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.
best bars restaurants near Petco Park - Bubs
Where to Eat and Drink Before and After a Padres Game
San Diego has one of the best ballpark neighborhoods in baseball. Petco Park sits in the heart of downtown, surrounded by the East Village, the...
The Music Company Studio Production
The Music Company Turns 3 and Launches a New Series for Women in Music
San Diego’s music scene has a lot going for it, but building a sustainable career here hasn’t always been easy. That’s exactly the problem that...
Rigoletto on Stage at San Diego Opera
San Diego Opera Unveils Its 2026/2027 Season Lineup
If you’ve been looking for a reason to plan a few cultured nights out, this is it. San Diego Opera just announced its 2026/2027 season,...
La Jolla Music Society Fills April With Jazz, Classical, and Can’t-Miss Performances
April always feels like a reset in San Diego, and La Jolla Music Society is leaning all the way in. The Conrad and Balboa Theatre...
SANDAG Bike Anywhere Day
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Ride, Refuel, and Win Big on SANDAG Bike Anywhere Day
  • Several Locations
Bike season is here, and SANDAG is making it worth your while to get out and ride. Bike Anywhere Day returns, and this year it’s...
Adams Avenue Unplugged
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Adams Avenue Unplugged Brings 90 Live Acts to Three Neighborhoods
  • Adams Avenue
If you love discovering live music in unexpected places, Adams Avenue Unplugged is one of those can’t-miss San Diego days. This free musical walkabout takes...
Beach Bunny Festival
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Beach Bunny Festival: Spring Fun at Seaport Village
  • Seaport Village
Spring has a way of sneaking up on us in San Diego. Before you know it, the city is in full bloom and ready to...
Taste Of Hillcrest 2026 Features Over 30 Fantastic Hillcrest Restaurants
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Eat, Sip, and Stroll at Taste of Hillcrest 2026
  • Hillcrest
Hillcrest’s vibrant dining scene takes center stage this spring with the return of Taste of Hillcrest, a self-guided culinary adventure that invites us to explore...
San Diego Magazine's Brunch Bash
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San Diego Magazine’s Brunch Bash Returns to Omni La Costa for the Ultimate Sunday Funday
  • Omni La Costa Resort & Spa
If brunch is your love language, clear your Sunday plans. San Diego Magazine’s Brunch Bash is back, and it’s taking over the gorgeous grounds of...
Super Diamond San Francisco Band
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Super Diamond Brings the Neil Diamond Experience to Belly Up – And it Rocks
  • Belly Up
If you’ve ever found yourself humming “Sweet Caroline” or belting out “Cherry Cherry” when you thought no one was listening, this one’s for you. Super...
North Park Easter Egg Hunt
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Hop Over to the Free North Park Easter Egg Hunt at Morley Field
Spring in San Diego means sunshine, blooming flowers, and plenty of family-friendly fun – and the North Park Easter Egg Extravaganza is back to kick...
San Marcos Spring Fling & Street Fair
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San Marcos Spring Fling 2026: A Full Day of Music, Food, and Community Fun
  • North City
The San Marcos Spring Fling is back. This year’s lineup of music, activities, food, and local flavors makes it one of the most exciting yet....
San Diego FC Fan Day at San Diego SeaWorld
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SeaWorld San Diego Hosts San Diego FC Fan Day
  • SeaWorld San Diego
Soccer fans and SeaWorld lovers, this one’s for us. SeaWorld San Diego is hosting San Diego FC Fan Day, bringing player meet-and-greets, photo ops, and...
6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion
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Free Virtual Screening of The Six Triple Eight for Women’s History Month
  • Virtual Event
For Women’s History Month, Foundation for Women Warriors is hosting a free virtual screening of The Six Triple Eight, a powerful documentary honoring the only...
San Diego Made Spring Market La Mesa Village
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San Diego Made Spring Market Heads Back to La Mesa Village
  • La Mesa Village
La Mesa Boulevard is about to get a whole lot more colorful. The 13th annual San Diego Made Spring Market is coming to La Mesa...
