The Craving: San Diego Food + Drink – Week of May 25, 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.

River Valley Fest's "For Wild Sake!" Is Happening October 4th

“For Wild’s Sake!” Register Now For The Major Fundraising Event Of The Year!

River Valley Fest is right around the bend and you must not miss this epic event! River Valley Fest is San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy‘s...

Jefferson Pacific Beach To Host First Annual Food Drive Starting September 14

Jefferson Pacific Beach Hosts First Annual Food Drive

Jefferson Pacific Beach is hosting a drop-off and virtual food drive now through Monday, Sept. 28. San Diego residents can stop by the apartment complex—conveniently...

New Update On One Paseo Openings And More!

Exciting Update On One Paseo Openings And More!

The ups and downs of retail have been wilder this year as Covid has changed the way people shop, eat and spend their leisure time....

Birch Aquarium Is Now Open!

Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego is now open with new safety procedures and a brand new touch experience on Tide...

San Diego’s Top Chefs Team Up For Friendly Feast’s Annual Bake Sale

San Diego’s Top Chefs Team Up For Pop-up Charity Bake Sale On Sept. 27th

Friendly Feast’s Annual Bake Sale returns this Sunday, September 27th from 10:00am to 12:00pm at Born & Raised. The pandemic-friendly version of the popular bake...

Mr. Moto Is Bringing New York Slices To Encinitas

Mr. Moto Pizza is headed to Encinitas, joining the roster of other existing outposts in Pacific Beach, North Park, Point Loma, La Jolla and Ocean...

Celebrate National Guacamole Day With FREE Guac At Del Taco

San Diego Celebrates National Guacamole Day With FREE Guac At Del Taco

In honor of National Guacamole Day Wednesday, Sept. 16, you can scoop up a FREE snack-sized portion of Fresh Guac at any of Del Taco’s...

The Emilio Nares Foundation Hosts Virtual Auction October 2-10 Benefiting Children Battling Cancer

The Emilio Nares Foundation (ENF), a nonprofit that helps families navigate their child’s journey through cancer, is helping to raise awareness during Childhood Cancer Awareness...

WILDCOAST Hosts Fine Art Exhibition + Virtual Auction To Protect The Ocean And Coast

WILDCOAST, an international conservation organization that conserves the coast and ocean, is celebrating its 20th anniversary with the KEEP IT WILD International Fine Art Event...

Celebrate Oktoberfest In AleSmith's Biergarten This September 24-27

Celebrate Oktoberfest In AleSmith’s Outdoor Biergarten September 24-27

From September 24 – 27, San Diego beer-lovers can celebrate the season at AleSmith Brewing Company’s Oktoberfest celebration! To ensure the safety of attendees, the...

You & Yours Celebrates Mexican Independence Day With Menu Specials

San Diego’s own celebrity chef, Claudette Zepeda will be popping up at You & Yours Distilling Co. this Wednesday, September 16 in celebration of Mexican...

Sky Deck - Grand Opening Re-Scheduled For February 2021 Due To Covid

Del Mar’s Sky Deck Grand Opening Re-Scheduled For February…And It Looks Awesome!

The much anticipated Sky Deck is now set to open February of 2021 – and it looks awesome! Inspired by El Nacional in Barcelona, the...

Charles + Dinorah's 'Dinner And A Movie' Series Makes A Comeback

Charles + Dinorah Announces Fall ‘Dinner And A Movie’ Lineup

Charles + Dinorah at The Pearl Hotel has unveiled its Fall 2020 Dinner and a Movie schedule – and there are some great ones! An...

Fort Oak To Host Fall Tasting Menu Experience September 23 To October 14

Fort Oak To Host Fall Tasting Menu Experience From September 23 To October 14

Chef Brad Wise of Fort Oak restaurant in Mission Hills has unveiled plans to relaunch the award-winning restaurant’s popular tasting menu experience perfectly timed to...

Children's Nature Retreat Is Requesting For San Diegans' Support

The Animals At Children’s Nature Retreat Need Your Support!

The Children’s Nature Retreat , a 20-acre animal sanctuary in Alpine with over 140 domesticated and exotic animals who have all been either rescued or...

Fashion Week San Diego Announces Next Virtual Runway Show

As Fashion Week San Diego (FWSD) continues to innovate this year’s events in wake of COVID-19, they have announced their next virtual runway show next...

Birch Aquarium To Reopen September 15th

Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego is reopening to the public on September 15. The aquarium, which closed March 12, and...

"Community Pop-Up Sundays" With The Pizza Consultant

“Community Pop-Up Sundays” With Pizza Consultant

Continuing the success of their inaugural Community Pop-Up Sundays in August, The Loma Club welcomes The Pizza Consultant! Owner James “Jimmy” Terwilliger will be taking...

The Loma Club With Fall Brewing Bring Back Glow Ball This September

Glow Ball With Fall Brewing

Join The Loma Club for their September Glow Ball event! Enjoy a welcome drink from Fall Brewing Company and beer tastings on the course while you...

Birch Aquarium Launches New Suite Of Virtual Education Programming

Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego is launching a new suite of virtual education programming based on the learnings and...

Indoors Re-Opening | The LOT Movies & Corvette Diner At Liberty Station

As local businesses grapple with the decision to resume indoor operations, these two cornerstone amenities at Liberty Station are advancing their reopening strategies in the...

Civico By The Park's New "Calabrifornia" Brunch

Try Civico By The Park’s New And Authentic “Calabrifornia” Brunch

At the base of the iconic Mister A’s building in Bankers Hill sits the newly debuted homage to Calabrian cuisine, Civico by the Park. The...

Carruth Cellars Celebrates 10th Anniversary

Carruth Cellars, San Diego’s largest urban winery, celebrates its 10 year anniversary this month, and also California Wine Month. The award-winning producer of California-style wines...

Panama 66 Reopens For Table Service…And With A New Menu

Hurray! Panama 66, one of our favorite spots for enjoying food and drink in the open air of San Diego, has reopened for table service...