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.

The Coastal Communities Concert Band 25th Annual Holiday Concert

Ring in the holiday season with the glorious sounds of brass, wind and percussion instruments at a special concert benefiting San Diego seniors. The award-winning...

2019 National Care Letter Campaign To Honor Deployed Service Members And Veterans

2019 marks the ninth year that America’s Adopt A Soldier® will reach out to America to ask for cards of thanks to share with our...

Winter Wonderland At The Grand Returns To Fairmont Grand Del Mar

‘Tis the season for celebrations at Fairmont Grand Del Mar with the announcement of the second annual Winter Wonderland at The Grand. Local families and...

It’s The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year At The Westgate Hotel

The Westgate Hotel is decking the halls for the holidays with festive events planned for the entire family to celebrate the season. Guests are invited...

Trust Restaurant Group’s Rare Society Steakhouse Now Open

Trust Restaurant Group (TRG), the team behind acclaimed Fort Oak in Mission Hills and Trust Restaurant in Hillcrest, has unveiled Rare Society, a swank steakhouse...

Irish Tenor, Emmet Cahill, Brings “Christmas In Ireland” Concert Tour To The San Diego Area

Emmet Cahill, Sony recording artist and principal singer with the acclaimed Irish music show Celtic Thunder, will perform “Christmas in Ireland” – a concert featuring...

A Silent Disco At barleymash

barleymash in the Gaslamp District is hosting their barley-stache Silent Disco to benefit the Movember Charity. What? You’ve never heard of a silent disco? Or...

Breakfast Republic Expanding To Los Angeles

Breakfast Republic, a part of the San Diego-based Rise & Shine Restaurant Group, is expanding its empire in mid-2020, bringing the same beloved morning dishes...

Springboard West Music Festival Returns To San Diego For Its Fourth Year

Springboard Music Festivals announces its fourth return to San Diego on Jan. 9 – 11. For three days, emerging artists from all over the world,...

Liberty Public Market’s Mess Hall Teams Up With Wreaths Across America To Honor Veterans

Mess Hall, the cocktail bar located in Liberty Public Market, is offering a special cocktail for a special cause this holiday season that began last...

Get Ready For An Intimate Evening With Oscar-Winning Actress Sophia Loren

An Evening With Sophia Loren

Synonymous with grace, beauty and artistry, Oscar-winning actress Sophia Loren will captivate audiences with an intimate onstage conversation and Q&A at the California Center for...

The New Simsim Carmel Mountain Open November 16th

The New Simsim Carmel Mountain Opens November 16th

San Diego born, fast-casual, Middle Eastern restaurant, Simsim Outstanding Shawarma, opens its second location in Camel Mountain Plaza. Grand opening festivities will include music, gift...

Liberty Station Spreads Holiday Cheer with Seasonal Events

San Diego’s Liberty Station is bringing holiday cheer with a variety of seasonal activities and events for everyone in the family to enjoy. From a...

Duck Dive’s Holiday Toy Drive & Cocktail Donations

‘Tis the season for giving and The Duck Dive, found along Mission Boulevard in Pacific Beach, is helping the community in a big way! The...

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

The Top Concerts In San Diego This Weekend Thursday, November 14 Rady Children’s Ice Rink At Liberty Station Opening Nov 14th For The Holiday Season!...

Wonderfront Music & Arts Festival Set To Descend Upon San Diego

We’ve got a new festival coming to town – and it looks amazing! Descending upon the stunning waterfront of downtown San Diego – “Where the...

Rock The Tins: A Beer-Cocktail Competition To Celebrate Women

For the second year in a row, Amplified Ale Works will be celebrating women who rock behind the bar with a Beer Cocktail competition. https://www.instagram.com/p/B2zgEuxFBuO/...

Who Has The Best Salsa In San Diego? Find Out At ‘Best Salsa Fest’!

Who has the best salsa in San Diego? We’re going to find out November 16th at the Best Salsa Fest happening at Thorn Brewing in...

The Grand Tasting At San Diego Bay

The awe-inspiring San Diego Bay plays host to the Grand Tasting! The city’s biggest foodie party of the year is a picture perfect celebration of...

Valle de Guadalupe Wine + Food Daycation

Spend the day with us in Mexico’s wine country tasting Baja wines + dinning Valle-style in an outdoor campestre restaurant with vineyard views. Club Tengo...

Bikes And Beers San Diego 2019

Bikes and Beers San Diego is back for its 6th Year! Featuring 15 and 30-mile rides departing from Societe Brewing and traveling through the beautiful...

Hops On The Harbor With Greg Koch Of Stone Brewing

We’re excited to welcome special guest, Greg Koch, CEO of Stone Brewing on board Hops on the Harbor. Special food stations created by the chef...

Rady Children’s Ice Rink At Liberty Station Returns For The Holiday Season, Opening Thursday, Nov. 14

Rady Children’s Ice Rink At Liberty Station Opening Nov 14th For The Holiday Season!

It’s hard to believe it’s that time of year again already, but the ice rink at Liberty Station is opening soon! Rady Children’s Hospital Auxiliary...

The Yasai Grand Opening

Junya Watanabe, creator of RakiRaki Ramen, introduces a new concept – The Yasai: a Japanese Vegan Experience. You are invited to try this new concept....