinner, hosted at the renowned...

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Artelexia Hosts Meet & Greet With Founder Of Nopalera, Sandra Velasquez

Artelexia

Located in the heart of North Park, beloved Mexican gift shop, Artelexia, will host a Meet & Greet with Sandra Velasquez of Nopalera. Owner and Founder...

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Second Annual Cali-RAD Fest Returns To San Diego, Benefiting CureDuchenne

Beach House in Belmont Park
The Boochyard at Local Roots

The second annual Cali-RAD Fest (Reggae Against Duchenne) will return to The Beach House in Mission Beach to benefit CureDuchenne, a leading global nonprofit focused...

Savor The Zest Of Mexico As Salt + Lime Makes Its Debut In Del Mar

Salt + Lime, an exciting new restaurant Inspired by the vibrant flavors and rich traditions of Mexico, has opened its doors in the heart of...

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The Smoking Gun Celebrates Six Years With $6 Specials

The Smoking Gun

Gaslamp’s The Smoking Gun is celebrating its six year anniversary party on Thursday, August 24th, with $6 specials! Come in for $6 drinks deals that...

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...

Mexico

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...

San Diego

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 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...

San Diego

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...

Chula Vista