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.
Victorian rooms at Hotel Del
The Del’s $550 Million Glow-Up – Book Your Stay Now!
The legendary Hotel del Coronado, part of Curio Collection by Hilton, is now accepting room reservations for stays in the newly restored Victorian building guest...
Coco Maya 2nd Anniversary
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Little Italy’s Coco Maya Turns Two
  • Coco Maya
And just like that, Coco Maya has been bringing Little Italy their unique style of coastal cuisine, Josper-oven cooked meats, and lively libations for nearly two years...
Pendry San Diego
Pendry San Diego Voted #1 Favorite Hotel in SD
Pendry San Diego has been recognized as the No. 1 Favorite Hotel in San Diego in Travel + Leisure’s 2024 World’s Best Awards! Each year,...
Mission Pacific Beach Resort
Oceanside’s Crown Jewel: Mission Pacific Tops T+L’s Best
Mission Pacific Beach Resort has been named the No. 1 Resort Hotel in the Continental U.S. and the No. 1 California Resort Hotel in the...
Greystone Steakhouse 25th Anniversary
25 Years of Sizzle: Greystone Steakhouse’s Epic Anniversary
The iconic Greystone Steakhouse, located in the heart of Gaslamp, is celebrating its 25th anniversary all month long! And to do so, they have fantastic...
Mata Ortiz Pottery Market
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Discover Latin American Artistry at Old Town’s Annual Festival
  • Bazaar del Mundo
For many Latin American cultures, art serves as a medium to recount the history of its peoples and preserve their rich traditions. To honor and...
Mission Trails Regional Park Foundation
Mission Trails Regional Park Foundation Donates 55 Acres to the City of San Diego
The San Diego City Council has unanimously voted to accept a donation of land from the nonprofit Mission Trails Regional Park Foundation to add to...
Outdoors at ARTS DISTRICT Liberty Station
Summer Means Art, Music, & More at ARTS DISTRICT Liberty Station
Find a new favorite pastime outdoors and bask in the sun at ARTS DISTRICT Liberty Station this July! As summer sets in, this vibrant arts...
Bay to Park Paseo Celebration Walk
Bay to Park Paseo Walk Experience Links San Diego Bay to Balboa Park
A celebration walk last April 13 marked the realization of a dream born in 1908. Bay to Park Paseo, first envisioned by urban planner John...
Waterfront Park
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Vibes by the Bay: San Diego Bayfest 2024 With Sublime and More!
  • Waterfront Park
You’re in for an unforgettable experience at this year’s San Diego Bayfest with its impressive lineup of artists! San Diego Bayfest 2024 Lineup This year’s...
San Diego Pride Parade Hillcrest
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The Annual San Diego Pride Parade is Back!
  • Hillcrest Pride Flag
The annual San Diego Pride Parade is the largest single-day civic event in the region, and is among the largest Prides in the United States,...
New Kids on the Block Magic Summer Tour 2024
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New Kids On The Block Stops by San Diego for Their Magic Summer Tour
  • North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
Get ready for an unforgettable night as New Kids on the Block (NKOTB) bring their Magic Summer Tour to San Diego, joined by special guests...
old fashioned Fourth of July at Old Town San Diego
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Experience an Old-fashioned Fourth of July Only at Old Town San Diego
  • Old Town San Diego State Historic Park
California State Parks invites you to celebrate an old fashioned Fourth of July at Old Town San Diego State Historic Park! Join park staff and...
4th of July BBQ Dinner & Fireworks
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Enjoy BBQ and Fireworks on the Berkeley Deck This 4th of July
  • Maritime Museum of San Diego
The Maritime Museum of San Diego invites you to a yummy 4th of July BBQ Dinner and spectacular fireworks viewing from the McKinney Deck of...
Whiskies of the World
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Unleash Your Inner Connoisseur: Whiskies of the World in SD
  • Bahia Resort Hotel
America’s highly anticipated Whiskies of the World event, the nation’s largest whiskey-tasting tour, returns to San Diego this year with more than 150 expressions from...
