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.
New Village Arts Announces Its 21st Season
New Village Arts Announces Its 21st Season
New Village Arts (NVA), North County’s cultural hub, is proud to announce its 21st Season of programming, and the first in the newly renamed Conrad...
The San Diego Distillers Guild Fest 2022
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Join Your Fellow Cocktail Connoisseurs For The San Diego Distillers Guild Fest 2022
  • The Lane
This year’s festival returns at a new venue, The Lane by Moniker Group, an exciting and expansive indoor-outdoor venue in Downtown San Diego highlighted by...
The CaddyHack Golf Festival and Gala Brings In Fun-Filled Fundraising On The Fairway
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PEERS Network Supercharges Caddyshack-Themed Charity Golf Tournament For Boys To Men Mentoring Network
  • Fairbanks Ranch Country Club
The CaddyHack Golf Festival and Gala, a Caddyshack-themed charity golf tournament, will take the manicured grounds of the Fairbanks Ranch Country Club by storm, immersing 224 golfers in its...
Big List Of Things To Do In San Diego This Weekend | July 21 - July 25
Big List Of Things To Do In San Diego This Weekend | July 21 – July 25
This weekend’s lineup includes opening day at the Del Mar Racetrack, Comic-Con, and lots of outdoor music, movies, and parties – a perfect summer weekend!...
Second Chance Comedy Night Is Back In North Park
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Second Chance Comedy Nights At The Lounge Is Back In North Park
  • Second Chance Beer Lounge
Second Chance Beer Co has the July installment of Second Chance Comedy Nights at the Lounge at its North Park taproom. There’s a great, diverse...
Come Celebrate 2022 Italian Heritage Night With San Diego Padres
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Come Celebrate 2022 Italian Heritage Night With San Diego Padres
  • PETCO Park
The Little Italy Association, Convivio, and the Italian Cultural Center are proud to partner with the San Diego Padres for the 2022 Italian Heritage Night...
ArtReach Mural Program Works With Residents At Escondido
ArtReach Mural Program Works With Residents At YMCA Youth And Family Services Escondido Housing Program On New Welcome Murals
With generous and complete funding from Lawrence A. Appley Foundation, ArtReach Mural Program artists, Regan Russell and Donald Gould, have transformed the two front walls...
The Plot Brings Thursday Night Live Music Series To Oceanside This Summer
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The Plot Brings Thursday Night Live Music Series To Oceanside This Summer
  • The Plot
What is more quintessentially summer than an evening of live music on an outdoor patio in the heart of Oceanside; drink (and plant-based treats) in...
The Holding Company Weekend Brunch Now Open
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The Holding Company Launches All Ages Disney-Themed Brunch
  • The Holding Company
OB’s The Holding Company announced their iconic weekend brunch is now open to all ages from 10AM to 3PM. View this post on Instagram A...
Team BEMER Wins Bicycle Race Across America
Team BEMER Wins Bicycle Race Across America
Team BEMER, a local 8-man cyclist race team (with an average age of 46!) just set a new record for winning the Race Across America...
Chef Paola Gonzalez's Winning Dessert Now Serving In Vaga
Chef Paola Gonzalez’s Winning Iron Chef Dessert Now On Vaga’s Menu Until July 31st
Due to all the success of Chef Claudette Zepeda’s winning Mextlapique dish from Iron Chef (that sold out nearly every night!), VAGA will be serving...
Top Concerts In San Diego This Weekend | July 21-July 25
Top Concerts In San Diego This Weekend | July 21-July 25
English rock from the ’60s, reggae from the ’70s, and country singers that are just getting their big break – are all performing in San...
Get The Big Easy Experience At the Taste Of New Orleans Food & Music Festival
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Get The Big Easy Experience At The Taste Of New Orleans Food & Music Festival
  • Del Mar Fairgrounds
The South meets the West at Del Mar Fairgrounds in an epic celebration of New Orleans culture at the Taste of New Orleans Food &...
91X BeerX Festival To Make A Glorious Return To Waterfront Park
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91X BeerX Festival To Make A Glorious Return To Waterfront Park
  • Waterfront Park
91X BeerX Festival is bringing bands and beer back to Waterfront Park! The festival includes over 100 craft beers from over 50 local and regional...
Taste Of Encinitas 2022
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Treat Your Taste Buds At The Taste Of Encinitas 2022
  • Downtown Encinitas
The Taste of Encinitas is back!  Treat your taste buds to food and drink samples from 15+ restaurants and enjoy local wine and local craft...
Come Get A Taste Of The Pacific Islands At Bali Hai
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Get A Taste Of The Pacific Islands At Bali Hai
  • Bali Hai Restaurant
PIFA San Diego invites you to join them for ‘Taste of the Pacific’ at Bali Hai! You’ll be in for a fun evening with live...
