The Craving: San Diego Food + Drink News – Week of August 3, 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.
Harry Potter Film Concert Series
Upcoming
Head Back to Hogwarts With the San Diego Symphony at The Rady Shell
  • The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
Join the San Diego Symphony Orchestra for Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone in Concert. Enjoy a cinematic experience like no other.
Upcoming
Experience Filipino Culture Up Close at SamaFest 2026
  • Balboa Park
Samahan Arts is bringing back its 39th Annual Philippine Cultural Arts Festival, and this year it’s going big: a full two days of Filipino food,...
Luke Bryan and Jason Aldean sharing the stage together
Upcoming
Watch Two Country Legends Share the Stage at Petco Park
  • PETCO Park
Luke Bryan and Jason Aldean are bringing their co-headlining Double Down Tour 2026 to Petco Park, and this is the kind of lineup that doesn’t...
Rooftop brunch experience at The Nat
Upcoming
Make Your Museum Day a Brunch Day at The Nat
  • San Diego Natural History Museum
The Nat just leveled up your Sunday plans. Between the galleries and a rooftop brunch with sweeping Balboa Park views, this is quickly becoming the...
JEFF GOLDBLUM & The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra with the San Diego Symphony Orchestra The Night Blooms World Tour!
Upcoming
Swing Into a Sunday Night With Jeff Goldblum at The Rady Shell
  • The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
Experience the charm of Jeff Goldblum The Rady Shell. Delve into his 30 years of jazz performance and diverse acting roles.
Bird's Eye View of Mission Bayfest
Upcoming
Mission Bayfest Returns to Mariner’s Point Park With Rebelution, Kolohe Kai & The Offspring
  • Mariners Point
Mission Bayfest is heading back to the waterfront this fall, bringing three days of reggae, rock, and SoCal vibes to Mariner’s Point Park along the...
big list of things to do in san diego this weekend
Things To Do in San Diego This Weekend
Check out this week’s Things to Do in San Diego This Weekend and make your plans! Catch the tropical energy of Tiki Oasis, celebrate the...
Mt. Joy World Tour 2026
Upcoming
Celebrate 10 Years of Mt. Joy on the Bay at The Rady Shell
  • The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
Do not miss the Mt. Joy World Tour 2026. Celebrate a decade of music with electrifying performances and beloved hits.
Noah Kahan: The Great Divide Tour With Special Guest Gigi Perez
Upcoming
Sing Your Heart Out With Noah Kahan at Petco Park
  • PETCO Park
Celebrate music and connection at Noah Kahan's The Great Divide Tour. His heartfelt songs will fill Petco Park with energy.
University Heights Summer Mixer at Park & Rec
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Come Hang Out at the University Heights Summer Mixer
  • Park & Rec
University Heights is getting together for its annual Summer Mixer, and honestly, there’s no better excuse to trade the couch for a night out with...
Corkfire restaurant at Temecula Creek Inn
Get a Taste of Wine Country’s New Live-Fire Menu at Temecula Creek Inn
Temecula Creek Inn just opened a new chapter in wine country dining, and it’s the kind of update that makes you want to clear your...
top concerts in san diego this week
Top Concerts in San Diego This Week
Here are the top concerts in San Diego this week! Our live music scene has something for every taste – from Charles Wesley Godwin’s heartfelt...
San Diego Sake Festival
Upcoming
Sip Through 100 Sakes at the 10th Annual San Diego Sake Festival
  • Julep Venue
Experience the San Diego Sake Festival with more than 100 top sakes, food options, and knowledgeable brewers to guide your tasting.
new restaurants San Diego 2026
New Restaurants Opening in San Diego in 2026
San Diego is having a year. 2026 is tracking toward 90+ restaurant and bar openings across the county – from nationally recognized names planting flags...
Upcoming
Celebrate Día de los Muertos With Unlimited Tacos at SDMA’s Taco Party
  • San Diego Museum of Art
The San Diego Museum of Art is throwing a taco party in its sculpture garden, and honestly, it’s one of the most fun things on...
