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The Craving: San Diego Food + Drink News – Week of August 10, 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.
Liberty Public Market Anniversary
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Liberty Public Market Turns 10 and We’re Celebrating All Weekend Long
  • Liberty Public Market
A decade ago, a 25,000-square-foot piece of San Diego history opened its doors as something the city had never quite seen before. What started as...
Vanguard Culture Art Garden
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ART GARDEN Brings Art, Storytelling, and Community Care to UCSD Park & Market
Vanguard Culture and the UC San Diego Craft Center are coming together for ART GARDEN: A Communal Offering of Art, Storytelling, Dance & Community Care...
Ballislife Basketball Game
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Ballislife Meets SeaWorld: Elite High School Hoops is Coming to San Diego This April
  • SeaWorld San Diego
San Diego is about to become the backdrop for one of high school basketball’s most exciting showcases. It’s happening somewhere you might not expect. SeaWorld...
Pizza Port solana beach anniversary
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Pizza Port Solana Beach Celebrates 39 Years With a Parking Lot Party
Pizza Port Solana Beach is turning 39 years young, and they’re celebrating the way they know best – with fresh beer, live music, BBQ, and...
Golden Hour Made in SD
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ArtReach’s Golden Hour: Made in SD Celebrates Youth Creativity
ArtReach is bringing the community together for Golden Hour: Made in SD, a joyful fundraiser spotlighting youth creativity across San Diego County. This evening event...
Animal Crossing with Birch Aquarium
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Game Night at Birch Aquarium Brings Animal Crossing to Life After Hours
  • Birch Aquarium
If you’ve ever wanted to see the worlds of gaming and ocean science collide, Game Night at Birch Aquarium is making it happen. This special...
san diego fc home opener
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Wave FC Turns 5 – Let’s Pack Snapdragon for the Home Opener
  • Snapdragon Stadium
Five seasons already. San Diego Wave FC is celebrating its 5 year anniversary, and there’s no better way to mark it than showing up strong...
SONO Modern Italian Restaurant
North Park’s Favorite Brunch Duo Opens a Modern Italian Restaurant – SONO is Here
North Park has a new dinner destination, and it comes from a pair of familiar faces. Ocean Mohamadi and Nino Cusimano – the husband-and-wife team...
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Yasmina El-Abd Headlines Soirée en Égypte at the 5th Annual Soirée Francophone
  • Tower Beach Club
San Diego has a way of hosting events that feel like they belong somewhere much grander – and the 5th Annual Soirée Francophone from the...
espresso martini San Diego
The Best Espresso Martinis in San Diego Right Now (2026 Guide)
The espresso martini had a moment – and then it kept having one. What started as a 1980s London creation and briefly became the butt...
point loma new gateway sign
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Point Loma Lights Up Its New Gateway Sign With Community Celebration
If you’ve driven into Point Loma recently, you’ve probably noticed something new welcoming you in. The Point Loma Association is officially celebrating the completion of...
The Deck Baseball Opening Day
Padres Opening Day Food and Drink Specials
Let’s gooooooo Padres fans – Opening Day is Thursday, March 26! Whether you’re looking for a spot to pregame, a place with plenty of TVs, or the...
Viewpoint Brewing Co one of the best San Diego breweries.
The Best San Diego Breweries to Enjoy a Cold One With Friends
With over 150 breweries scattered throughout San Diego County, deciding where to pop in for a fresh beer on tap can be overwhelming, especially if...
San Diego Shamrock
Where to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in San Diego
Guinness, corned beef, and Irish whiskey – you know what time it is! St. Patrick’s Day is almost here, and with the holiday comes Irish...
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WOW Festival Returns to UC San Diego With Four Days of Immersive Art
La Jolla Playhouse’s WOW Festival is back this spring, bringing four days of bold, interactive, and all-ages performances to UC San Diego’s campus. Known for...
menu at playa kitchen
Playa Kitchen is La Jolla’s New Go-To Spot for Coastal Café Vibes and Craft Coffee
La Jolla has a fresh daytime destination worth knowing about. Playa Kitchen, the newest concept from Clique Hospitality, has opened at Torrey Pines Science Park....
