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.
Head To Adams Avenue Park To Watch ‘The Princess Bride’ Under The Stars
It’s time for another outdoor movie night at Adams Avenue Park…and it’s a classic! The Normal Heights United Methodist Church and the Normal Heights Community Association have partnered up to...
Del Mar Highlands Gets $120 Million Investment For Exciting New Dining And Shopping Options
Carmel Valley and Del Mar residents will be thrilled to learn that Del Mar Highlands Town Center is making a $120 million investment to bring exciting...
The Big List Of Things To Do This Weekend In San Diego
The weather is gorgeous…you could just go sit on the beach all weekend and nobody would blame you. But if you’re looking for something more,...
Toast To Summer At La Valencia’s Veuve Clicquot Summer Soiree Garden Party
If you haven’t been to a party at La Valencia, you’re missing out! No other hotel will transport you to the charm and romance of a...
Spend Sunnny Sundays At The Charming Tasting Room Of You & Yours Distilling
Celebrate summer with You & Yours Distilling in their Tasting Room during their Sunny Sundays series! On the first Sunday of each month, sip on...
San Diego’s Little Italy Hosts First Responder’s Celebration
For the first time ever, San Diego’s Little Italy will be hosting a First Responder’s Celebration to honor San Diego’s first responders, Saturday at 5pm....
Night Swim Pool Party At The Hard Rock Hotel
Oh come on, what’s summer without at least one pool party at the Hard Rock Hotel that makes you wonder ‘what happened’ the next day?!...
San Diego Runners: Lace ‘Em Up For The Balboa Park 8 Miler!
San Diego runners: it’s time for the Balboa Park 8 Miler! This is the longest consecutively run race in San Diego and the only one...
Step Into A Cultural Experience At Island Vibe Music Festival
Nothing says relaxing summer vibes like music from the islands! Step into a cultural experience of music, food, and dance at the annual Island Vibe...
Tijuana Artist Hugo Crosthwaite To Paint 16 Murals At Arts District Liberty Station
You shouldn’t need any more reasons to visit Liberty Station – there are so many good things happening there! But if you do, here’s one...
Liberty Call Distilling Plans $1M Expansion
Congrats to Liberty Call Distilling, who has announced plans for its second location, an expanded concept that will include both a distillery and restaurant with fare from...
Help MOPA Celebrate 35 Years At Their Push Pin Party
You’re invited to make MOPA history! MOPA is turning 35 and and they are throwing it back to the Push Pin party they had during the museum inauguration...
Little Italy Association To Hold Dedication To Commemorate the Opening Of The Piazza Della Famiglia
Piazza della Famiglia is now open, and the Little Italy Association of San Diego invites the community to attend a dedication to celebrate its arrival in the...
Lyft Reveals San Diego’s Top 10 Destinations This Summer
Where do San Diegans catch a Lyft to more than any other place this summer? Lyft just published their guide to the ten most popular destinations in San...
Blade 1936 To Serve Modern Italian In Oceanside’s Blade-Tribune Building
Blade 1936, the newest dining destination to hit Oceanside, is scheduled to open late September with a menu that was created by beloved local Chef...
Cutwater Spirits Invites You To A Staycation Sunday On Their Patio
You don’t have to travel to the islands to get a taste of the tropics, just head to Cutwater Spirits‘ tasting room in Miramar for Staycation Sundays...
Outdoor Concerts, Picnics And Bay Views At Bayside Summer Nights
Ok, we totally missed this. We honestly had no clue about the San Diego Symphony’s Bayside Summer Nights program, which is why you’re getting the...
A Short Walk Home: Take To The Streets To Support San Diego’s Homeless
San Diego’s homeless population is the fourth largest in the nation, and thousands of these transient individuals seek shelter on our city streets. We all...
The Big List Of Things To Do This Weekend In San Diego
There’s no Comic-Con this weekend, but we still have plenty of good weather, good music, and good parties this weekend to keep you busy! Have...
Sunday Delights: A Cocktail Collaboration Series
We invite you to experience Sundays at Pendry San Diego with the return of “Sunday Delight”, a cocktail collaboration series at Fifth & Rose. Join...
‘Escape Sundays’ Poolside At Upper East Bar
Escape Sundays are here for the summer. Monday is going to be hard…you need to spend Sunday poolside at the Upper East Bar at the Kimpton Solamar...
Beethoven By The Bay
The San Diego Symphony‘s Annual Classical Concert by the Bay features the orchestra in a performance of Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony and other favorite classical works. It’s...
Dirty Birds Celebrates 10th Year At The Beach On National Chicken Wing Day
This Sunday is National Chicken Wing Day…which falls right behind Christmas and Easter on the list of major holidays 😉 ! What better way to spend...
Spend Your Sunday Funday At An Unforgettable Yoga Pool Party
Yoga lovers! The 3rd Annual Heart Space Yoga Pool Party is the place to be this weekend! This one day mini-festival/pool party is not only...
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