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.
National Car Wash Day at Soapy Joe's
How To Get A Free Car Wash On National Car Wash Day
In celebration of National Car Wash Day on Tuesday, March 28, beloved San Diego family-owned business Soapy Joe’s is offering FREE car washes to San Diego residents! San Diego residents...
Ranch 45 Teamed Up With Vega Vineyards & Farm For A One-Night Only Wine Dinner
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Ranch 45 Teamed Up With Vega Vineyards & Farm For A One-Night Only Wine Dinner
  • Ranch 45
Ranch 45, the Solana Beach eatery and butcher shop, has teamed up with Vega Vineyards & Farm, Santa Barbara’s oldest vineyards, for a one-night-only wine...
Lakehouse Resort Summer Concert Series 2023
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Lakehouse Resort Presents Its 2023 Summer Concert Series Lineup
  • Lakehouse Hotel & Resort
Lakehouse Resort, located on the 80 acres recreational Lake San Marcos, has announced that it’s bringing back a its Summer Concert Series on the lakeside...
Top of The Hyatt Over The Top Grand Garden Pop-Up
Manchester Grand Hyatt Announces Over The Top Grand Garden Pop-Up
Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego has just announced a spring pop-up at Top of The Hyatt, open March 30-May 23. Sitting 40 stories above at...
Bun & Patti san diego burger restaurant
Bun & Patti Brings Fine Dining Twist On Burgers To San Diego’s Little Italy Neighborhood
Little Italy just got a new high-end burger joint! Bun & Patti, San Diego’s new ‘fine casual’ burger restaurant, has opened its doors with the...
Garibaldi's new menu
Garibaldi’s New Menu Brings Ancient Fare from Sardinia, 2023’s Top Dining Destination
It’s official, Eater has just recognized Sardinia as the world’s top culinary destination in 2023. For those that aren’t hopping on a plane to Cagliari,...
Sunday Supper Club at Juniper & Ivy
Juniper & Ivy Launches Sunday Supper Club
Juniper & Ivy announced the launch of their Sunday Supper Club, a communal dining experience born from Juniper and Ivy’s dedication to elevating SoCal local...
Bivouac Ciderworks Joann & Julia Pairing Dinner
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Bivouac Ciderworks Hosts Women’s History Month “Joann & Julia” Pairing Dinner
  • Bivouac Ciderworks
Women-powered North Park urban cidery, Bivouac Ciderworks, will host a special pairing dinner celebrating Women’s History Month on Wednesday, March 29th. The Joann & Julia...
Baby Weedy Seadragons at Birch Aquarium
Birch Aquarium Welcomes Baby Weedy Seadragons
Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego is celebrating the arrival of more than 70 tiny newborn baby Weedy Seadragons, which are...
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese
Where Do World Leaders Dine When They Come to San Diego? Lionfish!
As we all saw yesterday, President Biden flew to San Diego to meet with British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese,...
Oceanside Museum of Art exhibit Melissa Meier
Melissa Meier Showcases Nature’s Beauty & Strength With 3-D, Wearable Art Made From Organic Material At Oceanside Museum Of Art
Nature’s beauty takes the form of three-dimensional art in Oceanside Museum of Art’s new exhibition, Melissa Meier: Becoming Nature, curated by Kate Stern. Inspired by...
Rubio's Coastal Grill Donates To WILDCOAST
Rubio’s Coastal Grill Donates To WILDCOAST On Behalf Of 40th Anniversary
Celebrating their 40th anniversary, Rubio’s Coastal Grill, home of The Original Fish Taco®, is pleased to donate $54,846 to WILDCOAST, an organization working to conserve...
Garden Party At You & Yours Distilling
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Celebrate Spring With A Garden Party At You & Yours Distilling
  • You & Yours Distilling Co.
You & Yours is embracing cottage-core to the fullest and is throwing a floral-filled extravaganza perfectly fit for the first weekend of spring — so...
Foster + Partners Architects San Diego Museum of Art
SDMA Selects Foster + Partners As Design Architect For Future Renovation Project
Following a comprehensive search, the San Diego Museum of Art announced the selection of renowned international architectural firm, Foster + Partners, as the Design Architect...
