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.
Metamorphosis Art Exhibition
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Monarch School Project’s “Metamorphosis” Art Show Celebrates the Power of Arts
Creativity is transformative for mental health and wellbeing. At Monarch School Project, a leading nonprofit supporting youth and their families experiencing homelessness, it will be...
Cinco de Mayo in Gaslamp Quarter
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Fiesta Time! Celebrate Cinco de Mayo Bar Crawl in Gaslamp!
  • Gaslamp Quarter
Prepare for a vibrant celebration of Cinco de Mayo in the heart of Gaslamp Quarter! Immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage and festive spirit...
Bright Beginnings Baby Shower Drive
Support Veteran Moms This Mothers Day Through Foundation for Women Warriors
The Foundation for Women Warriors is hosting a Bright Beginnings Baby Shower Drive to help supply baby essentials for new moms facing financial struggles.  The nonprofit’s goal this year...
Haus of Serotonin at Spill the beans
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Haus of Serotonin Brings Handmade Collection to Spill The Beans
Mark your calendars! Haus of Serotonin is bringing their handmade chain collection to Spill the Beans in Mission Valley this Friday, April 26! Swing by...
Union Kitchen and Tap Pacific Beach
Union Kitchen and Tap Opens Third Location in Pacific Beach
OMG Hospitality is bringing elevated dining to the heart of Pacific Beach with the opening of its third location of Union Kitchen and Tap, which...
The Lafayette Hotel
The Lafayette Hotel is Esquire Magazine’s New Hotel of the Year
The Lafayette Hotel & Club has been named the 2024 New Hotel of the Year by Esquire Magazine! The recognition underscores its commitment to excellence...
Wild Child Ice Cream window in Mission Hills
Welcome to Wild Child Ice Cream: Where the Fun Never Melts!
The ice cream window in Mission Hills is back open and serving scoops! Wild Child Ice Cream serves ice cream and experiences inspired by the...
Bivouac Ciderworks’s weekend brunch
Bivouac Ciderworks Adventure Lodge & General Store Now Serving Weekend Brunch
Bivouac Ciderworks’ new Adventure Lodge & General Store has expanded its food offerings, launching weekend brunch and a snack menu. This rounds out its Café...
Jobapalooza hiring festival at Belmont Park
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Job-Seekers Unite at the Jobapalooza Hiring Festival in Belmont Park
  • Belmont Park
Summer is right around the corner and Belmont Park, San Diego’s only beachfront amusement and entertainment center, will host its third annual park-wide hiring festival,...
Encinitas Spring Street Fair
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Celebrate the Season at Encinitas Spring Street Fair
  • Downtown Encinitas
The Encinitas Spring Street Fair is a celebration marking the arrival of spring, turning the historic Highway 101 into a bustling promenade of festivities. Typically...
Brickmans Restaurant & Bar
Lakehouse Resort Unveils Reimagined Golfside Dining at Brickmans Restaurant & Bar
Nestled amidst the serene beauty of Lake San Marcos, Lakehouse Resort proudly introduces Brickmans Restaurant & Bar, the reimagined dining experience at The Links golf...
Vincenzo Little Italy
Cheese Wheel Dreams Do Come True at Little Italy’s Newest Spot, Vincenzo
San Diego’s vibrant dining scene welcomes an innovative new Italian gem, Vincenzo—just when you thought the timeless cuisine couldn’t evolve further! Visionary founder Vincenzo Loverso...
Martin Short new mayor Funner CA
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Iconic Comedian and Actor Martin Short to Become Funner’s Newest Mayor
  • Harrah’s Resort SoCal
Harrah’s Resort Southern California has announced that iconic comedian and actor, Martin Short, will be sworn in as Funner’s next mayor on Monday, May 13, 2024....
San Diego Cocktail Championship
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21 Restaurants and Bars to Compete in Inaugural San Diego Cocktail Championship
A group of 21 San Diego County restaurants and bars will take part in the inaugural San Diego Cocktail Championship at a downtown San Diego...
