The Craving: San Diego Food + Drink News – Week of July 27, 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.
Southeast San Diego Native Win’s Gelson’s “Local Discoveries” Search For New and Promising Products
Southeast San Diego Native Wins “Gelson’s Local Discoveries” Search For New and Promising Products
Gelson’s, a pioneering California grocer, has announced a winner of its annual “Gelson’s Local Discoveries” search for new and promising products now sold in all...
Chef Claudette Zepeda x Iron Chef Dish Featured At VAGA
Chef Claudette Zepeda x Iron Chef Dish Featured At VAGA
San Diego native and VAGA Chef Consultant Claudette Zepeda makes an exciting appearance as a Challenger Chef on Netflix’s Iron Chef: Quest for an Iron...
Marvel Trivia Night
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MCU Fans Unite! It’s Marvel Trivia Night At The Duck Dive
  • Duck Dive
MCU Fans, assemble! The Duck Dive is hosting a Marvel Trivia Night to see if you’re a true Marvel fan. Whether you’ve watched every movie in order, hopped on the...
Birdseye
La Jolla’s Birdseye Now Serving Brunch With Panoramic Ocean Views From The Cormorant’s Rooftop
Looking for your next Insta-worthy brunch spot? New to the weekend brunch scene this summer is Birdseye, the restaurant and bar located at the new...
things to do in san diego this weekend
The Big List Of Things To Do In San Diego This Weekend | June 23 – June 27
There is a lot happening this weekend, from live concerts to cookoffs to ice cream festivals! Get out there and enjoy it all! View this...
Top Concerts In San Diego This Weekend | June 23 - June 27
Top Concerts In San Diego This Weekend | June 23 – June 27
Jack Black, Boyz II Men, Debbie Gibson, and Zooey Deschanel are just some of the highlights in our list of San Diego concerts this weekend!...
ArtWalk Little Italy Summer Series
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ArtWalk Little Italy Summer Series Is Back In A Bi-Monthly Event Throughout The Summer
  • Piazza della Famiglia
ArtWalk Little Italy Summer Series is back! Join us every other Sunday throughout the summer. View this post on Instagram A post shared by ArtWalk...
SeaWorld San Diego Fourth Of July Celebration
Don’t Miss SeaWorld San Diego’s 4th Of July Celebration + Sizzling Sale Of The Summer
To celebrate the upcoming holiday, SeaWorld San Diego is offering a 4th of July special with admission tickets offered at the low price of $55.99,...
Celebrate National Catfish Day With Louisiana Purchase
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Celebrate National Catfish Day With Louisiana Purchase
  • Louisiana Purchase
National Catfish Day is June 25th and there’s only one place in San Diego to properly celebrate. Head down to Louisiana Purchase in North Park...
Sway Along To Catchy Reggae Music With Anuhea
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Sway Along To Catchy Reggae Music With Anuhea
  • Harrah’s Resort SoCal
Anuhea is bringing her cool and catchy reggae style to the crystal-clear waters at Dive. Sway along to upbeat hits like, “Easier” and “Higher Than...
Kové Miramar To Celebrate Grand Opening At The New Tasting Room
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Craft Beverage Brand, Kové, To Open Miramar Tasting Room, June 25
  • Kové Hard Yerba Mate
Dedicated to celebrating the art of living, Kové will host a free grand opening celebration at its new Miramar location. Guests can enjoy live music,...
Foreigner Brings Their Greatest Hits Live In Concert This August
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Foreigner Brings Their Greatest Hits Live In Concert This September
  • Harrah’s Resort SoCal
Do you want to know what love is or are you just into playing head games? Well, FOREIGNER will help you out. The 10-time platinum...
LAVO San Diego exterior
LAVO San Diego Opens In Former Searsucker Space Downtown
Featuring 235 seats and occupying a prime corner in this historic Gaslamp Quarter neighborhood, LAVO San Diego brings Tao Group Hospitality‘s trademark attention to detail where every aspect is not...
Chris Rock Takes Center Stage With Ego Death World Tour 2022
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Chris Rock Takes Center Stage With Ego Death World Tour 2022
  • Harrah’s Resort SoCal
Funny is returning to Funner, CA! Chris Rock takes center stage at The Events Center on August 27th with his Ego Death World Tour 2022....
Why Wait For Dinner? BBQ For Brunch At Smokey & The Brisket
Why Wait For Dinner? BBQ For Brunch At Smokey & The Brisket
Roll right out of bed and head to Smokey & the Brisket for a BBQ Brunch! Located in La Mesa, Smokey & the Brisket brings...
Music & Dance Take To The Outdoors At ARTS DISTRICT Liberty Station This Month
Music & Dance Take To The Outdoors At ARTS DISTRICT Liberty Station This Month
Things are heating up this month at ARTS DISTRICT Liberty Station, with performances taking to the outdoors for everyone to enjoy. From hip-hop performances to...
