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.
San Clemente
14 Must-Do Day Trips Near San Diego
We know what you’re thinking, “Why would I ever leave San Diego?!” and we completely agree. However, one of the best things about living in San...
Pacific Beach Annual Fundraiser
Pacific Beach Gets Serious About Ocean Safety With New Fundraising Campaign
We love Pacific Beach for its endless summer vibes and perfect waves, but let’s be real—the ocean demands respect. That’s why we’re excited to see...
Padres vs Dodgers game
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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 +...
Tour of Tecate
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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...
GXRLS ROCK
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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...
Tom Schwartz at The Pool House
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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...
Borrego Rooftop Catchin Sunsets
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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,...
Four Seasons Residence Club Aviara renovation
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
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 Spa Renovation
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...
arts district liberty station new identity
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...
Manny Cepeda Salsa Under the Stars
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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...
Powerhouse Music Groups at the conrad
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...
The Pool House DJ sets
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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...
Omni La Costa Women's Golf Day clinic
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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...
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...
Upcoming Events
Mother’s Day with The Gondola Company
Celebrate Mother’s Day With a Scenic Gondola Cruise in the Coronado Cays
May 10, 2026
10:00 am
If you’re looking for a memorable way to celebrate Mom, a peaceful gondola ride through the Coronado Cays offers a charming escape without ever leaving...
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...