The Craving: San Diego Food + Drink News – Week of August 31, 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.

Come To Ruocco Park For The Animal Rights Vegan Fair

San Diego Food Market’s weekly Saturday markets are going ALL VEGAN for this special Animal Rights Vegan Fair event. There will be live music, lawn...

La Jolla Is Getting Buzzed This August With The Opening Of Better Buzz Coffee

909 Prospect St in La Jolla will be home to the tenth Better Buzz location, and it looks like it’s going to be a stunner!...

Celebrate National Roller Coaster Day At Belmont Park

Be one of the first 100 people to ride the historic Giant Dipper at Belmont Park on Friday to receive a FREE gift at Belmont...

Andy Warhol 2.0 – Special Invitation To An Art Show In Palm Springs

House of Orion, announces the Palm Springs debut of “Ascension”, a collection created by art-duo Marie- Pier Tremblay and Julian Prolman which will be on display...

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

A Barrel Republic Event With 32 North For A Special Beer Release

Beer lovers, raise a cold one to this– Barrel Republic is continuing its popular collaboration series and up to the pour this month is 32...

Stone 23rd Anniversary Celebration & Invitational Beer Festival

Stone Brewing 23rd Anniversary Celebration & Invitational Beer Festival

Stone Brewing will have 50+ breweries joining us for an afternoon of craft beer camaraderie in the San Diego sunshine. You can expect pretty much everything...

Drink Play Create: Brews + Bonfires At The New Children’s Museum

This happy hour event is taking on a summer glamping theme at the New Children’s Museum! Think twinkly, summer nights, cozy fire pits and roasted...

Sunday Funday Yoga At The Hard Rock Hotel

Join us for Sunday Funday on the roof of the Hard Rock Hotel Gaslamp as we flow through a one hour Sunday Funday yoga class....

Sign Of The Whale Opens In Gaslamp

San Diego’s historic Gaslamp Quarter gained a new addition to its restaurant lineup this month. Sign of the Whale celebrated its official grand opening last Friday,...

The Patio On Lamont Is Hosting Its Annual Vegepalooza

Veggie lovers unite! The Patio on Lamont is hosting the freshest event of the summer – the annual Vegepalooza! Dine at The Patio on Lamont...

Playing With Fire With Trust Restaurant At The Grill

Join us at this popular outdoor grilling event series, Playing with Fire! Executive Chef Jeff Jackson is partnering with some of San Diego’s most talented...

One Paseo Encourages San Diego To Shop Small This Holiday Season

Celebrate The Season With One Paseo’s Summer Sun-Down

Celebrate the end of summer with a Summer Sun-Down hosted by One Paseo. The event, which will also serve as a toast to One Paseo’s...

A Wide Range Of Career Opportunities Await At The Magnolia Job Fair

For those music fans and avid concert go-er, there’s an upcoming job fair for you! Stop by The Magnolia to apply for a wide range of...

Ssshhhhhh…There’s A Silent Disco At Ginger’s!

Ginger’s, in the Gaslamp District, is hosting a Silent Disco! What? You’ve never heard of a silent disco? Or maybe you’ve heard of it, but...

Jimbo’s New Carmel Valley Store To Have First Plastic Free Water Aisle On West Coast

Today, Jimbo’s, San Diego County’s premier natural foods store, proudly announces its new store in Carmel Valley to open Sept. 2019 in the Del Mar...

Saint Archer Hosts Tropical IPA Release Party

This August, San Diego-based Saint Archer Brewing Company will be launching the newest addition to their core lineup, the Tropical IPA. Brewed with real fruit, this...

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

It’s going to be a beautiful weekend – get out there and enjoy it! The Top Concerts In San Diego This Weekend Thursday, August 8...

The 36th Annual Hillcrest CityFest Art And Music Festival

San Diego’s ultimate summer art and music festival takes over 5th Avenue during Hillcrest CityFest! The 36th annual celebration of community spirit features live bands,...

Carlsbad’s Annual Art In The Village Is Back For Its 21st Year

Fine art, live music, and the ambiance of strolling the coastal Village of Carlsbad is on tap for the 21st Annual Art in the Village....

Little Italy Summer Film Festival Is Featuring “Io Sono Tempesta” This Weekend

Numa Tempesta is charismatic, ruthless businessman who bends the law. To avoid prison, he is sentenced to a year of community service in a homeless...

Come Taste The Best Wineries The West Coast Has To Offer At Blended Wine And Music Festival

Drink Wine And Dance The Day Away At The Blended Wine And Music Festival

Come join hundreds of your closest friends to taste, eat, and dance the day away a the Blended Wine and Music Festival this weekend at...

Family-Friendly Art Lesson At California Center For The Arts "Embosses" You With Foil!

Family-Friendly Art Lesson “Embosses” You With Foil!

Express your creativity during a free, family-friendly, one-hour art activity! This month’s lesson focuses on embossing, a process of creating raised relief images. https://www.instagram.com/p/B0it9PiHRgv/ Taking...

Birthday Cake Bagels For Spill The Beans 2nd Year Anniversary

August marks two years that Spill the Beans has been fueling locals and visitors of San Diego’s Gaslamp District, and the eclectic coffee and bagel...

EC Gallery Exhibits The Art Of Dr. Seuss For Summer Series

EC Gallery Solana Beach, located in Cedros Design District, is excited to announce their Summer Series with The Art of Dr. Seuss. The gallery will...