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.
Bleu Bohème French Restaurant
Bleu Bohème, San Diego’s Best Hidden Gem Restaurant…For Nearly 15 Years
When I walked into Bleu Bohème for the first time, my first thought was, “Where have you been?!” – as if the spectacular French restaurant...
Visiting Balboa Park is one of the best things to do in San Diego.
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sPARK Awards Celebrate Balboa Park Innovators And Change-Makers
Forever Balboa Park is launching the annual sPARK Awards – Celebrating Innovation in Balboa Park to recognize the people and organizations that amplify Balboa Park’s...
San Diego Loyal Charly Futbol 2023 Kit Release Party
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San Diego Loyal Unveils Three Murals And Hosts 2023 Charly Futbol Kit Release Party
Ahead of the San Diego Loyal kicking off its regular season on March 11, the team is unveiling three murals across San Diego debuting the...
Green Dragon Tavern & Museum Carlsbad
Reconnect With History As You Dine At Green Dragon Tavern & Museum
The Green Dragon Tavern and Museum in Carlsbad is just the spot for any transplants from New England that are craving a taste of home,...
Crafts & Craft Beers Series with Original 40 Brewing
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North Park’s The Original 40 Brewing Company Continues Crafts & Craft Beer Series
  • Original 40 Brewing
North Park’s The Original 40 Brewing Company continues its Crafts & Craft Beer Series on Thursday, March 2 with Essential Oil Candle Making from the...
2023 Padres Opening Day Petco Park
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2023 Padres Opening Day Set For March 30
  • PETCO Park
The 2023 Padres Opening Day, presented by Sycuan Casino Resort, is set for Thursday, March 30 at 1:10PM when the Padres host the Colorado Rockies...
OB Run Club To Host Beach 5k Fun Run
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OB Run Club To Host Beach 5k Fun Run At Second Annual St. Paddy’s O’Beach Party
  • OB Pier Parking Lot
The OB Run Club is going to host a Beach 5k Fun Run prior to the second annual St. Paddy’s O’Beach Party. The race begins...
Pure Project North Park Celebrates First Anniversary
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Pure Project North Park Celebrates First Anniversary
  • Pure Project Brewing
Get ready for a liftoff! It’s been an amazing year and Pure Project North Park’s first anniversary calls for a massive celebration, and they’ve got...
New Street Soccer USA Park To Open In The City Of Escondido
SD Loyal Street Soccer Park Coming To Escondido
In partnership with the City of Escondido, San Diego Loyal SC and sponsors, BluPeak and Psyonix, along with non-profit Street Soccer USA (SSUSA) announced the construction...
Comic-Con Museum Named Best Pop Culture Museum By USA Today
Comic-Con Museum Named “Best Pop Culture Museum” By USA Today
San Diego Comic Convention’s Comic-Con Museum is the winner of the Best Pop Culture Museum category in the 2023 USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards....
Plunge San Diego At Belmont Park Unveils New Inflatable Obstacle Course
Plunge San Diego At Belmont Park Unveils New Inflatable Obstacle Course
Plunge San Diego located at Belmont Park is thrilled to announce its new floating, inflatable obstacle course opening to the public on March 1, 2023....
Invita Café Hosts Mini Maker’s Market, March 4th
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Invita Café Hosts Mini Maker’s Market, March 4th
  • Invita Café
Invita Café, a family-owned Italian-inspired coffee bar made modern, invites the community to join them for their Mini Maker’s Market on Saturday, March 4th. Happening...
Botanica North Park New Drinks and Maya Moon Collective Pairing
Botanica North Park Collaborates With Maya Moon And Debuts New Cocktails
Botanica North Park has launched an ongoing truffle-and-amaro pairing option (😮) on its menu in collaboration with Maya Moon Collective, the community-centric cacao café in...
THE ROOMMATE Comes To Dea Hurston New Village Arts
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San Diego Premiere Of THE ROOMMATE Comes To Dea Hurston New Village Arts
New Village Arts, North County’s cultural hub, announces the San Diego Premiere of THE ROOMMATE by Jen Silverman. This new dark comedy about self-discovery and...
SEA180° Coastal Tavern Will Host First Ever Boots On The Beach Party
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SEA180° Coastal Tavern Will Host First Ever Boots On The Beach Event
Saddle up and join SEA180° Coastal Tavern for a night of cocktails, chef-prepared bites, country music and line dancing at Boots on the Beach party...
