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.

R&B Block Party Celebrates 1 Year Anniversary

It’s 2020 and We Back With The Best R&B Block Party In The City at Quartyard. Every DJ you’ve ever seen at the R&B Block...

Pour Decisions: Champagne Brunch Party At The Morning After

Come to The Morning After for a wonderful Pour Decisions Day Party! With special guest hosts, DJs, and champagne specials. Expect a lot of surprises!...

The 2020 Lunar New Year Festival At SDCCU Stadium

This year marks the ten years of thrilling excitement and endless possibilities. It features dazzling lanterns, bands, lion dances, fire crackers, and a very large...

The January 2020 Battle Of The Bands Competition At Moonshine Beach!

The battle is on at Moonshine Beach! Five final bands will battle it out for the GRAND PRIZE of $1,000. Watch them rock the stage...

Downtown At Sundown Continues This January

Visual and performing arts converge at MCASD’s after-hours offering, Downtown at Sundown. On the third Thursday of every month, enjoy free Museum admission and exhibition...

Kindred’s Four Year Anniversary Rampage

It has been four face-melting and heartwarming years since Kindred opened their lair’s doors. And it is time once again to celebrate their birthday in...

Break Point Soft Opening Happening This Tuesday

They’re Open! Tuesday is Break Point PB’s official day of opening to the public. Come eat, drink, and bowl in this beautiful new space. This...

Valentine’s Jazz Evening At The Abbey On Fifth Avenue

Hornblower offers a rare, refined on-land option for Valentine’s Day, The Abbey on Fifth Avenue. Originally constructed as an Episcopal church, this elegant 1910 landmark...

US Sailing Announces Finalists For 2019 Rolex Awards Of The Year In San Diego

US Sailing is proud to announce the shortlist for US Sailing’s 2019 Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year Awards. Local San Diegan, Willem Van...

City Tacos Opens Its 5th Location In Sorrento Valley

City Tacos, the beloved taqueria known for its innovative and unique menu, will set up shop in Sorrento Valley with a fifth location, officially opening...

This Beer Is Very Important: New Anchorman-Themed Brew At 10 Barrel Brewing

East Village’s 10 Barrel Brewing Co. is releasing a series of beers based on San Diego’s own “Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy.” Starting in September...

Viewpoint Brewing Co one of the best San Diego breweries.

Viewpoint Brewing Co Launches Beer Collaboration With PGA Tour Pro-Golfer

Viewpoint Brewing Co. in Del Mar takes Torrey Pine’s Annual Farmer’s Insurance Open to the next level. Launching January 20th, pro golf fans can enjoy...

The San Diego Beer Fest Returns To Liberty Station

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

The Top Concerts In San Diego This Weekend Thursday, January 9 Celebrate Elvis’ Birthday At Toast Gastrobrunch Get all shook up and celebrate Elvis’ birthday...

Self-Realization Fellowship Open House In San Diego Celebrates 100 Years Of Yoga In The West

Self-Realization Fellowship Open House Celebrates 100 Years Of Yoga In The West

To commemorate 100 years of the yoga teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda in America – revered as the father of Yoga in the West and author...

Ariel Quartet Performs Final Concert Of The Complete Beethoven Cycle

Ariel Quartet Returns To San Diego To Perform All-Beethoven Program

Distinguished by its virtuosic playing and impassioned interpretations, the Ariel Quartet has earned its glowing international reputation. The second of a five-concert Beethoven String Cycle...

Get Ready For The Chinese New Year Festival

Comes celebrate Chinese New Year festival at Balboa Park. Lion dances, cultural performance, Chinese ethnic food, crafts, and calligraphy await! See you there!

Celebrate Elvis’ Birthday At Toast Gastrobrunch

Get all shook up and celebrate Elvis’ birthday at Toast Gastrobrunch in Carlsbad. Indulge in their Elvis French Toast, for free, all weekend long, with...

Nervo At Parq Nightclub

NERVO is an Australian DJ duo comprising twin sisters, Olivia and Miriam Nervo. In 2008, they signed with Fredrik Olsson and his Swedish music publishing...

Come Have Breakfast With Elephants At The San Diego Zoo

At this early morning dining event, you’ll get an intimate, in-depth look at how our elephants are cared for at the San Diego Zoo—including an...

Borgeous At OMNIA San Diego

The Miami born, now Los Angeles resident, Borgeous, is making waves as a music producer and DJ. His keen ear and innate talent to produce...

Pollock Film Screening At The San Diego Museum Of Art

Film Screening: Pollock At The San Diego Museum Of Art

Featuring an Academy Award–winning turn by Marcia Gay Harden as Lee Krasner, whose work is featured in the Museum’s current exhibition “Abstract Revolution,” Pollock depicts...

Art Of Élan Pop Up Concert: Abstract Revolution

Join us for a pop up concert with Art of Élan in a tribute to the exhibition “Abstract Revolution.” This concert is free to attend...

“Shell-ebrate” Five Years With Birch Aquarium’s Sea Turtle At Their Turtleversary!

Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego is celebrating the fifth anniversary of their rescued Loggerhead Sea Turtle’s arrival with the...

The San Diego Beer Festival Returns To Liberty Station

The 8th annual San Diego Beer Fest returns to Liberty Station, and promising another fun-filled day with beer, food trucks, and music. The event will...