Harry Connick Jr. at The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
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Harry Connick Jr. Live at The Rady Shell
  • The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
Enjoy a spectacular evening with Harry Connick Jr. at The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park! Set against the stunning backdrop of San Diego Bay, this...
San Diego Swim Week at Techo Beso
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Kick Off San Diego Swim Week in Style: Cover Release Party at Techo Beso
Kickstart San Diego Swim Week (SDSW) with the Magazine Cover Release and Welcome Party at Techo Beso, the rooftop bar and restaurant on top of the Gaslamp...
Radiant Human Brings Aura Photography at The Lafayette Hotel
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Experience Radiant Aura Photography at Lafayette Hotel & Club
  • The Lafayette Hotel
Lafayette Hotel & Club is known for being an immersive, mind-bending experience. With that in mind, they are excited to host the artist behind Radiant...
Almost Nakey Freedom Fest
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Get Your Party On at Belmont Park’s Almost Nakey Freedom Fest!
  • Belmont Park
Get ready for an epic celebration at the Almost Nakey Freedom Fest at The Plunge and Beach House in Belmont Park! This Fourth of July...
Ziggy Marley joins the San Diego Symphony Orchestra
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Ziggy Marley to Perform With The San Diego Symphony Orchestra at The Rady Shell
  • The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
Ziggy Marley joins the San Diego Symphony Orchestra for an evening of music at The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park. This event is one of...
Prix Pictet Human
San Diego Hosts the Only US Stop for Prix Pictet Human
The San Diego Museum of Art welcomes Prix Pictet Human, the latest exhibition from the world’s leading award for photography and sustainability, to the Museum...
The Commodores 4th of july at the rady shell at jacobs park
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The Commodores Celebrates Fourth of July at The Rady Shell
  • The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
Celebrate the Fourth of July at The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park with the Commodores! Then relax and stay after the concert for a front...
Here Are The San Diego Parks Where You Can Legally Have A Drink
The weather is warm, which means it’s time to start plan a lazy bbq picnic in the park with friends! While San Diego’s gorgeous weather...
San Diego Animal Sanctuary
Kids’ Camps and Parent Perks – Summer Fun at San Diego’s Animal Sanctuary
The San Diego Animal Sanctuary & Farm (formerly known as the Children’s Nature Retreat), a 20-acre animal sanctuary in Alpine, is embracing the ‘dog days of...
Upcoming Events
The Artist Is Not Alone Brings San Diego’s Creative Community Together
November 7, 2025
7:00 pm
  • Bread & Salt
There’s something special happening at Bread & Salt in Barrio Logan, and it’s exactly what the name suggests – a space where artists, makers, and...
Margaritaville halloween rooftop party
Nautical Nightmares Brings a Pirate-Themed Halloween Party to Margaritaville’s Rooftop
October 31, 2025
7:00 pm
Halloween night usually means choosing between bar-hopping downtown or hitting up a house party, but Margaritaville Hotel San Diego is offering a third option that’s...
La Jolla Playhouse working girl
La Jolla Playhouse Debuts ‘Working Girl’ – A New Musical With Big ’80s Energy
October 28, 2025
8:00 pm
La Jolla Playhouse is giving one of the most iconic ‘80s films a bold new twist with the world premiere of Working Girl, a fresh...
The Rocky Horror Picture Show at Balboa Theatre
Time Warp Your Way to The Rocky Horror Picture Show’s 50th Anniversary
October 25, 2025
8:00 pm
  • Balboa Theatre
Some movies you watch. Others you experience. The Rocky Horror Picture Show has always been the latter, and this 50th anniversary tour is bringing that...
Bach Collegium San Diego When in Rome
Bach Collegium San Diego Takes You to 18th-Century Rome
October 25, 2025
7:00 pm
  • All Souls’ Episcopal Church
  • The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center
Bach Collegium San Diego is presenting “When in Rome,” a program built around the music that shaped Handel’s career during his time in the Italian...