Art Inspired KNVS Restaurant Opening In Oceanside
Art Inspired Restaurant, KNVS, Opening In Oceanside
KNVS (pronounced Canvas), an innovative concept developed by Kevin Shin, where immersive-art-gallery meets restaurant and bar, is opening on July 30. A first-of-its-kind venue, KNVS...
Comedian Jamie Kennedy To Perform On Mic Drop Comedy
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Comedian Jamie Kennedy To Perform At Mic Drop Comedy
  • Mic Drop Comedy
Mic Drop Comedy welcomes comedian Jamie Kennedy to the stage on Saturday, July 30 at 7PM and 9:30PM. View this post on Instagram A post...
Tacotarian San Diego, A New Plant-Based Mexican Eatery, Is Now Open In North Park
Tacotarian, A New Plant-Based Mexican Eatery, Is Now Open In North Park
Tacotarian, a plant-based Mexican eatery that originally exploded onto the scene in 2018 with its first vegan taco shop in Las Vegas, has opened doors...
InterContinental San Diego’s Rooftop Restaurant, Garibaldi
Rooftop Restaurant, Garibaldi, Welcomes Menu Shifts, Design Updates, & Leadership Additions
Exciting changes are underway at InterContinental San Diego’s rooftop restaurant, Garibaldi, known for its unparalleled views of the San Diego skyline and bay. The destination...
Renowned R&B Singer Mario To Perform At Side Bar
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Renowned R&B Singer, Mario, To Perform At Side Bar
  • Side Bar
Side Bar, San Diego’s hottest luxury lounge & nightclub, has a can’t-miss live performance for all San Diegans who can’t get enough throwback jams. View...
The Bar At Monike General Celebrates Summer With Craft Cocktails
The Bar At Moniker General Celebrates Summer With New Craft Cocktails
The Bar at Moniker General is rolling out new craft cocktails to help you celebrate the warm days of summer! View this post on Instagram...
Chef Cesarina Mezzoni Chaneled Italian Inspirations On Summer Menu Highlights
Chef Cesarina Mezzoni Channeled Italian Inspirations On Summer Menu Highlights
Having recently returned from an 8-week R&D trip to her homeland, Chef Cesarina Mezzoni has channeled her Italian inspirations into Cesarina Ristorante’s seasonal specials. Alongside gourmet...
An Elegant Night Of Napa Wine Tasting & Pairing At Cork & Knife Escondido
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An Elegant Evening Of Napa Wine Tasting & Pairing At Cork & Knife Escondido
  • Cork & Knife Escondido
Pair your wine nicely with good friends, laughter and of course fabulous tapas! On Wednesday, July 20th, wine down the evening with an elegant Napa...
Upcoming Events
Kitchens For Good Announces Grand Opening Of Pacific Beach Retail Shop
Kitchens For Good Announces Grand Opening Of Pacific Beach Retail Shop
February 19, 2022
10:00 am
  • Kitchens For Good
Introducing a pioneering new social enterprise, Kitchens for Good has announced the grand opening of a first in the U.S. “pre-loved” (gently used or new)...
Viano String Quartet Makes San Diego Debut Next Friday
Viano String Quartet Makes San Diego Debut Next Friday
February 18, 2022
8:00 pm
  • Conrad Prebys Concert Hall
Praised for their “huge range of dynamics, massive sound and spontaneity” (American Record Guide), the Viano String Quartet has received top prizes at several national...
AleSmith Brewing Company Hosts Comedy Night
AleSmith Brewing Company Hosts Comedy Night
February 18, 2022
7:30 pm
  • AleSmith Brewery & Tasting Room
AleSmith Brewing Company will partner with PB Backyard Comedy to bring you a night full of comedy with Jeff Dye – a nationally touring comedian...
Camino Riviera Hosts “Flight To Oaxaca” Mezcal Tasting And Food Pairing
Camino Riviera Hosts “Flight To Oaxaca” Mezcal Tasting And Food Pairing
February 16, 2022
5:30 pm
  • Camino Riviera
This looks like a fun night! Join Camino Riviera for an evening hosted by Stephen O’Halloran, where all guests will receive a welcome cocktail upon...
Spreckels Organ Society Celebrates St. Valentine
Spreckels Organ Society Celebrates St. Valentine With Dance Music From The Roaring 20s
February 13, 2022
2:00 pm
  • Spreckels Organ Pavilion
The Spreckels Organ Society is celebrating St. Valentines Day with a free concert at the Spreckels Organ Pavilion in Balboa Park paying tribute to St....