World-Renowned Belgian Waffle Ride Set To Return To North City
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World-Renowned Belgian Waffle Ride Returns To North City
  • North City
Thousands of world-class cyclists are set to roll into North City as they prepare to compete in the European-inspired Belgian Waffle Ride—one of the most...
Enchanted Forest Sound Bath at San Diego Botanic Garden
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An Enchanted Forest Sound Bath Experience at the San Diego Botanic Garden
  • San Diego Botanic Garden
Step into a realm of magic at The Enchanted Forest Sound Bath Experience with San Diego-based Sound Healer Jazmine Amelia and the Sound Bath Ceremony...
Spring Winemaker Night at Pali Wine Co.
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Join Pali Wine Co. for Spring Winemaker Night
If you’re interested in wine and the process of making it, this is the night for you! Join Pali Wine Co.’s talented winemaker, Aaron Walker,...
clothing swap on earth day
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Clothing Swap for Earth Day: Promoting Sustainable Fashion
On Earth Day, the nonprofit Mission Trails Regional Park Foundation will host a clothing swap at the MTRP Visitor Center. Each year, 66% of discarded...
Vinyl Disco Brunch Party at Beeside Balcony
Check Out the New Vinyl Disco Brunch Party at Beeside Balcony!
Beeside Balcony in La Jolla is kicking off springtime with a new Vinyl Disco Brunch Party! The Vinyl Disco Brunch Party is happening every Sunday from...
Spring Succulent Arrangement workshop at San Diego Botanic Garden
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Get Creative With the Botanic Garden’s Succulent Workshop
  • San Diego Botanic Garden
Learn how to make a stunning succulent arrangement with local designer Ileana Canada of Ily the Plant Lady. During the Spring Succulent Arrangement workshop, you’ll...
Willie Nelson & Family Live at The Rady Shell
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Catch Willie Nelson & Family Live at The Rady Shell: A Musical Legacy Under the Stars
  • The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
Mark your calendars and get ready for a musical journey with the legendary Willie Nelson & Family, gracing The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park. The...
man selling avocados at the fallbrook avocado festival
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Join Fallbrook Avocado Festival As It Celebrates California’s Most Beloved Fruit
Spring is just around the corner and so is the Fallbrook Avocado Festival! Over 450 vendors will line Main Avenue and cross streets from East...
Kountry Wayne
May’s Talented Performers at The Magnolia: Shows You Won’t Want to Miss!
Setting the stage for another month of outstanding and talented performers, The Magnolia is prepared for a great month of May—inviting you in to relax,...
Spring Soirée at Spa Alila
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Spring Soirée: An Evening With Spa Alila + Skin Authority
Spring is the perfect time to refresh not just your closet, but your skin too! Now is the time to join Spa Alila for an...
Upcoming Events
naturally san diego Coffee + Convos + yoga
Natural Products Community Adds Yoga to Their Morning Coffee Ritual
August 22, 2025
8:00 am
Naturally San Diego (NSD) is mixing up their popular Coffee + Convos networking event with a twist that perfectly captures San Diego’s wellness culture. The...
Baja’s Street Food Scene Takes Over Rancho Valencia
August 21, 2025
6:00 pm
  • Rancho Valencia Resort and Spa
Sometimes the best culinary experiences happen when worlds collide, and that’s exactly what’s going down at Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa. Baja Wine + Food...
Sip Italian Wine and History Among the Gardens
August 21, 2025
6:00 pm
  • San Diego Botanic Garden
There’s something magical about combining great wine with beautiful surroundings, and the Wine Tasting and History evening at San Diego Botanic Garden delivers on both...
Score Big at Home Start’s National Thrift Store Day Celebration
August 16, 2025
10:00 am
We love a good thrift find, and this weekend gives us the perfect excuse to dive into some serious secondhand shopping. Home Start’s Thrift Boutique in...
San Diego Wave FC Fire-Rescue Foundation game
Wave FC Teams Up With Fire-Rescue Foundation for Community Night
August 9, 2025
7:00 pm
  • Snapdragon Stadium
San Diego Wave FC and the Fire-Rescue Foundation have joined forces for what promises to be an incredible game with serious community impact. When the...