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.

The Los Angeles Coffee Festival Returns To LA For Second Year of Coffee, Food, Music, Art + Charity

After a successful inaugural year on the West Coast, the Los Angeles Coffee Festival will be returning this fall from November 8th – 10th at...

San Diego's Original Beer Fest Celebrates 25 Years

The Original San Diego Beer Festival Celebrates 25 Years

The original San Diego beer festival is celebrating its 25th year, and beyond its claim as the city’s first brew fest, it also differentiates itself by...

ArtWalk Carlsbad Returns For A Second Year To Bring Fine Arts To North County

The 2nd annual ArtWalk Carlsbad will return to Armada Drive to bring immersive art experiences, visual arts and live music—including a performance by A.J. Croce—to...

Desert Daze Announces Single Day Lineups!

DESERT DAZE Lineup : DEVO (Farewell Tour), Ween, Wu-Tang, Flaming Lips, Stereolab, FlyLo & More

Desert Daze has released an exciting new lineup additions for its upcoming one-of-a-kind festival experience! New lineup additions include: DEVO kicking off their farewell tour...

The 2nd Annual “An Evening Of Aloha” Featuring Kalapana

Aloha! Coconuts and Cocktails Promotions is excited to bring the 2nd Annual “An Evening of Aloha” featuring Hawaiian Legendary Group, Kalapana. This is the first...

It’s All About Craft Cocktails At The 11th Annual San Diego Spirits Festival

May we take this moment to honor the craft cocktail? Actually, let’s take a whole weekend at the 11th Annual San Diego Spirits Festival! https://www.instagram.com/p/BRYf137B5NW/?taken-by=sdspiritsfestival...

Sunday FUNDay Pool Party At The Lafayette

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

It feels like one big celebration of summer this weekend around San Diego! The Top Concerts In San Diego This Weekend Thursday, August 22 Farmers’...

The San Diego Barber Festival Celebrates 2 Years Of Barber Excellence

Celebrating 2 years, Barber Execllence! returns to San Diego’s hip, historic, City Heights neighborhood for this San Diego Barber Festival, one of the largest celebration...

Sunday FUNDay Pool Party At The Lafayette

Come party like a celebrity at San Diego’s iconic Lafayette Hotel. Relax on an over-sized pool float, dance like no one is watching, and sip...

Boot Camp And Margaritas At Estancia La Jolla

Estancia La Jolla’s #SelfCareSunday Series continues with Boot Camp + Margaritas with Orangetheory Fitness. Tickets include a 50-minute work-out class, complimentary cocktails, fitness snacks, exclusive...

Beach Clean Up And Meet Up

Do you love a clean beach just like we do?? Then come and lend a hand to Mike Hess Brewing and Kilowatt Brewing on a...

Summer Movie In The Park Presents Some Like It Hot

Free movie in Ward Canyon Park at Normal Heights! Some Like it Hot will bring back memories or create new ones! Bring a blanket, some...

Annual Grape Stomp At The Orfila Vineyards & Winery

Orfila Vineyards and Winery is gearing up for their annual grape stomp!! Your ticket gets you wine tasting, gourmet dinner by Crown Point Catering, grape...

Mark Thy Calendars For The 5th Annual Festival Of Dankness

An armada of the world’s most powerful beer sorcerers will descend upon San Diego’s beautiful Waterfront Park bearing gifts of unparalleled hop-centric wonderment. The 5th...

Johnny Cupcakes Pop Up At Mike Hess Brewing In North Park

Johnny Cupcakes‘ San Diego Cake Dealer is teaming up with Mike Hess Brewing for another cake dealer pop-up shop! Johnny Cupcakes brand will be there serving up...

A San Diego Speakeasy Pop Up Event

Come and join Italics Winegrowers‘ first San Diego Speakeasy and sample and purchase the newest vintage wines and learn about the newest updates from Napa Valley! Guests...

San Diego Barks And Brews Dog Festival

Join us for Barks and Brews Dog Festival, featuring a day filled with craft beer tastings from dozens of breweries, great food, furry friends and...

Join Tahona For Another Magical Baja Mezcal Tour

This month’s Baja Mezcal Tour with the team at Tahona lets you sample dishes in one of Tijuana’s best culinary spots, discover a secret park...

Celebrate The 3rd Annual La Vuelta Summer Festival At Barrio Logan

The 3rd annual La Vuelta Summer Festival – billed as a celebration of Barrio Logan communities’ distinct heritage and culture – is back this weekend!...

Quartyard 7th BYOD: Bring Your Own Dog Is Back!

The 7th ‘BYOD: Bring Your Own Dog’ Is Back At Quartyard!

Quartyard’s 7th BYOD – Bring Your Own Dog – is back to celebrate the dogs in our lives! Bring your four-legged friend by Quartyard this weekend...

A Beer Release And 4th Year Anniversary Brunch At Second Chance Beer Company

Come toast with us as Second Chance Beer Company turns 4! They’ll release their Anniversary collab with AleSmith Brewing Company, a tasty Double Hazy IPA,...

Cloak And Petal Invites You To An Unforgettable Dining At The Cloak’s Table

Cloak’s Table at Cloak and Petal is an intimate, unforgettable six-course dining experience that provides an exclusive look at new and seasonal off-menu dishes and...

Cook A Fresh Fish: Live Demo At Little Italy Food Hall

Learn How To Cook A Fresh Fish At This Live Demo At Little Italy Food Hall

Catch the next cooking demo with Sam the Cooking Guy and Tommy from Catalina Offshore Products this weekend at the Little Italy Food Hall, as they...

Maestoso And Batasiolo Chef’s Tasting Wine Dinner

Join us for an extraordinary 5-course (plus a couple surprises) tasting menu created by Executive Chef Marco Maestoso, paired with the wonderful wines of Beni...