Lucky’s Lunch Counter 11th anniversary
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Celebrate 11 Years Of Lucky’s Lunch Counter With 11 Free Bites On March 16th
  • Lucky’s Lunch Counter
Lucky’s Lunch Counter, a Ballpark District staple, is celebrating its 11th anniversary on Thursday, March 16 and invites the entire community to celebrate over a...
Margaritaville San Diego Gaslamp Quarter
Margaritaville Hotel Coming To San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter
Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter will be opening Summer 2023 in the heart of downtown San Diego. This new hotel will be the brand’s first city-center location on...
Saturday Jazz Brunch at Mister A's
Mister A’s Introduces Saturday Jazz Brunch
Mister A’s is excited to introduce its newest offering: Saturday Jazz Brunch! Live jazz, brunch, and those famous Mister A’s views sound like a perfect way to...
Communal Hosts Flower Arrangement Workshop
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Communal Hosts Flower Arrangement Workshop At Haven
Communal invites you to learn the art of floral design during its Flower Arrangement Workshop on Sunday, March 26th at Haven. With an emphasis on...
Kinme Omakase Japanase Dining
Kinme Omakase, Opening March 15, Brings Intricate Japanese Dining Traditions To San Diego
Kinme Omakase, one of San Diego’s most unique and anticipated openings of the year, is an immersive Japanese dining experience and a true passion project...
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San Diego Female Chefs Join Forces For MAKE Projects Dinner
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Animae Hosts 2nd Annual Female Chef Collaboration Dinner Benefiting MAKE Projects
  • Animae
After the success of last year’s inaugural MAKE Projects Dinner, Chef Tara Monsod and Animae will welcome back a roster of eminent female chefs hailing...
Al Dente Italian Restaurant Launches Date Night Specialty Menu
Al Dente Italian Restaurant Launches Date Night Specialty Menu
University Height’s newest Italian restaurant, Al Dente, launched a Tuesday and Wednesday Date Night specialty menu! Your Go-To Date Night Specialty Menu Start off with...
Snake Oil Cocktail Company Hosts Mixology Class With An Irish Twist
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Snake Oil Cocktail Company Hosts Mixology Class With An Irish Twist
  • Julep Venue
Skip the green beers and celebrate St. Patricks Day with an elevated mixology class experience hosted by Snake Oil Cocktail Company. A mixology experience with...
Hatsuzakura Japanese restaurant san diego
Hatsuzakura Coming Soon To San Diego
Welcome to Hatsuzakura, where they specialize in traditional Japanese desserts, dishes, and beverages. The passion is bringing authentic flavors to customers and taking pride in...
Chef JoJo Ruiz Is Bringing Brunch Back At Serea
Chef JoJo Ruiz Is Bringing Brunch Back At Serea
Chef JoJo Ruiz is bringing seaside brunch back to Serea, his sea-to-table restaurant located just steps from the beach in the legendary Hotel del Coronado, on Saturday, March...
Upcoming Events
Celebrate Love in Style, San Diego
February 14, 2025
7:30 pm
  • Jacobs Music Center
Let romance take center stage this Valentine’s Day at Jacobs Music Center, where renowned music director and pianist Rob Fisher will lead a special evening...
Robert Xavier Burden
Robert Xavier Burden Unveils The Alien Painting at Oceanside Museum of Art
February 14, 2025
5:00 pm
  • Oceanside Museum of Art
After two years in the making, The Alien Painting at Oceanside Museum of Art is finally complete! Renowned artist Robert Xavier Burden returns to OMA...
ski culture
Après Ski by the Sea: Junior League of San Diego’s Winter Fundraiser Hits the Beach
February 8, 2025
7:30 pm
The Après Ski by the Sea Auction & Paddle Raise is bringing ski culture to the coast for a one-night-only winter-inspired celebration at Belmont Park’s...
celebration of Black culture and history
Frontwave Arena Hosts NBA G League San Diego Clippers Black History Night
February 8, 2025
7:00 pm
Get ready for an unforgettable evening as Frontwave Arena presents the inaugural NBA G League San Diego Clippers Black History Night! This special event blends...
Slater’s 50/50 15th Anniversary Celebration
Slater’s 50/50 15th Anniversary Celebration Brings a Burger Showdown to Liberty Station
February 8, 2025
2:00 pm
The Slater’s 50/50 15th Anniversary Celebration is serving up the ultimate block party, packed with epic burger battles, live entertainment, and all the indulgent flavors...