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.

ArtReach Celebrates 6th Annual Party ARTy

ArtReach, a nonprofit aimed at increasing equity in visual arts education to K-6 schools throughout San Diego County, will host the 6th Annual Party ARTy...

It’s Time For Pacific Beachfest!

What could be better than a full day of fun on the beach in Pacific Beach?! That’s what in store this weekend at Pacific Beachfest,...

First Friday Night Market Oktoberfest

Join us for a FREE, monthly vegan market at Anthem Vegan North Park on El Cajon Boulevard every first Friday of the month! https://www.instagram.com/p/BmJdzfQnhAR/?taken-by=firstfridaynightmarket We’ll...

Rob Lowe: Stories I Only Tell My Friends Live!

Following his sold-out debut in Mesa, Arizona, Rob Lowe is taking his one man show, Stories I Only Tell My Friends: LIVE! on a limited-run...

Cheese Lovers Rejoice: It’s Say Cheese Fest This Weekend!

Celebrate National Cheese Month at Say Cheese Fest, a social event that highlights restaurants and retailers that serve the cheesiest products happening at Lot8 this week! Local...

A Hands-On Festival Of Innovation And Creativity At Maker Faire In Balboa Park

Maker Faire San Diego is a hands-on festival of innovation, invention, and creativity happening in Balboa Park this weekend! This multi-museum event showcases over 250...

Little Italy Launches New Italian Experience: An Evening In Tuscany

The Little Italy Association (LIA) of San Diego is bringing a brand new, premier event, Solo Italiano: Dinner in Rosso (Dinner in Red) presented by PenFed...

Sold Out: Celebrity Chef Series Dinner Featuring Chef Sam Talbot At Herb & Wood

The bad news is that if you don’t already have tickets to see celebrity Chef Sam Talbot (Top Chef) at Herb & Wood to kick off the...

Congrats To Bar Three Piece On Their 3 Year Anniversary!

Congrats to Bar Three Piece for celebrating 3 years of offering a unique hospitality experience that fosters friendships through whiskey! https://www.instagram.com/p/BkwIGDJFgOg/?taken-by=barthreepiece Not familiar with Bar Three Piece?...

San Diego Chefs Join Star-Studded Lineup at Valle Food & Wine Festival

The Valle de Guadalupe is on fire right now, with so many amazing new wineries and restaurants seemingly popping up daily, and the Valle Food...

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

This weekend is packed! Too. Many. Options. The hardest part will be deciding what to miss out on this weekend in San Diego! This Weekend’s...

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The Annual Adams Avenue Street Fair Is Back For Its 37th Year

Normal Heights will be hopping this weekend, as the Adams Avenue Street Fair takes over for the 37th year! Southern California’s largest free two-day music...

The Bubble Run – San Diego 2018!

If you’ve done a traditional 5K, you know they can be a bit lackluster. But the BUBBLE RUN™ is like running through Willy Wonka’s factory!...

Have An Epic Ending To Your Summer At The Subelo Sundays Summer Finale

San Diego’s top Latin Dj’s, Promoters & Influencers join forces to bring you SUBELO Sundays! Don’t miss out on the Summer Finale Sunday at The...

Green Flash 8th Annual Treasure Chest Beer + Food Fest

Join us for the largest and most anticipated rare beer and food pairing event of the year! For the 8th year in a row, Treasure...

Movies On The Bay

Are you a Hunger Games fanatic? Mission Bay is the perfect place to sit back and enjoy the thrills of this awesome movie with your...

It’s The 22nd Anniversary For Bocce Fest At Del Mar

BocceFest is now in its 22nd Anniversary, led by the Del Mar Rotary Club. Join us at the Surf Cup Sports Park for a rousing game...

Attend The ROMP Gala And Support Our Local Ronald McDonald House

Support Ronald McDonald Children’s Charities of San Diego by attending a roaring 1920s Supper Club themed-evening with delectable dining, dancing, and entertainment that supports families...

Coronado Brewing Celebrates Oktoberfest With Five German-Style Beers And A Big Party!

Oktoberfest is officially underway, and Coronado Brewing invites you to stop in to celebrate! https://www.instagram.com/p/BKfFiwHAhJQ/?taken-by=coronadobrewing They’ll be serving up 5 freshly brewed small batch German-style beers, and DJ Mike...

Sessions In The Park: An Intimate Dinner Outdoors At The Spreckels Organ Pavilion

What a one-of-a-kind San Diego experience! This intimate dinner will be served in a beautiful outdoor setting under the Spreckels Organ Pavilion colonnades. Guests will enjoy a...

Curadero Presents: Tequila & Tacos Rooftop Fiesta To Wrap Up Summer

Curadero and Cruz Tequila invite you to join them for an end of summer rooftop party, celebrating two of our favorites things – tequila and tacos!...

Single Fin Kitchen And You & Yours Distilling Partner For Live Cooking Demo

Single Fin Kitchen and You & Yours Distilling Co. have partnered up to give you an introduction to Donburi bowls, a traditional dish of fish and vegetables, along with...

Beyond Babel Immersive Dance Show Makes World Debut In San Diego

A new immersive dance show created by Keone & Mari Madrid and Hideaway Circus makes its world debut this month in San Diego. Starring Keone and Mari in...

Local Leaders, Clergy And Fire Department Compete In Hoops4Hope Basketball Tournament

Lincoln High School will serve as host as the home court as local nonprofit leaders, clergy members, police officers and firefighters compete in a basketball tournament...