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.

There Will Be a Big Thriller Flash Mob in Old Town San Diego This Week!

If you’ve never seen a good Thriller flash mob, you have to check this out! The 6th annual Thriller Flash Mob in San Diego’s Old Town...

First ‘Locals Only’ Spirits Festival Comes to San Diego

Yeah, we all know that San Diego has like 357 breweries (slight exaggeration…but give it another year or two!), but are you aware of how...

Good Dog Pet Outfitters Throws A Grand Opening Bash For Your Besties

#SaturdaysAreForThePups. And this Saturday, October 7th, Point Loma pet boutique, Good Dog Pet Outfitters, is gathering all wagging tails (and feathers) and their humans to celebrate its...

Have A View San Diego, From Under The Sea!

So, you think you’re a townie? You know every nook and cranny of our sweet city and its hoods? Well, allow us to give you a fresh,...

The ‘Do-Over’ Changes The Party Game For REAL

https://www.instagram.com/p/BYl4J1UDMLs/?taken-by=do_over Well, while we wish we could tell you all of the details of the super low-maintenance, yet totally wild and entertaining ripper that is...

Just One More Summer Event… Pleaaaaaase!

Oh San Diego, you’re so good to us!! We were wishing there was just one more little squeeze of summer to be had – and our fine...

Your Sunday Food Coma, Coming Right Up…

Everyone knows Sunday is a day for FEASTING! https://www.instagram.com/p/BZrrWEJAdiK/?taken-by=dolcehighlands Looking for your next Sunday food coma provider?! Enter: The Village at Pacific Highlands Ranch. On...

Hundreds Of Men, In High Heels. For A Badass Cause!

Enjoy a little fun breaking social norms? Who doesn’t. Especially when the fun comes with a great and meaningful cause: the fight to end domestic violence...

Here’s Your Opportunity To Own A San Diego Craft Brewery!

You just lovvvvvve San Diego beer, right?! Well now you can own your own (piece of a) brewery! Mission Brewery, one of San Diego’s most historic...

Everything We Love About San Diego In One Day: Pacific Beachfest

Everything we love about San Diego is coming together in one place, in one day! Saturday, October 7th, head to the 20th annual (and free!)...

Balboa Park’s Mind-Blowing ‘Maker Faire 2017’

Whether it’s some art, some science, or just a nice day outdoors at Balboa, the Maker Faire San Diego has got what you need! In...

Do You Even Beer Cup, Bro?

All San Diegans have grown to love and respect PB’s Beachfest – after 20 years of live music, delicious beer and food, surfing competitions and...

Yes! Breakfast Republic FINALLY Opens In Carmel Valley!

We may be a little too excited about this…but The Village in Carmel Valley desperately needs a good breakfast spot we can call home! Well...

What Happens When Art And Science Come Together? This.

Have you ever wondered what would happen if art and science were to come together? Well we’ve got an event that’s got the answer. In...

Steins, Brats, Trots And More – All At OB’s Oktoberfest

Looking for the end-all, be-all Oktoberfest? Look no further! Two full days packed with the most delicious beer and brats in the world, some seriously sassy lederhosen,...

The Oktoberfest Of Champagne

While most people are celebrating the season of fall leaves and Oktoberfest brews, the fine state of California will be extending the list of parties to add...

The Biggest Bounce House In The WORLD Comes To SoCal

At times, we think we couldn’t be more proud to be Southern Californians. And then, SoCal throws our assumptions on their asses once again! Speaking...

BeShock Shakes It Up On World Sake Day

Psssst. Hey. Hey you, San Diegan. Do you find yourself feeling a little… beer’d out? That’s okay! It’s nothing to be ashamed of. We know our...

Sarah Stieber’s Installations At Art San Diego Might Just Change The Way You Look At Life

Yassss. Another hearty dose of divine inspiration, coming right to you the San Diego way. For those of you who do not know the amazing creative...

San Diego International Film Festival Is Here

San Diego, our red carpet has arrived. https://www.instagram.com/p/BXBR0qDgebx/?taken-by=sdfilmfestival The 2017 San Diego International Film Festival is finally here Wednesday, October 4th through Sunday, October 8th,...

Can’t Make It To CRSSD Fest? These Afterparties Might Be Even Better…

CRSSD Fest: The epic electronic music festival that doesn’t drive us nuts. We love it. However, sometimes we don’t feel like ponying up a hundred bucks...

Yoga, Then Deli And Dough. Every Wednesday. ‘Nuff Said.

Yoga – it feels good. It is good – for the body, the mind and the soul. And each Wednesday, Carlsbad’s burgeoning new outdoor entertainment hub,...

Food, Drinks And DJs At Sandbar’s Hurricane Relief Fundraiser

Here in San Diego, we have enough love to go around. And then some. That’s why on Wednesday, September 27th, Sandbar is holding a fundraiser...

Why You Need To Stop By The Cat Cafe In San Diego – Right Meow!

We think it’s clear: The world is divided in two types of people – cat people and dog people. For the purposes of this feature,...