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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Borrego Rooftop Brings the Heat for Padres vs Dodgers Showdown

The baseball gods have smiled upon us—the Padres vs Dodgers game is happening, and we know exactly where we’ll be watching. Borrego Rooftop Kitchen +...

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Take a Walking Tour Through Tecate’s Hidden Artistic Gems

We love discovering experiences that go beyond the typical weekend plans, and this tour of Tecate with the Ilan Lael Foundation offers exactly that kind...

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GXRLS ROCK! Celebrates a Decade of Empowering Young Musicians

Something incredible happens when you give young people instruments, a supportive space, and the freedom to create. For the past ten years, GXRLS ROCK! San...

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Reality TV Stars Are Mixing Drinks at The Pool House This Weekend

The Pool House

Tom Schwartz and Zack Wickham are taking over the bar at The Pool House, and we’re getting ready for some serious Bravo energy at one...

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Get Ready for “Catchin Sunsets: San Diego” at Borrego Rooftop

Catchin Sunsets is coming to Borrego Rooftop for an incredible celebration. This collaboration between Afropanda Entertainment and Catchin Sunsets is bringing together great music, culture,...

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Four Seasons Residence Club Aviara Just Got a Stunning $22 Million Makeover

Four Seasons Residence Club Aviara just completed an incredible renovation that’s got us seriously excited about heading up to Carlsbad. This massive transformation project has...

San Diego’s Best Happy Hours: Where to Eat, Drink & Watch the Sunset This Summer

Summer in San Diego means one thing: golden hour just got a whole lot more interesting. Whether you’re craving farm-fresh bites with a side of...

Fairmont Grand Del Mar’s Five-Star Spa Just Got a Major Glow-Up

The Fairmont Grand Del Mar spa renovation has completely transformed an already impressive space, and we’re absolutely fascinated by what they’ve created. This Forbes five-star...

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Arts District Liberty Station Gets a Fresh New Identity That Honors Its Past and Future

Arts District Liberty Station just unveiled a fresh new identity, and we’re here for every bit of this exciting transformation at one of our favorite...

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Get Ready to Spice Up Your Tuesday Nights in Chula Vista

Otay Ranch Town Center

The infectious energy of live Latin music is about to fill those warm evenings again at Otay Ranch Town Center. “Salsa Under the Stars” has...

Four Powerhouse Music Groups Find Their New Home at The Conrad

The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center

La Jolla Music Society just made a move that’s going to shake up San Diego‘s classical music scene in the best possible way, and it...

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Pool House Pendry Turns Up the Heat With Epic June DJ Lineup

The Pool House

Summer in San Diego just got a whole lot better, and The Pool House at Pendry San Diego is the reason why—they’re bringing serious energy...

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Omni La Costa’s Women’s Golf Day Clinic Makes the Game More Welcoming

Omni La Costa Resort & Spa

We’re always here for events that break down barriers and create inclusive spaces, which is exactly what’s happening at Omni La Costa Resort & Spa...

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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...

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...

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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...

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...

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SD Beer Weekend Returns: Three Days of Craft Beer Paradise

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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...

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...

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...

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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...