The Craving: San Diego Food + Drink News – Week of September 28, 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.

SeaWorld San Diego Set to Open One of the West Coast’s Most Immersive Shark Exhibits

If you’ve ever wanted to stand inside a glass tunnel while sharks glide overhead, your moment is coming. SeaWorld San Diego’s completely reimagined Shark Encounter...

8 Places to Find the Best Bagels in San Diego

Oh, the perfect bagel – pillowy and soft with a thick spread of cream cheese… San Diego’s bagel scene has officially arrived. At BagelFest West...

You Could Win a VIP Experience to See P!NK in San Diego at the Curebound Concert

San Diego-based cancer research accelerator Curebound is giving music fans a chance to win something pretty extraordinary. Through a Fandiem sweepstakes, one lucky winner and...

Cinco De Mayo Specials Around San Diego

Get ready to celebrate Cinco de Mayo in style with specials from your favorite restaurants and bars across San Diego! Puesto Cinco falling on a...

Little Italy's India Street during Mission Fed Art Walk Little Italy

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Mission Fed ArtWalk Returns to Little Italy for a Free Weekend of Fine Art and Live Music

Little Italy

One of San Diego’s most beloved spring traditions is back for its 42nd year, and it’s as good a reason as any to spend a...

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The Coronado Art and Wine Festival is the Perfect Excuse to Spend a Weekend on the Island

Coronado has always been one of those places that feels a little like its own world – polished, sun-drenched, and just far enough across the...

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Culinary Dropout Del Mar is Throwing a Birthday Bash and the Whole Community is Invited

One year in, and Culinary Dropout Del Mar has well and truly made its mark on the neighborhood. To celebrate, the restaurant is throwing a...

Verise Brings Serious Italian Credentials to Carlsbad

A new restaurant has landed in Carlsbad, and it’s one worth making the drive for. Verise, a modern Italian restaurant created by a MICHELIN-trained chef,...

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The Catalina Wine Mixer is Back for its Biggest Year Yet

If you’ve ever wanted to spend a weekend on a stunning island with great wine, live music, and a serious good-time vibe, this is it....

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Support Junior League of San Diego’s Party for a Purpose

San Diego Air & Space Museum

San Diego’s philanthropic social calendar has a highlight this spring, and it’s a good one. The Junior League of San Diego is hosting its annual...

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San Diego’s Coming Together for Foster Youth at This Free Liberty Station Festival

May is Foster Care Awareness Month, and Just in Time for Foster Youth (JIT) is marking it with something worth showing up for. Liberty Station’s...

San Diego’s Frequent Coffee Just Made History With a Record-Breaking Decaf Score

Decaf doesn’t get nearly enough respect – but that might be about to change. San Diego-based specialty coffee brand Frequent Coffee has just earned a...

Tacos at Nomada For The Cinco De Mayo Celebration

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Nómada in Carlsbad is Throwing a Full-On Fiesta for Cinco de Mayo

Cinco de Mayo landing on a Tuesday this year is basically a sign, and Nómada in Carlsbad is running with it. The North County restaurant...

Lisa Amador of Amador matchmaking With Clients

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The Art of Attraction: An Evening With Matchmaker Lisa Amador Comes to La Jolla

If modern dating has left you feeling frustrated, burned out, or just plain confused, this one’s worth showing up for. Amador Matchmaking is partnering with...

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San Diego Opera’s Opera Ball for All Brings a Noche Sevillana to La Jolla

Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa

San Diego Opera’s biggest fundraiser of the year is back, and this time it’s bringing the spirit of Spain to one of La Jolla’s most...

Dining Out For Life San Diego Turns 20 – One Meal Can Make a Real Difference

There are plenty of good reasons to eat out on any given day. But once a year, dining out means something a little more –...

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Trinity Theatre Company’s New Works Festival – 9 Original Plays, 4 Nights Only

Mission Valley Mall

San Diego’s own Trinity Theatre Company is back with its fourth annual New Works Festival – nine original plays by emerging playwrights from across the...

Mister A rooftop bar with an airplane passing by in the horizon

The Best Rooftop Bars in San Diego Right Now

San Diego was built for rooftop bars. The weather is right almost every night of the year, the coastline and skyline give you something to...

Spring Programs Bloom at the Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum

Spring is in full swing at the Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum in Balboa Park, and the April lineup is filled with inspiring ways to...

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Saddle Up for “Good Vibes & Tan Lines” – Andaz San Diego’s Western Rooftop Party is Coming

Andaz Hotel San Diego

Downtown San Diego is getting a Wild West takeover this spring, and we’re here for every boot-scootin’ second of it. Andaz San Diego is throwing...

Sophie Ancel Brings Needle-Felted Landscapes to Alliance Française San Diego

There’s an art exhibition coming to Alliance Française San Diego that’s genuinely worth clearing your calendar for. French-American artist Sophie Ancel is bringing her needle-felted...

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An Evening Worth Showing Up For: The Phillip Collum Scholarship Fundraiser

Some events are worth clearing your schedule for – not just because they’re a good time, but because the cause behind them genuinely matters. The...

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SpaTerre at Kona Kai is Hosting a Wellness Day – and it’s the Perfect Mother’s Day Morning

Kona Kai Resort and Spa

Whether you’re overdue for some self-care or looking for a genuinely thoughtful way to celebrate Mom, SpaTerre at Kona Kai San Diego has something special...

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MCASD’s Avant Garde Ball is Back – Larger Than Life and Ready to Move You

Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego

San Diego’s contemporary art scene has a standout night on the calendar. The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego (MCASD) is bringing back its Avant...

Watch America’s Top Breakers Battle for a World Final Spot at Port Pavilion

August 22, 2026

4:00 pm

Port Pavilion Broadway Pier

Experience the thrilling Red Bull BC One competition in San Diego. Top dancers compete for the national title in breaking culture.

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Experience Filipino Culture Up Close at SamaFest 2026

August 22, 2026

11:00 am

Balboa Park

Samahan Arts is bringing back its 39th Annual Philippine Cultural Arts Festival, and this year it’s going big: a full two days of Filipino food,...

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Get on the Water: HarborFest Returns to Chula Vista

August 22, 2026

10:00 am

Yes, HarborFest is back. After seven years off, the Chula Vista waterfront is rolling out a full day of on-the-bay experiences, live music, food, and...

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KPBS San Diego Book Festival at the University of San Diego

Dive Into a Day of Books at the KPBS San Diego Book Festival

August 22, 2026

10:00 am

University of San DIego

The second annual KPBS San Diego Book Festival, presented by the University of San Diego, is back, and it’s shaping up to be a full...

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Head Back to Hogwarts With the San Diego Symphony at The Rady Shell

August 21, 2026

7:00 pm

The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park

Join the San Diego Symphony Orchestra for Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone in Concert. Enjoy a cinematic experience like no other.

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