The Craving: San Diego Food + Drink News – Week of September 28, 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.
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...
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...
Upcoming Events
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...
Wellness Experience at MCASD
Activate House Takes Over MCASD for the Last Mornings at the Museum of 2025
December 13, 2025
9:00 am
  • Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego
Mornings at the Museum is closing out 2025 with a full-blown, energy-packed takeover of the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego in La Jolla, and...
san diego santa run
San Diego Santa Run Brings 5K Fun to Pacific Beach
December 13, 2025
8:00 am
The 13th Annual San Diego Santa Run is happening in Pacific Beach, and if you’ve been looking for a 5K that’s less about PRs and...