The Craving: San Diego Food + Drink News – Week of July 13, 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.

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Kentucky Derby Races Through Barleymash On May 6th

Barleymash

Infamous for year-round fun in the Gaslamp, barleymash is gearing up to celebrate the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, May 6th. Enjoy food and drink specials and...

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Invita Café Hosts Spring Candle-Pouring Workshop

Invita Café

Invita Café has partnered with The Melting Jar Candles for a spring candle-pouring workshop on Friday, May 12th, at their Rancho Santa Fe location. The...

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8th annual Soapy Joe’s Day free car wash

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Soapy Joe’s Day Returns For Its 8th Year, Bringing Free Washes To All, For A Good Cause

Soapy Joe’s

Soapy Joe’s Car Wash is hosting its 8th annual Soapy Joe’s Day on Thursday, April 20. This event was proclaimed to take place yearly on the...

Humphreys Concerts By The Bay Season Now On Sale!

Humphreys Concerts By The Bay 2023 Season Now On Sale!

Humphreys Concerts By the Bay season is here! Join us for Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, Ringo Starr & His All Starr Band, Rodrigo...

Town & Country Resort Club Town and Country membership

Calling All Locals! Town & Country Resort Launches New Membership Program

The iconic Town & Country Resort located in the heart of San Diego has launched a new membership program, Club Town and Country. The only...

Experience The Del’s Beach Village In A New, Renovated Way This Summer

The iconic Hotel del Coronado has spent the past 4+ years restoring, renovating and expanding (with more to come), all to ensure that guests have...

Japanese Friendship Garden Stone Lantern Walk Tour With Stone Master Taka Saida

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JFG Hosts Master Series: Lantern Walk Tour With Stone Master Taka Saida

Japanese Friendship Garden

Join the Japanese Friendship Garden as they host a Stone Lantern Walk Tour with Stone Master Taka Saida on Friday, May 19th. Japanese stone lanterns...

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The Smoking Gun Hosts One-Of-A-Kind Meat Raffle

The Smoking Gun

The Smoking Gun is bringing a slice of the Midwest to the Gaslamp Quarter with their first ever Meat Raffle! Popular in Minnesota and Wisconsin, a meat...

Paint Your Pet Fundraiser With Second Chance Beer

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Second Chance Beer Hosts Paint Your Pet With LoveJoy Creations

Second Chance Beer Lounge

North Park’s Second Chance Beer Company is hosting its April Paint Your Pet Fundraiser with LoveJoy Creations! for animal owners to paint a portrait of their favorite family member....

Annual Poker Run To Support Wounded Warrior Homes

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Ninth Annual Poker Run To Support Wounded Veterans In San Diego

The American Legion Alvin Myo Dunn Post 365’s Annual Daryl Malone Memorial Poker Run is taking place on Saturday, April 22. This year, the goal...

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Friday Jazz Nights At You & Yours Tasting Room

You & Yours Distilling Co.

Friday nights are made for jazz and cocktails at You & Yours tasting room! Swing by the Tasting Room for Jazz Night with Besos de...

Cocktail Making & Cheese Pairing Workshop on San Diego Cheese Week

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Y&Y Celebrates Cheese Week With Venissimo

You & Yours Distilling Co.

In honor of San Diego‘s very own Cheese Week (April 23rd to 30th), Y&Y is teaming up with Venissimo to host a special edition of their...

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Boozy Bingo Brunch Is BACK April 23rd!

You & Yours Distilling Co.

Our favorite Boozy Bingo Brunch is back this April, and it’s going to be better than ever! Join You&Yours for five rounds of bingo, a brand new brunch...

Say Bye To Winter Weather & Hello To You & Yours’ Fresh Spring Menu!

The wet winter days are (hopefully) behind us, which means longer & brighter days are finally ahead! You & Yours is celebrating this much-needed new...

2nd Annual SD Beer Weekend by San Diego Brewers Guild

SD Beer Weekend Returns: Three Days of Craft Beer Paradise

Summer just got a whole lot more interesting with the Fourth Annual SD Beer Weekend rolling into town. The San Diego Brewers Guild knows how...

