The Craving: San Diego Food + Drink News – Week of September 21, 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.

Oxford Social Club Presents: No Strings Attached

In no mood to cuddle and be all mushy and starry-eyed this Valentine’s Day? However, still totally down for a great party? https://www.instagram.com/p/BtXJB5-DmVx/ A stress-free,...

Ripped photo of a couple on Valentine's Day

Prohibition Invites You To F*ck Valentine’s Day!

Starting to feel those Valentine’s Day blues? We hear ya! That’s why this year, Prohibition is giving you a chance to say F*ck Valentine’s Day...

Would You Rather Date Your Dog This Valentine’s Day? Head To Mavericks Beach Club!

No date for Valentine’s Day? No problem! The best date ANY DAY is probably laying on your couch right now. That’s right.. your dog! Mavericks...

Lyft took a look at their rider history from last year to find the top Valentine’s Day destinations of 2018: Top Valentine’s Day Spots In San Diego ...

Who Killed My Valentine Murder Mystery Dinner

Back by popular demand, we’re excited to announce another Murder Mystery Dinner at Cloak & Petal! It’s gonna be a Valentine date like no other....

Cinépolis Handpicked Features: When Harry Met Sally

Cinépolis is bringing cult classics and fan favorites back to the big screen with #CinepolisHandpicked – a weekly series that features a wide variety of your favorite classic...

The 2nd Annual Worst Date Ever Contest At Herb & Eatery

Worst Date Ever! Storytelling Contest

Dating is the worst. Everyone has a horror story. Let’s all laugh to keep from crying. Herb & Eatery is hosting a “Worst Date Ever”...

The Nat Presents The Secret Society of Adultologists: Red

Roses are red, but more importantly, so are blood worms, the San Diego Ring-necked Snake, and black widow bellies. And if you attend the gushy,...

San Diego’s Best Desserts? Here’s 11 Places To Take A Date With A Sweet Tooth

We’ve scoured the city for the best places to take a date for dessert in San Diego – whether you’re looking for trendy and swanky, or simply...

dragon and lion dancers at the lunar new year event

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

Have a lovely weekend, San Diego! The Top Concerts In San Diego This Weekend Thursday, February 7th San Diego Dinner Cruise The San Diego Dinner...

Barrio Art Crawl Is Back With More Participating Art Spaces

The Barrio Art Crawl happens this Saturday! A free self-guided tour consisting of murals, open studios, galleries, and local businesses throughout the Barrio Logan Cultural District. Barrio...

Drink Beer And Talk Art All Night At The Art & Beer Night Market

Join Alesmith Brewery for the 2nd Art & Beer Night Market San Diego! Witness over 35 local artists displaying and selling their work at one...

Hornblower Valentine’s Day Cruises

Find romance between the sea and sky with San Diego Valentine’s dinner and brunch cruises from Hornblower. You’ll enjoy spectacular bay views with famous San...

Kicking Off The Lunar Year Season With The San Diego Midnight Lion Dance Show

It’s the 2019 San Diego Midnight Lion Dance Show! Featuring Legendary Lion Dance Association & Van Kiep Lion Dance Association! Come kick off & celebrate...

The Lunar New Year lion and dragon dancers

Celebrate The Lunar New Year with the Southern-Sea Dragon And Lion Dance Association At The Village

This UCSD student-led group will ring in the Lunar New Year with a traditional celebration dance at The Village. The Southern-Sea Dragon and Lion Dance...

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

Have a fun Super Bowl weekend, San Diego! And if the ‘Big Game’ isn’t your thing…there’s plenty of things to do! The Top Concerts In San...

The Top Concerts In San Diego This Weekend

It’s the Big Game weekend! All the more reason to go out there, celebrate, and watch one of these top concerts in San Diego! Thursday,...

Hermitage Piano Trio Plays Rachmaninoff And Tchaikovsky

Descending from the great Russian musical tradition, the Hermitage Piano Trio is distinguished by its exuberant musicality, interpretative range, and sumptuous sound. The trio embodies...

Grand Ole BBQ Flinn Springs Opens January 30th

Grand Ole BBQ Flinn Springs will finally and officially open to the public on January 30! The highly anticipated barbeque joint will be the second...

The 2020 Lunar New Year Festival At SDCCU Stadium

Celebrate The Lunar New Year Tet Festival At SDCCU Stadium

The San Diego Lunar New Year Tet Festival is taking over SDCCU Stadium this weekend! The 3-day festival with dragon and lion dances, firecrackers, games, Asian...

The Annual OB Pier Surf Classic Is Back For It’s Fourth Year

The Fourth Annual Ocean Beach Pier Surf Classic is for all the local rippers and families in our beloved Ocean Beach Community. There’s a variety of...

Elton John Heads To San Diego For His Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour

After more than half a century on the road, Elton John is finally and quite sadly has started to embark on his final tour. The...

Cocktails And Comedians Are Back At Ginger’s

Ginger’s in the Gaslamp brings back nights filled with laughter at their Cocktails and Comedy event. The trendy cocktail lounge will have an entertaining lineup...

the big list of things to do in san diego this weekend

Jurassic Quest Is Coming To Del Mar And It Has Tripled In Size

Jurassic Quest is coming to Del Mar for the first time in five years! Plus, this event has tripled in size since the last time...