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.
Tommy the Fishmonger of TunaVille
Meet Tommy the Fishmonger: San Diego’s Seafood Rockstar
Ever wondered where San Diego’s top chefs score their ocean-fresh catch? Let us introduce you to a local legend—Tommy Gomes, aka Tommy the Fishmonger. This...
Paradisaea two-year Anniversary celebration
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A Michelin-Worthy Mash-Up at Paradisaea
Bird Rock’s culinary scene is about to heat up with Paradisaea’s second-anniversary celebration. This local hotspot, which has been turning heads since 2022, is pulling...
Ray LaMontagne plays at Cal Coast Theatre in San Diego
Ray LaMontagne Delivers Soulful Performance on 20th Anniversary of Trouble Release
Ray LaMontagne delivered a powerful and soulful performance to a crowd of devoted fans at Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre, some of whom...
Old Globe Annual Gala
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Glitz and Glamour Take Center Stage at The Old Globe
  • Old Globe Theatre
Get ready to dust off those tuxedos and cocktail dresses, San Diego! The Old Globe is rolling out the red carpet for its 89th annual...
Art and Cultural Center
North Park’s Community Rallies to Save Cultural Hub
For nearly 16 years, Queen Bee’s Art and Cultural Center has been the beating heart of North Park’s creative scene. From salsa nights to slam...
San Diego entrepreneurs
San Diego Entrepreneurs Take a Leap for Education
San Diego’s business leaders are taking their entrepreneurial spirit to new heights—or should we say, depths? On August 24, fifteen intrepid members of the Entrepreneurs’...
Kids Free San Diego
Unlock Adventure as Kids Go Free at 50+ San Diego Museums This October
October is about to become your favorite month of the year. The San Diego Museum Council is bringing back their wildly popular Kids Free San...
The Boardwalk Hotel
The Boardwalk Hotel Debuts in Mission Beach: Beach Bliss and Boutique Chic
Move over, standard beach motels! There’s a new kid on the block in Mission Beach, and it’s about to redefine your idea of a coastal...
Ambrogio by Acquerello Michelin Guide recognition
Ambrogio by Acquerello Snags Coveted Michelin Guide Spot
Foodies, it’s time to pop the Prosecco! Our very own Ambrogio by Acquerello in La Jolla has just scored a spot in the Michelin Guide....
New Fall Experiences at Birch Aquarium
Birch Aquarium at Scripps is about to transform into an underwater playground of epic proportions. While we’re all eagerly awaiting the grand debut of Living...
Write Out Loud presents Clowning Around
“Clowning Around” Kicks Off Write Out Loud’s 18th Season
Get ready to have your funny bones tickled, and your minds expanded. Write Out Loud is back with their 18th season, and they’re kicking things...
Punk in the Park San Diego at Snapdragon Stadium
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Punk Rock Paradise Hits San Diego With Punk in the Park
  • Snapdragon Stadium
Get ready to crank up the volume and raise your glasses, San Diego! Punk In The Park is about to turn our city into a...
Paradisaea's new bar menu
Paradisaea’s New Bar Menu Takes Flight
Nestled in Bird Rock’s iconic “Piano Building,” Paradisaea has been turning heads and tantalizing taste buds for nearly two years. The Michelin Guide darling has...
ArtReach Community Art Studio
ArtReach San Diego Opens a New Community Art Studio in Hillcrest
ArtReach just dropped their latest masterpiece on the San Diego art scene—a brand new community art studio smack in the middle of Hillcrest! This 6,000...
The Avenue Fish & Oyster Company
The Avenue Fish & Oyster Company Coming to Coronado in January
Coronado’s next big thing is on the horizon. Blue Bridge Hospitality, the masterminds behind some of our favorite island eateries like Stake Chophouse & Bar...
Paradis Mission Hills
Mission Hills Gets a Taste of Europe With Paradis
Paradis is about to shake up the Mission Hills dining scene, and we’re here for it. This European-inspired café and modern pintxo bar is set...
table full of food
Rome Comes to Chula Vista as Acqua E Farina Takes Over Farmer’s Table
We’ve got some exciting news for all you foodies out there! Farmer’s Table, the brunch hotspot famous for its killer Bloody Marys, is about to...
Yunchan Lim at Jacobs Music Center
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Piano Prodigy Yunchan Lim Set to Dazzle San Diego
San Diego’s classical music scene is about to get a serious upgrade. Yunchan Lim, the South Korean piano phenom who took the world by storm,...
Padres Postseason
Cheer On the Padres in Their Final Push for the Postseason
Hey San Diego, it’s crunch time for our Padres! With just six home games left in the regular season, Petco Park is about to become...
Mexican Independence Day
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San Diegans Spice Up Mexican Independence Day at Rancho La Puerta
Who says you need to jet off to Mexico City to celebrate Mexican Independence Day? Rancho La Puerta is bringing the fiesta to us with...
Music Box Anniversary
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Yacht Rock Floats Into Downtown for Music Box’s Anniversary Bash
  • Music Box
Get ready to rock the boat, San Diego! The Music Box, our beloved downtown live music hotspot, is turning nine and they’re celebrating in true...
Solento Surf Fesitval
Surf’s Up at the Fourth Annual Solento Surf Festival
San Diego’s about to catch some serious stoke with the Fourth Annual Solento Surf Festival rolling into town. This week-long celebration is all about embracing...
Stella Artois Let’s Do Dinner, Del Mar' Sky Deck
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Stella Artois Presents ‘Let’s Do Dinner, Del Mar’ With Sky Deck
We’re raising our chalices to an unforgettable night of culinary exploration and community spirit! Stella Artois is teaming up with Sky Deck to bring you...
Harvest for Hope
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Support a Great Cause at the Emilio Nares Foundation’s “Harvest for Hope” Fundraiser
  • Coasterra Restaurant
Get ready to treat your taste buds and warm your heart at the 21st Annual Harvest for Hope fundraiser. The Emilio Nares Foundation (ENF) is...
Upcoming Events
christmas at lions tigers and bears
Celebrate Christmas With the Animals at Lions Tigers & Bears
December 13, 2025
2:30 pm
  • Lions Tigers & Bears
Lions Tigers & Bears is hosting its annual Christmas with the Animals Fundraiser at the Alpine sanctuary, and if you’ve been looking for a holiday...
Gaslamp Pet Parade
Santa Paws Brings the Gaslamp Pet Parade Back for the Holidays
December 13, 2025
1:00 pm
If you’ve been waiting all year to dress your pet in a ridiculous holiday outfit and parade them through downtown San Diego, December 13 is...
snow in San Diego
It’s About to Snow in City Heights!
December 13, 2025
12:00 pm
City Heights CDC is hosting its Winter Extravaganza at Teralta Park with 40 tons of real snow where children and families can play, build snowmen,...
winter wonderland Market Creek Plaza
Winter Wonderland Returns to Market Creek Plaza With Holiday Magic for All
December 13, 2025
12:00 pm
Winter Wonderland 2025 is back at Market Creek Plaza, and if you’ve been looking for a free community celebration that’s created by the community, this...
Christophe Rull Patisserie holiday pop-up
World-Class Chocolatiers Team Up for Holiday Pop-Up in San Marcos
December 13, 2025
9:00 am
U.S. World Chocolate Master and Netflix star Christophe Rull is teaming up again with Michelin-trained chocolatier Annaluna Karkar for a two-day holiday pop-up at Christophe...