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.
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...
Travis Hook of CalTier Fund with his horse.
Surfing Cowboy to PhD and Founder: Travis Hook’s Innovative Path in Real Estate Investment
Meet Travis Hook, a quintessential example of how diverse experiences can lead to groundbreaking entrepreneurial success. From Texas to the shores of San Diego, Travis’s...
Summer Nights at Comic-Con Museum
Summer Nights at Comic-Con Museum: Cosplay, Dungeons & Dragons, Zombies, and More
Get ready for fun and games at the Comic-Con Museum in a series of Friday night events that includes cosplay, Dungeons & Dragons, puzzle building,...
Roller Rink at The Del
Dust Off Your Skates at The Del’s Retro Roller Rink!
Pull on your striped socks and dolphin shorts, and let the good times roll! The Del has the ultimate summer vibe in store for you...
Volo Sports Pickleball event at Cardiff Farmer's Market
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Cardiff Farmer’s Market to Host Free Pickleball Pop-Up With Volo Sports
Cardiff Farmer’s Market and Volo Sports are excited to host the first pickleball pop-up event in North County! Get ready for an exciting day of...
La Valencia Hotel Yoga Class
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La Valencia Hotel Yoga: Your Weekly Flow of Energy This Summer
  • La Valencia Hotel
Yoga with a view? Yes, please! La Valencia invites you for a weekly 60-minute Vinyasa yoga class every Friday morning all summer long. Align body,...
san diego pride festival lineup
San Diego Pride Announces Full Lineup for 2024 Festival
San Diego Pride has announced the full lineup of entertainment for the 2024 Pride Festival! The festival hosts over 120 entertainers across four stages: The...
Mario Adrion & Clay Horwitz at Mic Drop Comedy Club
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Laugh Out Loud With Mario Adrion & Clay Horwitz at Mic Drop Comedy Club
  • Mic Drop Comedy
Mario Adrion and Clay Horwitz are embarking on a country-wide stand-up comedy tour and will stop in San Diego to headline Mic Drop Comedy Club!...
Music En La Calle International Music Festival
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Music En La Calle Returns to City Heights
Music En La Calle, the free international music festival that brings together colorful musical performances representing a wide range of cultures and styles, returns to...
Conrad Prebys 2024 Summer Season
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The 2024 Conrad Prebys Summer Season Now Open
  • The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
Celebrate the opening of the Conrad Prebys 2024 Summer Season at The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park with the San Diego Symphony Orchestra, conductor Gemma...
High Dive Summer Market
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High Dive Market: Summer Fun for Everyone
Get ready to dive into summer fun at High Dive Market! Experience an exciting evening featuring local vendors, delicious food and drink specials, great vibes,...
San Diego Hoolaulea Hawaiian culture
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Experience the Spirit of Hawaiian Culture at San Diego Hoolaulea
  • Preble Field, NTC Park
Aloha, San Diegans! Get ready to immerse yourself in the vibrant spirit of Hawaiian culture at the San Diego Hoolaulea 2024. San Diego Hoolaulea is...
Belmont Park Community 5K
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Belmont Park Community 5K: Registration Now Open!
  • Belmont Park
The second annual Belmont Park Community 5K is here! The infectious enthusiasm of last year’s participants made it an absolute blast! This family-friendly event kicks...
Binational Youth Poster Exhibition at WDC 2024
World Design Capital Announces Binational Youth Poster Exhibition
World Design Capital San Diego Tijuana 2024 (WDC 2024) announces the selected posters of the Binational Youth Poster Exhibition. A collection of 16 designs created...
The Hello Girls Documentary by Foundation for Women Warriors
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Free Virtual Screening of The Hello Girls
  • Online via Zoom
In honor of the 76th Anniversary of the Women’s Armed Services Integration Act, join the Foundation for Women Warriors for a free virtual screening of...
