The Craving: San Diego Food + Drink News – Week of August 31, 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.

12 Must Try San Diego Hole-in-the-Wall Bars

Getting dressed up and hitting the hot spots can be fun, but sometimes you crave one of those perfect hole-in-the-wall bars that will happily accept...

Birch Aquarium Throws a Climate Dance Party for Earth Month

Birch Aquarium at Scripps

If you’ve ever felt climate overwhelm creeping in, Birch Aquarium has a different idea. Instead of doom scrolling, they’re inviting us to hit the dance...

Viva La Música Returns to SeaWorld San Diego With Concerts, Tacos, and Latin Flavor

SeaWorld San Diego is turning up the volume this spring as Viva La Música returns with live concerts, cultural performances, and seriously good food. The...

5 Reasons to Escape to Big Bear for the Ultimate Spring Reset

If you’re craving a mountain escape without the winter crowds, spring in Big Bear delivers. With milder temperatures, fresh alpine air, and a full lineup...

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San Diego County Harvey Milk Diversity Breakfast Returns to Mission Valley

Town and Country San Diego

Each year, one of San Diego’s most meaningful community gatherings brings together leaders, advocates, and allies to honor the legacy of Harvey Milk. The San...

Chef Eric Sakai New Executive Chef of Lodge at Torrey Pines

The Lodge at Torrey Pines Gets a Fresh Culinary Chapter With Executive Chef Eric Sakai

Few spots in San Diego carry the kind of culinary prestige that The Lodge at Torrey Pines has built over the years. So when a...

To Catch A Fish at Mingei International Museum Exhibition

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Mingei International Museum Explores Our Connection to the Ocean in To Catch a Fish

Mingei International Museum

Living in San Diego, the ocean is part of our everyday rhythm. From early morning surf checks to sunset walks along the coast, water shapes...

San Diego Foundation Launches Grants for Urban Trees and Gardens

San Diego Foundation is stepping up for Earth Month with a new grant program. It’s aimed at bringing more greenery to the neighborhoods across our...

Out at The Park Event by Padres and San Diego Pride

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Out at the Park is Back: Celebrate Pride Night at Petco Park

PETCO Park

The Padres and San Diego Pride are teaming up again for one of the most fun nights of the baseball season. Out at the Park...

7 Whiskey Bars in San Diego Every Whiskey Lover Must Try

“Too much of anything is bad, but too much good whiskey is barely enough.” – Mark Twain “Ninety percent I’ll spend on good times, women,...

13 Must-Try San Diego Wineries (Who Needs Napa?!)

With all the excitement surrounding craft breweries in San Diego, and our more famous vine-growing neighbors to the North and South, San Diego wineries rarely...

Pavilion Hotel Reopens in Avalon After Thoughtful Renovation

If you’ve been looking for an excuse to plan a Catalina Island escape, this might be it. The Pavilion Hotel in Avalon has officially reopened...

Sun’s Out, Fun’s Out – Frontwave Arena is Loaded With Things to Do This Spring and Summer

Oceanside’s Frontwave Arena is shaping up to be one of the county’s most exciting destinations this spring and summer. From live boxing and indoor football...

Kurinuki Cup at Art After Hours Ceramic Workshop

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Get Your Hands in Clay at Art After Hours at Granger Hotel

If your ideal night out includes something creative, a little meditative, and maybe a matcha in hand, this one’s for you. A new series called...

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RESET: A Full Day of Wellness and Big Gigantic at the Beach

Mission Beach Park

SSBD and Almost Nakey are joining forces for RESET, a brand-new beachside event happening at Fit Social Club. It’s a full day of movement, recovery,...

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The Forum Carlsbad’s Spring Art & Wine Walk is Back

The Forum Carlsbad

There’s no better way to celebrate springtime in North County than with the return of the Spring Art & Wine Walk at The Forum Carlsbad....

Juice Holler Brings a Community-Driven Wellness Café to Encinitas

There’s a fresh new addition to Coast Highway 101, and it’s already becoming a go-to stop for North County locals. Juice Holler has officially opened...

Guests Exploring the Secret Garden Tour of La Jolla

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Step Inside La Jolla’s Hidden Oasis at the Annual Secret Garden Tour

La Jolla Historical Society

There’s something extra special about getting a peek behind the gates in La Jolla. The Secret Garden Tour is back for its 27th year, offering...

Big List of Easter Specials From San Diego Restaurants

Whether you’re looking to get out for Easter brunch or want to take it easy by getting it to-go, San Diego’s restaurants have awesome specials...

Herb & Wood Celebrates 10 Delicious Years in Little Italy

A decade of unforgettable meals calls for a proper celebration. This April, Herb & Wood marks its 10-year anniversary, honoring ten years of shaping San...

A tiny “settled” Red Octopus explores its surroundings.

Birch Aquarium Just Made History With These Tiny Red Octopuses

San Diego is home to some remarkable firsts, and Birch Aquarium just added one more to the list. For what experts believe is the first...

David Adey: Sacrificial Bodies exhibition

David Adey: Sacrificial Bodies – 25 Years of Art That Gets Under Your Skin

San Diego has a way of quietly producing artists doing genuinely interesting things, and David Adey is one of them. This spring, Oceanside Museum of...

Guests Exploring Orchids in the Wild at San Diego Botanic Garden

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Orchids in the Wild Blooms at San Diego Botanic Garden This Spring

San Diego Botanic Garden

Spring in Encinitas is about to get even more colorful. The San Diego Botanic Garden is welcoming back its beloved annual orchid showcase with the...

Kallie the Tiger’s Story Highlights the Lifesaving Work at Lions Tigers & Bears

April is National Animal Care Month, a time to recognize the expertise, compassion, and daily commitment it takes to properly care for animals. At Lions...