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.

Explore One Of San Diego’s Great Neighborhoods At The South Park Summer Walkabout

The South Park Walkabout is this weekend, and we wouldn’t miss it! The event is a quarterly fun-filled evening festival that showcases all the unique...

All The Helpings of Burgers & Brews Only At The Races

The Burgers & Brews Invitational returns for an exciting day at the races! Join us for a fun-filled day that showcases the best of the...

Grab The Whole Fam For A Delish BBQ At The Lovely Orfila Vineyard

If you’re looking for something lovely to do with your family this weekend, look no further. We invite you to a family barbecue at the...

Gryffin (DJ Set) Is Partying With Us This Comic Con Weekend

Gryffin returns to Omnia during #ComicCon weekend! Over the past couple of years, NYC-based multi-instrumentalist and producer, Gryffin aka Dan Griffith, has cemented his path to...

Middleditch & Schwartz

Middleditch and Schwartz is a two person improvised show. From an audience suggestion, Thomas and Ben create characters, scenes, and storylines off the cuff, not...

After-Con Ft. Kristian Nairn At OMNIA San Diego

Hold the door, Kristian Nairn returns for Comic Con Weekend at Omnia San Diego! https://www.instagram.com/p/BkK5cdyHWbe/?taken-by=kristiannairn Join us for the Annual Comic Con celebration, After Con,...

Hop-Con 6.0 By Stone Brewing

We’ve been proud beer geeks since 1996, so it’s only natural for us to celebrate when our hometown becomes the center of the nerd universe...

Rickmobile Is Head-ding Its Way To San Diego

The #Rickmobile is a one-of-a-kind mobile pop-up shop that offers exclusive, custom-designed Rick and Morty collectibles. There are limited quantities, though, so don’t be late!...

Experiencing The Grandesign’s “The Experience”

Grandesign announces brands planning immersive activations at “The Experience” during San Diego Comic-Con. The Experience – a new venture in collaboration with San Diego Padres...

Here’s Where To Party For Opening Day At The Track In Del Mar

Dust off your wildest hat, grab your best suit and join in the fun for opening day in Del Mar. Whether or not you make it...

A Moveable Feast: The Village At Pacific Highlands Ranch Progressive Dinner

North County residents, you’re invited to experience some of The Village’s best restaurants with a progressive three-course dinner at three of the property’s best restaurants:...

New Little Italy Wednesday Market Launching On July 18!

Even more great things happening in Little Italy! The Little Italy Association will launch a brand new weekly farmers’ market, the Little Italy Wednesday Market...

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

We’ve got you covered this weekend, San Diego! From Tahitian cruises to a festival of love and pride to an awesome World Cup viewing party –...

Lafayette Unicorn Disco Pool Party

Calling all cool cats and foxy ladies! Get down with us and boogie the day away, poolside. We’re celebrating peace, love, equality and all things...

Get Ready For The 65th Annual World Championship Over-the-Line Tournament

The Old Mission Beach Athletic Club (OMBAC) is calling all players, beach-goers, and sports enthusiasts to the biggest summer event in San Diego! The 65th...

Liberty Station Outdoor Movie: Wonder Woman

Arts District Liberty Station is back with its FREE outdoor movie nights! July 14th will be filled with Superhero adventures as we present Wonder Woman!...

A Chocolate And Wine Affair At Searsucker Del Mar

What’s more divine than chocolate and wine? Searsucker Del Mar invites you to witness the sweet affair of your favorite indulgences in this intimate pairing...

Party With RAC, Plus Your Whole Gang, At The Horizon Beer & Music Festival

Horizon Summer Series is back with Horizon Beer Fest featuring RAC! This Horizon series will be a seamless blend of relaxation, good beats by world...

It’s The Summer Of Love And You Can Celebrate Pride The Uptown Style

Love is GrOoOoVy! Spread the PRIDE and the LOVE at Uptown Tavern this San Diego Pride weekend! https://www.instagram.com/p/BkyN3fWl2lA/?taken-by=uptowntavernsd https://www.instagram.com/p/Bae_SjflEov/?taken-by=uptowntavernsd Celebrate the Summer of Love! Celebrate pride Uptown...

This Tahitian Dream Boat Cruise Should Be In Your To-Do List This Summer

Take a cruise on the exotic side of life aboard the Admiral ship, for Heiva San Diego’s Annual Tahitian Gala dinner and Tahitian Boat cruise....

Come To The 16th Annual PIFA Taste Of The Pacific Islands

Pacific Island food has become popular world-wide, embracing flavors of old traditional island cooking with new fusion style blends that have become a culinary delight....

Make It A Musical Summer At The Village!

Long summer evenings are about to heat up in North County with FREE live outdoor shows! Every Thursday night this summer,The Village at Pacific Highlands...

Community Groups Launch Fight To Limit Short-Term Rentals In San Diego

The “It’s Time, San Diego” coalition including the SD Community Working Group on STVRs, made up of local civic and community groups, has come together...

Crawl Your Way Through The Barrio Art District

Come explore the Barrio Arts District in Barrio Logan at the “Barrio Art Crawl”, a free self guided tour consisting of murals, open studios, galleries,...