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.
Hillcrest’s Nightmare On Normal Street Is Back!
Hillcrest’s haunted Halloween dance party and costume competition is back! With late night live entertainment, a costume competition runway, outdoor bars, and the best people...
Have You Seen Young Frankenstein Yet?
Mel Brooks is puttin’ on the Ritz in this bawdy spoof of the Mary Shelley classic. Frankenstein’s grandson (Gene Wilder) uncovers his secret legacy and...
The Oxford Horror Story Is Scarily Sexy
Halloween Weekend at Oxford Social Club – Will you escape? Take out your sexiest costume if you wanna earn a big cash prize. Ludacris will...
The Big List Of Things To Do This Weekend In San Diego
Yes, fall has officially started, but it won’t feel like it this weekend. It’s going to be warm, sunny and gorgeous! Get out there and...
Experience Haunted Tales Aboard The Star Of India
It’s time again for all aspiring ghosts, goblins, pirates and princesses to gather on the Star of India for some ghostly haunted tales of enormous...
The Scallywag Festival Returns To Waterfront Park
The Scallywag! festival returns to Waterfront Park on Saturday October 20th! The day-long music and craft beer festival features live music throughout the day including Rancid, Mighty Mighty...
Eat, Drink And Explore At The South Park Fall Walkabout
If you haven’t been to South Park in a while, The South Park Walkabout is the perfect opportunity to explore one of San Diego’s incredible neighborhoods! The...
You & Yours Distilling Co. Launches Canned Cocktail Program
We are HUGE fans of You & Yours Distilling Co., and we are thrilled about their latest news: California’s first urban destination distillery announced the launch...
A Nice Treat For You And Your Fur Baby At The 10th Annual Bow Wow Brunch Cruise
Have you ever taken yourself and your dog on a cruise…together? Bow Wow Brunch is just like the weekly Sunday Champagne Brunch Cruise, and this...
The Hard Core Cider Tour Returns To San Diego For Its 2nd Year
Cider lovers, this weekend is all for you! Enjoy UNLIMITED 2 oz. samples from some of the World’s Top Craft Hard Cider Makers, savor mouth...
The Barks & Brews Oktoberfest At Spanish Landing Park
Bring your fur baby and come down to the Barks & Brews Oktoberfest, featuring a day filled with craft beer tastings from dozens of breweries, great...
A Perfect Family Weekend At The San Diego Kids Expo & Fair
The San Diego Kids Expo and Fair is a two-day event catering to kids and families. And it comes in two types — If you...
Squid, Octopus, And Cuttlefish, Oh My!
Sometimes weird, always wonderful, and highly intelligent, octopus — and their cousins squid, nautilus, and cuttlefish — are the stars of Cephalopod Celebration at the...
Get Your Running Feet And Tummies Ready For The 2018 Fit Foodie 5K
Eat your way to the most delicious Finish Line ever, then celebrate at the post-run Food and Fitness Festival with mouthwatering bites, beer garden, culinary...
The 6th Annual BOOmont Park Is Gonna Run All October Long!
Belmont Park turns into BOOmont Park for the month of October! Every weekend, the park has festivities and activities for the whole family to enjoy!...
Extreme Sailing Series Makes Its Way To San Diego For Its Only U.S. Stop
If you haven’t seen an Extreme Sailing Series event, you are in for mind-blowing experience! These boats are big, fast, and agile – way beyond...
Blanco Tacos And Tequila Brings Fresh Mexican And Premium Tequila To Fashion Valley Mall
San Diego’s malls are definitely leveling up their food and drink game (Raised by Wolves, Great Maple, True Food Kitchen and more at UTC Mall!),...
The Big List Of Things To Do This Weekend In San Diego
It’s supposed to RAIN this weekend! We are sooooooo ok with that…a little variety! And there are plenty of great rainy day things to do...
Whiskey & Cheese With Seven Grand
You say whiskey, I say whisky – what’s the big diff? Come find out at this fantastical tasting adventure. We all know that wine and...
W A S T E D | A Celebration of Sustainable Food
Chef Works and Kitchens for Good have come together to bring you WASTED: A Celebration of Sustainable Food. https://www.instagram.com/p/BnZ4LllHW75/?taken-by=chef_works https://www.instagram.com/p/BneWd73jESf/?taken-by=chef_works At this tastemaker event, 30...
Dine, Drink And Explore At Taste Of North Park
This is going to be a blast! Taste of North Park is this weekend, with over 40 food tastes from the neighborhood’s best restaurants, from piping hot...
Come Join The San Diego Modern Home Tour And VIP party
Modern Architecture + Design Society is proud to be returning to San Diego in partnership with D3 Home, located in the vibrant neighborhood of little...
Lily Tomlin Returns To Perform Live At The Balboa Theatre!
From Edith Ann to Frankie Bergstein, Lily Tomlin, continues her run as one of America’s foremost actresses and comediennes. She brings her unique comic timing...
Wild Life Is Back!
Wild Life is back and it’s time to explore your wild side! Begin your metamorphosis and let your instincts lead you to unknown adventures at...
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