Civico 1845’s Spring Menu Reflects Traditional Offerings Of Southern Italy

Fresh offerings are now available at Little Italy’s beloved Civico 1845 with the launch of a new spring menu that features roughly 80% new or...

La Valencia’s Earth Month with Solento Tequila

La Valencia’s Earth Month Features Exclusive Pairing With Rob Machado’s Solento Tequila

Local sourcing is an investment in the health and future of our planet. Toast to Earth Month with a special local pairing of La Valencia’s...

Beeside Balcony’s New Location Now Open In La Jolla…And Includes A Speakeasy!

Del Mar’s beloved Beeside Balcony is thrilled to announce they have opened their second location in La Jolla, and it comes with a surprise –...

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Experience An Exclusive One-Night Only Evil Dead Rise Experience At Mmm…Cakes

Grab your deadite costume and head on over to Mmm…Cakes on Saturday, April 15 for the Evil Dead Rise experience of a lifetime. The iconic Downtown Chula...

Easter Egg Hunts, Easter Bunny Photo Ops And More At These San Diego Spots

Hop around San Diego this Easter and celebrate with fun-filled Easter festivities at Belmont Park, One Paseo and Lakehouse Resort. Whether you’re looking to take...

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La Jolla Concours d’Elegance Celebrates 17th Year

Ellen Browning Scripps Park

Celebrating its 17th year in 2023, the La Jolla Concours d’Elegance, a world class weekend of events, will return to the dazzling seaside community of...

Easter Brunch Specials From San Diego's Restaurants And Resorts

Celebrate Easter in Style with These Specials From San Diego Restaurant & Resorts

Easter is right around the corner, and San Diego’s restaurants and resorts are rolling out the pastel-colored carpet to welcome you to celebrate Easter brunch...

Fairy Tale Ball: An Enchanted Spring Rave at the San Diego Natural History Museum

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Soar Into A Magical Evening At Fairy Tale Ball: An Enchanted Spring Rave

San Diego Natural History Museum

Soar into a magical evening celebrating the the third oldest LGBTQIA+ theatre in the country! This high-energy Fairy Tale Ball + Rave party will include...

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Come Join Us For The Tequila Sunsets Premium Tasting With The Tequila People

Pacific Beach

Discover the secrets of premium tequila, meet new friends, and enjoy live music, tacos and more at the Tequila Sunsets premium tasting together with The...

D-Day Heroes Take Center Stage at San Diego’s Most Moving Celebration

November 6, 2024

5:30 pm

InterContinental San Diego

Seven incredible D-Day veterans are making downtown San Diego their headquarters for one unforgettable evening. The SoCal French-American Chamber of Commerce is bringing these living...

Little Italy Salutes Our Heroes With Two Nights of Music Under the Stars

November 3, 2024

6:00 pm

Little Italy

Little Italy is turning up the volume for Fleet Week Concert Series, and we’re getting patriotic in the best possible way. Two incredible military bands...

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Lace Up for Love: More Than Pink Walk Takes Over Balboa Park

November 3, 2024

6:30 am

Balboa Park

Susan G. Komen is bringing its iconic More Than Pink Walk to Balboa Park, and we’re all invited to join the fight against breast cancer....

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Annual Escondido Tamale Festival, a celebration of Hispanic heritage

Tamale Time! Escondido’s Tastiest Festival Returns

November 2, 2024

11:00 am

A joyous celebration of Hispanic heritage is steaming up Escondido as USA Multicultural and Univision San Diego roll out their signature food festival. The 6th...

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This Japanese Celebration Turns San Diego Kids Into Royal Stars

November 2, 2024

9:00 am

Japanese Friendship Garden

The Japanese Friendship Garden is rolling out the red carpet for San Diego‘s tiniest stars with its dazzling Shichi-Go-San celebration. Think stunning kimonos, enchanted garden...

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