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.

House of Blues’ New Menu Takes Center Stage

Sure, you’ve probably been to a concert at House of Blues, but when was the last time you just dropped in for dinner? We were...

Cherry Blossom Season Returns To Japanese Friendship Garden This March

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

Here’s to a fun and memorable weekend, San Diego! The Top Concerts In San Diego This Weekend Make the most out of your weekend. Watch...

Native Poppy Celebrates The Grand Opening Of Their South Park Location With A Party!

Hey there, wild flowers! You’re invited to come celebrate the Grand Opening of the new South Park location of Native Poppy! They’ll be celebrating Native Poppy style!...

Be Dazzled At The 1000 Lights Water Lantern Festival

The 1000 Lights Water Lantern Festival is an experience you don’t want to miss! 1000 Lights brings families, friends, and communities together as we celebrate love, peace,...

San Diego Taco & Beer Festival Serves Up Unlimited Pours And Taco Tastings

Some of the top restaurants & food trucks in Southern California are serving up unlimited pours of local craft beer and unlimited taco tastings at...

Choral Consortium Of San Diego Presents San Diego Sings! Festival 2019

Every two years, CCSD choirs gather together to sing in this day-long celebration of our choral community. Hear performances by a variety of choirs, and...

Daybreaker SD Presents The Future Is Feminine

In honor of International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month, we’re rising to a beautiful history of human rights and dance to the future it’s...

Wanderlust 108

Wanderlust 108 brings the community together for a 5K run/walk, dj-powered yoga session, and guided meditation in your local park. https://www.instagram.com/p/BsWJG6IhjoV/ Following the triathlon, you...

Art Happy Hour At Octopus Garden

Let’s get loose like the octopus. Enjoy libations and the laid back vibe of The Loma Club. Ease your worries with a fun beginner style...

Downtown At Sundown

Visual and performing arts converge at MCASD’s after-hours offering, Downtown at Sundown. On the third Thursday of every month, enjoy free museum admission and exhibition...

Racers eating bananas and drinking hot chocolate

America’s Sweetest Race Is Coming To San Diego

The Allstate Hot Chocolate 15k/5k is headed to San Diego! Start and finish amongst San Diego’s biggest chocolate aficionados. Train. Race. Celebrate. This year, train,...

The Seany Foundation Celebrates 11th Annual Everything Is Possible Gala

Dust off your fedoras and ruffled skirts, and join us for a festive night of Cuban fashion and flavor! The evening includes Silent and Live...

The 8th Annual Bankers Hill Art & Craft Beer Festival And Fundraiser Returns On March 27th

Bankers Hill Art & Craft Beer Festival And Fundraiser Returns For The Seventh Year

It’s that time of year again! The Bankers Hill Art & Craft Beer Festival – in partnership with the San Diego Brewers Guild – returns for...

Ladies Rock San Diego Hosts Second Annual Program

Ladies Rock San Diego (LRSD), a rock empowerment camp for women 18 and older returns to San Diego at A Reason to Survive (A.R.T.S.) in...

City Tacos Opens Imperial Beach Location

City Tacos has turned up the heat on innovative, delicious and unique bites since opening in 2014. Now, the Southern California taqueria is set to...

GBOD Hospitality Group Brings Newest Restaurant, Dough Nations, To Barrio Logan

Dough Nations, in the Barrio Logan neighborhood, is the seventh concept to join GBOD Hospitality Group’s portfolio of restaurants and bars in San Diego. https://www.instagram.com/p/BtM1-GinfJg/...

Little Italy Food Hall Welcomes Bobboi Natural Gelato

The Little Italy Food Hall is pleased to announce the addition of Bobboi Natural Gelato to its selection of locally-driven food stations. The gelateria replaced...

Sip & Savana Yoga Event With Yoga One

Sip & Savana is back at Kimpton Solamar Hotel as part of the celebration of the spring equinox! https://www.instagram.com/p/BvARtN0H4Hh/ An invigorating yoga with a view with...

Experience The Beauty Of The 14th Annual Cherry Blossom Week At Balboa Park

This year marks the Japanese Friendship Garden of San Diego’s (JFG) 14th annual Cherry Blossom Festival in Babloa Park, and it’s going to be as...

Sip And Savor New Spirits At Prohibition’s March Supper Club Cocktail-Pairing Events

Prohibition, the Gaslamp Quarter’s underground speakeasy will get crafty with supper, and cocktails! https://www.instagram.com/p/BvDFasOAZis/ On March 18, Prohibition’s Supper Club will feature cocktails made with...

12 Awesome Guinness Recipes Just In Time For St. Patrick’s Day

This St. Patrick’s day we wanted to give you something more to chew on than stale bread and green beer. Check out our list of...

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

From block parties, to pub crawls, down to cooking lessons, we’ve got you covered this St. Patrick’s Day weekend! The Top Concerts In San Diego...

An Exciting St. Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl At Pacific Beach

One of the biggest party days of the year! Join us this St. Patrick’s Day at the Pacific Beach Pub Crawl which grants you access and...

South Park Spring Walkabout Is Back With An Evening Full Of Fun

The South Park Walkabout is a quarterly fun-filled evening festival that showcases all the unique and independent businesses within South Park. Enjoy complimentary treats, live...