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.

There’s A ‘Cookie, Jerky, & Beer’ Social Hour At Quartyard…And You Should Come!

Yes, that’s right…a Cookie, Jerky, & Beer Social Hour! It’s the perfect combo, and the proceeds from the event will benefit Cookies for Kids Cancer....

House Of Blues Restaurant & Bar Announces The Launch Of "Country Brunch Live" Food And Music Celebration

House Of Blues Launches The “Country Brunch Live” Food And Music Celebration!

House of Blues San Diego recently announced the launch of “Country Brunch Live”, a multi-sensory experience of food and music that will kick-start folks’ weekend vibes, kicking off...

The Orfila Vineyards & Winery Brings In The Orfila Fall Festival

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

The Top Concerts In San Diego This Weekend Thursday, October 17th Culture & Cocktails: Abstract Revolution The San Diego Museum of Art celebrates the ‘Abstract...

Taste Of La Jolla 2019

La Jolla’s finest outdoor dinner party returns as the Foundation of La Jolla High School hosts the 19th annual Taste of La Jolla benefiting scholastic...

Guns N' Roses In Tijuana At Estadio Caliente

Guns N’ Roses Performing At Estadio Caliente In Tijuana

What could possibly go wrong with Guns N Roses playing in Tijuana Mexico?! Sounds like our kind of trouble! Experience the legendary rock band, Guns...

2019 Mac N’ Cheese Throwdown

Calling all those who love Mac N’ Cheese, and calling all those who make Mac N’ Cheese! Join us for a big Mac N’ Cheese...

Fall Cyder Dinner

Join Newtopia Cyder and The Good Seed Food Company to welcome fall with a delicious cyder-paired dinner! This five-course menu designed by Chef Chuy of...

Dueling Pianos At Dusk With B-Present

The b-present Foundation is excited to invite you to join us under the stars at Quartyard, San Diego’s trendiest concert venue, for their Fall Fundraiser....

Festival of Lights – 12th Annual Diwali Celebrations

The San Diego Indian American Society, in association with India Associations celebrating the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, presents the Festival of Lights –...

Karl Strauss Brewing Company Proudly Brings You Collabapalooza 2019

The spirit of collaboration has always been alive and well in the San Diego brewing community and Collabapalooza is focused on highlighting this camaraderie and...

Reader Brunch & Booze 2019: The Search For The Best Brunch Bite

Join the San Diego Reader for their first annual Reader Brunch & Booze event. Brace yourself for the most brunch-tastic event around! A brunch battle...

The Orfila Vineyards & Winery Brings In The Orfila Fall Festival

Orfila Vineyards & Winery is hosting a Fall Harvest Festival this Friday! There will be wine, crafts, activities, live music, lawn games, food trucks and...

Experience Noche De Muertos Market At Your City Block

Enjoy music, art, and food from local San Diego talent and vendors. Bring your little ones (kids and dogs welcome)! Celebrate the spooky season at...

2nd Anniversary Weekend Celebration At Second Chance

Join an all weekend for festivities to delight everyone! https://www.instagram.com/p/B3pLON9FA6F/ Friday, October 18 Journey 5 Release; Only 50 bottles each location; $17.99. Journey 5 gives...

The January 2020 Battle Of The Bands Competition At Moonshine Beach!

October 2019 Battle Of The Bands Competition At Moonshine Beach!

Four Final Bands will battle it out for the GRAND PRIZE of $1,000. Watch them rock the stage and vote for your favorite at Moonshine...

Culture & Cocktails: Abstract Revolution

The San Diego Museum of Art celebrates the ‘Abstract Revolution’ with the popular sundown series, Culture & Cocktails. Women Who Empowered a Movement ‘Abstract Revolution’...

Mezcal Ánimas Chef’s Table At Tahona Bar

Don’t miss this special four-course Chef’s Table Dinner with Mezcal Animas at Tahona Bar. Special guest, Andrea Ptacnik, importer of Animas, will be your guide....

Fall Cocktail Release Party At Kettner Exchange

Kettner Exchange invites you to be the first to try out the newest cocktails created with sustainable, seasonal ingredients by Kettner Exchange‘s Beverage Manager, Claire...

Fort Oak Announces Guest Ghefs For Fall Harvest Wine Dinners

Chef Brad Wise and his culinary team are introducing an intimate family style tasting menu with chef collaborations highlighting their culinary cultures cohesively with wine...

San Diego Chefs In Chocolate Chip Cookie Championship!

Calling all chocolate chip cookie fans! https://www.instagram.com/p/B01bFJqD2DS/ The first annual Friendly Feast Chocolate Chip Cookie Championship brings six of the city’s best pastry chefs and...

Del Mar Highlands Town Center Announces 12 New Tenants With Openings Starting This Fall

Celebrating 30 years, Del Mar Highlands Town Center is adding a collection of 12 new tenants featuring boutique fashion, wellness, entertainment, beauty, and dining. New...

Ponce’s Mexican Restaurant Celebrates Its First Year In Del Sur

A longtime favorite for Mexican comfort food, Ponce’s Mexican Restaurant will celebrate the first anniversary of its only North County location in the Del Sur-4S Ranch neighborhood....

619 Spirits Claims Second Place In USA Today’s Award For Best Craft Vodka Distillery

619 Spirits Wins USA Today’s Award For Best Craft Vodka Distillery

San Diego’s very own 619 Spirits has won the 2019 USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice travel award contest for Best Craft Vodka Distillery. After 4 weeks...

October 27: Mid City To Become Car-Free Playground For CicloSDias

October 27: Mid City To Become A Car-Free Playground For CicloSDias

On October 27, streets like Adams Avenue in Normal Heights and others in City Heights including El Cajon Blvd. will close completely to cars, encouraging...