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.
FOD Scholarship Fundraising Golf Tournament
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Friends of Downtown’s Golf Tournament Champions Local Students
Friends of Downtown San Diego is teeing up their 5th Annual FOD Scholarship Fundraising Golf Tournament, and this year’s event promises to deliver both competitive...
Dockside Night Market
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Ocean to Table: Dockside Night Market Makes Its Highly Anticipated Return
Dockside Night Market is back for one night only, and we couldn’t be more excited about this unique celebration of San Diego’s fishing community. Puffer...
Arts District Liberty Station 2025/26 Emerging Artist Residency recipients
Fresh Talent Takes Center Stage: Arts District Liberty Station Unveils 2025/26 Emerging Artists
Arts District Liberty Station just announced their 2025/26 Emerging Artist Residency recipients, and we’re genuinely excited about the creative energy these eight artists are going...
Cheers for Charity Pub Crawl
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Raise a Glass for a Great Cause: Cheers for Charity Pub Crawl Returns to North Park
Home of Guiding Hands is bringing their annual Cheers for Charity Pub Crawl back to North Park, and this year’s “Endless Summer” theme perfectly captures...
Best Breakfast Burritos in San Diego
Where to Find the Best Breakfast Burritos in San Diego
Let’s talk about something sacred in San Diego—the breakfast burrito. It’s the perfect hangover cure, the ideal beach fuel, and honestly, the reason many of...
San Diego's Best Arcades and Adult Playground Spots
San Diego’s Best Arcades and Adult Playground Spots
Sometimes you need to channel your inner kid and just have some good old-fashioned fun. Whether you’re looking to settle that decade-old debate about who’s...
artreach Charity Auction
Supporting Young Artists: ArtReach’s ‘Art. Is. Good.’ Charity Auction Makes Impact Accessible
ArtReach’s Art. Is. Good. Charity Auction is happening right now, and it’s one of those events that makes supporting local causes feel genuinely rewarding. This...
Pali Wine Co. To Host Summer Sessions Backyard Bash
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Wine, Vibes, and Good Causes: Pali’s Summer Sessions Backyard Bash Returns
The sixth volume of Summer Sessions Backyard Bash is happening at Pali Wine Co., and we’re already planning our Sunday afternoon around it. This celebration...
Fabulous Fiber at OMA
Thread the Needle: ‘Fabulous Fiber’ Transforms Textile Art at Oceanside Museum
Something really special is happening at Oceanside Museum of Art right now, and we’re completely captivated by it. Fabulous Fiber is the kind of exhibition...
Masterchef All-Star Live Harrah's Resort SoCal
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MasterChef All-Stars Live Hits Harrah’s Resort SoCal
  • Harrah’s Resort SoCal
The culinary world just got a whole lot more exciting for San Diego foodies with MasterChef All-Stars Live making its highly anticipated debut. Harrah’s Resort...
Goff Family Pumpkin Patch
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Fall Fun Alert: Goff Family Pumpkin Patch to Return to Liberty Station
  • Libert Station NTC Park
If your fall plans don’t include a stroll through this fun pumpkin patch at Liberty Station, you’re seriously missing out. Back by popular demand, the...
best Thai food in San Diego
Where to Find the Best Thai Food in San Diego
If you’re craving that perfect balance of sweet, salty, and spicy that makes Thai cuisine so addictive, our city has some seriously impressive options that...
San Diego’s Underground Arts Scene: Hidden Galleries, Studios, and Creative Spaces Off the Beaten Path
Although we love the galleries of the San Diego Museum of Art and other museums of San Diego, San Diego’s art scene runs way deeper...
Makers Arcade
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The Crafter’s Retreat & Makers Arcade Team Up for the Ultimate Makers Weekend
  • Waterfront Park
The Crafter’s Retreat & Makers Arcade are joining forces for an unforgettable weekend featuring hands-on workshops and vibrant artisan shopping at Waterfront Park. Calling all...
