The Craving: San Diego Food + Drink News – Week of September 28, 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.
Barrel Tasting Party
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Carruth Cellars’ Summer Solstice Barrel Tasting Returns to Liberty Station
  • Carruth Cellars
Wine lovers, the longest day of the year just got even better. Carruth Cellars brings back their Annual Summer Solstice Barrel Tasting Party at their...
molly's Pride drag Brunch
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Beach, Please! Brings Drag, Drinks & Pride Celebration to Mission Beach
Get ready to slay your Saturday with glitter, sunshine, and fierce performances. Molly’s is hosting Beach, Please!, a spectacular Pride Brunch celebration that combines drag...
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800 Broadway Brings Luxury Living to New Heights
800 Broadway, a brand-new mixed-use residential tower, has officially opened in Downtown San Diego, introducing 389 modern residences, three commercial spaces, and the city’s tallest...
California Wine Festival Carlsbad
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Coastal Elegance in Carlsbad at the California Wine Festival
  • Park Hyatt Aviara Resort
Wine lovers, your perfect weekend just arrived. The California Wine Festival returns to Carlsbad’s stunning Park Hyatt Aviara Resort for two days of exceptional wines,...
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Authentic Hawaiian Magic at Catamaran Resort This Summer
The islands are calling, and you don’t need a plane ticket to answer. Catamaran Resort’s legendary Sunset Luaus on the Bay return, bringing authentic Hawaiian...
Barra Oliba Brings Bold Basque Flavors to Little Italy’s Dining Scene
San Diego got a serious culinary upgrade with Little Italy’s Barra Oliba, the Spanish-inspired bistro that opened late in 2024. The restaurant has already established...
The Mental Bar is hosting the Cars Coffee & Unity Cruise
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Cars Coffee & Unity Cruise Revs Up Community at The Mental Bar
Car enthusiasts and coffee lovers, your perfect Saturday morning awaits. The Mental Bar is hosting the Cars Coffee & Unity Cruise, combining automotive passion with...
Grand Social's Surf & Tiki Night
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Grand Social’s Surf & Tiki Night Brings Island Vibes to Your Friday
  • Fairmont Grand Del Mar
Escape to the tropics without leaving San Diego. Grand Social’s Surf & Tiki Night transforms Friday evenings into an island getaway where surf rock energy...
Summer Solstice Sound Healing experience at San Diego Botanic Garden
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Summer Solstice Sound Healing at San Diego Botanic Garden Creates Magic in Encinitas
  • San Diego Botanic Garden
Something truly extraordinary is happening at the San Diego Botanic Garden this Friday evening. The longest day of the year calls for a celebration that...
Juneteenth Community Block Party
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North Park’s First Juneteenth Block Party Celebrates Freedom Together
  • Louisiana Purchase
Louisiana Purchase is stepping up to co-host something truly special this year. The beloved neighborhood spot is partnering with High Definition Entertainment, Black San Diego,...
Bianchi Pizza & Pasta
Mission Bay Just Got a Taste of Italy With Bianchi Pizza & Pasta
The bayfront dining scene at Mission Bay has a new star, and we couldn’t be more excited about it. Bianchi Pizza & Pasta has opened...
Seabreeze Chocolates
Seabreeze Craft Chocolates is About to Make Your Sweet Tooth Very Happy
Seabreeze Craft Chocolates has been quietly perfecting the art of small-batch chocolate making, and now they’re launching their Summer Pastry Pop-Up that has us genuinely...
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Mavericks Beach Club Just Leveled Up Pacific Beach With Brand New Sports Courts
Mavericks Beach Club on Garnet Avenue has been busy transforming their space, and the result is something we’ve been waiting for in Pacific Beach. They’ve...
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Two New Dolphin Babies Just Made SeaWorld San Diego Even More Magical
SeaWorld San Diego just welcomed two adorable bottlenose dolphin calves! Jupiter and Phin are the newest stars of the park’s dolphin program, and watching these...
iHeart Indie Markets
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Grand Ole BBQ Hosts Father’s Day Weekend Makers Market
The Grand Ole BBQ Makers Market is exactly what we need for last-minute Father’s Day gift hunting. I Heart Indie Markets is bringing together 20+...
