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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.
kids in a choir
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Young Voices, Big Dreams: San Diego Children’s Choir Celebrates 35 Years of Musical Magic
  • Jacobs Music Center
We love when San Diego comes together to celebrate something truly special, and the San Diego Children’s Choir’s 35th Anniversary Spring Concert is exactly that...
Solana Beach restaurants
Hot New San Diego Restaurant Openings of 2025
The 2025 culinary scene in San Diego is gearing up to be unforgettable, with a diverse lineup of new restaurants opening. From innovative concepts by...
Jimmy Carr Balboa theatre
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Jimmy Carr Brings His Dark Comedy to Balboa Theatre
  • Balboa Theatre
British comedian Jimmy Carr is bringing his latest stand-up show to San Diego‘s historic Balboa Theatre. The “Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny” tour marks another stop...
Tom Deméré Paleontology Center
The Nat Goes Underground: New Paleontology Center Opens This Summer
The San Diego Natural History Museum is about to give us access to something we’ve never seen before—the hidden world of scientific discovery happening right...
Rhythm & Blues
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SD Beer Weekend Returns: Three Days of Craft Beer Paradise
  • Several Locations
Summer just got a whole lot more interesting with the Fourth Annual SD Beer Weekend rolling into town. The San Diego Brewers Guild knows how...
Everyday California's Surf Camps
Summer Surf Camps: Give Your Kids an Epic Beach Adventure
With summer around the corner, parents are searching for exciting ways to keep their kids active once school is out. Everyday California’s Surf Camps are...
Adam R. Scripps Living Seas Gallery
Birch Aquarium’s Game-Changing New Gallery is Here
The ocean just got a whole lot closer to home, and the Adam R. Scripps Living Seas Gallery is proof that some transformations are worth...
12 of the Best Coworking Spaces in San Diego
Yes, working from home can be great, but more and more people are looking for the best coworking spaces in San Diego to mix up...
Edible San Diego's Wine Wednesday
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Wine Wednesday Gets a Major Upgrade at Solare Ristorante
Edible San Diego’s Wine Wednesday is happening this week, and we’re always down for a good wine night, especially when it involves local vintners, Italian...
Kona Kai Luau Party, a celebration of Kai'aina
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Kona Kai’s Luau Brings Polynesian Paradise to Shelter Island
  • Kona Kai Resort and Spa
Summer can’t come fast enough, and there’s no better way to kick off the season than with a proper luau celebration. We’re talking about Kona...
Memorial Day Ceremony for USS Cole Sailors
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Honoring Heroes: Memorial Day Ceremony for USS Cole Sailors
Gather for the Memorial Day Ceremony for USS Cole Sailors at the Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial, where San Diego will pay tribute to the...
Finca’s new cocktail menu
Finca Debuts Full Liquor License & New Cocktail Program
Exciting news for North Park’s cocktail enthusiasts! Finca, the charming neighborhood spot that made waves with its wine and beer offerings, is stepping up its...
La Valencia Spa Director
La Valencia Hotel Welcomes New Spa Director
La Valencia Hotel is turning the page to a new era of wellness, welcoming Lisa Price as the New Spa Director for its soon-to-open Spa...
Vista Stawberry Festival
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Vista’s Strawberry Festival is Back and We’re Ready for Berry Season
  • Downtown Vista
Downtown Vista transforms into strawberry central this May when the annual Strawberry Festival takes over the streets. If you’ve never been, trust us—this is the...
New on View MCASD
Must-See Exhibitions at the San Diego Museum of Art
We have a love affair with the San Diego Museum of Art, and we want all of San Diego to feel the same way! The...
VIP Arts & Culinary Baja Tour
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Explore Baja’s Artistic Soul: VIP Arts & Culinary Baja Tour
Get ready to dive deep into Baja’s vibrant cultural scene with the VIP Arts & Culinary Baja Tour. This exclusive experience promises a curated journey...
House of Blues history
House of Blues San Diego Celebrates 20 Years of Music, Art, and Legacy
For 20 years, House of Blues San Diego has been more than just a venue—it’s been a heartbeat of culture in the Gaslamp. Tucked inside...
12 of the Best Donut Shops in San Diego by Neighborhood
Donuts may not be the most diet-friendly, but damn they are goooood! In San Diego, where our reputation is more for acai bowls and breakfast...
restaurant interior
Odie’s Pizza Co. Brings Sourdough Pies, Big Flavor, and Good Vibes to Oceanside
Downtown Oceanside is getting a major flavor upgrade. Just two blocks from the iconic pier, Odie’s Pizza Co. is gearing up to open its doors,...
MCASD la jolla
MCASD Unveils ‘New on View: Memories of an American Past’
The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego has launched a captivating new installation that brings powerful stories of memory, identity, and politics into sharp focus....
Finca North Park wine bar
13 of the Most Charming San Diego Wine Bars
Summertime is just around the bend, and it goes without saying that a sunny afternoon in San Diego is an ideal setting to unwind over...
Indian Princesses La Jolla Playhouse
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La Jolla Playhouse Premieres A Heartfelt New Play About Fathers, Daughters, and Growing Up
  • La Jolla Playhouse
La Jolla Playhouse invites you to step into the summer of 2008 with Indian Princesses, a fresh and funny coming-of-age story that unpacks the tangled...
Little Italy Food Hall reimagined
Big News Brewing in Little Italy: A Bold New Dining Destination is Coming This Fall
Big things are coming to the Piazza della Famiglia, with the Little Italy Food Hall reimagined as a vibrant, multi-concept dining venue launching fall 2025....
Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center
Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center Makes Its Grand Debut in Chula Vista
There’s a new reason to head south this summer: the long-awaited Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center officially opened its doors today in Chula Vista—and...
Upcoming Events
Carmen at San Diego Opera
San Diego Opera Brings Carmen Back to the Civic Theatre – and She’s as Irresistible as Ever
March 27, 2026
7:30 pm
  • San Diego Civic Theatre
If you’ve ever wanted to experience opera at its most dramatic and electric, this is the one. San Diego Opera is closing out its 2025-26...
Yasmina El-Abd Headlines Soirée en Égypte at the 5th Annual Soirée Francophone
March 26, 2026
6:00 pm
  • Tower Beach Club
San Diego has a way of hosting events that feel like they belong somewhere much grander – and the 5th Annual Soirée Francophone from the...
6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion
Free Virtual Screening of The Six Triple Eight for Women’s History Month
March 25, 2026
2:00 pm
  • Virtual Event
For Women’s History Month, Foundation for Women Warriors is hosting a free virtual screening of The Six Triple Eight, a powerful documentary honoring the only...
Grange Garden Farm-to-Coast Dinner Series
Grange Garden Launches Its Farm-to-Coast Dinner Series in Solana Beach
March 21, 2026
5:00 pm
There’s something special about a long, farm dinner with soft light and shared conversation. Grange Garden is bringing that spirit to the coast with the...
Giulio Cesare Shiley Theatre
Giulio Cesare Brings Baroque Drama and Ballet to USD’s Shiley Theatre
March 21, 2026
3:00 pm
If we’re looking for a cultural afternoon plan that feels a little elevated, Cinballera Entertainment is bringing Handel’s Giulio Cesare to the Shiley Theatre –...