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.
El Chingon National Taco Day
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Score Tacos for Life at El Chingon!
  • El Chingon
Get ready to wear your taco love on your sleeve—literally! Our favorite “Bad Ass Mexican” joint, El Chingon, is back with a bang this National...
SDWS Annual International Exhibition
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Brush Strokes Go Global at San Diego Watercolor Society’s International Exhibition
The San Diego Watercolor Society (SDWS) is gearing up for its 44th Annual International Exhibition. This isn’t your average art show—we’re talking a global gathering...
Family Spooktacular at Fairmont
Fall Into Fun at Fairmont Grand Del Mar
Fairmont Grand Del Mar is turning up the autumn vibes with a lineup of fall events that’ll have you falling head over heels for the...
french menu
La Clochette Doubles Down on Deliciousness in Mission Valley
One of San Diego’s favorite French bakeries, La Clochette, is about to make Mission Valley a whole lot sweeter. After winning hearts (and taste buds)...
LXR Hotels & Resorts portfolio adds The Del
The Crown Jewel of Coronado Gets a Luxe Upgrade
San Diego’s hospitality scene is about to get a serious upgrade! Come October 2024, two of The Del’s most exclusive enclaves—Beach Village and Shore House—will...
SDIFF
Lights, Camera, Azione! San Diego Italian Film Festival Returns
This October, you can get a slice of Italia right here in America’s Finest City as our beloved San Diego Italian Film Festival (SDIFF) returns...
The Conrad free Outdoor Concert Series
Free Tunes and Good Vibes at La Jolla Music Society Fall Concert Series
La Jolla Music Society is bringing the heat this fall with their free outdoor concert series at The Conrad. The Wu Tsai QRT.yrd Concert series...
SDBW by San Diego Brewers Guild
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Hop to It, San Diego! Beer Week is Back and Better Than Ever
  • Several Locations
Our favorite sudsy celebration, San Diego Beer Week, is rolling back into town this fall. This 10-day extravaganza (because seven days just aren’t enough for...
The Boatyard Point Loma
Point Loma’s Fiddler’s Green Gets a Swanky Makeover
San Diego, we’re about to witness a serious glow-up in the Point Loma dining scene. The iconic Fiddler’s Green is transforming into The Boatyard, and...
San Diego FC Head Coach Mikey Varas
San Diego FC Scores Big With New Head Coach Mikey Varas
San Diego FC just kicked off their journey to the big leagues in style by nabbing Mikey Varas as their first-ever head coach. This isn’t...
Casetta Hotels
Casetta Hotels Bringing New Life to Historic Gems in 2025
San Diego, our favorite boutique hotel collection is about to make some serious waves in the hospitality scene. Casetta, the masterminds behind our beloved Pearl...
Sean Jamieson
Set Sail With Sean Jamieson: The Story Behind San Diego’s Most Romantic Boat Ride
Ever fantasized about gliding through Venetian canals without the hefty airfare? Well, pack your imaginary bags because we’re taking you on a little trip to...
traditional stein holding contest
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Ocean Beach Oktoberfest is Back for a Wild Weekend of Festivities
  • OB Pier Parking Lot
OB Oktoberfest is back and bigger than ever, promising a beachfront bash that’ll have you saying “Prost!” till the cows come home. This year, they’re...
Westgate Hotel Hocus Pocus Tea
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Channel Your Inner Witch at The Westgate Hotel Hocus Pocus Tea Party
  • The Westgate Hotel
The Westgate Hotel is brewing up something wicked for all you Halloween enthusiasts out there. We’re talking about a Hocus Pocus Tea party that’ll have...
Cardiff Farmers Market Kids Day
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Family Fun at Cardiff Farmer’s Market
Cardiff Farmer’s Market Kids Day is turning our beloved Farmer’s Market into a family adventure paradise. It’s time to swap your grocery lists for treasure...
CRSSD Festival After Dark
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CRSSD After Dark Parties at Oxford Social Club
  • Oxford Social Club
Who says the party has to stop when the sun goes down? Not us! As the CRSSD Festival wraps up its daytime shenanigans at Waterfront...
Tortuga restaurant menu
Omni San Diego Serves Up Double Culinary Delight
Get ready to add two new hotspots to your San Diego dining bucket list! The Omni San Diego Hotel has just unveiled a pair of...
San Diego Museum of Art exhibition
Prix Pictet Human Brings World-Class Photography to San Diego
The crème de la crème of global photography is coming to town, and it’s bringing a powerful message with it. The Prix Pictet Human exhibition...
More Than Pink Launch Party
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Raise a Pink Pint for a Cause at Mission Brewery
  • Mission Brewery
We’re about to paint the town pink, and we’re inviting you to join the colorful crusade! Susan G. Komen is teaming up with Mission Brewery...
Little Italy's State Of The Neighborhood Returns
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Little Italy’s State of the Neighborhood Returns
The Little Italy State of the Neighborhood event is cooking up something special, and it’s set to be a night of fantastic food, amazing views,...
San Diego Botanic Garden Exhibition
Check out the Amazing Bamboo Exhibition at San Diego Botanic Garden
Get ready to be bamboo-zled by nature’s most versatile grass! We’re talking about the San Diego Botanic Garden’s latest exhibition that’s got everyone buzzing—Bamboo: Beautiful...
One Paseo Oktoberfest
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Pretzels and Pints Take Over One Paseo Oktoberfest
  • One Paseo
Who says we can’t bring Munich to San Diego? We’re raising our steins high for an Oktoberfest celebration that’s got us buzzing with excitement. One...
Wild Weekend: Amazonia at San Diego Zoo for Earth Day
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Swing Into Action at San Diego Zoo’s Wild Weekend: African Forest
  • San Diego Zoo
We’re going bananas over here! San Diego Zoo is transforming into a lush African paradise, and we’ve got the inside scoop on all the wild...
Sounds & Sips At One Paseo
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Sounds & Sips at One Paseo to Feature San Diego Symphony
  • One Paseo
We’ve found the perfect recipe for a chill afternoon, and it’s music to our ears! Sounds & Sips at One Paseo is serving up world-class...
Upcoming Events
mcasd
Japonesia Comes to MCASD’s Winter MKT with Records, Art, and Local Vibes
December 14, 2025
11:00 am
  • Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego
MCASD’s Winter MKT is back, and this year’s lineup brings together some serious local favorites. The museum is teaming up with Part Time Lover, In...
ales n rails fundraiser
10 Years of Ales n’ Rails at San Diego Model Railroad Museum
December 13, 2025
6:00 pm
  • San Diego Model Railroad Museum
The San Diego Model Railroad Museum is celebrating a decade of Ales n’ Rails, its annual beer-tasting fundraiser that combines local breweries, live music, model...
Home Alone live orchestra
Experience Home Alone Like Never Before: Live Orchestra at The Rady Shell
December 13, 2025
6:00 pm
The San Diego Symphony Orchestra is performing John Williams’ score for Home Alone live while the film plays at The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park,...
Holiday Table at Sycamore Den
Holiday Table at Sycamore Den Brings Oysters, Martinis, and Live Classical Music
December 13, 2025
6:00 pm
  • Sycamore Den
Sycamore Den is hosting Holiday Table, and if you’ve been looking for a holiday gathering that feels refined without being stuffy, this delivers. We’re talking...
Lights & Peppermint Market at Liberty Public Market
Lights & Peppermint Market at Liberty Public Market
December 13, 2025
3:00 pm
  • Liberty Public Market
Liberty Public Market is getting festive with Lights & Peppermint Market, a two-day holiday celebration that combines eat, drink, and shopping with activities designed for...