The Craving: San Diego Food + Drink News – Week of September 21, 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.

Cheer on the Oceanside Shock at Frontwave Arena This Fall

North County is getting a pro hockey team, and their mascot is a jellyfish. An extremely determined jellyfish. Gripping a hockey stick. Frontwave Arena just...

San Diego Symphony performing Pirates of the Caribbean in Concert

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Hear Zimmer’s Pirates Score Live on the Bay

The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park

The San Diego Symphony Orchestra is bringing Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl to the big screen while performing Klaus Badelt...

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Watch Tchaikovsky’s Greatest Hits Come to Life at The Rady Shell

The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park

An audience favorite is back at The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, and this time it’s going all in on one composer: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky,...

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Spend a Sunday Night With Toad the Wet Sprocket at Humphreys Concerts by the Bay

Humphreys Concerts by the bay

See Toad the Wet Sprocket at Humphreys as they blend their past with present, delivering heartfelt songs about life's challenges.

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Head Back to Hogwarts With the San Diego Symphony at The Rady Shell

The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park

Join the San Diego Symphony Orchestra for Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone in Concert. Enjoy a cinematic experience like no other.

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Experience Filipino Culture Up Close at SamaFest 2026

Balboa Park

Samahan Arts is bringing back its 39th Annual Philippine Cultural Arts Festival, and this year it’s going big: a full two days of Filipino food,...

Luke Bryan and Jason Aldean sharing the stage together

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Watch Two Country Legends Share the Stage at Petco Park

PETCO Park

Luke Bryan and Jason Aldean are bringing their co-headlining Double Down Tour 2026 to Petco Park, and this is the kind of lineup that doesn’t...

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Make Your Museum Day a Brunch Day at The Nat

San Diego Natural History Museum

The Nat just leveled up your Sunday plans. Between the galleries and a rooftop brunch with sweeping Balboa Park views, this is quickly becoming the...

JEFF GOLDBLUM & The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra with the San Diego Symphony Orchestra The Night Blooms World Tour!

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Swing Into a Sunday Night With Jeff Goldblum at The Rady Shell

The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park

Experience the charm of Jeff Goldblum The Rady Shell. Delve into his 30 years of jazz performance and diverse acting roles.

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Mission Bayfest Returns to Mariner’s Point Park With Rebelution, Kolohe Kai & The Offspring

Mariners Point

Mission Bayfest is heading back to the waterfront this fall, bringing three days of reggae, rock, and SoCal vibes to Mariner’s Point Park along the...

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Celebrate 10 Years of Mt. Joy on the Bay at The Rady Shell

The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park

Do not miss the Mt. Joy World Tour 2026. Celebrate a decade of music with electrifying performances and beloved hits.

Noah Kahan: The Great Divide Tour With Special Guest Gigi Perez

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Sing Your Heart Out With Noah Kahan at Petco Park

PETCO Park

Celebrate music and connection at Noah Kahan's The Great Divide Tour. His heartfelt songs will fill Petco Park with energy.

University Heights Summer Mixer at Park & Rec

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Come Hang Out at the University Heights Summer Mixer

Park & Rec

University Heights is getting together for its annual Summer Mixer, and honestly, there’s no better excuse to trade the couch for a night out with...

Corkfire restaurant at Temecula Creek Inn

Get a Taste of Wine Country’s New Live-Fire Menu at Temecula Creek Inn

Temecula Creek Inn just opened a new chapter in wine country dining, and it’s the kind of update that makes you want to clear your...

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Sip Through 100 Sakes at the 10th Annual San Diego Sake Festival

Julep Venue

Experience the San Diego Sake Festival with more than 100 top sakes, food options, and knowledgeable brewers to guide your tasting.

New Restaurants Opening in San Diego in 2026

San Diego is having a year. 2026 is tracking toward 90+ restaurant and bar openings across the county – from nationally recognized names planting flags...

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Celebrate Día de los Muertos With Unlimited Tacos at SDMA’s Taco Party

San Diego Museum of Art

The San Diego Museum of Art is throwing a taco party in its sculpture garden, and honestly, it’s one of the most fun things on...

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Hunt for Rare Finds at the Inaugural Frontwave Arena Collectibles Expo

If you’re a collector of pretty much anything – sports cards, Pokémon, TCG, memorabilia – this is a big one. Frontwave Arena is hosting the...

Meet Wild Tide, the Hard Ginger Beer Making Waves in San Diego

If you’ve been reaching for hard seltzers out of habit but wishing they tasted like something, Wild Tide might be exactly what you’ve been looking...

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Celebrate Chula Vista’s Lemon Heritage at the 29th Annual Lemon Festival

Downtown Chula Vista
Third Avenue Village

Downtown Chula Vista has a fun one coming up. The 29th Annual Lemon Festival takes over Third Avenue for a full day of lemon-inspired food...

Spend Your Last Weeks of Summer at Andaz San Diego

From rooftop wellness to surprise comedy and a taste of the Wild West, Andaz San Diego is closing out summer with a stacked lineup, and...

Get Outside With Nature Collective’s Free August Events at San Elijo Lagoon

Nature Collective is making it really easy to spend August outdoors, and we’re here for it. They’ve lined up four free events plus a documentary...

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Taste Your Way Through Logan Heights at the Taste of Imperial Avenue

Logan Heights Community Development Corporation, alongside the Greater Logan Heights Small Business Advisory Group, is inviting the community out for the fifth annual Taste of...