City Heights Street Food Fest
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City Heights Street Food Festival Goes Free
The City Heights Street Food Festival is back for year five, and they’re making their biggest change yet—free admission for everyone. University Avenue between 37th...
Movies in Memorial Chula Vista
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Movies in Memorial Brings Free Outdoor Cinema to Chula Vista
Downtown Chula Vista just launched something we’ve been hoping would happen—a proper outdoor movie series that doesn’t cost anything and actually shows films people want...
Duck Dive Drag Me to the Beach brunch
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Drag Me to the Beach: Duck Dive’s Friday Brunch Show
  • Duck Dive
Duck Dive is hosting a drag brunch show that’s bringing serious energy to our Friday morning, and we’re already planning our outfit. “Drag Me to...
Malibu Barbie Cafe
The Malibu Barbie Cafe Rolls Into San Diego For The Summer
San Diego got a serious dose of pink when the Malibu Barbie Cafe opened at Bayside Kitchen and Bar. This isn’t just another themed restaurant—we’re...
North City Summer Event Series
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North City’s Summer Movie Nights Are Here (And They’re Free!)
  • North City
North City just launched their Summer Event Series, and we’re already obsessed with the outdoor movie nights they’re using to kick things off. These free...
Civico 1845 10th anniversary
Civico 1845 Turns Ten With a Chef Collaboration Menu That’s Pure Little Italy Magic
Civico 1845 is marking its 10th anniversary in style, and honestly, we couldn’t be more excited about how they’re celebrating this major milestone. A decade...
Global Wellness Day at Sunny's Spa
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Start Your Weekend Right With Global Wellness Day in Oceanside
Global Wellness Day is taking on a distinctly coastal flavor this weekend, thanks to Sunny’s Spa & Beauty Lounge at Mission Pacific Beach Resort. There’s...
Shop The B.L.A.C SD
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Shop The B.L.A.C SD Returns for a Day of Culture, Community, and Local Love
Shop The B.L.A.C SD is back, bringing together makers, artists, and community for a day of connection in San Diego’s vibrant Black Arts & Culture...
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Arts District Liberty Station Unveils Creative Collaborations for 2025
Interdisciplinary magic is brewing at Liberty Station. Arts District Liberty Station announces its 2025 Collaborative program recipients, entering its seventh year of bringing together tenant...
Upcoming Events
Guests Exploring the Secret Garden Tour of La Jolla
Step Inside La Jolla’s Hidden Oasis at the Annual Secret Garden Tour
May 16, 2026
10:00 am
  • La Jolla Historical Society
There’s something extra special about getting a peek behind the gates in La Jolla. The Secret Garden Tour is back for its 27th year, offering...
Beach Sport, Craft Beer, and Food Trucks: The OTL Beer Fest is Back at Mariner’s Point
May 16, 2026
7:00 am
The 10th Annual Over the Line Beer Fest and Tournament is one of those only-in-San Diego days that’s hard to explain until you’ve been. Hosted...
Curebound Concert for Cures
P!NK Headlines Curebound’s 2026 Concert for Cures at Petco Park
May 15, 2026
7:00 pm
  • PETCO Park
Global music icon P!NK is headlining Curebound’s 2026 Concert for Cures at Petco Park, and ticket sales will fund cutting-edge adult and pediatric cancer research...
Family Style Spread at Kona Kai
The Kona Kai Clam Bake is Back for Another Round
May 14, 2026
5:30 pm
  • Kona Kai Resort and Spa
If you loved last year’s seaside feast, get ready, because Kona Kai San Diego is bringing back its Clam Bake for another round. And this...
The Avett Brothers and Mike Patton
The Avett Brothers and Mike Patton Bring Something Special to the Rady Shell
May 10, 2026
7:30 pm
  • The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park is a great venue on a normal night. Add The Avett Brothers to the bill – and then throw...