NTC Foundation Collaborative Program Recipients
NTC Foundation’s Collaborative Program Recipients Hosts A Variety Of Family-Friendly Events For 2023
NTC Foundation has announced its next round of ARTS DISTRICT Collaborative Program recipients for the 2023 year and the community is invited to take part...
Foundation For Women Warriors Six Triple Eight Black Female WWII Battalion
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Foundation For Women Warriors Hosts Documentary Screening Honoring All Black Female WWII Battalion
  • Museum of Photographic Arts
San Diego nonprofit, Foundation for Women Warriors, is hosting a screening of the Six Triple Eight documentary at The Museum of Photographic Arts (MOPA) in...
Chef Richard Blais is all smiles at his latest restaurant, California English
California English The Realization Of Lifelong Dream For Chef Richard Blais
The opening of California English in Sorrento Mesa is the realization of a lifelong dream for San Diego celebrity chef Richard Blais, and we’re very...
Culture Brewing Co Solana Beach
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Gather All Your Beer-Loving Friends To Celebrate Culture Brewing’s 10th Anniversary
  • Culture Brewing Co – Solana Beach
Let’s help Culture Brewing Co celebrate their 10th anniversary of making and serving great craft beer at their flagship location in Solana Beach. They will have “10...
Sounds & Sips At One Paseo Features Local Quartet
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Sounds & Sips At One Paseo Features Local Quartet
  • One Paseo
One Paseo invites guests to join them for their next Sounds & Sips event featuring a local quartet on Saturday, February 25th on One Paseo’s...
Vegan Lemon Strawberry French Toast for Surfrider Foundation
Fig Tree Cafe Aims To Raise $15,000 For Surfrider Foundation San Diego
Throughout the entire month of March, all Fig Tree Cafe locations will be donating 100% of sales from their Vegan Lemon Strawberry French Toast dish...
Hotel Del Crown Room Sunday Brunch
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The Del Brings Back Legendary Crown Room Sunday Brunch
  • Hotel Del Coronado
The Del will be hosting a special pop-up to bring back the legendary Crown Room Sunday Brunch on February 26. Their Sunday Brunch is a true...
American Me Comedy Show for Lions Tigers & bears
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Comedians Take The “Mane” Stage For Lions Tigers & Bears Rescued Animals
  • The Comedy Store
Get ready for a night of laughter for a good cause as the “American Me Comedy Show” brings together some of the best comedians –...
Lionfish Restaurant new menu
Downtown San Diego’s Lionfish Restaurant To Launch New Menu On March 1st
Lionfish Restaurant, located in the Gaslamp Quarter at the Pendry San Diego, will debut a newly revamped dinner menu on March 1st. Casual, yet complex...
Upcoming Events
Jeppe Hein
Paint Your Breath at UCSD’s Latest Art Installation
October 24, 2024
10:00 am
  • Epstein Family Amphitheater
World-renowned Danish artist Jeppe Hein is bringing his incredible interactive art project “Breathe with Me” to San Diego, and we’re already feeling more zen just thinking...
Two Ducks and Le Pigeon
Two Ducks and Le Pigeon Serve Up an Eclectic Culinary Adventure
October 21, 2024
6:00 pm
Our underground dining darlings, Two Ducks, and Portland’s legendary Le Pigeon, are joining forces for an unmissable culinary mashup. A Night to Remember Chefs Danny...
Temaki Bar "Locs Only" Sushi Soirée
Temaki Bar and JuneShine Team Up for “Locs Only” Sushi Soirée
October 20, 2024
6:00 pm
North County’s about to get a whole lot cooler as two local favorites join forces for an unforgettable night. Temaki Bar and JuneShine are bringing...
Belmont Park Beerfest
Inaugural Belmont Park BeerFest Brings Sudsy Celebration to the Beach
October 20, 2024
12:00 pm
  • Belmont Park
Belmont Park is serving up a brand-new celebration with their inaugural BeerFest. Beer lovers can soak up the sun and suds at this free festival...
Westfield Plaza Bonita Dia de los Muertos
Día de Los Muertos Fiesta at Plaza Bonita
October 19, 2024
1:00 pm
Get ready for a burst of color, music, and tradition as Westfield Plaza Bonita transforms into a vibrant celebration of Dia de los Muertos! Rhythm...