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.

Big Flavor Packed Into A Small Space At Chef Davin Waite’s New 109 Sq Ft Restaurant Project!

Husband, and wife restaurateurs, Jessica and Chef Davin Waite, are bringing a new innovative seafood concept to the iconic Oceanside pier this summer. Don’t be...

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Moonshine Beach Celebrates 7th Anniversary Party

Moonshine Beach

It’s their lucky year! Moonshine Beach, the beloved country bar owned by San Diego-based hospitality group, Good Time Design, is gearing up for an incredible...

Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens 10th Anniversary

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Stone Brewing Celebrates A Decade Of Craft Beer and Community At Liberty Station

Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens – Liberty Station

A decade ago, Stone Brewing accomplished something remarkable – they opened their second Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens location inside the newly redeveloped Liberty...

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Bring Family And Friends At The First Ever Taste Of Japan San Diego: Japan Street Food Day

Embrace the Inaugural Japan Street Food Day at the 1st Taste of Japan San Diego Event! Gather your loved ones and head to Embolden Beer...

Marisi Team To Cook For James Beard Foundation

The Talented Marisi Team Heads To NY To Cook For James Beard Foundation

The gifted team behind Marisi, La Jolla’s hottest dining destination for Italian hearth cooking and inventive cocktails, has been invited to display their talents for...

Longball On The Ball For Summer Of Twenty Twenty-Tea

San Diego’s ReBru Spirits Introduces Longball Hard Tea In Time For Summer

Summer is coming, which means warm sunny days (it’s about time!) and cold drinks in hand! Innovative San Diego distiller ReBru Spirits is ready to...

City Tacos Ocean Beach playground will be a community hub

City Tacos To Open 10,000-Square-Foot OB Playground Concept In Ocean Beach In July

City Tacos is scheduled to open a 10,000-square-foot concept called OB Playground in Ocean Beach in July that looks cool! It will be the seventh...

Padres Season Specials at LAVO Italian Restaurant San Diego

LAVO Launches Padres Season Specials

With Padres season now in full swing (had to do it), LAVO Italian Restaurant in Gaslamp wants to be your destination for the perfect pre or...

Young Blood Named As One Of The Best Bars In North America By 50 Best Bars

Young Blood, East Village’s speakeasy within a speakeasy, has been awarded with the prestigious recognition as one of the 50 Best Bars in North America...

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Family Yoga Series Kicks Off At One Paseo

One Paseo

Join One Paseo as they host free 45-minute family yoga classes in their beautiful outdoor setting on the lawn behind Harland Brewing. Led by experienced...

Art, Music & Dance at Arts District Liberty Station this May

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Art, Music & Dance Take Flight At ARTS DISTRICT Liberty Station This May

Arts District Liberty Station
Liberty Station

Experience a vibrant celebration of creativity this May at ARTS DISTRICT Liberty Station. Join us for an exciting lineup of art, music, and dance events...

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NOFX Final Tour Stops By San Diego, May 13th

Waterfront Park

NOFX is embarking on its final tour this spring, a 40-city run and one of the first is San Diego. NOFX will perform 40 songs...

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Oddish Wine, San Diego’s Newest Urban Winery, Sets Grand Opening

Oddish Wine, San Diego’s newest urban winery, has opened its tasting room doors and is releasing an impressive lineup of creative wines and adventurous beverages...

Pickleball Lands At Westfield UTC!

Just in time for summer, Pickleball, America’s fastest growing sport, has found its newest home court at San Diego’s premier lifestyle destination, Westfield UTC. All...

Springtime Events To Enjoy This Month At WNDR Museum

Spring has sprung at WNDR Museum, San Diego’s premier immersive museum experience. This month, the museum’s springtime events welcome the return of several fan favorites...

Ranch 45 National Burger Day Competition Is On!

Ranch 45’s 4th Annual National Burger Day Competition Is Hot And Is On!

Ranch 45, the Solana Beach eatery and butcher shop, is hosting its 4th Annual National Burger Day Competition with festivities kicking off on Wednesday, May...

Military Appreciation Month at Seaworld San Diego

SeaWorld Honors Military Appreciation Month Through Annual Waves Of Honor Program

SeaWorld will honor Military Appreciation Month with free one-day admission for U.S. military veterans and up to three guests to its SeaWorld Orlando, SeaWorld San...

The Cottage La Jolla Pop-Up Dinner Series

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The Cottage La Jolla To Host Pop-Up Dinner Supporting AAPI Heritage Month On May 19th

The Cottage La Jolla

Welcoming its loyal following of neighborhood regulars and foodies far-and-wide, The Cottage La Jolla is set to host a pop-up dinner event on Friday, May...

Connie Jenkins Intertidal exhibit on display at Oceanside Museum of Art

Climate Change & Human Impact On Our Coastline Explored Through Art At Oceanside Museum Of Art

Even though Earth Day has passed, the need to take care of our planet and environment remains as important now as ever. A look at...

The Kentucky Derby Party at Monarch Ocean Pub

Kentucky Derby Parties and Specials Around San Diego

It’s a busy weekend! As if Cinco de Mayo isn’t enough of a party, it’s also time to gear up and celebrate at the Kentucky...

Pupapalooza Dog Festival by Second Chance Beer

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Second Chance Beer Company + Puppy Picnic Co. To Host Pupapalooza Dog Festival

Second Chance Beer Co. Brewery

Second Chance Beer Company, the award-winning “Seize a Pint, Save a Pup” brewery in Carmel Mountain, will host the 3rd-Annual Pupapalooza Dog Festival along with...

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Same Same To Host LGBTQ+ Night Saturday, May 6th

ROGUE: Evening of Escapism is an LGBTQ+ fellowship experience celebrating queerness and freedom of expression — featuring past and present pop mixes, house mixes, hip-hop,...

Cardiff Farmers Market Hosts Surfboard Swap

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Cardiff Farmers Market Hosts Monthly Surfboard Swap

Looking for a new board or wanting to get rid of one (or more)? This is the perfect opportunity to do either, while also getting...

Lumi By Akira Back Launches New Rooftop Lunch Menu

Lumi by Akira Back is bringing back its day-time dining experience with the launch of its new lunch menu, just in time for the summer...

Yappy Hour at Town and Country Resort: A National Puppy Day Celebration

March 23, 2025

4:00 pm

Town and Country San Diego

Celebrate National Puppy Day in the best way possible—Yappy Hour at Town and Country Resort! Bring your pup and enjoy a fun-filled evening at Monkey...

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The Mustache Bash Brings Funk and Disco to San Diego

March 22, 2025

2:00 pm

Get ready to groove—The Mustache Bash, America’s largest ‘70s-themed disco festival, is back in San Diego and it’s bigger and funkier than ever. After four...

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Vintage Spring Market Brings a Must-Visit Outdoor Market to Oceanside

March 22, 2025

10:00 am

Roll up your sleeves for a day of treasure hunting at the Vintage Spring Market, a vibrant outdoor market in Oceanside hosted by Oceanside Antiques...

Oceanside

Join The Nat’s Spring Planting Party and Support Local Ecosystems

March 22, 2025

9:30 am

San Diego Natural History Museum

Join The Nat’s Spring Planting Party and be part of a hands-on effort to restore native plants in San Diego’s ecosystems. This community event invites...

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Strauss’s Salome Brings Scandal and Seduction to San Diego

March 21, 2025

7:30 pm

San Diego Civic Theatre

Prepare for an evening of passion, power, and provocation as Strauss’s Salome takes center stage. Inspired by Oscar Wilde’s scandalous play, this gripping opera tells...

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