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The Craving: San Diego Food + Drink News – Week of August 10, 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.
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All Summer Long: Live Music at Moonshine Flats and Moonshine Beach
Check out the exciting moonshine flats moonshine beach summer lineup featuring diverse live music and entertainment throughout the season.
Community Gathering at the Switchfoot Bro-Am Beach Fest
Switchfoot Bro-Am is Back and Bigger Than Ever
Twenty-two years in, the Switchfoot Bro-Am has earned its place as one of Southern California’s most meaningful annual traditions. What started as a grassroots local...
Taste of Eastlake
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Eat, Drink, and Give Back at Taste of EastLake 2026
If you’re looking for a summer night out that means something, this one’s worth circling. The EastLake Educational Foundation is hosting its annual Taste of...
Organica: Flora to Fauna Opens at the Granger Hotel
The Granger Hotel has a new exhibition worth seeking out. Organica: Flora to Fauna brings together fourteen regional artists from Southern California and across the...
Pear Plum is Bringing Specialty Coffee and a Serious Wine Bar to Downtown San Diego
Downtown San Diego is getting exactly the kind of neighborhood spot it deserves. Pear Plum is an all-day café, specialty coffee shop, and wine bar...
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Queenstown Hospitality Group Opens a New Del Mar Location – and it’s a Good One
San Diego’s dining scene just got a new addition, and this one’s up north in Del Mar. Queenstown Hospitality Group – the collective behind some...
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Find Your Way Into Anigma, Encinitas’s New Hidden Cocktail Den
Something genuinely intriguing opened along the 101 in Encinitas, and it’s not giving much away. Anigma is a new hidden cocktail bar from the owners...
Harvest for Heroes community fundraiser at Fox Point Farms
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Harvest for Heroes Brings Together Great Food and a Great Cause at Fox Point Farms
Shelter to Soldier is teaming up with Fox Point Farms and Dija Mara for Harvest for Heroes, a community fundraising event in Encinitas that brings...
Saya Woolfalk installation new children's museum
Step Inside Saya Woolfalk’s Whimsical World at The New Children’s Museum
The New Children’s Museum is about to open something really special. Woodswoman: Earthseed is a large-scale immersive installation by New York-based multidisciplinary artist Saya Woolfalk,...
Sugarfish Little Italy
Nozawa-Style Sushi Has Landed in Little Italy
Explore SUGARFISH San Diego for a unique sushi experience. Enjoy the simplicity and quality in every dish served.
Taste Of Little Italy and Taste Passport
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Little Italy is Your Dinner Table for the Night – and it’s One You Won’t Want to Leave
  • Piazza della Famiglia
Prepare you tastebuds and Taste Passport for a day full of fresh, authentic Italian cuisine at the annual Taste of Little Italy.
Neighborhood Food Tour
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Explore 45 Local Spots at the Taste of Adams Avenue’s Silver Anniversary
  • Adams Avenue
The Taste of Adams Avenue is back for its 25th year, and the lineup of 45 local spots spread across one of San Diego's most characterful corridors makes a pretty strong case for blocking off your Sunday.
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San Diego Museum of Art is Celebrating 100 Years With its Most Ambitious Exhibition Yet
One hundred years in, and the San Diego Museum of Art is putting it all on the table. Forging a Legacy: 15 Years of Landmark...
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Verbatim Books is Taking Reading Outside – and it’s Free
One of North Park’s favorite community traditions is back for its third year, and it’s exactly the kind of evening San Diego was made for....
Tracy Borkum and Tim Kolanko of Urban Kitchen Group
Urban Kitchen Group is Bringing a New Restaurant to Bankers Hill
Tracy Borkum and chef-partner Tim Kolanko of Urban Kitchen Group are bringing a new all-day restaurant concept to Bankers Hill. The approximately 5,000-square-foot indoor-outdoor space...
Crowds enjoying the Scoop San Diego Ice Cream Festival in North Park
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Discover 30+ Local Ice Cream Makers at North Park’s Scoop San Diego
The 8th Annual Scoop San Diego Ice Cream Festival returns to North Park for an afternoon of frozen treats, community, and a genuinely good cause....
See What East Village Has in Store for This Summer
East Village is Having a Moment This Summer and Here’s Where to Be
East Village has always had good energy, but this summer the neighborhood’s best venues are bringing their A-game with a lineup of recurring events, themed...
MCASD EXPO Design Market
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EXPO Design Market Returns to MCASD With a Full Weekend of Art, Design, and Music
  • Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego
Discover innovative ideas at the EXPO Design Market MCASD while enjoying special discounts on gallery admission all weekend.
Kura Revolving Sushi Bar
Kura Revolving Sushi Bar is Opening in Mission Valley – and it Comes With Robots
Discover Kura Revolving Sushi Bar's second location in San Diego! Join us for the grand opening and enjoy the revolving sushi experience.
Candyland Cafe
Candy Land is Becoming a Real Café – and it’s Opening in San Diego
Bucket Listers and Hasbro are turning the classic board game into a full-blown dining experience, and San Diego is where it’s making its world debut....
Rooftop Cinema Club summer Schedule
Rooftop Cinema Club has the Perfect Lineup to Kick Off Summer
Little Italy’s rooftop movie experience atop the Porto Vista Hotel is heading into one of its biggest stretches of the year. From Memorial Day Weekend...
Estancia La Jolla
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Tequila, Tacos, and Palm Trees: Agave Fest Returns to La Jolla
  • Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa
When we need a reason to celebrate the end of June, Estancia La Jolla delivers. Agave Fest’s fifth year means three hours of unlimited premium...
Paul Simon Concert: A Quiet Celebration Tour
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Paul Simon’s Quiet Celebration Tour Stops at The Rady Shell
  • The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
Paul Simon is bringing his “A Quiet Celebration Tour” to The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park this summer. After a strong US run last year,...
fierce & kind meet the founders event
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Meet the Founders Behind Fierce & Kind: The Human Spirit
  • Seven Grand San Diego
Some spirits brands are just about the drink. Fierce & Kind is trying to do something a little different. Founded by Basem Harb and Cyndi...
Upcoming Events
LITVAKdance Dancing Outdoors Take 4
Dance Through 7 Styles in One Stunning Garden Setting
August 1, 2026
5:45 pm
Experience the magic of LITVAKdance Dancing Outdoors with a stunning variety of dance performances and live music in Encinitas.
Lavande Vitality House Grand Reopening
Come as You Are: Lavande Vitality House Reopens in Bird Rock
August 1, 2026
11:00 am
Be part of the Lavande Vitality House grand reopening and discover the new healing spaces designed for community wellness and reflection.
Curebound Cancer Challenge
Ride, Run, or Walk for Cancer Research at the Curebound Cancer Challenge
August 1, 2026
5:30 am
San Diego comes together for a lot of great events, but this one carries a different kind of weight. The Curebound Cancer Challenge – formerly...
The Music of John Williams With The San Diego Symphony Orchestra
Hear the Music That Made Movies Legendary at the Rady Shell
July 31, 2026
7:30 pm
  • The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
Uncover the magic of The Music of John Williams as we revisit the unforgettable themes that defined classic film moments.
Guest List Volume 001 exhibit
Discover Original Art From 15+ Women Artists at Guest List Volume 001
July 30, 2026
7:00 pm
Guest List Volume 001 is turning Good Night John Boy into a contemporary gallery for one night only, showcasing original work from 15+ women artists...