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.

The Annual Heart Of Pacific Beach Restaurant Walk Is Back!

Enjoy a leisurely stroll with friends and family and taste the best of Pacific Beach’s eclectic and international restaurant scene at the Annual Heart of Pacific Beach...

An Interview With The KAABOO Celebrity Chefs

As you most certainly know by now, the four-year-old music festival KAABOO Del Mar is back, with headliners this year by Katy Perry, The Foo...

Imperfect Produce To Deliver Ugly Produce To San Diegans’ Doors

We LOVE this idea and we HATE that so much food goes to waste, so we are helping to spread the word about this cool...

Movie Night At The Duck Dive: 1980’s Classic The Breakfast Club

Party like its 1985…The Duck Dive is throwing it back with the Breakfast Club! Watch with us and get complimentary popcorn along with building your...

It’s Time For The 2018 Hillcrest Craft Beer Crawl!

It’s the fourth annual Hillcrest Craft Beer Crawl! Get ready to sample local craft beer from some of the finest and newest locations in Hillcrest....

Celebrate San Diego’s Best – Gianni Buonomo Vintners

Gianni Buonomo Vintners was just awarded Best Winery by San Diego Magazine in their August Best Of edition. Now it’s time for a celebration! Join...

Ray At Night In North Park Ushers In A New Era After 17 Years

This month, Ray at Night celebrates 17 years in existence. But North Park Main Street, organizers of the event, aren’t resting on their laurels. September...

Celebrate National Yoga Month With Rooftop ‘Sips & Savasana’ At Hotel Solamar

September is National Yoga Month, and to celebrate, Kimpton Solamar Hotel is hosting their next Sip & Savasana rooftop yoga event and would like you to...

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

As always, we have another exciting array of events lined up for you this weekend for a well deserved quality time with your family and...

Reader Burgers And Beer 2018: Presented By Jensen Meat

Join us in our continued search to find the best burger at the Third Annual Reader Burgers & Beer event in Golden Hill Park. Try...

It’s Time For You Dog To Shine And Get Wet At Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon

Bring the whole family to Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon at Del Mar’s Dog Beach to catch some of the most talented dogs you’ve ever seen catching waves...

Third Annual Play On The Bay At Loews Coronado Bay Resort

Loews Coronado Bay Resort invites you to Play on the Bay to support local education. Enjoy spectacular food, drinks, live music, a silent auction and...

Who Has The Best Burger In San Diego? You Decide At Burgers & Beer 2018!

Anytime you get into a conversation about who has the best pizza, beer or burger…it’s bound to get heated! But decisions like this are too...

Honor The Memories Of Lives Lost At The San Diego 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb

Here’s a great way to honor the people lost in the 9/11 terror attacks! The only event of its kind in the region, the San...

Old Mission Beach Athletic Club To Host 10th Annual Volleyball Tournament And Craft Beer Tasting

Summer may be over, but the fun on the beach isn’t! The Old Mission Beach Athletic Club (OMBAC) is hosting their 10th Annual Volleyball Tournament...

Free Rein Summer Tour 2018: Rebelution + Special Guests

California reggae act, Rebelution, is coming to Chula Vista for their Free Rein Summer Tour 2018. Special guests are Stephen Marley, Common Kings, Zion I...

Coast Club At Bassmnt

Surfers by day, DJ’s by night- The entrance of the phenom DJ group, Coast Club, onto the music scene in 2017 started with their love...

Vino And Views At The Coasterra Wine Festival

Don’t miss the Coasterra Wine Festival, a one-of-a-kind wine event on Coasterra‘s Skyline Terrace & Bayview Ballroom. We can’t imagine a better combination of vino...

Play Glow-In-The-Dark Golf At The Loma Club This Weekend

Here’s something you don’t see very often…golf at night! But you can play a glow-in-the-dark round at The Loma Club at Liberty Station this weekend! This will...

Celebrate The Grand Opening Of The ‘New’ Old City Hall

Celebrate the Grand Opening of the “new” Old City Hall in the Gaslamp Quarter, as Florent completes its transformation to its new identity to pay homage...

The San Diego Vintage Flea Market Is Back

You’ll need something to do in between those Labor Day Weekend parties…how about some shopping?! The San Diego Vintage Flea Market is back yet again...

Watch Casablanca Under The Stars At Movies In The Park Old Town

The 1942 film Casablanca, starring Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman, has everything: beautiful people, romance, broken hearts, suspense, and those damn Nazis. No wonder it’s...

The San Diego Symphony Wraps Up Summer With The 1812 Tchaikovsky Spectacular!

Another fantastic summer of San Diego Symphony performances at the Embarcadero comes to an end with their ever-popular Tchaikovsky concert, led by Associate Conductor, Sameer...

An All-American Labor Day Weekend At The Country Music, BBQ And Beerfest

What could be more all-American than a country music, bbq and beerfest to celebrate Labor Day Weekend?! That’s exactly what you’ll find at the All-American BBQ,...