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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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Verbatim Books is Bringing a Mini Book Fair to North Park

North Park

Verbatim Books has been quietly building something great with the North Park Community Fair – a monthly gathering on the first Saturday of every month...

Festival Atmosphere at the Field of Dreamz Festival in Petco Park

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Get Ready for the Inaugural Field of Dreamz Festival at Petco Park

Petco Park – Padres Stadium

San Diego’s own Slightly Stoopid is bringing their inaugural Field of Dreamz Festival to Petco Park, and the lineup they’ve put together for their hometown...

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The Coast of PB Restaurant Walk is Back and You Should Be There

Pacific Beach

Discover Pacific Beach is bringing back one of the neighborhood’s favorite foodie events – the Coast of PB Restaurant Walk. Restaurants and shops along Garnet...

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San Diego’s Most Secretive Dinner Series is Back for Season 7

Secret Location

The Blank Table doesn’t do things the conventional way. There’s no fixed address on the invite, no menu posted in advance, and no way to...

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Free Yoga at The Rady Shell: A Stunning Bayside Way to Start Your Saturday

The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park

If you’re looking for a reason to get outside and move your body, this one’s hard to beat. Fit Athletic is bringing a free, all-levels...

Ponyboy is Turning This Summer Into One Long Pool Party

Ponyboy is making a serious case for being the spot of the summer. The Summer Splash series runs from May all the way through early...

Enjoy Belmont Park Events and Attractions This Month

Belmont Park has a Packed End-of-Month Lineup in Mission Beach

From a live butterfly exhibit to a kids’ entrepreneur market and a full week dedicated to honoring first responders, Belmont Park is closing out May...

Pendry San Diego’s New Floating Sound Baths

Pendry San Diego has added a new wellness experience to its spring and summer programming. The Floating Sound Bath is a 60-minute immersive experience led...

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Arts District Liberty Station’s Summer Arts Festival is Back and It’s Free

North Promenade

If you’re looking for a way to kick off summer in San Diego, this is a pretty good one. The Summer Arts Festival returns to...

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Keep Opening Day Going at Del Mar’s Official After Pony Party

Rancho Valencia Resort and Spa

Opening Day at Del Mar is one of San Diego’s great summer traditions – the hats, the energy, the whole scene. And if you want...

An Exciting Opening Night at the Sawdust Art Festival

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Celebrate 60 Years of Creativity at the Sawdust Art Festival This Summer

One of Southern California’s most enduring creative traditions is marking a major milestone this summer. The Sawdust Art Festival turns 60 in 2026, and if...

Memorial Day Specials Around San Diego

Memorial Day is just around the corner, and many San Diego businesses will be offering great specials! Honor the occasion with friends by taking advantage...

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Stand Up for Service: ASAP’s Military Comedy Showcase at Mic Drop

Mic Drop Comedy

San Diego has one of the largest military communities in the country, and the Armed Services Arts Partnership – ASAP for short – is doing...

Siblings, Secrets, and Stepping Back Into the Ring at La Jolla Playhouse

Some of the most complicated relationships in our lives are the ones we were born into. The Monsters, a West Coast premiere coming to La...

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Free Hip Hop Night is Taking Over North City in San Marcos

North City

San Marcos has a street party going on, and you’re invited. North City’s “Dancing in the Street” series is back with a full summer lineup...

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US Police & Fire Championships Return to San Diego for 59th Season

San Diego has always had a deep connection to the men and women who serve in public safety, and every June, that connection gets a...

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Shop Local and Handmade: The San Diego Spring Market is Back

Port Pavilion Broadway Pier

Two days, one waterfront venue, and plenty of reasons to fill a tote bag. The San Diego Spring Market is taking over Port Pavilion at...

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Heritage Fire Brings San Diego’s Best Chefs to Ingram Plaza

Ingram Plaza

There’s something about live-fire cooking that just hits different – the crackle, the smoke, the smell of something incredible coming off the grill. Heritage Fire...

Carté Hotel May Events Lineup Includes Watch Parties, a Pool Party, and Live Music

Carte Hotel May Events Lineup for Your Weekends

From rooftop house music and poolside BBQs to an intimate live music showcase and a Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon finish line party, Carté Hotel is...

Lofty Coffee’s 15th Anniversary Means Free Coffee for Everyone

Some coffee shops are just coffee shops. And then there’s Lofty. The Encinitas-born café that started as a single neighborhood spot in 2011 has spent...

Pacific Beach Nonprofits Launch New Summer Camp for Young Creatives

Pacific Beach has always had a strong creative current running through it, and this summer, two local nonprofits are putting that energy to work for...

Super Girl Surf Pro Takes Over Oceanside Pier for Their 20th Anniversary

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The Supergirl Surf Pro is Turning 20 and Oceanside is the Place to Be

Oceanside Pier

One of professional surfing’s most celebrated events returns to Oceanside this summer for its 20th anniversary – and it’s shaping up to be the biggest...

La Jolla Music Society is Closing Out its 57th Season With a Lineup Worth Catching

The final stretch of La Jolla Music Society’s 57th season is here, and it’s going out strong. From free outdoor concerts to jazz phenoms and...

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Explore Encinitas’ Public Art Scene on Foot: Free Walking Tours Debut at Cyclovia

Downtown Encinitas

Encinitas has always had art woven into its streets and sidewalks – murals, mosaics, sculptures, and surf-inspired installations that most people walk past without knowing...