The Craving: San Diego Food + Drink News – Week of August 17, 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.

Sweeten Your Summer With Friendly Feast’s Cookie Club

Get a sweet start to summer with the next installment of Friendly Feast’s Cookie Club on Sunday, June 7th from 10:00am to 11:30am. The event...

Two Diane Powers Restaurants Are Opening For Dine-In

Two of Diane Powers’ iconic Mexican restaurants are reopening for dine-in tomorrow, May 27 – Casa de Pico in La Mesa’s Grossmont Center and Casa...

Elevate Your Spirits With Free Craft Cocktail Mixers From Snake Oil Cocktail Company

Snake Oil Cocktail Co. Wants To Help You Elevate Your Spirits This Memorial Day Weekend!

Just because we can’t gather in droves with our friends this Memorial Day weekend, doesn’t mean that our more intimate gatherings can’t be fabulous. Snake...

Homestead In Solana Beach Re-Opening As Neighborhood Market

Homestead In Solana Beach Re-Opening As A Neighborhood Market

Homestead, the neighborhood cafe and gathering spot in Solana Beach, is re-opening on Friday, May 22nd with a pivoted concept. Known for their scratch-made sandwiches,...

Pho Ca Dao Announces Plans To Reopen All Locations For Dine-In Visitors

Pho Ca Dao Vietnamese Kitchen, the latest venture from the Huynh Family, who own and operate seven locations across San Diego County, is excited to...

Feeding San Diego Partners With The Rob Machado Foundation

Feeding San Diego Launches New Partnership With UPAC To Expand Food Distribution In City Heights

As the coronavirus pandemic continues to impact San Diegans across the county, Feeding San Diego is responding by getting more nutritious food into the community....

Spend The Long Weekend Camping….You & Yours Style!

Pitch a tent in the backyard and celebrate the holiday weekend with You & Yours Distilling’s Friday night campfire-inspired dinner! They are bringing you sandwiches,...

Learn To Make Your Favorite Tiki Cocktails At This Week’s Cocktail Class With Seven Caves

The Seven Caves Virtual Cocktail Class is back for the third time this Friday, May 22 at 7pm. Join them for an evening of crafting...

STAY FIT Virtually with Fit Athletic Club

STAY FIT Virtually With A Wide Range Of Classes From Fit Athletic Club

Fit Athletic Club, the popular San-Diego based luxury fitness gym, has launched their STAY FIT virtual program, accessible through their YouTube channel and IGTV, offering...

Monzu Fresh Pasta Opens For Takeout And Delivery

East Village pastaria, Monzu Fresh Pasta, has reopened for takeout and delivery – and in addition to its menu of hot pasta dishes alongside raw...

Fashion Week San Diego Announces Virtual Exhibition Globally

The Show Must Go On: FWSD Launches Virtual Runway Shows

Since the announcement of Fashion Week San Diego’s (FWSD) return and their exciting new series of events in San Diego and New York, the annual...

Saint Archer Announces Dock Sale On May 21st

This Thursday, May 21st, from 12:00 to 7:00pm, Saint Archer Brewing Company will be hosting a Dock Sale at both their Miramar and Leucadia locations....

San Diego Food System Alliance Calls For Support Of Local Food System During COVID-19

The San Diego Food System Alliance is calling on San Diego County leaders and residents to recognize the devastating impact COVID-19 is having on our...

Brian Malarkey’s Herb & Sea Opens For Takeout

Herb & Sea, Brian Malarkey’s North County coastal dining experience, is re-opening for takeout service as Herb & Home. Launching Thursday, May 21st, Herb &...

Cutwater Spirts Ready To Enjoy Cocktails Pair Perfectly With Summer

To celebrate the “Unofficial First Day of Summer”, Cutwater Spirits’ stellar line of ready-to-enjoy canned cocktails made from real spirits, are perfect for anyone who...

Design For Dad & Win 6 Months Of Dallmann Confections Chocolate

The Austrian-born, San Diego-based chocolatier, Dallmann Confections, is in search of a design for this year’s Father’s Day gift box and has invited the public...

Tajima Teases New Menu Item From Corner Chicken

With a loyal fan base and multiple locations across San Diego, Tajima will soon unveil its highly anticipated sister concept, Corner Chicken, in East Village!...

Trust Restaurant Group Continues Expansion With Transformation Of North Park’s Heart & Trotter Into The Wise Ox Butcher & Eatery

TRG’s Chef Brad Wise Shares Memorial Day Grilling Tips

The summer grilling season is upon us as is Memorial Day, which falls on Monday, May 25, this year. Trust Restaurant Group has selected meats...

Poway’s Smokin J’s BBQ Rolls Out Family And Party Platters On National BBQ Day This May 16th

This Saturday, Smokin J’s BBQ is rolling out new Family and Party Platters on a day no other than National BBQ Day! Moms and Dads...

Bub’s @ The Beach And Farmer’s Table Bay Park Re-Open!

Farmer’s Table will re-open its Bay Park location this weekend on May 15th, offering food, wine and cocktails for takeout, curbside pick-up and delivery within...

Cardellino Reopens For Takeout & Unveils Weekend Pastry Boxes Featuring You & Yours Distilling Co.

By now, most have grown weary of baking banana bread and searching high and low for yeast and flour to bake treats at home. TRG’s...

Virtual Kids Activities From The ARTS DISTRICT Liberty Station

Looking for fun and creative ways to keep the kids busy? ARTS DISTRICT Liberty Station businesses offer a variety of at-home activities that kids will...

Celebrate National Burger Day With Takeout From These San Diego Eateries

Celebrate National Burger Day With Takeout From Your Favorite San Diego Eateries

During May, National Burger Month, or on May 28th National Burger Day, it’s the perfect time to indulge your take-out whims by ordering up a...

Casa De Bandini Is Now Open For Takeout And Delivery

Casa de Bandini’s loyal customers have asked, and the restaurant has listened! The iconic North County restaurant is now re-open for takeout and delivery. Its...