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.
Don Julio Tequila
Shake It Up: San Diego’s Hottest Cocktail Classes and Dinners
GBOD Hospitality Group, one of San Diego’s fastest-growing hospitality groups, will raise San Diegans’ spirits with a new series of cocktail and dinner events featuring...
Roma Norte San Diego
Roma Norte Brings Technique-Driven Cocktails and Mexico City Flair to San Diego
Roma Norte, a new bar concept by the acclaimed team behind Puesto and Marisi, brings the electric energy, hospitality, and world-class cocktail culture of Mexico City to...
Sphere Photo Studio
Picture Perfect: San Diego’s Sphere Photo Studio is Revolutionizing Selfies!
Hey there, San Diego. We’ve got the inside scoop on the game-changing photo studio, Sphere Photo Studio, that’s about to revolutionize your selfie game! Picture...
XOSOHO GeekWeek Rooftop Party
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Geek Out at XOSOHO’s Rooftop Party!
Hey, San Diego! Ready to level up your SDCC experience? XOSOHO GeekWeek Rooftop Party at Cielo Rooftop Lounge is where you want to be for...
San Diego Zoo Pandas
Pandas are Back at The San Diego Zoo!
Starting Thursday, August 8, 2024, you can connect with the adorable Yun Chuan and Xin Bao at the San Diego Zoo’s brand-new Panda Ridge. This...
Pepino pop-ups
Taste the Buzz: Pepino Pop-Ups in La Jolla Happening This August!
Ready to add some flavor to your summer Sundays? Pepino, the new Peruvian-influenced eatery and bakeshop, is making waves in La Jolla with pop-ups every...
Border Blitz
Comics Cross Borders: Border Blitz Takes Flight at CBX
Comic-Con Museum will debut an extension of its bi-national exhibit Border Blitz: Artistas del Cómic de Tijuana through an activation at Cross Border Xpress from...
Cardiff Farmer’s Market to Host Yoga & Summer Farmer’s Market Tours
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Om Your Way to Organic: Cardiff Market’s Mindful Shopping Experience
Cardiff Farmer’s Market is excited to unveil an energizing wellness extravaganza! Join their brand-new monthly outdoor yoga sessions and engaging farmer’s market tours. Dive into...
Seeds for the Future by Berry Good Food
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Planting Dreams, One Bite at a Time: Berry Good Food’s “Seeds for the Future”
  • Julep Venue
Join local nonprofit Berry Good Food for a delicious evening during its annual “Seeds for the Future” event. This unforgettable evening supports BGF’s local school...
Layover Summer Soiree at Intercontinental San Diego
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Rooftop Rhythms & Retail: InterCon SD’s Summer Soiree
  • Layover
Immerse yourself in the vibrant celebration of summer at the InterContinental San Diego with the Layover Summer Soiree! This event marks the return of the...
Belmont Park Roller Coaster Day
Spins and Thrills: Belmont Park’s Double Dose of Summer Fun
Hey San Diego! Get ready for some serious fun at Belmont Park, our beloved beachfront amusement park in Mission Beach. Mark your calendars for two...
right to dream academy
Dream Big, Play Free: SDFC’s Right to Dream Academy Kicks Off Open Tryouts
San Diego FC (SDFC) announced that SDFC’s Right to Dream Academy will be hosting its first-ever free open tryouts for boys in San Diego at...
Puesto Taco Collaboration Supporting Rescue Dogs
Padres Pitcher Joe Musgrove Teams Up With Puesto to Support Rescue Dogs
Taco ’bout a good cause! Puesto launched a new Tijuana-inspired taco to their menu, crafted by San Diego Padres pitcher Joe Musgrove and Puesto’s culinary...
blanco cocina coronado
Taste the Island Life: Blanco Cocina + Cantina Now Open!
Island life is now a lot tastier now that Blanco Cocina + Cantina has opened its second San Diego location on Coronado Island this July...
Novo Brazil Brewing Anniversary
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Cheers to 10 Years: NOVO Brazil Brewing Company’s Epic Anniversary Bash!
