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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.
Art Inspired KNVS Restaurant Opening In Oceanside
Art Inspired Restaurant, KNVS, Opening In Oceanside
KNVS (pronounced Canvas), an innovative concept developed by Kevin Shin, where immersive-art-gallery meets restaurant and bar, is opening on July 30. A first-of-its-kind venue, KNVS...
Comedian Jamie Kennedy To Perform On Mic Drop Comedy
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Comedian Jamie Kennedy To Perform At Mic Drop Comedy
  • Mic Drop Comedy
Mic Drop Comedy welcomes comedian Jamie Kennedy to the stage on Saturday, July 30 at 7PM and 9:30PM. View this post on Instagram A post...
Tacotarian San Diego, A New Plant-Based Mexican Eatery, Is Now Open In North Park
Tacotarian, A New Plant-Based Mexican Eatery, Is Now Open In North Park
Tacotarian, a plant-based Mexican eatery that originally exploded onto the scene in 2018 with its first vegan taco shop in Las Vegas, has opened doors...
InterContinental San Diego’s Rooftop Restaurant, Garibaldi
Rooftop Restaurant, Garibaldi, Welcomes Menu Shifts, Design Updates, & Leadership Additions
Exciting changes are underway at InterContinental San Diego’s rooftop restaurant, Garibaldi, known for its unparalleled views of the San Diego skyline and bay. The destination...
Renowned R&B Singer Mario To Perform At Side Bar
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Renowned R&B Singer, Mario, To Perform At Side Bar
  • Side Bar
Side Bar, San Diego’s hottest luxury lounge & nightclub, has a can’t-miss live performance for all San Diegans who can’t get enough throwback jams. View...
The Bar At Monike General Celebrates Summer With Craft Cocktails
The Bar At Moniker General Celebrates Summer With New Craft Cocktails
The Bar at Moniker General is rolling out new craft cocktails to help you celebrate the warm days of summer! View this post on Instagram...
Chef Cesarina Mezzoni Chaneled Italian Inspirations On Summer Menu Highlights
Chef Cesarina Mezzoni Channeled Italian Inspirations On Summer Menu Highlights
Having recently returned from an 8-week R&D trip to her homeland, Chef Cesarina Mezzoni has channeled her Italian inspirations into Cesarina Ristorante’s seasonal specials. Alongside gourmet...
An Elegant Night Of Napa Wine Tasting & Pairing At Cork & Knife Escondido
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An Elegant Evening Of Napa Wine Tasting & Pairing At Cork & Knife Escondido
  • Cork & Knife Escondido
Pair your wine nicely with good friends, laughter and of course fabulous tapas! On Wednesday, July 20th, wine down the evening with an elegant Napa...
25th Annual Lemon Festival In The Heart Of Downtown Chula Vista
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Pucker Up For This Year’s 25th Annual Lemon Festival In The Heart Of Downtown Chula Vista
  • Downtown Chula Vista
Start planning your finest lemon-themed fits and get ready for this year’s 25th Annual Lemon Festival! Taking place on Saturday, August 13th, the Third Avenue...
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Announces Global Partnership With Make-A-Wish, The Wishes Start Here Program
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts And Make-A-Wish Launch New Program, Wishes Start Here
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is excited to announce its first global partnership with Make-A-Wish®, after nearly two decades of working closely together at multiple locations...
Big List Of Things To Do In San Diego This Pride Festival Weekend | July 14-17
Big List Of Things To Do In San Diego This Weekend | July 14-17
San Diego Pride Festival, Best Coast Beer Fest, and Bastille Day celebrations are highlights of things to do in San Diego this weekend! View this...
GoodBar’s Good Jokes Comedy Series Lineup Heats Up This July
GoodBar’s Good Jokes Comedy Series Lineup Heats Up This July
GoodBar, Point Loma’s popular neighborhood bar located at 1872 Rosecrans St, has announced a hot new lineup of stand-up comedians set to take the stage...
Limited Tickets To Go On Sale For USS Midway Museum Summer Movie Night Featuring "GREASE"
Limited Tickets To Go On Sale For USS Midway Summer Movie Night Featuring “GREASE”
Calling all “Grease” Movie Fans – don’t miss a very special showing of this classic film on the flight deck at the USS Midway Summer Movie Night!...
Top Concerts In San Diego This Pride Festival Weekend | July 14-17
Top Concerts In San Diego This Weekend | July 14-17
Whiz Khalifa, Sean Kingston, and Joss Stone lead our amazing list of top concerts this San Diego Pride Festival weekend! Get out there and have...
Ride Down To Rouleur Brewing Company For Rouleur Tour de France Bingo!
Ride Down To Rouleur Brewing Company For Rouleur Tour De France Bingo!
While most of us aren’t able to get on a plane right now and head to France for the 2022 Tour de France, you can...
