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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Sip Into Spring at the 2025 Spring Sake Festival at the Japanese Friendship Garden

Japanese Friendship Garden

Spring is here—and so is nama season. If you’ve never tried raw, unpasteurized sake, the 2025 Spring Sake Festival is the perfect place to start....

Spring Workshops at Ilan-Lael Invite You to Create, Explore, and Connect

Looking to spark your creativity this season? The Ilan-Lael Spring Workshops are back, offering a rare chance to learn hands-on art techniques in one of...

‘Ventana Huichola’ Opens at OMA With a Colorful Tribute to Culture and Community

If you’re looking for a thoughtful, visually stunning cultural experience this spring, Ventana Huichola at Oceanside Museum of Art should be on your list. This...

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CreativeMornings Returns With an Inspiring Conversation at the Central Library

San Diego Central Library

If you’re looking for a dose of inspiration to jumpstart your day, head downtown for CreativeMornings San Diego. The monthly morning meet-up series for the...

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Naturally Rising: San Diego’s Spotlight on Sustainable Startups

Building 177

The Naturally Rising Competition returns for its fifth year, and it’s shaping up to be a can’t-miss event for anyone passionate about San Diego’s natural...

Breeders’ Cup Gears Up for 2025 Season

The 2025 Breeders’ Cup World Championships is set to take over Del Mar Thoroughbred Club from October 31 to November 1, bringing together the world’s...

La Jolla

Dora Brings Sicilian Soul to La Jolla This Fall

Dora, a vibrant new Southern Italian restaurant from the husband-and-wife team behind Cori Trattoria, is set to open in La Jolla’s Theater District this fall—and...

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California’s Largest Traveling Tequila & Taco Music Festival Returns to San Diego

Del Mar Fairgrounds

Get ready to spice things up—the Tequila & Taco Music Festival is bringing the party to Del Mar Fairgrounds! This flavor-packed fest blends everything we...

Feeding San Diego’s Free Grocery Store Now Serving 1,500 Households Monthly

Feeding San Diego’s free grocery store, the Feeding San Diego Marketplace, is making a powerful impact in the local community—quietly becoming one of San Diego’s...

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Hop to the City’s Largest Egg Hunt & Best Brunch at Omni La Costa Resort & Spa

Omni La Costa Resort & Spa

Spring’s most egg-citing holiday is just around the corner, and Omni La Costa’s Easter Extravaganza is pulling out all the stops. This festive celebration features...

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Celebrate San Diego EarthFest—The City’s Biggest Earth Day Bash

San Diego EarthFest, the city’s biggest Earth Day bash, is back to take over Balboa Park—a free, all-ages festival celebrating sustainability, community, and the planet...

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Earth Month at Fairmont Grand Del Mar: Luxury, Sustainability, and Local Impact

Fairmont Grand Del Mar

Earth Month at Fairmont Grand Del Mar is in full bloom, inviting you to take part in a thoughtful lineup of experiences that celebrate nature,...

Convergence: How Eduardo Chillida’s Epic Exhibition is Transforming SDMA This Summer

Eduardo Chillida: Convergence arrives at The San Diego Museum of Art this summer, honoring one of postwar Europe’s most celebrated sculptors. Presented in celebration of...

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The Daytime Dance Party You Need: BPM Cafe 002 Takes Over Communal

Communal

BPM Cafe 002 is coming to Communal Coffees, the creative-minded café and lifestyle shop in South Park, for a Sunday that’s all about good music,...

Little Victory Wine Bar Brings Intimate European Vibes to Carlsbad Village

Little Victory Wine Bar has officially opened, and it’s already earning its spot as Carlsbad Village’s hottest new hangout. From the team behind Encinitas’ beloved...

Yan Pei-Ming’s “A Burial in Shanghai” Makes Its U.S. Debut at MCASD

This spring, the U.S. debut of A Burial in Shanghai brings a new level of intensity to San Diego’s art scene. Featuring a deeply personal...

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The New Children’s Museum Unveils Artopia – A Creative Studio for All Ages

The New Children’s Museum

A big new chapter is opening at The New Children’s Museum with the debut of Artopia: NCM Creative Studios, the vibrant centerpiece of the museum’s...

Wellness at The Lake Returns With a Fresh New Lineup of Mindful Movement and Lakeside Fun

The third annual Wellness at The Lake Series is back at Lakehouse Resort—one of San Diego’s most scenic outdoor venues—for another season of lakeside movement,...

“Afghan Heart, French Love” Exhibition Brings a Global Story to San Diego

Artist Manaz Raiszadeh invites San Diego into her world through Afghan Heart, French Love, a deeply personal solo exhibition now on view at the Alliance...

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Walter Redondo’s Open Art Studio Launches at Granger Hotel

The Grand Opening of Open Art Studio by Walter Redondo is happening at the beautifully restored Granger Hotel, and it’s your chance to be among...

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Big Night at Ponyboy Brings an Iconic Culinary Cinema Experience to Point Loma

Big Night at Ponyboy is coming to The Pearl Hotel—and it’s bringing a five-course feast to match its cinematic namesake. This Culinary Cinema Experience with...

Help San Diego Veteran Moms Through the Bright Beginnings Baby Shower Drive

The Bright Beginnings Baby Shower Drive is officially underway, offering San Diegans a meaningful way to get involved and support local veteran moms. Organized by...

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Take a Flavor-Filled Stroll at the 3rd Annual Taste of East Village

East Village San Diego

The Taste of East Village is back and better than ever! Now in its third year, this foodie favorite expands to two days, offering even...

Brisa Little Italy San Diego bold Latin-Japanese fusion restaurant

Little Italy

Brisa Brings Bold Fusion Flavors to Little Italy

There’s a breezy new addition to Little Italy’s dining scene! Brisa, an island vibes and Latin-Japanese fusion restaurant, is now open at the corner of...

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...

San Diego

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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...

San Diego

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...

Solana Beach

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 –...

San Diego

The 16th Annual San Diego Storytelling Festival Comes to Coronado

March 21, 2026

10:00 am

The Storytellers of San Diego and the Coronado Public Library are hosting the 16th annual San Diego Storytelling Festival, a free all-day community celebration of...

Coronado