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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AAPI Pastry Stars Take Over East Village

San Diego‘s dessert scene is about to reach new heights as the AAPI Chefs Bake Sale brings together six absolutely amazing pastry chefs for what...

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D-Day Heroes Take Center Stage at San Diego’s Most Moving Celebration

InterContinental San Diego

Seven incredible D-Day veterans are making downtown San Diego their headquarters for one unforgettable evening. The SoCal French-American Chamber of Commerce is bringing these living...

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Lights Camera Action at the 2024 Coronado Island Film Festival

Coronado Island

Get ready for five days of movie magic, star-studded events, and cinematic celebrations as the Coronado Island Film Festival celebrates its ninth season. Star-Studded Premieres...

Annual Escondido Tamale Festival, a celebration of Hispanic heritage

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Tamale Time! Escondido’s Tastiest Festival Returns

A joyous celebration of Hispanic heritage is steaming up Escondido as USA Multicultural and Univision San Diego roll out their signature food festival. The 6th...

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Navy Ships Open Their Doors for One Epic Day at Meet the Fleet

Naval Base San Diego’s Meet the Fleet is giving us civilians the golden ticket to experience life at sea without actually leaving the dock. All...

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Little Italy Salutes Our Heroes With Two Nights of Music Under the Stars

Little Italy

Little Italy is turning up the volume for Fleet Week Concert Series, and we’re getting patriotic in the best possible way. Two incredible military bands...

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Spooky Soiree Takes Over Comic-Con Museum This November

Comic-Con Museum

Get ready to extend your Halloween celebrations into Día de los Muertos territory, San Diego! The Comic-Con Museum is transforming into a haunted haven for...

fall at oxford social club, best nightclubs in san diego

Party Your Way Through Fall at Oxford Social Club

One of San Diego’s best nightclubs is bringing the heat with three epic nights that’ll have us dancing well into November. We’re talking reality TV...

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Yoon Fest Takes Underground Dance Music to New Heights in Pine Valley

Three stages of house, techno, and electro music are coming to a dreamy forest setting just 45 minutes from downtown San Diego. For its ninth...

Farm-Fresh Street Tacos at Fox Point

We’ve discovered our new favorite taco spot, and trust us when we say these aren’t your average street tacos. Huerta taco has just opened its...

Christmas at the Barn by The Barn Redefined

The Barn Redefined’s Christmas Wonderland is Back

Christmas at the Barn is making its grand return to The Barn Redefined in Poway. This beloved holiday extravaganza, once known as the Poway Countryside...

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This Japanese Celebration Turns San Diego Kids Into Royal Stars

Japanese Friendship Garden

The Japanese Friendship Garden is rolling out the red carpet for San Diego‘s tiniest stars with its dazzling Shichi-Go-San celebration. Think stunning kimonos, enchanted garden...

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Soulful Sounds Meet Visual Arts at Union Hall Gallery

Art of Elan is back with their downtown series, and this time they’re cranking up the awesome to eleven! When Music Gets Magical Ever wondered...

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UBS Brings the Magic Back to Art San Diego for Sweet Sixteen

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San Diego Convention Center

The city’s most vibrant contemporary art show is about to paint the town red (and every other color) at the San Diego Convention Center. Art...

Liberty Station Announces Centennial Anniversary

Spend Veterans Day at Liberty Station: A Perfect Blend of History and Fun

With Veterans Day at Liberty Station approaching, discover a living tribute to our military heritage in a place transformed from a 1923 Naval Training Center...

Marshall Toomey Black Americana exhibition

Black Americana Makes Magic at Oceanside Museum

“Marshall Toomey: Black Americana” brings this former Disney animator’s vibrant storytelling to life through a collection that celebrates the richness of everyday life with the...

Pasta Takes Center Stage at La Jolla Theatre District

Theatre District dining is about to get a star-worthy upgrade as Chef Accursio Lota and Corinne Goria prepare to open their latest culinary masterpiece. The...

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Unleash Your Inner Barista: Join Beginner’s Latte Art Class at OX Coffee

OX Coffee is letting us in on the secrets of those Instagram-worthy latte designs with their Beginner’s Latte Art Class, and we’re here for every...

Turn Halloween Treats Into Cash at The Super Dentists

Here’s a sweet deal that’ll make both kids and parents smile! The Super Dentists are back with their legendary Halloween Candy Buy-Back program, turning those...

Tighties: The San Diego Startup With Activewear That Works as Hard as You Do

In the world of business, innovation often comes from identifying and addressing gaps in the market. Tighties, a new player in the activewear industry, is...

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80s Vibes Hit SMSC’s Secret Garden Party

St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center is throwing the most radical Halloween bash of the year, Spookeasy, transforming their secret garden into an 80s-themed speakeasy that’ll have...

Little Buds Nature Club at Cardiff Farmers Market

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Little Explorers and Nature Club Take Over Cardiff Farmers Market

Cardiff Farmers Market is transforming into a kid’s paradise, with the amazing Little Buds Nature Club leading the charge alongside a full day of creative...

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Fall Movie Magic Brings Coco to Life at North City

North City is transforming into an enchanted outdoor cinema for a special screening of Disney’s beloved Coco, and we’re already feeling those cozy fall vibes....

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Join San Diego’s Largest Walk to Fight Breast Cancer

Snapdragon Stadium

We’re about to turn Snapdragon Stadium into a sea of pink, and you’ll want to be part of this incredible movement. The Making Strides Against...

Wreckless Strangers & The Great North Special at Winstons

Infectious Grooves Hit Winstons: Wreckless Strangers & The Great North Special

January 24, 2026

9:00 pm

WinstonsOB

If you’re looking for a Saturday night that’s heavy on soul, groove, and live energy, Winstons in Ocean Beach has you covered. Wreckless Strangers and...

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The Greatest Social Beach Volleyball Tournament Ever Returns to Del Mar

January 24, 2026

7:00 am

Del Mar Dog Beach

The Onesie Beach Volleyball Tournament is back for its 10th year, and if you’ve never played beach volleyball in a full-body onesie, you’re missing out...

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New Village Arts Brings Bold Sci-Fi Thriller The Apiary to Carlsbad

January 23, 2026

7:30 pm

New Village Arts is kicking off 2026 with something a little different – a sci-fi workplace thriller set in a synthetic honeybee laboratory 22 years...

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Disney On Ice Brings the Party to Pechanga Arena With Let’s Dance!

January 22, 2026

7:00 pm

Pechanga Arena San Diego

Disney On Ice is back with an all-new show, and this one’s built around one thing: getting everyone in the arena moving. Let’s Dance! turns...

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Jurassic Quest Stomps Into Del Mar With Life-Size Dinosaurs

January 16, 2026

8:00 am

Del Mar Fairgrounds

If you’ve got kids (or you’re just really into dinosaurs), Jurassic Quest is rolling into the Del Mar Fairgrounds this weekend for four days of...

Del Mar