Get ready to celebrate in style as NOVO Brazil Brewing Company marks its 10th anniversary with a sports-packed bash at its Otay Ranch brewpub! Join...
Living Coast Discovery Center
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Hawks, Hops, and Zero Waste: Living Coast’s Farm to Bay Fundraiser
The Living Coast Discovery Center will host its 15th annual Farm to Bay Fundraiser with a tasting event has become a favorite South Bay summer...
Encinitas Fish Shop anniversary
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Celebrate 10 Years of Fresh Seafood at Encinitas Fish Shop!
Attention all seafood lovers! Fish Shop, one of the best seafood restaurants in San Diego, is celebrating the 10-year anniversary of its Encinitas location in...
Plantscape Dinner Series
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From Backyard to Plate: The Plot’s Plantscape Showcases Local Bounty
  • The Plot
Proudly plant-based and zero-waste, The Plot is excited to welcome back its tasting menu dinner series, Plantscape. From The Plot’s culinary leaders Executive Chef David...
Harrah’s Resort Southern California
$24 Million Splash: Harrah’s Dive Inn Gets a Funner Facelift
Harrah’s Resort Southern California, is proud to announce the completion of the highly anticipated $24 million renovation of its Dive Inn accommodations. Dive Inn: Transforming...
Transformative Currents
OMA to Present ‘Transformative Currents: Art and Action in the Pacific Ocean’
Oceanside Museum of Art (OMA) is thrilled to announce the upcoming exhibition ‘Transformative Currents: Art and Action in the Pacific Ocean,’ part of Getty’s initiative...
southern california fried chicken
Wing It to PB: Crack Shack’s Coastal Coop Opens in August
Brought to life by the original dream team behind nationally-acclaimed Juniper & Ivy, the Crack Shack was hatched in November 2015 with the goal of...
Farm Film & Music Series Line-up at Coastal Roots Farm
Coastal Roots Farm Film & Music Series Presents “Women’s Work”
Coastal Roots Farm—a nonprofit, organic community farm and education center inspired by Jewish values in Encinitas—continues their 2024 Farm Film & Music Series, designed to...
Del Mar Racing Opening Day
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Get Your Bets and Best Threads Ready…It’s Racing Season at Del Mar!
  • Del Mar Racing
The nation’s only seaside track is thrilled to welcome racegoers back to the Del Mar racetrack for an exciting summer season. Beginning on Saturday, July...
WEST tower in San Diego
Live, Work, Play: West Tower’s 37 Stories of San Diego Swagger
Holland Partner Group is thrilled to unveil West, the first-of-its-kind multi-mixed-use tower in San Diego. Located at 1011 Union Street, this 37-story landmark is set...
Upcoming Events
Mission Trails Holiday Marketplace
Mission Trails Holiday Marketplace Goes Two Days This Year
November 15, 2025
9:00 am
  • Mission Trails Regional Park
Mission Trails Regional Park Foundation is expanding its Holiday Marketplace to a full weekend, and if you’ve been looking for a way to shop local...
San Diego Civic Theatre event
World Ballet Company Brings Cinderella to Civic Theatre
November 14, 2025
7:00 pm
  • Civic Theater
World Ballet Company is staging Cinderella at the Civic Theatre, and if you’re thinking this is going to be a small-scale production, think again. We’re...
The Waverly five-year anniversary
The Waverly Celebrates Five Years in Cardiff
November 13, 2025
6:00 pm
The Waverly is hitting its five-year mark, and instead of just posting something on Instagram and calling it a day, they’re throwing a proper anniversary...
san diego veteran's day parade
San Diego Veterans Day Parade Honors WWII’s 80th Anniversary
November 11, 2025
10:00 am
The San Diego Veterans Day Parade, sponsored by Verizon, is centering its 2025 event around a significant milestone—the 80th anniversary of the end of World...
Salute to Paws 5K and Gratitude Festival Celebrates Dogs and Veterans
November 9, 2025
8:00 am
If you’re looking for a meaningful way to spend Sunday morning with your dog, Shelter to Soldier’s 2nd annual Salute to Paws 5K and Gratitude...