The Craving: San Diego Food + Drink News – Week of September 14, 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.
Tower of Power – An Evening With
In their 40 years of existence, Tower of Power’s performance has not dulled one bit. The band has toured, with a record 60+ different members,...
The Devil Makes Three with Lost Dog Street Band
If you like folk or bluegrass, you’ll definitely want to check out The Devil Makes Three at The Observatory on January 5th. These guys are...
The PettyBreakers with SantanaWays
The PettyBreakers is the nation’s premier “Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers” tribute act. Based out of Southern California, this band accurately recreates the sights, sounds...
Tainted Love with DJ Hunk Golden
Only the very best of the 80’s, Tainted Love covers everyone from Bon Jovi, Journey, Clash, Pat Benetar, AC/DC, Heart, Whitesnake, J. Geils, Madonna, Blondie,...
Atomic Groove Happy 2017 Happy Hour
Come get your dance on with Atomic Groove Happy Hour and the Atomic Groove Fly Girlz!! North County’s best happy hour, featuring fun dance hits...
Skate Demo and Benefit Concert with Slightly Stoopid, Yelawolf and More!
A photo posted by Slightly Stoopid (@slightlystoopid) on Dec 22, 2016 at 1:20pm PST This event is loaded with awesomeness! On Saturday, January 14th, the Skate...
Martin Sexton with The Accidentals
Martin Sexton is blazing through all territories of style, as you cruise through time and place. His records are like a charm bracelet of twelve...
Your Guide To This Week’s North County San Diego Concerts
Start the new year off right with a mix of living legends and up-and-comers. Whether you’re looking for some technical guitar work or some mellow,...
Ozomatli
They brings a night of the hottest salsa and hip-hop, grooves in southern California earning their way onto the music scene here in California.
Atomic Groove Happy 2017 Happy Hour
Come get your dance on with Atomic Groove Happy Hour and the Atomic Groove Fly Girlz!! North County’s best happy hour, featuring fun dance hits...
Dance Klassique Residents Night! w/ Ryan Bauer, Joe Pea & Gomez
  San Diego’s Most Established House Event Presents: Another Full Night of House Music & Dancing. This week, Dance Klassique features…RESIDENTS NIGHT!! NO COVER BE...
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Springboard Music Fest Spreads to San Diego!
  The innovative Springboard Music Festival is doing so well that it’s spreading to the West Coast after five uber-successful years in Texas. And what’s the best West...
The Devil Makes Three – Live at The Observatory
If you like folk or bluegrass, you’ll definitely want to check out The Devil Makes Three at The Observatory on January 4th. These guys are awesome, have...
First Thursdays: Music, Makers and Drinks at the Lafayette
Join San Diego Made at the Lafayette Hotel, Swim Club & Bungalows every first Thursday of the month from 6:30-9:30pm for music, makers, workshops and...
Reggae and R&B Chart-Topper, J Boog, Live at The Observatory North Park
Straight from Compton, but currently residing in Hawaii, J Boog is about to share his chart-topping reggae and R&B vibes with San Diego! Head on out to The Observatory North Park...
Rock Out with Metallica, Iron Maiden and Alice In Chains Tribute Bands at the House of Blues
Get your metal on with these heavy metal band tributes at the House of Blues Friday, January 6. The night will have an epic mixture...
Taco Tasting Fridays at Saint Archer Brewery
We need more tacos in our lives, and Boca Roja Wine Adventures is doing something about it. They’ve teamed up with one of the top craft breweries...
The Epic DJs of We Are Treo Are Coming to Omnia
A photo posted by We Are Treø (@wearetreo) on Dec 31, 2016 at 1:37pm PST These rockers have quickly made a name for themselves with...
Planning a Pinterest Wedding (Or a Real One?) Then You Need to Check out The Swoon Event San Diego!
That’s right people. If you’re planning your wedding – or you just want your Pinterest board to be on-point in case, you know, you meet...
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The Time is Now! Resolution Run 5k & 15k
Were you and your belly over-served this holiday season? Consider yourself covered! Resolution Run is ready to help you crush those not-so-welcome leftover calories with their 3 or 9...
One Seriously Legit “Boot Camp” Workout on the Midway Aircraft Carrier
Okay hardcore New Year’s Resolution-ites, if you’re looking for something to really start the New Year with gusto, then you’re going to want to head...
A Night for the Wild with Hotfire and Petey Clicks at Bang Bang
You can’t go wrong with a musical mixture like Hotfire and Petey Clicks. These awesome DJs are heading to Bang Bang on Saturday, January 7th...
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Keep It Classy with Mr. Wright: A Jazz Repertoire at The Westgate Hotel
Keep it classy with a night of classic jazz standards, courtesy of Mr. Wright at The Westgate Hotel. Because we know you could use an excuse...
10 California Weed Companies Set to Shape the Industry in 2017 and Beyond
It’s no surprise that with the passing of Prop 64, weed companies are preparing for what will likely be an onslaught of fresh clientele with some...
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