The Gondola Company 25th Anniversay
25 Years of Venetian Charm With The Gondola Company
“Bravo!” to The Gondola Company, as it celebrates its 25th anniversary of bringing a touch of Venetian charm and relaxation to the Coronado Cays! The...
San Diego FC Signs Hirving "Chucky" Lozano
San Diego FC Signs Hirving “Chucky” Lozano
San Diego FC (SDFC) today announced the Club has acquired Hirving “Chucky” Lozano as the first Designated Player in San Diego FC history and signed...
The Henry Carlsbad
The Greatest Neighborhood Restaurant is Coming to Carlsbad!
The Henry is a place where you can always count on a warm welcome from baristas, servers, and bartenders who know their orders by heart....
Catalina Island Company
Catalina Island Company Unveils Two Harbors Summer Event Lineup
This summer, Catalina Island Company, the island’s premier resort operator, is set to host an exciting lineup of festivals and events at Two Harbors, located...
Jazz Brunch at The Brick Hotel
Cajun Flavors and Jazzy Vibes: Sunday Brunch at The Brick Hotel
This summer, The Brick Hotel in Oceanside is offering a special Jazz Brunch every Sunday! Come and enjoy delicious items from Q&A Oyster Co, specializing...
car show at belmont park
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Classic Cars, Live Music, and Family Fun at Belmont’s Father’s Day Car Show
  • Belmont Park
Experience an epic Father’s Day at Belmont Park, San Diego’s ultimate destination for family fun! Join Belmont Park for its 11th annual Father’s Day Car...
InterContinental San Diego Summer Sunset Live Music Series
Unwind With Local Tunes at the Summer Sunset Live Music Series
Celebrate summer with the sounds of local music during InterContinental San Diego’s 2024 Summer Sunset Live Music Series hosted at Layover, the hotel’s aviation-themed rooftop...
Conservatory yoga at San Diego Botanic Garden
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Conservatory Yoga: Immerse Yourself in the Lush Greenery of San Diego Botanic Garden
  • San Diego Botanic Garden
Wind down from the day with a conservatory yoga session at San Diego Botanic Garden. Immerse yourself in the lush greenery inside the Dickinson Family...
Downtown Chula Vista businesses
Downtown Chula Vista is Booming!
More and more individuals are gravitating towards Downtown Chula Vista for its flourishing community atmosphere. As a result, businesses are also making their way down...
Upcoming Events
Lions tigers and bears
Camp With Big Cats at Lions Tigers & Bears’ Spooky Campover
October 24, 2025
3:00 pm
  • Lions Tigers & Bears
Most camping trips involve distant wildlife sounds – maybe a coyote howl if you’re lucky. Lions Tigers & Bears is offering something considerably more intense:...
Art of Marketing Conference San Diego
The Art of Marketing Conference Returns for Its Fourth Year
October 24, 2025
8:00 am
If you’re in marketing, brand strategy, or anything adjacent, the Art of Marketing Conference has become one of those events that’s actually worth blocking out...
Ghost Light Masquerade
Step Into the Shadows at Ghost Light Masquerade
October 23, 2025
7:30 pm
If you’ve been looking for something that goes beyond your average Halloween event, we’ve got something that’ll genuinely intrigue you. The Rosin Box Project is...
Plaza Paseo Real's Halloween Spooktacular
Plaza Paseo Real’s Halloween Spooktacular Is Back for Some Family-Friendly Fun
October 18, 2025
11:00 am
Halloween season is officially here, and Plaza Paseo Real in Carlsbad is pulling out all the stops with their annual Halloween Spooktacular. Whether you’ve got...
42nd Annual Fall Arts And Crafts Fair At Bernardo Winery
Bernardo Winery’s Annual Fall Arts and Crafts Fair Returns for a Weekend of Handmade Goods
October 18, 2025
10:00 am
Bernardo Winery is hosting its 48th Annual Fall Arts and Crafts Fair, and nearly five decades in, they’ve got the format dialed in. The entire...