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.
PRIDE 5K RUN + WALK by Front Runners & Walkers San Diego
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Pride 5K Run and Walk Kicks Off Local Pride Festivities
  • Hillcrest
The Front Runners & Walkers San Diego Pride 5K Run and Walk is back! Dress up in your wackiest rainbow outfit, lace up your shoes,...
Ambrogio by Acquerello
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One Night Only – Japanese & Italian Flavors Collide in San Diego
Two culinary forces, Ambrogio by Acquerello and Matsu, are joining together for a can’t-miss evening!  Executive Chef William Eick of Matsu and Head Chef Enea Sintoni of Ambrogio by...
New Children's Museum expansion
Help the New Children’s Museum Add More Room for Learning, Joy, and Creativity
By the end of the year, The New Children’s Museum (NCM) will offer even more opportunities for you to think, play, and create with an...
The Pearl Hotel
Get a Sneak Peak Inside Ponyboy Restaurant & Bar, Coming to the Iconic Pearl Hotel
Nearly 70 years after its arrival onto the San Diego boutique hotel landscape, Point Loma’s iconic mid-century modern The Pearl Hotel will soon unveil the...
Michelin Bib Gourmand Taqueria
New MICHELIN Bib Gourmand Tacos in San Diego!
We can’t wait for this one! LOLA 55, celebrated as San Diego’s only MICHELIN Bib Gourmand taqueria, is unveiling plans for the launch of a new...
Mezcal Fest Grand Tasting
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Baja Mezcal Fest 2024 – Two Days of Fun & Flavor!
  • Tahona Baja
Don’t miss the third edition of the Baja Mezcal Fest happening at Tahona Baja! This year, the lineup is even better, and you’re in for...
Oceanside Independence Parade
Meet Oceanside’s 2024 Hometown Heroes
As we gear up for the annual Oceanside Independence Parade on Saturday, June 29, MainStreet Oceanside is proud to announce the 2024 Hometown Heroes honorees!...
Free Outdoor Movie Night With Moana at North City
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Your Family’s Next Movie Night – Moana at North City Plaza!
  • North City
Transport your family to the fictional island of Montinui for a free outdoor movie screening of Disney’s Moana! Free Outdoor Movie Night With Moana Movie...
San Diego Botanic Garden Summer Nights
Summer Nights Magic at San Diego Botanic Garden
San Diego Botanic Garden invites you to enjoy a vibrant summer schedule packed with exciting events as part of its highly anticipated Summer Nights. Every...
Ember & Rye steakhouse
The Legendary Ember & Rye Set to Re-Open!
Renowned steakhouse Ember & Rye is thrilled to announce its highly anticipated re-opening, with reservations available from June 22. In continued collaboration with acclaimed chef, restaurateur, author, and television personality Chef...
San Diego's An's Dry Cleaning Voted Best Ice Cream in America
An’s Dry Cleaning Named the Best Ice Cream in America!
An’s Dry Cleaning, the renowned gelato shop headquartered in San Diego, has won first place in USA Today’s prestigious Best Ice Cream Shop in America...
Battle of the Bruschetta at Postino WineCafe
Postino WineCafé Kicks Off Second Annual Battle of the Bruschetta
Postino WineCafe’s iconic bruschetta is throwing down this summer with the second annual Battle of the Bruschetta, a summer-long, bracket-style competition between four limited-time bruschetta...
CIFF presents the real gidget
Gidget Comes to Coronado – A Weekend of Surf, Sun, and Film
The Coronado Island Film Festival (CIFF) is thrilled to present “Gidget Comes to Coronado,” a special weekend featuring two events with Kathy Kohner-Zuckerman, the iconic...
La Jolla's Dr. David Sabourin and his team
La Jolla Smiles Bright With Dr. Sabourin’s 30 Years of Dental Excellence
Finding a dentist you can feel comfortable and confident with is one of life’s great wins. That’s why, in this post, we celebrate the remarkable...