Upcoming
Hunt for Rare Finds at the Inaugural Frontwave Arena Collectibles Expo
If you’re a collector of pretty much anything – sports cards, Pokémon, TCG, memorabilia – this is a big one. Frontwave Arena is hosting the...
Wild Tide
Meet Wild Tide, the Hard Ginger Beer Making Waves in San Diego
If you’ve been reaching for hard seltzers out of habit but wishing they tasted like something, Wild Tide might be exactly what you’ve been looking...
lemon festival chula vista
Upcoming
Celebrate Chula Vista’s Lemon Heritage at the 29th Annual Lemon Festival
  • Downtown Chula Vista
  • Third Avenue Village
Downtown Chula Vista has a fun one coming up. The 29th Annual Lemon Festival takes over Third Avenue for a full day of lemon-inspired food...
Spend Your Last Weeks of Summer at Andaz San Diego
From rooftop wellness to surprise comedy and a taste of the Wild West, Andaz San Diego is closing out summer with a stacked lineup, and...
things to do in san diego in august
Things to Do in San Diego in August
August is packed with reasons to get out and explore San Diego! From the tropical vibes of Tiki Oasis and the lively streets of Hillcrest...
nature collective august events
Get Outside With Nature Collective’s Free August Events at San Elijo Lagoon
Nature Collective is making it really easy to spend August outdoors, and we’re here for it. They’ve lined up four free events plus a documentary...
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Taste Your Way Through Logan Heights at the Taste of Imperial Avenue
Logan Heights Community Development Corporation, alongside the Greater Logan Heights Small Business Advisory Group, is inviting the community out for the fifth annual Taste of...
Chula Vista Farmers Market
Fill Your Basket at the Chula Vista Farmers’ Market
Visit the Chula Vista Farmers’ Market for a delightful Sunday filled with local food, flowers, and artisan crafts from over 100 vendors.
Omni La Costa Resort & Spa Dog Days of Summer
Take Your Pup to Dinner and a Movie at Omni La Costa This August
Bring your dog to Omni La Costa Dog Days of Summer. Enjoy themed events and outdoor movie nights for a pawsitively great time.
Upcoming Events
MANIA The ABBA Tribute bringing the magic of ABBA to life at The Magnolia
Sing Along to Every Hit at MANIA: The World’s Number One ABBA Tribute Show
February 10, 2027
7:30 pm
  • The Magnolia
If you’ve ever wanted to relive the magic of ABBA live on stage, MANIA: The ABBA Tribute is as close as it gets. The world’s...
Celebrate Día de los Muertos With Unlimited Tacos at SDMA’s Taco Party
November 1, 2026
12:00 pm
  • San Diego Museum of Art
The San Diego Museum of Art is throwing a taco party in its sculpture garden, and honestly, it’s one of the most fun things on...
Bird's Eye View of Mission Bayfest
Mission Bayfest Returns to Mariner’s Point Park With Rebelution, Kolohe Kai & The Offspring
October 16, 2026
3:00 pm
  • Mariners Point
Mission Bayfest is heading back to the waterfront this fall, bringing three days of reggae, rock, and SoCal vibes to Mariner’s Point Park along the...
La Mesa Oktoberfest
Prost! La Mesa’s Oktoberfest is Back for 3 Days of Bier, Brats, and Good Times
October 2, 2026
4:00 pm
  • La Mesa Village
Join the fun at La Mesa Oktoberfest! Enjoy live entertainment, games, and great food in San Diego's biggest German celebration.
Shark Snorkeling Birch Aquarium
Shark Snorkels Return to Birch Aquarium
September 30, 2026
8:00 am
  • Birch Aquarium at Scripps
Get ready for shark snorkels at Birch Aquarium and enjoy a memorable snorkeling adventure with docile Leopard Sharks.