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 Big List Of Things To Do In San Diego This Weekend

The Big List Of Father’s Day Specials Around San Diego Whether he wants to enjoy a foodie outing, or just kick back with a cold...

Stieber Summer Gallery Grand Opening Bash

Returning for the 2nd year, this pop-up, created and hosted by local contemporary artist, Sarah Stieber, will feature works from her new mixed media series; “FACE...

It’s Fry-Day! Where To Load Up On Loaded Fries

If you count yourself among the ranks of tater-loving San Diegans, it’s tough to beat a Southern California signature – loaded fries! A menu staple...

Mixologist Stephen George Of 20|Twenty Grill Debuts Locals Only Cocktail Menu

Eating locally isn’t just a trend; it’s a lifestyle, one fully encompassed by Southern Californians. The team at 20|Twenty Grill, located in the Westin Carlsbad...

Join CorePower Yoga and Flow With Pride

CorePower Yoga is partnering with San Diego Pride to give back to the community. With CorePower opening a new studio in Little Italy, they thought...

The New Simsim Carmel Mountain Open November 16th

Simsim Outstanding Shawarma Expands To Carmel Mountain Plaza Fall 2019

San Diego born fast-casual Middle Eastern restaurant, Simsim Outstanding Shawarma, will open a second location in Camel Mountain Plaza this fall, and it looks amazing!...

Herb & Wood Hosts Sake Pairing Dinner With Guest Chefs Joe Magnanelli And Anthony Pascale

Inspired by sake, Chef Joe Magnanelli of Animae and Chef Anthony Pascale of Saiko Sushi are bringing you an exclusive 5-course sake Pairing Dinner hosted...

Join Us For The Summer Social Beer Bash 2019 At Scripps Seaside Forum

The Summer Social Beer Bash 2019 will have you sampling some of San Diego’s best craft brews, enjoy delicious food, wine, live music, and a...

The Alexander Project: A Tribute To The Music Of Hamilton

You’re invited to be a part of this break dancing, free-styling, roof raising phenomena that is The Alexander Project — we dare you not to sing...

International Smoke To Light Up Del Mar With July Debut

International Smoke, the nationally-recognized dining collaboration between award-winning chef, Michael Mina, and renowned restauranteur, chef, founder of Homemade, NY Times best-selling cookbook author, television host...

The Westgate Hotel To Host Summer Of Southern California’s Best Jazz Artists

Soak up the summer in true downtown style with The Westgate Hotel‘s poolside jazz series. Every Thursday, The Westgate host some of Southern California’s best...

The 8th Annual San Diego Beer Fest Returns To Liberty Station

The 9th annual San Diego Beer Fest returns to Liberty Station, and promising another fun filled day with beer, food trucks, and music. https://www.instagram.com/p/BT1gMltlJa4/ The...

25th Annual Taste of Gaslamp presented By Karl Strauss

Eating at 35 downtown restaurants could take a year. The 25th annual Taste of Gaslamp presented by Karl Strauss provides an opportunity to accomplish this...

East Village Friday Night Art Walk

The East Village Friday Night Art Walk will block off J street from 9th ave to 10th ave for the purpose of showcasing San Diego’s...

Time For The 17th Annual Beer & Sake Festival!

The Japan Society’s Annual Beer & Sake Festival is one of the most popular and fast-growing charity tasting events in San Diego! Featuring local restaurants...

A Wild Night Out At San Diego Zoo

Join us for an evening of music, socializing, and animal friends—and a sneak preview of Nighttime Zoo activities and entertainment—at the San Diego Zoo! Fun...

The Patio On Goldfinch Celebrates Five Years

Cheers to five years! The Patio on Goldfinch, the cozy Mission Hills eatery, is celebrating it’s fifth year anniversary of bringing locally sourced and sustainable...

The Hillcrest Classic Car Show Is Back!

Rev your engines and join classic car collectors for this FREE community event at the Hillcrest Classic Car Show every third Saturday of the month!...

Come Aboard With Your Dad On The Annual Father’s Day Sail This Weekend

The Maritime Museum of San Diego, home to one of the worlds’ largest collections of historic vessels from sail to steam to submarine, will host...

North Italia One Paseo Now Open

North Italia’s newest San Diego location began service at Carmel Valley’s newly opened retail village, One Paseo, this weekend. Just in time for al fresco season, the 5,110 square-foot restaurant...

Sip & Dip At Thorn North Park

Get ready to experience the chocolate event of your dreams at Thorn North Park…if you dream about dipping and tasting all sorts of chocolate creations!...

Specialty Foods And Local Makers At Flower Hill’s Feast + Craft Artisan Market

Flower Hill Promenade has partnered with Whole Foods to bring specialty food vendors and local Makers to create the best of a farmers market bazaar at...

The San Diego County Fair Has Its Own Food Map!

Food is a BIG DEAL at the San Diego County Fair! So big, in fact, that the food has its own map! Check it out!...

Boxing And Bloody Marys

Estancia La Jolla’s Self Care Sunday Series continues with Boxing & Bloody Marys with The Boxing Club Sport & Fitness. Your ticket include a 50-minute...