Alila Marea Beach Resort Announces Second Concert In Alila Sessions Series
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Alila Marea Beach Resort Announces Second Concert In Alila Sessions Series
  • Alila Marea Beach Resort
On the heels of Alila Marea Beach Resort’s inaugural Alila Sessions concert series with Donavon Frankenreiter, the award-winning beachfront destination is thrilled to announce the...
Second Chance Comedy Nights at The Lounge Returns
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Second Chance Comedy Nights at The Lounge Returns
  • Second Chance Beer Lounge
Second Chance Beer Company will host its 3rd-Annual Second Chance Comedy Nights at The Lounge beginning Wednesday, June 22 at its North Park tasting room. The...
1st Annual Boogie Woogie Ball Brings A Fun Evening To Benefit Wounded Warrior Homes
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1st Annual Boogie Woogie Ball Brings A Fun Evening To Benefit Wounded Warrior Homes
  • Veterans Association of North County
The 1st Annual Boogie Woogie Ball benefiting Wounded Warrior Homes is coming up on July 23rd at the Veterans Association of North County in Oceanside. View...
Get The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience From ZOSO
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Get The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience From ZOSO This August
  • Harrah’s Resort SoCal
Harrah’s Resort SoCal has a “Whole Lotta Love” for ZOSO: The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience and we’re excited for you to see them perform live...
Museum Of Making Music To Celebrate Global Make Music Day, Launches New Interactive Exhibition
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Museum Of Making Music To Celebrate Global Make Music Day, Launches New Interactive Exhibition
  • Museum of Making Music
On Tuesday, June 21, NAMM’s Museum of Making Music (MoMM) will join the global celebration of Make Music Day with free, participatory music-making activities and the launch...
Reinforced, Restored, And Reimagined The Brick Hotel Is Now Open!
Reinforced, Restored, And Reimagined: The Brick Hotel Is Now Open!
Set in a historic 1888 building located in the heart of Downtown Oceanside, The Brick Hotel has been reinforced, restored, and reimagined into a modern...
Rooftop Cinema Club Embarcadero Pulls Back The Curtain On Its Lineup Through Labor Day
Rooftop Cinema Club Embarcadero Pulls Back The Curtain On Its Lineup Through Labor Day
Rooftop Cinema Club Embarcadero at the Manchester Grand Hyatt continues to draw sellout crowds and with the summer season set to kick off in San...
Ranch 45 Teamed Up With Vega Vineyards & Farm For A One-Night Only Wine Dinner
Ranch 45 Eyes Expansion And Addition Of Outdoor Kitchen
Beginning construction in the coming months, Ranch 45 is expanding their butcher shop and dining area, as well as adding a full outdoor kitchen, which...
Upcoming Events
San Diego Jazz Collective Jam Session At Duck Foot Brewing
San Diego Jazz Collective Jam Session At Duck Foot Brewing
February 22, 2022
7:00 pm
  • Duck Foot Brewing Company
Come join us for free live music, as we welcome the San Diego Jazz Collective for a night of unrehearsed musical collaboration. This event is...
The Bad Boyz of Culinary Hosts A Showcase Of SD's Top Upcoming Chefs And Their Best Dishes
The Bad Boyz of Culinary Hosts A Showcase Of SD’s Top Upcoming Chefs And Their Best Dishes
February 21, 2022
3:00 pm
  • Louisiana Purchase
In celebration of Black History Month, The Bad Boyz of Culinary, a collective of goal-oriented chefs from the urban community, is hosting a Culinary Showcase...
The Bad Boyz of Culinary Hosts A Showcase Of SD's Top Upcoming Chefs And Their Best Dishes
The Bad Boyz Of Culinary Hosts A Showcase Of SD’s Top Upcoming Chefs And Their Best Dishes
February 21, 2022
3:00 pm
  • Louisiana Purchase
In celebration of Black History Month, The Bad Boyz of Culinary, a collective of goal-oriented chefs from the urban community, is hosting a Culinary Showcase...
Mad Hat Hucksters 100th Show At Panama 66
Mad Hat Hucksters 100th Show At Panama 66
February 20, 2022
3:00 pm
  • Panama 66
This is a special event! The Mad Hat Hucksters are celebrating their 100th show since forming in 2015! We’ve had many a fun night on...
Coasterra's Tequila Fest On Harbor Float
Coasterra’s Tequila Fest On Harbor Float
February 20, 2022
12:00 pm
  • Coasterra Restaurant
Mark your calendars, Sunday, February 20th for Coasterra’s Tequila Fest on Harbor Float! Taste a variety of tequila and mezcals including:   View this post...