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.

Carnage X Insomniac Events At Bassmnt

A bass-loving producer who trades in EDM, rap, and trap, Carnage was a successful hip-hop beat maker before he transitioned into the world of dance....

Eat Dinner In A Clear Geodesic Dome At San Diego’s New Luxury Pop-Up Experience!

Dinner With A View invites you to experience an unforgettable dining event this winter! The luxury pop-up experience will be located in Liberty Station’s Central...

The Village People (Yes, THOSE Village People!) Set to Unveil Christmas Show at Balboa Park December Nights!

The world-famous musical group Village People are happy to announce the first of what is likely to become an annual Christmas tour called “The Village...

Steve Aoki At OMNIA San Diego

Two-time Grammy-nominated producer and DJ, Steve Aoki is one of today’s most successful American cross-genre artists, collectively counting 1.5 billion music streams on Spotify, with...

Snowfall At Omni La Costa Resort & Spa

Celebrate the holiday season with magical snowfall in The Plaza at Omni La Costa Resort & Spa this December. Experience the enchantment of a winter...

Discover What’s New At Stroll The Boulevard This Holiday Season

Join over 20 businesses on El Cajon Blvd for an evening of holiday cheer! There will be drink and food specials, street vendors and live...

The Local Holiday Bazaar Is Back For It’s 4th Year

Join The Local Bazaar, in partnership with Arts District Liberty Station, for their 4th annual Holiday Bazaar this Friday 6th December 4 p.m – 10...

Prohibition San Diego's Repeal Day Celebration

Prohibition Hosting A Proper Repeal Day Celebration

Cheers to celebrating #RepealDay the old-fashioned way at Prohibition San Diego! Enjoy live music and $1 Old Fashioned cocktails in honor of the 1930s-era holiday!...

Holiday Pop-up Party At North Park Beer Co.

Join us for a Holiday Pop-Up Party at North Park Beer Co. for local gift shopping, live music, beer specials, food, and fun. We’ll have...

Mystics Of Alkala Recruitment Night!

The secret rum and cocktail drinking club of False Idol will be officially recruiting new members on the first Tuesday of every month. Existing members...

Join The Block Party For A Cause At Lola 55

Mark your advent calendars for December 9th — Lola 55 is hosting an all-you-can-eat Block Party For A Cause in support of wildfire relief in...

Hop Down The Rabbit Hole This New Year’s Eve At The Mad Hatter’s Ball

Toast to 2020 with the entire family at The Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa’s Mad Hatter’s Ball this New Year’s Eve! The family-friendly celebration will...

Cyclists In The Best And Ugliest Holiday Attire Deck Their Bikes To Light Up Balboa Park

Cyclists In Their Best And Ugliest Holiday Attire Deck Their Bikes To Light Up Balboa Park

Light up your bikes, wear your best/ugliest holiday attire (the crazier the better) and come and enjoy the holiday spirit with us! The San Diego...

Join A Community Event Hosted By SharpSpring At Kimpton Hotel Solamar

Join A Community Events Hosted By SharpSpring At Kimpton Hotel Solamar

Agency life is hectic. Juggling your current clients with new business outreach can be exhausting. So what’s the secret? Join a free lunch and learn...

Mingle Bells 2019 At The Moxy San Diego

One Club San Diego is turning up the wattage this holiday season with an epic celebration at downtown’s newest hotel. Mingle Bells will take over...

Christmas Eve & Christmas Day Dining Cruises With Hornblower

Join Hornblower Cruises & Events for a Christmas celebration to remember! Get into the spirit with a greeting from Holiday Carolers and visits from Santa,...

JRDN Brings You A Festive Bubbly And Brunch At The Beach

San Diego’s beachfront hotspot invites all brunch-goers to JRDN for a Festive Bubbly and Brunch featuring Champagne Billecart-Salmon. Located on the Pacific Beach boardwalk, JRDN...

Your Favorite City Tacos Has Officially Opened In Encinitas!

The highly anticipated addition to the City Tacos family has officially opened in Encinitas last Friday, November 22nd. With core menu favorites from the North...

Bankers Hill Bar + Restaurant Makes Spirits Bright With New Holiday Cocktail, “Up To Snow Good”

BANKERS HILL BAR + Restaurant, located at 2202 4th Ave., will invite San Diegans to feel the holiday spirit with its festive new cocktail, “Up...

Seas ‘N’ Greetings Returns To Birch Aquarium

Celebrate The Holidays With Birch Aquarium

The magic of the holidays meets the magic of the underwater world at Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego during...

Mountain High Resorts Now Open

Winter has arrived in Southern California and Mountain High Resorts is now open for the 2019-2020 snow season. A destination for Southern California’s winter thrill-seekers...

The Big List Of Things To Do In San Diego This Weekend

The Top Concerts In San Diego This Weekend Thursday, November 28 The Great Big List Of Places To Enjoy A Thanksgiving Feast In San Diego...

Tarot Reading & Casta Tribal Mezcal Tasting At Oculto 477

Prohibition Party At Oculto 477

The newly opened Oculto 477, a Prohibition-style speakeasy hidden inside Tahona, honors the anniversary of the United States’ historic repeal of Prohibition by encouraging guests...

Bencotto Unveils Limited-Time, Three-Course Menu as Prelude to 10th Anniversary Year

Known for its authentic Milanese-inspired cuisine and classically chic ambiance in the heart of Little Italy, Bencotto has unveiled a limited-time, three-course menu as a...