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.

Rockstar Energy Drink DISRUPT Festival Comes To Chula Vista

Prepare yourselves, San Diego! The Rockstar Energy Drink DISRUPT Festival will be shredding across the continent, bringing a brand-new music experience to rock fans in 25...

Kick Off Your Pride Weekend Right And Party Proud At The Patio On Goldfinch

Party Proud at The Patio on Goldfinch’s Pride Party! Kick off your Pride weekend right with a hosted bar courtesy of Cutwater Spirits and stay...

Vine-Yasa: Yoga And Wine At Orfila Vineyards

Join us for the popular wine and yoga event at Orfila Vineyards! Day begins with an all-levels yoga class overlooking the vineyard. After class, gather...

Emo Nite LA Will Be Taking Over The Casbah

The Emo Nite LA founders, Babs, T.J. and Morgan, constantly think about new ways to bring people together celebrating the music we love. So be...

One Paseo Announces Latest Additions To Highly Curated Lineup Of Retail Concepts

One Paseo, San Diego’s new mixed-use urban village. The latest additions include Roark, a modern men’s clothing retailer known for apparel inspired by adventurous purpose;...

Yerba Opens In Pacific Beach

The San Diego-based Argentinean family behind the popular Parana Empanadas brand, with locations in Liberty Public Market, Westfield UTC and at farmer’s markets across the...

San Marcos Community Launches GoFundMe To Pay For Free 2019 Fourth Of July Celebration

The City of San Marcos is home to one of the most spirited Fourth of July celebrations in North County San Diego. The event features...

The Pool House To Kick Off The Official Blended: Wine Festival Launch Party

The Pool House, perched atop of the luxurious Pendry San Diego, will host the Official Blended: Wine Festival Launch Party! Wine lovers can enjoy a...

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

The Top Concerts In San Diego This Weekend Thursday, June 27 Jazz And Petals Bloom In Little Italy Don’t miss Cloak & Petal’s newly launched...

Lady Brain Fest Brings All-Female Fronted Music Festival To San Diego

The official lineup has been announced for the first annual Lady Brain Fest, which will take place at Heritage Ranch in Encinitas. The all-ages festival...

San Diego Art Institute Debuts Unprecedented Exhibit With Forging Territories

As part of an ongoing pursuit of social justice and in response to today’s cultural climate, San Diego Art Institute (SDAI) will host new exhibit FORGING...

Fort Oak Debuts Chef’s Counter Experience

Slide into a seat at Fort Oak’s Chef’s Counter Experience where you’ll watch Executive Chef Brad Wise and his culinary team slicing and dicing locally-grown vegetables,...

Little Italy Summer Events Lineup Includes SD Padres Italian Heritage Nights & More

Little Italy Hosts Fun Summer Events For All Ages!

Summer in San Diego calls for unbeatable weather, fun outdoor activities and discovering the exciting summer events happening in San Diego’s Little Italy neighborhood! From...

Rock N’ Roll Camp For Girls San Diego Presents Annual Camper Showcase

Rock n’ Roll Camp for Girls San Diego, a nonprofit organization that brings the community together to empower girls through music, will host its fourth...

10 Barrel Brewing Co. San Diego Celebrates Two Year Anniversary In East Village

10 Barrel Brewing Co.’s San Diego brewpub is commemorating its second year in East Village this summer with a party! Open to the public, the...

The 16th Annual Carlsbad Music Festival

The 16th annual Carlsbad Music Festival is a 3-day summer celebration of adventurous music by the beach in the charming seaside Village of Carlsbad. View...

Madison On Park Livens Up Summer With Weekly Jazz Series

Following a very successful jazz brunch, Madison on Park, is getting jazzed up again as they present “Summer Jazz Series.” The neighborhood lounge and eatery will...

Upper East Bar Has Got One Of The Hottest Summer Rooftop Events

Summer rooftop season is in full swing, and Kimpton Solamar Hotel’s Upper East Bar is celebrating with exciting events including “Brews on the Roof” and...

An Unforgettable Farm To Table Dinner At The San Diego Country Fair

Come and enjoy an unforgettable dining experience at the San Diego County Fair in the beautiful Paul Ecke Jr Flower and Garden Show. The event...

The Indigo Girls And Their Grammy Award-Winning Music Live In San Diego

Indigo Girls are a Grammy Award-winning folk rock music duo from Atlanta, Georgia, consisting of Amy Ray and Emily Saliers. The two met in elementary...

Tequila Fortaleza Sips & Bites At The Patio On Goldfinch

Calling all tequila lovers! The Patio on Goldfinch, the cozy Mission Hills eatery, is hosting a four-course dinner featuring sips of Tequila Fortaleza. Chef Ambrose...

City Lights Fireworks Dinner Cruises On San Diego Bay

Come aboard the Hornblower for their most popular three-hour dinner cruise, combining a boarding glass of champagne, mouth-watering three-course dinner, DJ entertainment, views of San...

Get Your Furry Friends Ready For The 14th Annual Cardiff Dog Days Of Summer

Join us at the 14th Annual Cardiff Dog Days of Summer event. Tucked away in the beautiful coastal community, there will be over 100 dog-related...

The 2nd Annual Same Same But Different Festival Lineup Just Announced!

Same Same But Different Festival (SSBD) is excited to unveil the lineup for their second annual music and arts festival happening Sept 20-21, 2019. This two-day event...