Estancia La Jolla Annual Garden Party
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Estancia La Jolla’s Annual Garden Party Returns This April
  • Estancia La Jolla
Spring in La Jolla feels a little more magical when Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa opens its gardens for its Annual Garden Party. Set...
Annual Live Fire Food & Wine Festival
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Live Fire Food & Wine Festival Returns to Temecula Creek Inn
If you’re looking for a culinary day trip that delivers serious talent and open-flame cooking, the Third Annual Live Fire Food & Wine Festival at...
Bloom & Balance at Park Hyatt Aviara
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Bloom & Balance at Park Hyatt Aviara Brings a Full-Day Spring Reset to Carlsbad
  • Park Hyatt Aviara Resort
Bloom & Balance at Park Hyatt Aviara offers a one-day immersive retreat designed to reset for spring. Hosted in partnership with the award-winning Miraval Life...
special Mutt Menu at Madison
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Wednesday Nights Just Got a Whole Lot Better at Madison on Park
  • Madison on Park
No more guilty goodbyes when heading out for dinner. Dinner with Dogs at Madison on Park is making Wednesday nights the ultimate outing for anyone...
San Diego, Let’s Show Up for Veteran Moms – The Bright Beginnings Baby Shower Needs Us
There’s something special about a community that takes care of its own – and right now, the Foundation for Women Warriors is calling on San...
Arts District Liberty Station
“Fragmented Stories”: A New Exhibition at Arts District Liberty Station
Arts District Liberty Station – one of California’s state-designated cultural districts – is opening a new exhibition at Gallery 201 this spring. It’s one to...
fresh pasta
Fresh Pasta, an Italian Market, and Housemade Gelato – Pastaria Vivi Comes to Encinitas
North County, meet your new pasta problem. Pastaria Vivi just opened in Encinitas Village… and self-control is officially off the table. The concept brings together...
San Diego’s Biggest St. Patrick’s Day Irish 4 A Day
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Irish 4 A Day is Back: San Diego’s Biggest St. Patrick’s Day Party Returns to the Gaslamp
  • Gaslamp Quarter
The Gaslamp Quarter is turning green again, and if you were there last year, you already know what’s coming. Irish 4 A Day – San...
Upcoming Events
Lee Foss
Chicago House Royalty Lee Foss is Heading to Quartyard
June 27, 2026
4:00 pm
  • Quartyard
Get ready for FNGRS CRSSD with Lee Foss, where classic house meets techno for an electrifying night under the stars.
Insomniac's Into the Horizon Festival crowd at Waterfront Park San Diego
Lose Yourself in Two Days of EDM at the Horizon Festival
June 27, 2026
3:00 pm
  • Waterfront Park
Insomniac’s Into the Horizon Festival is coming to Waterfront Park in Downtown San Diego for a two-day electronic music event on the city’s most iconic...
Love is a Drag Bombshells and Brunch Pride event at Pacific Beach AleHouse Beer Garden
Celebrate Pride at Love is a Drag: Bombshells & Brunch at Pacific Beach AleHouse
June 27, 2026
12:00 pm
Pacific Beach AleHouse is bringing the heat for Pride with Love is a Drag: Bombshells & Brunch – a Love Island-inspired drag brunch taking over...
Natsu Nights summer night market series at Japanese Friendship Garden
Spend a Summer Evening at the Japanese Friendship Garden During Natsu Nights
June 27, 2026
12:00 pm
  • Japanese Friendship Garden
The Japanese Friendship Garden and Museum in Balboa Park is hosting Natsu Nights, a summer night market series that transforms the garden into something a...
The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
Open the Symphony Season Under the Stars at the Rady Shell
June 26, 2026
7:30 pm
  • The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
The San Diego Symphony's summer season kicks off at The Rady Shell with a sweeping program lead by Rafael Payare.