Art Alive 2025
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Art Alive Returns to SDMA With a Centennial Soirée in Full Bloom
  • San Diego Museum of Art
Spring in Balboa Park means one thing for many of us – Art Alive is back. And in 2026, The San Diego Museum of Art...
Featured
Fern Street Circus Neighborhood Tour
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Fern Street Circus Returns With Seeds of Joy Neighborhood Tour
  • Several Locations
Fern Street Circus is back in neighborhood parks this spring with Seeds of Joy / Semillas de Alegría, a brand-new bilingual production inspired by its...
Garibaldi Sunset Yoga Golden Hour Flow
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Sunset Yoga on the Waterfront – Garibaldi and Elevate Fitness Team Up for Golden Hour Flow
  • Garibaldi
San Diego has no shortage of gorgeous views, but finding a setting that pairs them with something restorative is a different story. Garibaldi and Elevate...
Alicia Keys & Swizz Beatz at MCASD
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MCASD Hosts Preview Party for Giants With Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz
  • Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego
Giants are coming to La Jolla. The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego is celebrating the West Coast debut of Giants: Art from the Dean...
Fiesta Del Sol Annual Beach Music Festival
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Fiesta Del Sol Returns to Solana Beach for a Free Beachside Music & Art Festival
  • Fletcher Cove Park
Summer starts early in Solana Beach when Fiesta Del Sol takes over Fletcher Cove Park for two full days of live music, local art, and...
The Best Restaurants in San Diego Right Now (2026 Guide)
San Diego has better restaurants than people give it credit for. Ask most food writers to rank the top dining cities in the US and...
Roller Skating at Ringer's Roller Rink
Ringer’s Roller Rink is Bringing its Wheels to the Waterfront This Summer
San Diego’s favorite roller rink is expanding, and its next stop is one of the most scenic spots in the city. Ringer’s Roller Rink –...
Lapper Sports Bar Line Dancing
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Boots, Hats, and Country Hits: Lapper Sports Bar is Kicking Off Line Dancing in Style
  • Town and Country San Diego
If you’ve been looking for an excuse to bust out your boots, Lapper Sports Bar + Kitchen at Town and Country Resort has you covered....
Top Gun House
An’s Gate D5 – The Most Creative Gelato Stop in Oceanside is About to Land
San Diego’s beloved gelato brand An’s is a two-time winner of USA Today’s 10Best “Best Ice Cream Shop in America.” Now it is bringing its...
Upcoming Events
George Thorogood & The Destroyers
Catch George Thorogood’s Baddest Show on Earth at Humphreys
August 12, 2026
7:30 pm
  • Humphreys Concerts by the bay
Discover the legacy of George Thorogood & The Destroyers as they tour with classic anthems and electrifying live performances.
Cast performing in Alicia Keys' Hell's Kitchen on Broadway
Feel the Fire of Alicia Keys’ Hell’s Kitchen at San Diego Civic Theatre
August 11, 2026
7:00 pm
  • San Diego Civic Theatre
Alicia Keys is bringing her story to the stage, and honestly, this is a big one. Broadway’s Hell’s Kitchen is making its way to San...
Gipsy Kings
Spend a Bayfront Sunday With the Gipsy Kings at The Rady Shell
August 9, 2026
7:30 pm
  • The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
Get ready for an amazing night at the Gipsy Kings Rady Shell Concert and enjoy timeless hits that resonate with everyone.
FNGRS CRSSD x Cross Pollination
Catch Lane 8, Yotto, Kasbo, and More at FNGRS CRSSD x Cross Pollination
August 9, 2026
3:00 pm
  • Waterfront Park
Discover the unique concept of Cross Pollination in San Diego with FNGRS CRSSD, showcasing eight artists in collaborative sets.
Rooftop brunch experience at The Nat
Make Your Museum Day a Brunch Day at The Nat
August 9, 2026
10:00 am
  • San Diego Natural History Museum
The Nat just leveled up your Sunday plans. Between the galleries and a rooftop brunch with sweeping Balboa Park views, this is quickly becoming the...