The Craving: San Diego Food + Drink News – Week of August 31, 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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Mavericks Beach Club Hosts Pickleball Tournament for Firefighter Aid
  • Mavericks Beach Club
Mavericks Beach Club is hosting a pickleball tournament that combines competitive fun with supporting local firefighters. The SD Fire Department Pickleball Tournament brings together the...
Pendry San Diego new dining programming
Pendry San Diego Launches Three New Culinary Experiences Worth Booking
Pendry San Diego is rolling out some thoughtful new dining programming that goes beyond the typical hotel restaurant offerings. Between Provisional Kitchen and Fifth &...
Alpine Acres Sanctuary Farm
Alpine Acres Faces Critical Financial Emergency and Asks for Community Support
Alpine Acres Sanctuary Farm is facing one of those moments when everything goes wrong at once. The local animal sanctuary that’s been quietly caring for...
Canyoneers
The Canyoneers Are Back With 60 Ways to Explore San Diego’s Wild Side
The Canyoneers have launched their 52nd hiking season with an impressive roster of 60 unique hiking opportunities that’ll take us from towering mountains to quiet...
Thorn and Petal interactive play
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Thorn & Petal: The Interactive Play That Makes San Diego History Feel Personal
San Diego theater is getting a fresh approach to storytelling with Thorn & Petal, an immersive production that transforms the overlooked story of Louis Rose...
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San Diego Veterans Day Parade Honors WWII’s 80th Anniversary
The San Diego Veterans Day Parade, sponsored by Verizon, is centering its 2025 event around a significant milestone—the 80th anniversary of the end of World...
San Diego Bayfair
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H1 Hydroplanes Return to Mission Bay for the Ultimate Speed Showdown
The roar is back at Mission Bay this weekend as San Diego Bayfair powered by Samson Rope brings three days of the fastest racing on...
Personal Trainer San Diego Iron Orr Fitness
Classes, Solo Workouts, or Personal Trainer? The Best Ways to Stay Motivated Year-Round
It can be tough to stay motivated to work out all year. Between schedules, bad weather, and days when you’re just plain tired, it’s easy...
University Heights Movie in the Park
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University Heights Serves Up Hocus Pocus with a Side of Community Baking Competition
University Heights is taking their Movie in the Park series to the next level this weekend with a Hocus Pocus screening that’s got more layers...
Christophe Rull Patisserie
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Netflix Star Chef Christophe Rull Opens His Dream Patisserie in San Marcos
We’ve watched him create magic on Netflix’s Bake Squad and dominate Food Network competitions, but now Chef Christophe Rull is bringing his Michelin-trained talents directly...
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A Century-Old Tradition Returns: Grape Day Festival Is Back in Escondido
  • Grape Day Park
Every now and then, we get the chance to step into a piece of living history, and Escondido’s Grape Day Festival is exactly that kind...
Speakeasies in San Diego
Discover the Hidden Speakeasy Culture of San Diego
The speakeasies of today’s world aren’t necessarily as much of a secret as they were in the 20’s, but the dark alleys, rare liquor, and...
Taste Of South Park 2019 Welcomes You To San Diego's Most Happening Neighborhood
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Taste of South Park is Back After Five Years
After what feels like forever, one of our favorite neighborhood food crawls is finally returning. The Taste of South Park disappeared for five years, leaving...
Parfait Party at Tajima Ramen
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Parfait Party’s Kawaii Maid Café Returns to Tajima Ramen for Round Two
The collaboration that had people lining up around the block is back, and this time Parfait Party and Tajima Ramen are pulling out all the...
The Joan new guest experience
The Joan Just Upped San Diego’s Theater Game
The Joan and Irwin Jacobs Performing Arts Center has officially opened, and this new guest experience is about to cement Liberty Station as San Diego’s...
14 Things to Do in San Diego When it Rains
It’s that time again…the rare occasion when you have to figure out things to do in San Diego when it rains. We’ll spare you assorted...
The Pool House DJ sets
The Pool House Brings Fresh DJ Energy to Locals’ Summer
The Pool House at Pendry San Diego is keeping the rooftop party momentum going this month with a lineup of Sunday events that showcase both...
ctzn solana beach
CTZN Brings the Basque Country to Solana Beach
CTZN Tapas Bar & Restaurant is serving up something we’ve never really had here before, and their new guest experience feels like discovering a hidden...
Juniper & Ivy's California Wine Month celebration
California Wine Month Hits Different This Year at Juniper & Ivy
With all the tariff craziness shaking up wine imports right now, California Wine Month feels pretty perfectly timed. Juniper & Ivy is leaning into September...
The Best Restaurants in San Diego With a View
The Best Restaurants in San Diego With a View
Let’s be honest—in a city blessed with 70+ miles of coastline, year-round perfect weather, and some seriously stunning geography, eating with a view isn’t just...
Better Buzz Rancho Penasquitos
The Hive Just Got Bigger: Better Buzz Lands in Rancho Penasquitos
Better Buzz Coffee Roasters brings their signature buzz to Rancho Penasquitos, and honestly, it’s about time this part of town got some love. This marks...
La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club new guest experience
La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club Just Got Its Glow-Up (and It’s Everything)
La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club just unveiled the first phase of their $60 million renovation, and their new guest experience is honestly everything we...
Evans Hotels Fall Offerings You Can’t Miss
Evans Hotels knows how to do autumn right, and their fall offerings prove San Diego doesn’t need changing leaves to create magic. We’re talking about...
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North City LIVE Returns With 70s Yacht Rock and Great Local Food
North City is bringing back their free outdoor concert series with an evening of yacht rock and beach country that captures the mellow magic of...
Upcoming Events
Annual Kensington Spring Walkabout
Your Saturday Just Got a Plan – The Kensington Spring Walkabout is Back
May 9, 2026
2:00 pm
If you haven’t explored Kensington in a while – or ever – the 8th Annual Kensington Spring Walkabout is the perfect reason to change that....
SpaTerre at Kona Kai Wellness Day Event
SpaTerre at Kona Kai is Hosting a Wellness Day – and it’s the Perfect Mother’s Day Morning
May 8, 2026
7:30 am
  • Kona Kai Resort and Spa
Whether you’re overdue for some self-care or looking for a genuinely thoughtful way to celebrate Mom, SpaTerre at Kona Kai San Diego has something special...
Phillip Collum Scholarship Fundraiser
An Evening Worth Showing Up For: The Phillip Collum Scholarship Fundraiser
May 8, 2026
6:00 pm
Some events are worth clearing your schedule for – not just because they’re a good time, but because the cause behind them genuinely matters. The...
Golden Hour Made in SD
ArtReach’s Golden Hour: Made in SD Celebrates Youth Creativity
May 7, 2026
9:00 am
ArtReach is bringing the community together for Golden Hour: Made in SD, a joyful fundraiser spotlighting youth creativity across San Diego County. This evening event...
Tacos at Nomada For The Cinco De Mayo Celebration
Nómada in Carlsbad is Throwing a Full-On Fiesta for Cinco de Mayo
May 5, 2026
3:00 pm
Cinco de Mayo landing on a Tuesday this year is basically a sign, and Nómada in Carlsbad is running with it. The North County restaurant...