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.
Cali-Fornication: A Day Party Celebrating The Birth Of The Pill
Did you know on August 18th, 1960 the first birth control pills were sold in U.S.? Well San Diego’s Lady Killas want you to know,...
Country Music For A Cause: Drake White Benefit Concert For St. Jude
Turbo-charged, American, country-rock party spot, Moonshine Flats, is thrilled to welcome beloved country singer and songwriter, Drake White, to preform a special concert for St....
Puesto Meets Ballast Point In One Epic Dinner
‘San Diego’s Best: When Puesto Met Ballast Point’, the brainchild of Katy Smith, Puesto’s executive creative chef, brings together two of San Diego’s biggest names to showcase...
Boxing & Bloody Marys At Estancia La Jolla
Estancia La Jolla’s #SelfCareSunday series continues with Boxing & Bloody Marys. Enjoy a 60-minute boxing class in Estancia’s Garden Courtyard taught by The Boxing Club...
ANDAZ By Night: An Evening Pool Party
Who can say no to a summer pool party under the stars? Treat yourself to good times and good house music while you chill and...
Shop And Cook With An Italian Chef At The Little Italy Mercato
A good cook knows it’s all about the ingredients! That’s why you’ll want to tag along with an Italian Chef to the vibrant Little Italy Mercato...
Dim Sum Night At The Grass Skirt!
Due to an overwhelming response, they’ve added another date for their Dim Sum Night at The Grass Skirt! So, if you missed it the first time,...
The Premier Of Brunch Amplified In San Diego
Leave it to San Diego to take brunch to a whole new level! Brunch Amplified is a high energy outdoor ‘Party Brunch’ merging nightlife, outdoor...
Sidecar Donuts & Chef Richard Blais Collaborate On Flavor Of The Month
Sidecar Donuts and Chef Blais will be taking over a portion of The Crack Shack Encinitas parking lot to serve up a donut flavor of the month...
San Diego’s Mr. Moto Pizza House Expands To Point Loma
Point Loma residents have a new go-to pizza option; the doors have opened on a Mr. Moto Pizza House in the heart of Point Loma...
American Idol Kicks Off West Coast Auditions Tour In San Diego!
Think you have what it takes to make it on American Idol? Well here’s your chance to find out: American Idol is kicking off their...
The U.S. Sand Sculpting Challenge Returns To San Diego!
The U.S. Sand Sculpting Challenge and Dimensional Art Exposition – named one of the top 20 “Must See” seaside festivals in the world according to...
80’s Fans…Erasure Is Here On Their World Be Gone Tour
If you were old enough to care about music in the 80’s, you remember Erasure! They are still together, and they are coming to San...
It’s The 5th Annual No Borders Ceviche Showdown
Ceviche lovers, don’t miss the 5th Annual No Borders Ceviche Showdown! On this day, restaurants from San Diego and Mexico will gather to compete for...
The Big List Of Things To Do This Weekend In San Diego
From beautiful and mesmerizing artworks, to gorgeous and refreshing cocktails – and a massive party in Hillcrest to end your weekend strong – we’ve got...
MELT On National Vinyl Record Day Pool Party At The Lafayette
Soak up the sun poolside at The Lafayette Hotel‘s MELT Pool Party! They’re celebrating National Vinyl Record Day the only way it deserves, with vinyl...
Did Someone Say Free Bowling??? Punch Bowl Social Did!
Punch Bowl Social  is offering FREE bowling all day on National Bowling Day (National Bowling Day is August 11th…but we know you already knew that)!...
Adidas Skateboarding And Journeys Announce ‘Destination San Diego’ Music Festival
Adidas Skateboarding, alongside specialty shoe and apparel retailer, Journeys, announce the launch of ‘Destination San Diego’, an immersive music experience inspired by the culture of action...
Emo Nite LA Presents Emo Nite San Diego
Emo fans, mark your calendars! Emo Nite of Los Angeles will be taking over The Casbah for one of their signature parties, and as always, there is a...
Sam the Cooking Guy Delivers Live Cooking Demos On The Little Italy Food Hall Patio
Looking to impress your neighbors and offer the best summer soirée in the cul-de-sac? Join Sam the Cooking Guy and a Little Italy Food Hall...
Hillcrest CityFest
Hillcrest CityFest Art & Music Festival Returns For Another Big Celebration!
Hillcrest CityFest summer art and music festival is set to take over 5th Avenue on August 12th from noon until 11pm, and this is going to...
13th Annual Fine Arts Festival ArtWalk At Liberty Station
ArtWalk @ Liberty Station will return to Ingram Plaza, August 11th and 12th, for its 13th year in the Arts District at Liberty Station. We...
Kids Ride Free On The Hopper All August Long!
Looking for something local and affordable to do with the kids before summer comes to an end? Be a tourist in your own town! We...
Yoga After Dark Festival Returns To San Diego
After a sold-out event in early June, Yoga After Dark, returns to San Diego’s Horton Plaza Park August 9th! For one night only, over 200 yogis will gather...
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