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.

Karaoke For A Cure

Join us at ginger’s for Karaoke for a Cure! Sing your favorite women’s anthems & raise money to support the fight against breast cancer. There’ll...

The 2nd Annual TheFitExpo Comes To San Diego With A Non-Stop Action-Packed Weekend Of Fitness

The 2nd Annual TheFitExpo™ Returns To San Diego

The Reign’s TheFitExpo™ San Diego, the West Coast’s largest fitness expo, returns to San Diego for the second year in October. This ultimate weekend of fitness will...

Puesto Is Opening Its Third And Largest Location Yet

A San Diego taco institution helmed by a local, first generation Mexican American family, Puesto is opening its third and largest location yet. Taking over the...

Buona Forchetta Group Is Opening Two New Concepts

Anyone who has been in San Diego long enough has heard of Buona Forchetta and their award-winning Neapolitan style pizza. But the Buona Forchetta family...

Bobboi Natural Gelato | San Diego’s Gelato

Whether in a cup, a cone, or packed in a pint, Bobboi Natural Gelato marries the essence of sunny California with the timeless gelato tradition of...

Puffer Malarkey Collective Unveils Animae

The Puffer Malarkey Collective has unveiled Animae, a $5.5 million Pan Asian American concept on the ground floor of Pacific Gate by Bosa, a luxury...

Van Morrison With Special Guest Mavis Staples

Van Morrison continued to advance on his status as a game- changing artist through the 90s and into the 21st century. Watch him in concert...

Live Nation Presents The Alchemy Tour At Petco Park

NGHTMRE + SLANDER HUXLEY ANNE SEVEN LIONS The Glitch Mob Tickets available through Live Nation.

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

The Top Concerts In San Diego This Weekend Thursday, October 3 Celebrate The Art Of Craft Beer At CRAFToberfest 2019 Fill up your stein and...

Countryfest October 2019 At Del Mar

San Diego’s #1 for New Country, 103.7 KSON, brings you Countryfest October 2019! San Diego’s favorite concert series continues as they bring Billy Currington, Blanco...

Cielo Summer Latin Rooftop Party

Cielo returns to San Diego! Come experience the only Summer Latin Rooftop Party in all of California! Happening every 1st Sunday of every month this...

Oktoberfest On Convoy!

Oktoberfest on Convoy? Why not? Cross Street has teamed up with Societe Brewing to present Oktoberfest on Convoy to celebrate the German tradition and the amazing breweries Convoy has...

Surfrider San Diego Presents The 28th Annual Paddle For Clean Water

This 28 year tradition of Surfrider San Diego to raise awareness about our ongoing battle for clean water & a healthy coastline is returning to...

Sip Wine & Discover Amazing Artists At The ‘Art & Wine Wander’ Event At Flower Hill

Come explore Flower Hill and discover more than 20 murals and the amazing artists that created them. Stop and sip wine at their boutiques and...

Oktoberfest In East Village

Quartyard will be transforming Your City Block into an Oktoberfest paradise complete with over 20 beers on tap! Expect drink specials and priceless swag from...

The Lafayette Brings Another Fun Under The Sun With The Neighborhood Pool Party

The Lafayette Brings More Fun Under The Sun With The Neighborhood Pool Party

When tourists are away, the locals will play! It’s time to lay out and enjoy The Weissmuller Pool as The Lafayette extended the season for our...

San Diego Sake Day At The Japanese Friendship Garden

Sake lovers – don’t miss this celebration of sake in beautiful Balboa Park! Our friends at Japanese Friendship Garden are leveling up their “Fall Garden...

The 21st Annual Mira Mesa Street Fair

The 21st Annual Mira Mesa Street Fair is almost here! Bring your family for a day of fun for all ages on Camino Ruiz between...

Dancers & Desserts: Ballet Meets Art

Enjoy champagne and desserts while mingling with San Diego Ballet’s new & returning dancers, chat with their Artistic Director, Javier Velasco, and learn about their...

Schnapptoberfest At Cutwater Spirits

We’re celebrating Oktoberfest, Cutwater Spirits style with their inaugural Schnapptoberfest! Come to the tasting bar and be the first to sample some of the latest...

Puesto Mission Valley National Taco Day Pop Up!

Puesto Is Poppin’ Up For National Taco Day!

Puesto is poppin’ up with free tacos for National Taco Day! In honor of National Taco Day and its upcoming opening in their Mission Valley...

Taste + Tequila Old Town San Diego

Its party time – Taste + Tequila Old Town is back! ‘Taste of Old Town’ has a new name this year, but still has the same festive...

Come Enjoy The 8th Annual Taste Of Mission Hills

Experience an evening of palate pleasing tastes at the 8th Annual Taste of Mission Hills, one of San Diego’s premiere dining destinations. Chefs, baristas, brewers...

Mystics Of Alkala Recruitment Night!

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