Second Chance Beer Hosts Paint Your Pet Fundraiser with Lovejoy Creations
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Second Chance Beer Hosts Paint Your Pet Fundraiser With LoveJoy Creations
  • Second Chance Beer Co. Brewery
Second Chance Beer Company is hosting a Paint Your Pet with LoveJoy Creations! Located in Carmel Mountain, head down for the fundraising event that will take place on...
Vino Carta Says A Special Bonjour To All Wine Lovers On Bastille Day
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Vino Carta Says A Special Bonjour To All Wine Lovers On Bastille Day
  • Vino Carta
Bonjour, wine lover! There’s no better way to celebrate the spirit of the révolution than to be in Vino Carta on Bastille Day and indulge in some French vino. ...
A Pre-Pride Karaoke Kick Off For A Fun San Diego Pride Celebration
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A Pre-Pride Karaoke Kick Off For A Fun San Diego Pride Celebration
  • Barleymash
San Diego Pride celebration is coming in hot this weekend! Bring your crew to barleymash for a Pre-Pride Karaoke Kick off on July 14th at 9PM. It’s definitely going to...
Madam Bonnie’s Jazz Night Presents Andrea Lorrane Jazz Quartet
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Madam Bonnie’s Jazz Night Presents Cheryl Silverstein Jazz Trio
  • Madam Bonnie’s
Madam Bonnie’s, the recently-opened 1920’s joint in the Gaslamp, is hosting Jazz Night on Thursday, July 14th. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Madam Bonnies...
Celebrate Pride At The Tropical O-Gay-Sis At Common Stock
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Celebrate Pride At The Tropical O-Gay-Sis At Common Stock
  • Common Stock
The big party Hillcrest neighborhood staple, Common Stock, will be turning the space into a Parade O-Gay-Sis” on Saturday, July 16th to coincide for the Tropical...
It's Time To Come Out And Be Proud At The 2022 San Diego Pride Festival
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It’s Time To Come Out And Be Proud At The 2022 San Diego Pride Festival
  • Marston Point
2022 San Diego Pride Festival is your time to be OUT and PROUD, San Diego style! Enjoy the city’s biggest celebration with thousands of your...
Witness San Diego Sculptors Battle It Out At The 2022 Sun & Sea Festival Sandcastle Competition
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Witness San Diego Sculptors Battle It Out At The 2022 Sun & Sea Festival Sandcastle Competition
  • Portwood Pier Plaza
Watch pro sandcastle sculptors work their magic at Imperial Beach’s Sun & Sea Festival! This professional sandcastle building competition will feature top San Diego sculptors....
Mopar Club San Diego Hosts The All American Car Show 2022
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Mopar Club San Diego Hosts The All American Car Show 2022
  • Seaport Village Embarcadero North
Mopar Club San Diego is once again hosting their All American Car Show, this year at Seaport Village (Embarcadero North) Saturday, July 16th. The All...
Bleu Bohème Celebrates 15th Anniversary And French National Holiday
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Bleu Bohème Celebrates 15th Anniversary And French National Holiday With Champagne Cocktails And Complimentary Crepes
  • Bleu Bohème
Bleu Bohème, located at 4090 Adams Ave., will celebrate its fifteenth anniversary and French national holiday, Bastille Day – with crepes, Champagne cocktails and more...
Upcoming Events
Bates Nut Farm
Nuts for Crafts at Bates Pumpkin Festival
October 5, 2024
9:00 am
  • Bates Nut Farm
Hey, San Diego! Ready to get crafty with your fall festivities? The Bates Pumpkin Festival Craft Fair is rolling into Bates Nut Farm, and it’s...
El Chingon National Taco Day
Score Tacos for Life at El Chingon!
October 4, 2024
7:00 pm
  • El Chingon
Get ready to wear your taco love on your sleeve—literally! Our favorite “Bad Ass Mexican” joint, El Chingon, is back with a bang this National...
SDWS Annual International Exhibition
Brush Strokes Go Global at San Diego Watercolor Society’s International Exhibition
September 29, 2024
10:00 am
The San Diego Watercolor Society (SDWS) is gearing up for its 44th Annual International Exhibition. This isn’t your average art show—we’re talking a global gathering...
CRSSD Festival After Dark
CRSSD After Dark Parties at Oxford Social Club
September 28, 2024
10:00 pm
  • Oxford Social Club
Who says the party has to stop when the sun goes down? Not us! As the CRSSD Festival wraps up its daytime shenanigans at Waterfront...
Cardiff Farmers Market Kids Day
Family Fun at Cardiff Farmer’s Market
September 28, 2024
10:00 am
Cardiff Farmer’s Market Kids Day is turning our beloved Farmer’s Market into a family adventure paradise. It’s time to swap your grocery lists for treasure...