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The Craving: San Diego Food + Drink News – Week of August 10, 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.

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Noel Noel Returns to The Rady Shell for Three Nights of Holiday Magic

The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park

San Diego Symphony’s beloved holiday tradition is back, and this year it comes with a mystery. Noel Noel returns outdoors to The Rady Shell at...

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Polar Express Family Day at the San Diego Model Railroad Museum

San Diego Model Railroad Museum

The San Diego Model Railroad Museum is turning up the holiday cheer with Polar Express Family Day, and yes, pajamas are not only allowed but...

Colosseo Cucina Italiana Opens in Solana Beach With Authentic Roman-Italian Cuisine

Colosseo Cucina Italiana is opening in Solana Beach, and if you’ve been following Chef Roberto Ciacciofera’s work at R&G Salumeria Wine Bar, you already know...

San Diego Rescue Mission Christmas Community Outreach Meal

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San Diego Rescue Mission Hosts Free Christmas Feast and Services

San Diego Rescue Mission

San Diego Rescue Mission is hosting its annual Christmas Community Outreach Meal, offering a festive seated holiday feast and essential services for nearly 1,000 San...

Father Joe's Villages Annual Christmas Meal

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Father Joe’s Villages Serves Annual Christmas Meal to Over 1,000 People in Need

Father Joe’s Villages is serving more than 1,000 holiday-themed lunches and distributing care packages, and if you’ve been looking for ways the San Diego community...

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WILDCOAST Unveils Ocean-Inspired Mural in Pacific Beach Celebrating Coastal Conservation

WILDCOAST is unveiling a new ocean wildlife-inspired mural on the wall of retailer Ananas in Pacific Beach, created by renowned San Diego muralist Jon Hamrick....

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San Diego Automotive Museum’s Holiday Cars and Coffee Brings Festive Cheer to Balboa Park

San Diego Automotive Museum

The San Diego Automotive Museum is adding some holiday spirit to its monthly Cars and Coffee event, inviting car enthusiasts and spectators to gather for...

artreach holiday pet portrait fundraiser

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ArtReach’s Holiday Pet Portrait Night Combines Painting, Pom-Poms, and Purpose

ArtReach is hosting a Holiday Pet Portrait Fundraiser that leans into everything we love about the season – creativity, community, and a reason to celebrate...

Arts District Liberty Station Celebrates 25 Years With $250K Campaign

Arts District Liberty Station is marking its 25th anniversary with “Creating, Connecting, Celebrating – 25 Years and Growing,” a yearlong campaign aiming to raise $250,000...

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The Red Nose Run Returns to Del Mar Beach

The Red Nose Run is happening on Del Mar beach with a noon start and finish at Poseidon Restaurant. Choose your distance – 3K or...

The 11 Best Neighborhoods to See Christmas Lights in San Diego

Just because it doesn’t snow in San Diego and the temperature rarely drops below 60 degrees, it doesn’t mean that we don’t know how to...

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Activate House Takes Over MCASD for the Last Mornings at the Museum of 2025

Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego

Mornings at the Museum is closing out 2025 with a full-blown, energy-packed takeover of the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego in La Jolla, and...

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Celebrate Christmas With the Animals at Lions Tigers & Bears

Lions Tigers & Bears

Lions Tigers & Bears is hosting its annual Christmas with the Animals Fundraiser at the Alpine sanctuary, and if you’ve been looking for a holiday...

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Coastal Christmas Holiday Light Spectacular Lights Up Del Mar

Del Mar Fairgrounds

Coastal Christmas is taking over Del Mar with millions of lights, eco-friendly ice skating, Santa visits, private igloos, and themed cocktails at the Mistletoe Lounge...

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Winter Wonderland Returns to Market Creek Plaza With Holiday Magic for All

Winter Wonderland 2025 is back at Market Creek Plaza, and if you’ve been looking for a free community celebration that’s created by the community, this...

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It’s About to Snow in City Heights!

City Heights CDC is hosting its Winter Extravaganza at Teralta Park with 40 tons of real snow where children and families can play, build snowmen,...

Christophe Rull Patisserie holiday pop-up

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World-Class Chocolatiers Team Up for Holiday Pop-Up in San Marcos

U.S. World Chocolate Master and Netflix star Christophe Rull is teaming up again with Michelin-trained chocolatier Annaluna Karkar for a two-day holiday pop-up at Christophe...

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Holiday Table at Sycamore Den Brings Oysters, Martinis, and Live Classical Music

Sycamore Den

Sycamore Den is hosting Holiday Table, and if you’ve been looking for a holiday gathering that feels refined without being stuffy, this delivers. We’re talking...

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San Diego Seals Home Opener: The Electric Factory Gets Loud This Sunday

Pechanga Arena San Diego

The San Diego Seals just won their season opener 16-13 in Ottawa, and now they’re bringing that momentum back to Pechanga Arena – aka “The...

The Westgate Hotel Offers Themed Afternoon Teas Throughout December

The Westgate Hotel is running three themed afternoon teas throughout December, and if you’ve been looking for a way to celebrate the season that feels...

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Japonesia Comes to MCASD’s Winter MKT with Records, Art, and Local Vibes

Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego

MCASD’s Winter MKT is back, and this year’s lineup brings together some serious local favorites. The museum is teaming up with Part Time Lover, In...

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Bernardo Winery’s Holiday Nights is Back for 10 Festive Evenings

Bernardo Winery

One of San Diego’s favorite holiday traditions is back, and it’s exactly the kind of festive escape December needs. The Full Holiday Experience Picture this:...

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Enjoy an Old-Fashioned Christmas in Poway Park

Step back in time and see old-fashioned holiday traditions come to life at Christmas in the Park at Old Poway Park. This annual celebration is...

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Experience Home Alone Like Never Before: Live Orchestra at The Rady Shell

The San Diego Symphony Orchestra is performing John Williams’ score for Home Alone live while the film plays at The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park,...

Stand Up for Service: ASAP’s Military Comedy Showcase at Mic Drop

May 27, 2026

7:00 pm

Mic Drop Comedy

San Diego has one of the largest military communities in the country, and the Armed Services Arts Partnership – ASAP for short – is doing...

San Diego

This South Park Fireside Chat Might Be the Most Honest Conversation You Have All Month

May 27, 2026

6:30 pm

Parlay House San Diego is hosting an intimate evening in South Park built around a question a lot of high-achieving women don’t often say out...

San Diego

Meet the Founders Behind Fierce & Kind: The Human Spirit

May 25, 2026

6:00 pm

Seven Grand San Diego

Some spirits brands are just about the drink. Fierce & Kind is trying to do something a little different. Founded by Basem Harb and Cyndi...

San Diego

SeaWorld San Diego is Lighting Up the Night Sky This Summer

May 22, 2026

10:00 am

SeaWorld San Diego

SeaWorld San Diego has a new reason to stay after dark this summer. Ocean of Dreams is an all-new nightly drone show featuring 600 fully...

San Diego

San Diego County Harvey Milk Diversity Breakfast Returns to Mission Valley

May 22, 2026

7:30 am

Town and Country San Diego

Each year, one of San Diego’s most meaningful community gatherings brings together leaders, advocates, and allies to honor the legacy of Harvey Milk. The San...

Mission Valley