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.
Summer Kickoff ‘Velobration’ To Benefit The San Diego Biking Community
The San Diego bicycling community is going to get summer off to a good start! The Summer Kickoff Velobration presented by New Belgium Brewing will feature...
Sculpture & Cocktails Epic Summer Kick Off Party At San Diego Museum Of Art
We LOVE the Culture & Cocktails series at the San Diego Museum of Art – these are can’t miss events that bring a whole new...
Celebrate The Impact Of Immigrant Entrepreneurs In San Diego On World Refugee Day
Suri Market and Restaurant is hosting a free small business mixer to celebrate World Refugee Day, as well as to celebrate immigrant entrepreneurs and their economic...
The Fray Playing At The Del Mar Fairgrounds
The Fray will be performing at the Del Mar Fairgrounds this summer on June 27th at 7:30 pm! The Fray formed in Denver, Colorado in...
Distilled: The San Diego Spirit & Cocktail Festival
San Diego is becoming an epicenter of personally crafted distilled spirits. Distilled: The San Diego Spirit and Cocktail Festival honors the best distillers and mixologists throughout...
Calling All Wine Lovers! Satisfy Your “Winederlust” At Tower23 Hotel
Wine lovers- get ready to swirl and sip at 6 pm every Wednesday evening from June 20th to September 12th. TOWER23 is putting the wine into “Wine...
Dolce At The Highlands Re-Launching As Amici’s Ristobar
We are happy to share the news that the beloved restaurant Dolce at the Highlands, located in Carmel Valley’s the Village at Pacific Highlands Ranch,...
Celebrate the Summer Solstice at North Park Thursday Market
The official start of summer is just around the corner, and North Park Thursday Market is celebrating with a Summer Solstice party! The event will feature tastings...
See Top Amateur Skateboarders Compete At The 12th Annual Zumiez Best Foot Forward Contest
The skate community in Southern California is such an important part of the history and culture here, and the 12th annual Zumiez Best Foot Forward skateboarding contest...
Summer Camp For Adults At The Secret Society Of Adultologists
Camp without the counselors? Yep! This edition of The Secret Society of Adultologists – the adults only program at the Natural History Museum – will allow...
24th Annual Taste Of Gaslamp Presented By Karl Strauss
Sample The Best Of Gaslamp Restaurants At The 24th Annual Taste Of Gaslamp
On Saturday June 16th, the Gaslamp will have extra buzz as the 24th Annual Taste of Gaslamp presented by Karl Strauss – San Diego’s original culinary...
What Could Be Better Than An Entire Festival Dedicated To Carne Asada Fries?!
Carne Asada Fries lovers…Saturday is your new national holiday!!  Carne Asada Fries Fest is celebrating the iconic San Diego born dish that has brought you...
Pack A Picnic Dinner And Watch The Classic Movie The Princess Bride Under The Stars
“The Princess Bride” is showing for free outside in Adams Avenue Park this Saturday! This one of the most loved movies ever…SO many people rank...
Barks & Brews Beer Festival To Raise Money For ‘The Barking Lot’
Join Barks & Brews Beer Festival Saturday June 16th for a day filled with opportunity to try refreshing beer from dozens of craft breweries, indulge in some...
Father's Day in San Diego
Brats And Beer On The Bay In San Diego
A Father’s Day celebration over at the Maritime Museum of San Diego aboard the Californian or San Salvador is one you don’t want to miss for a...
2018 FIFA World Cup viewing party
2018 FIFA World Cup Viewing Party with San Diego Sockers
The San Diego Sockers have partnered with Nason’s Beer Hall to host the 2018 FIFA World Cup Viewing Party Series! https://www.instagram.com/p/Bj01HsVneFR/?taken-by=nasonsbeerhall https://www.instagram.com/p/BghXhGFDRAG/?taken-by=nasonsbeerhall https://www.instagram.com/p/BbD8YeeghoT/?taken-by=nasonsbeerhall https://www.instagram.com/p/BcfwyopgZo7/?taken-by=nasonsbeerhall https://www.instagram.com/p/Bhcm3zSn2fW/?taken-by=nasonsbeerhall...
A San Diego ‘Must Do’: A Beachside Clambake at Hotel Del
Settle into the warm beach sands on a summer evening as The Del’s signature Southern California Clambake makes its seasonal return.   Dress to impress...
Eat Breakfast With Penguins At The San Diego Zoo
Looking for something unique and fun for your summer bucket list?! What could be more unique than breakfast with the penguins at the San Diego Zoo?? Eat...
The San Diego Beer and Music Festival You Don’t Want To Miss
The San Diego Beer and Music Festival returns to the beautiful Embarcadero Marina Park for a killer mix of craft beer, live music, and delicious...
Salsa Dance Under The Stars San Diego
Salsa Dance Under The Stars in San Diego’s Seaport District
Get ready to salsa dance the night away with Manny Cepeda and his crew. Word is that these guys are the best salsa band in San Diego. This...
Food Truck Fridays In Balboa Park: The Perfect San Diego Summer Night!
Kick off your summer weekends in style every Friday evening at Balboa Park’s hottest after-hours event. Visitors of all ages can enjoy live entertainment while eating...
The Smoking Gun Announces Special 2018 FIFA World Cup Viewing Hours
GOOOOOAL! If you’re looking for a great place with a fun atmosphere to watch this year’s 2018 FIFA World Cup, then look no further than The Smoking...
One Paseo Announces First Four Retail Tenants
One Paseo, the highly-anticipated mixed-use development bringing shops, restaurants, apartments, offices, and public spaces to Del Mar Heights, has announced its first four retailers. The new...
night out in san diego gaslamp
Laugh ‘Til It Hurts at Ginger’s Cocktails & Comedians in Gaslamp San Diego
If your idea of a good time includes laughing ‘til your face hurts then join us at Gingers in San Diego’s Gaslamp District for: Cocktails and Comedians. This free...
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