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.

Costa Vista Launches Exclusive Internet Service SunFiber

There’s A Giant Luxury RV Resort Coming To Chula Vista!

Bust out the big rig and make plans for a luxury getaway staycation at Costa Vista, Chula Vista’s new luxury RV resort! Part of the...

Nonna Launches Cocktail Program, Expanding Little Italy Offerings

Nonna, the Busalacchi Family’s Little Italy eatery focused on homestyle Italian comfort food, is excited to announce the launch of their cocktail program, allowing everyone...

New Decade, New Menu At Jimmy’s Famous American Tavern

In anticipation of the 10th anniversary of their flagship location at the Point Loma Marina, Jimmy’s Famous American Tavern is excited to announce a fresh...

A Magical Evening With Flamenco Under The Stars

DanzArtsSD presents Flamenco Under the Stars. Joining in will be Folklorico Dancers from Sabor Mexico Theatrical Company and Special Guest Harpist, Willie Acuña. This is...

Combining Suds & Science With The Fleet Science Center

Join us as we partner with the Fleet Science Center for Suds & Science during the San Diego Festival of Science and Engineering. Suds &...

The San Diego Museum Of Art Presents Art Of Elan: Observations

Taking inspiration from the avant-garde musings of America’s pioneer of Modern Art, Manierre Dawson, this program will fill Gallery 16 with the rhapsodic sounds of...

Brunch Coming To Cloak And Petal On April 4th!

Brunch Is Coming To Cloak & Petal On April 4th!

“Brunching” is one more reason to step into Cloak and Petal! Beginning on April 4th, you can start your weekends off at this Japanese social...

Spring Fling Food Trucks Return To Balboa Park

The Balboa Park Conservancy’s hottest new food truck event, Spring Fling Food Trucks, returns for five more days of fresh gourmet food truck fare, live...

SD's Top Chefs Team Up For The Annual Friendly Feast Bake Sale

San Diego’s Top Chefs Team Up For An Upscale Charity Bake Sale

San Diego’s top pastry chefs and bakers are bringing their expertise and sweet treats to Herb & Eatery for the 5th Annual Friendly Feast Bake...

Celebrate Pi Day At Pop Pie Co.

This coming Pi Day, pie enthusiasts and mathematicians alike will have reason to celebrate thanks to Pop Pie Co. The artisanal bakery, a University Heights...

Celebrate The Best Meal At The Best Coast Brunch Bash

Embarcadero Marina Park North will be transformed into Best Coast Brunch Bash – a celebration of the best meal in the history of all mankind!...

The Best Coast Beer Fest 2020 Is Back For Sudsy Fun On March 21st

Best Cost Beer Fest, San Diego’s favorite cancer hating, beer loving fest, is back on March 21st, and moving on up to Embarcadero Marina Park...

The Big List Of Things To Do In San Diego This Weekend

The Top Concerts In San Diego This Weekend Thursday, March 5 Cirque Du Soleil Returns To San Diego With OVO The cast of OVO is comprised of...

Join Us As We Celebrate The 3rd Mexico In A Bottle At Bread & Salt

Celebrate The Mexican Craft Beverage Scene At The 3rd Mexico In A Bottle At Bread & Salt

What began as an event to tell and celebrate the story of mezcal, Mexico in a Bottle has evolved to showcase the growing craft beverage...

Elephante At OMNIA San Diego

Elephante is a progressive & electro house producer/DJ based in Los Angeles. With a string of #1 remixes on Hype Machine (including Lorde’s “Team” and...

The “New” Tron Themed 80s New Wave Dance Party

Return to the GRID as Blonde‘s 80’s TRON-themed New Wave dance party returns. Dance amidst the digital glow of the GRID as San Diego’s hottest...

Come Party With Tiger & Woods At Kettner Exchange

Those special extended disco versions that have been carefully tuned, remixed, over-dubbed, sliced and diced by Larry Tiger and David Woods have caused quite a...

The 14th Annual Spring Busker Festival At Seaport Village

Busker Festival at Seaport Village celebrates the fascinating and unique talents of street performers who come from across the world to entertain us here in...

Stroll The Boulevard: Spring Kickoff

Mark your calendars! The weather is warming up and there is tons of great stuff planned on El Cajon Boulevard for Stroll the Boulevard: Spring...

On The Steps: A Celebration Of Persian Arts And Culture

Celebrate the Museum’s collection of Persian arts with this free community event highlighting the arts and culture of Iran. Enjoy free admission to the Museum...

Guayakí Yerba Mate Presents ASCENSION Tour With Liquid Stranger

ASCENSION means a phase where humanity rises above dogma, ignorance and superstition; that has fueled racism, discrimination, and other humanitarian crimes. It’s about being willing...

Mystics Of Alkala Recruitment Night Is Back!

The secret rum and cocktail drinking club of False Idol will be officially recruiting new members on the first Tuesday of every month. Existing...

Party And Celebrate Medina Kitchen's 1 Year Anniversary!

Party & Celebrate Medina Kitchen’s 1 Year Anniversary!

Medina Kitchen made it to the 1 year mark and are ready to party and celebrate with each and every one of you that’s contributed...

Introducing NIMA, San Diego’s Newest Event Space

Brian Malarkey’s NIMA is thrilled to debut it’s new private events program. NIMA, the cafe-by-day counterpart to Animae, is now equipped to host anything from...