Loews Coronado Bay Resort
Unmissable Summerfest Events at Loews Coronado Bay Resort
Loews Coronado Bay Resort announces the highly anticipated third iteration of its Summerfest programming, just ahead of the official start of the summer season. The...
operation snowfall lou lou's
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Laugh Out Loud at Lou Lou’s Standup Comedy Series
Lou Lou’s Jungle Room, the hot new club located within the renowned Lafayette Hotel, is rolling out not-to-be-missed summer happenings with good laughs and additional...
Elements of Nature Dinner Series at Vaga Restaurant
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Elements of Nature Dinner Series at VAGA Continues
VAGA Restaurant & Bar at Alila Marea Beach Resort has announced the next three dates of their Elements of Nature Dinner Series: Nature of Earth,...
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Get Your Creativity On With the New Children’s Museum
  • The New Children’s Museum
The New Children’s Museum invites you and your family to celebrate art, creativity, and community through live performances, family-friendly art-making activities, great food, and free,...
WNDR Museum After Hours
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Experience WNDR Museum After Hours During 21+ Night
  • WNDR Museum
WNDR Museum will host a monthly 21+ Night starting this June, allowing you to step into a realm of magic and curiosity as the Museum...
The Lao Tizer Band at Lou Lou's Jungle Room
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A Night of Jazz With the Lao Tizer Band
DownBeat “Jazz Group of the Year ” nominee, The Lao Tizer Band, will make their debut appearance at Lou Lou’s Jungle Room in support of...
G League San Diego Clippers
Frontwave Arena Announces Game Dates for Clippers’ First Season
Frontwave Arena, the new multi-purpose sports and entertainment venue in North County San Diego, is excited to announce dates for six G League San Diego...
Irv’s Burgers and Prince St. Pizza Land in Pacific Beach
Double the Deliciousness: Irv’s Burgers and Prince St. Pizza Land in Pacific Beach
Iconic California-born burger spot Irv’s Burgers and famed New York City pizza shop Prince St. Pizza are opening the doors of their newest adjacent locations...
Lakehouse Resort Sail Club
Lakehouse Resort Rolls Out Sail Club Membership
Amid the 80-acre Lake San Marcos, Lakehouse Resort is excited to unveil the launch of its newest offering, Sail Club. Designed to provide an exclusive...
The Nash in San Diego
Prolific Chicago Developer Expands Into San Diego With the Debut of “The Nash”
CEDARst Companies has officially opened doors to The Nash, a luxury residential community comprised of 190 units across seven stories, making it a smart and...
Upcoming Events
Spreckels Organ Society phantom of the opera
Experience The Phantom of the Opera Like Never Before at Spreckels Organ Pavilion
October 25, 2025
6:30 pm
  • Spreckels Organ Pavilion
We’ve all heard The Phantom of the Opera before – but probably not like this. The Spreckels Organ Society is taking Andrew Lloyd Webber’s iconic...
The Forum Carlsbad Halloween Spectacular
The Forum Carlsbad’s Halloween Spooktacular Brings the Tricks and Treats
October 25, 2025
2:00 pm
  • The Forum Carlsbad
If you’re still mapping out your Halloween weekend plans, The Forum Carlsbad just made the decision easier. Their annual Halloween Spooktacular is coming back this...
Encinitas dia de los muertos
Celebrate Life and Remembrance at Encinitas Día de los Muertos Festival
October 25, 2025
12:00 pm
There’s something special about the way Día de los Muertos honors those who’ve passed – not with sadness, but with color, music, and celebration. For...
City Heights Day of the Dead Celebration
City Heights Day of the Dead Celebration Marks 29 Years of Community Tradition
October 25, 2025
11:00 am
The City Heights Día de los Muertos celebration is hitting its 29th year, and what started as a school project has grown into one of...
Masterchef All-Star Live Harrah's Resort SoCal
MasterChef All-Stars Live Hits Harrah’s Resort SoCal
October 24, 2025
8:00 pm
  • Harrah’s Resort SoCal
The culinary world just got a whole lot more exciting for San Diego foodies with MasterChef All-Stars Live making its highly anticipated debut. Harrah’s Resort...