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.
Sample Baja’s Best Chefs, Wineries And Breweries At By The Barrel: Taste Of Baja
We’d all love to do a culinary tour of Baja California’s best food and drink, but finding time for the trip is tough! Now you...
Star Wars Nuts…There Is A Pre-Party & Private Screening Of Solo Tonight!
He’s a smuggler. A scoundrel. A hero. And you can be among the first to see him! Join the Fleet Science Center and their event...
Visiting Balboa Park is always one of the best things to do in San Diego.
Balboa Park Celebrates Its 150th Anniversary!
We are in LOVE with Balboa Park and couldn’t be happier to help it celebrate 150 years as San Diego’s most beautiful park, this Saturday May 26th! Festivities...
Nat At Night Starts This Friday And Adds A Rooftop Bar With Epic Park Views
Kick off your weekends at The Nat this summer. The Museum will be open until 8 PM on Fridays from Memorial Day weekend to Labor...
Rooftop Cinema Club Taking The Outdoor Movie Experience Up A Notch
We love that we can watch movies outside in San Diego, and we are thrilled to see that Rooftop Cinema Club is taking the experience up a...
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Barleymash Is Turning Six…And They Want You To Help Them Celebrate!
Barleymash has been indulging the Gaslamp Quarter with bourbon, beer and one of San Diego’s best burgers for 6 years already! Time flies when you’re having...
San Diego Native To Run More Than 1,700 Miles To Support Children Fighting Cancer. What A Stud!
San Diego native, Richard Nares, will run more than 1,700 miles from Seattle, Washington to San Diego, Calif. to raise money for the Emilio Nares...
Celebrate Italian Culture And Support The Home Team At The Padres Italian Heritage Night
Joe DiMaggio, Roy Campanella, Yogi Berra…the list of Italian-Americans that have left their mark on the game of baseball is long and impressive! The Little Italy Association (LIA), Convivio,...
One Paseo Adds Three More Restaurants To Culinary Lineup
The construction at One Paseo is coming along quickly, but for many residents in Del Mar and Carmel Valley, not quickly enough! Everyone is looking...
North County Rejoice! Del Mar’s Viewpoint Brewing Co. Launches Brunch!
Viewpoint Brewing Company, Del Mar’s only craft brewery and full-service restaurant, has been a great addition to the community! And they seem to only be...
“Eat. Drink. Read.” Returns To The Air & Space Museum
Foodies rejoice – and read! This year’s “Eat. Drink. Read. A Culinary Event for Literacy” will make taste buds soar at the San Diego Air...
Meet The Makers Dinner With Liberty Call Distilling At Restaurant Two Seven Eight
Ever wonder what it’s like to operate a craft distillery? Learn first hand as Liberty Call Distilling Kitchen’s Chef Miguel Valdez and Two Seven Eight’s Chef...
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The Big List Of Things To Do This Weekend In San Diego
Have a royal weekend, everyone. 🤣 Thursday, May 17 Shakespeare’s Corner Shoppe Hosts Royal Wedding Celebration This wedding has already turned into crazy town! But...
Love Donuts? Love Running? Come Join The First Ever San Diego Donut Run!
Ok, donuts and running aren’t two things we normally put together…but maybe we should. More running = more donuts…and we love donuts! If you do...
It’s Almost Summer! Celebrate With A Backyard BBQ At Quartyard’s New Digs!
Quartyard is back open, and they’re hosting a backyard bbq to kick off the summer! This special backyard-themed party features special deals on the best...
South Park Celebrates Its Historic Homes In The 20th Annual Old House Fair
The 20th annual Old House Fair is South Park’s historic home tour bringing together vintage home specialists, historic preservation enthusiasts, home owners and history lovers...
OMBAC To Host Second Annual Beerfest & Over-the-Line Tournament
The Old Mission Beach Athletic Club (OMBAC) is hosting the second annual two-day Over-The-Line/Beer festival tournament at Mariners Point. Tournament is in double elimination format,...
The Man Who Was Once A Santa Clause Is Coming To Town
Tim Allen, is an American comedian, actor, voice-over artist and entertainer, known for his role in the sitcom Home Improvement. He is known for his...
Friday Night Candlelight Garden Soirée
La Jolla Historical Society kicks off the 2018 Secret Garden Tour with a Friday Night Candlelight Garden Soirée at one of the gardens that was...
Jaw-Dropping Collaboration Alert: The Crack Shack x Salt And Straw!
We frickin’ love Crack Shack. And we frickin’ love Salt and Straw. If only they would find a way to come together… Well they have,...
Casa Guadalajara Hosts Don Julio Tequila Tasting With Master Distiller Enrique De Colsa
Tequila lovers, don’t miss this! One of Old Town San Diego’s signature Mexican restaurants, Casa Guadalajara, will host an exclusive Don Julio Tequila tasting and...
Art of Elan’s Season Finale Concert Tonight At The San Diego Museum Of Art
Art of Élan’s commitment to collaboration and supporting new work continues this season with the commissioning of Tijuana-based composer and double-bassist, Andrés Martín, to write...
Shakespeare’s Corner Shoppe Hosts Royal Wedding Celebration
Are you one of the billions that’s crazy in anticipation for Prince Harry & Meghan Markle’s wedding? Shakespeare’s Corner Shoppe invites you to join them...
The Big List Of Things To Do This Weekend In San Diego
Happy Mother’s Day weekend to all of San Diego’s wonderful moms! Friday, May 11 Treat Mom To Something Special! Here’s the big list of special offers…there’s still...
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