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.
Garibaldi Announces New Chef, Debuts Refreshed Menu
Garibaldi Announces New Chef, Debuts Refreshed Menu
Garibaldi, the InterContinental San Diego’s Southern Italian-inspired rooftop sanctuary, is excited to announce the appointment of Chef Todd Bencivenni as Chef de Cuisine, along with...
Breakfast Republic Expands To Hillcrest
Breakfast Republic Expands To Hillcrest
Breakfast Republic continues its reign as one of San Diego’s most well-known spots for an indulgent brunch, and soon, it’ll be readily available for the...
Cesarina Cocktail Program, Winter Wonderland Décor & Holiday Dining
Cesarina Debuts Its Cocktail Program And Winter Wonderland Décor
With a shiny new full liquor license in-hand, Cesarina just debuted a spectacular cocktail program centered around reimagined Italian classics, just in time for the...
Winter Cocktail Release Party At Kettner Exchange
Kettner Exchange To Launch Winter Season Cocktail Menu With Rooftop Party
Kettner Exchange will launch its winter season cocktail menu, including the Scout’s Honor, with a Winter Solstice Cocktail Party on the KEX rooftop on Thursday,...
Bivouac's Holiday Hangout + "Scenic Route" Cider Release
Bivouac’s Holiday Hangout + “Scenic Route” Cider Release
Bivouac Ciderworks invites you to celebrate the festive season with the release of Bivouac’s new ‘Scenic Route’ cider, ornament making (a vintage camping lantern), flannel...
Newborn Squirrel Monkey Will Soon Call San Diego Zoo’s Wildlife Explorers Basecamp Home
Newborn Squirrel Monkey Will Soon Call San Diego Zoo’s Wildlife Explorers Basecamp Home
At less than 3 weeks old, an infant squirrel monkey clings to its mother, Rocket, while inquisitively taking in the sights and sounds of its...
El Viejon Is Your Mexican Seafood Restaurant With An Asian Twist
El Viejon Is Your Mexican Seafood Restaurant With An Asian Twist
Convoy’s newest and hottest restaurant, El Viejón, is serving up Mexican Seafood con Asian Twist! From the Seafood Towers to the Aguachiles and the Quesitacos,...
Westfield UTC Brings Special Holiday Moments To Life With This Year’s Seasonal Programming
Westfield UTC Brings Special Holiday Moments To Life With This Year’s Seasonal Programming
The holidays are officially here, which means San Diego’s premier resort-inspired lifestyle destination, Westfield UTC, is ready to spread some seasonal cheer! As a true...
The Friendly Feast Cookie Club: Christmas Edition
The Friendly Feast Cookie Club: Christmas Edition
Enjoy an exciting assortment of festive holiday cookies from San Diego’s best pastry chefs and bakers. Each Friendly Feast Cookie Club: Christmas Edition box is...
Free Holiday Cooking Class With Brian Malarkey
Sharpen Your Cooking Skills At This Free Holiday Cooking Class With Chef Brian Malarkey
‘Tis the season for holiday home cooking with Celebrity Chef and Founder of Chefs Life cooking oils, Brian Malarkey. Just in time to sharpen those...
Become An Expert (Mixologist + More) At Communal's Holiday Workshops
Become An Expert (Mixologist + More) At Communal Oceanside’s Holiday Workshops
San Diego’s creative-minded café & shop, Communal, has extended its offerings and now also offers ticketed workshops at its newly opened Oceanside location (602 S...
Celebrate Christmas In The Sand At Lakehouse Hotel & Resort
Celebrate Christmas In The Sand At Lakehouse Hotel & Resort
The sunny shores of Lake San Marcos are going from a summer getaway to a winter wonderland with all the holiday happenings at Lakehouse Hotel...
Cyclists To Light Up Balboa Park At Holiday Themed Ride
Cyclists To Light Up Balboa Park At Holiday Themed Ride
Bring your bikes, your tinsel, and your ugliest Holiday sweater for the 11th Annual Holiday Joy Ride! Hosted by the San Diego County Bicycle Coalition...
Third Avenue Village's Ugly Sweater + Stocking Stuffer Bash!
Third Avenue Village’s Ugly Sweater + Stocking Stuffer Bash!
Third Avenue Village is kicking-off the holiday season with the FIRST Ugly Sweater + Stocking Stuffer Bash! Grab your best ugly sweater and join Third...
Spreckels Organ Society Announces 2022 San Diego International Summer Organ Festival Lineup
Spreckles Organ Society Spreading The Holiday Spirit With Special Christmas Concerts
Spreckels Organ Society, a non-profit organization curating concerts and performances in the heart of Balboa Park, is kicking off the holiday season with three free...
Local Cycling Leaders Recognized At Golden Gear Awards For Making San Diego A Safer Place To Ride
Local Cycling Leaders Recognized At Golden Gear Awards For Making San Diego A Safer Place To Ride
Leaders who have put their pedals to the metal in making cycling safer and more fun across San Diego will be honored at this year’s...
SD Loyal 2022 Season Ticket Memberships On Sale Now
SD Loyal 2022 Season Ticket Memberships On Sale Now
San Diego Loyal SC (SD Loyal), announced that Season Ticket Memberships are officially on sale for the club’s 2022 season. Building off a momentous 2021...
Balboa Park Carousel Designated Historical Resource
Balboa Park Carousel Designated Historical Resource
The City of San Diego’s Historical Resources Board has unanimously voted to designate the Balboa Park Carousel and adjacent Kiddie Ride as Historical Resources. Currently...
Celebrate Winter Solstice & Welcome The Holidays With A Healthy Mindset At Mesa Rim North City
Celebrate The Winter Solstice With A Healthy Mindset At Mesa Rim North City
Calling all climbers, yogis, and fitness lovers! Mesa Rim North City is hosting a free Winter Solstice Yoga Event to help you wrap up the...
Ocean Park Inn In Pacific Beach Is Partnering With Top Luxury Hotels Across The Western United States To Raise Money For Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Ocean Park Inn In Pacific Beach Is Partnering With Top Luxury Hotels Across The Western United States To Raise Money For Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Pacific Beach’s own Ocean Park Inn, owned by entrepreneur and current chair of the San Diego Convention Center, Elvin Lai, is tapping into the giving...
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Vistal Premieres 2022 Menu With Gray Whale Conservation Fundraiser Dinner
Celebrate peak whale watching season and support conservation of the magnificent gray whale with an evening of cocktails, dinner and sweeping views of the coastline...
PB Crazy Christmas Holiday Bar Crawl
Get Into The Holiday Spirit At The PB Crazy Christmas Holiday Bar Crawl
With Christmas soon approaching, there’s no better way to get into the holiday spirit than giving back to those in need! High Noon is hosting...
San Diego Vintage Flea Market - For The Holidays
San Diego Vintage Flea Market – For The Holidays
Our “For The Holidays” market is geared towards gift giving for our holiday shoppers. We welcome makers and vintage small vendors to join us for...
Uptown Rhythm Makers At Panama 66!
Uptown Rhythm Makers At Panama 66!
The Uptown Rhythm Makers are back at Panama 66 soon – the perfect venue to enjoy their show while having a drink and admiring the...
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