Petco Park concert
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Batman (1989) Film in Concert Experience at Petco Park
  • PETCO Park
Batman (1989) in Concert comes to Petco Park for a one-night-only experience during Comic-Con weekend, bringing Tim Burton’s iconic film to life with a live...
Rosé temecula valley
Raise a Glass to Rosé: Temecula Valley’s Pink Powerhouses
Rosé has evolved far beyond its reputation as seasonal “summer water” into a legitimate wine category, and Temecula Valley has found its groove with this...
L'auberge Del Mar Opening Day After Party
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L’Auberge Del Mar’s Legendary Opening Day After Party Returns With Italian Summer Flair
  • L’Auberge Del Mar
The legendary Opening Day After Party returns to L’Auberge Del Mar with an Italian summer twist that transforms the celebration into a Mediterranean-inspired escape. You...
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Communal Coffee Opens Fifth Location in Bankers Hill
Communal Coffee is officially opening its doors in Bankers Hill, marking the fifth location for the beloved San Diego coffee brand. Owner Jen Byard is...
9 of the Best Views in San Diego
If you’re born and raised in San Diego, of course, you know that this really is one of the most beautiful places on the planet....
Normal Heights San Diego
Exploring Normal Heights: One Of San Diego’s Best Kept Secrets
Let’s talk about Normal Heights, one of San Diego’s most perfectly named neighborhoods, for a minute. Normal Heights might sound like the most boring place...
San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum
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The Children’s Museum of Discovery Hosts Science & Engineering Night
  • San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum
The Children’s Museum of Discovery in Escondido is hosting its annual Science & Engineering Night, offering families an after-hours opportunity to dive into hands-on STREAM...
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Lions Tigers & Bears Launches Summer Programs for Wildlife Education
Lions Tigers & Bears is opening its gates this summer for immersive educational programs and workshops focused on raising awareness about the global exotic animal...
Disney's Finding Nemo
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North City Hosts Free Outdoor Movie Screening of Disney’s Finding Nemo
North City is making a splash this summer with a free outdoor movie screening of Disney’s Finding Nemo, bringing families and movie lovers together for...
The Henry Carslbad
The Henry Opens Second San Diego Location in Carlsbad
The Henry is bringing its signature all-day dining experience to North County with a grand opening at The Forum Carlsbad. Fox Restaurant Concepts’ “Greatest Neighborhood...
Upcoming Events
Just in Time Foster Youth Organization
San Diego’s Coming Together for Foster Youth at This Free Liberty Station Festival
May 2, 2026
12:00 pm
May is Foster Care Awareness Month, and Just in Time for Foster Youth (JIT) is marking it with something worth showing up for. Liberty Station’s...
To Catch A Fish at Mingei International Museum Exhibition
Mingei International Museum Explores Our Connection to the Ocean in To Catch a Fish
May 2, 2026
10:00 am
  • Mingei International Museum
Living in San Diego, the ocean is part of our everyday rhythm. From early morning surf checks to sunset walks along the coast, water shapes...
Guests Exploring Orchids in the Wild at San Diego Botanic Garden
Orchids in the Wild Blooms at San Diego Botanic Garden This Spring
May 2, 2026
9:00 am
  • San Diego Botanic Garden
Spring in Encinitas is about to get even more colorful. The San Diego Botanic Garden is welcoming back its beloved annual orchid showcase with the...
Star Wars: A New Hope in Concert
Star Wars: A New Hope in Concert Lands at The Rady Shell
May 1, 2026
6:30 pm
  • The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
There’s something about hearing that opening fanfare live that instantly gives you chills. Star Wars: A New Hope in Concert is bringing the galaxy far,...
Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me!
NPR’s “Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me!” Heads to the San Diego Civic Theatre
April 30, 2026
7:30 pm
  • San Diego Civic Theatre
NPR’s beloved comedy news quiz show, “Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me!,” is heading to the San Diego Civic Theatre, and this one’s worth putting on...