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.
Fiesta De Reyes Presents Grammy Winner Lupillo Rivera Live In Concert On Cinco de Mayo!
Fiesta de Reyes in Old Town presents Grammy Winner Lupillo Rivera live in concert on the plaza in the Old Town San Diego State Historic Park....
Yoga On The Flight Deck Of The USS Midway? Yup…This Weekend!
It’s not every day that you get the opportunity to practice yoga on the flight deck of the USS Midway, but this weekend is your...
The Big List Of Things To Do This Weekend In San Diego
As you would expect, we have lots of things in store for you this Cinco de Mayo weekend, San Diego.  The weather is going to be...
Kick-Off Jazz Festival Party With Jackiem Joyner
Join us for the exclusive Kick-off Event for the 2018 San Diego Smooth Jazz Festival with Jackiem Joyner at Wilson Creek Winery. https://www.instagram.com/p/BVVEiF_gerh/?taken-by=jackiemjoyner A night...
Hundreds To Cheer On Kentucky Derby Horses From La Jolla Cove
More than 600 guests will don Derby hats and seersucker suits to cheer on their favorite horses from La Jolla Cove. These foodies will take...
Frankie Ballard Headlines The Boots & Dukes Country Fest
Boots & Dukes Country Fest is the newest festival to hit San Diego’s Gaslamp District and Frankie Ballard is headlining it! https://www.instagram.com/p/BXjHsgwBXMB/?taken-by=frankieballard Debuting on the...
Something Really Cute And Adorable Is Happening At Helen Woodward’s Puppy Prom
You’re invited to Helen Woodward Animal Center’s Puppy Prom with a Cinco de Mayo twist! This dog-friendly, kid-friendly get-together features: – Crowning of Prom King...
Buy Yourself Something Classy And Nostalgic At The San Diego Vintage Flea Market
The next San Diego Vintage Flea Market will be behind the Observatory North Park Theater in the parking lot with 100 vendors bringing you the...
Get Rewarded With Two Tacos And A Beer After The 5K Run
Tacos & Beer Fest kicks off a fun and festive Cinco De Mayo weekend with tacos, beer, music, piñatas, mechanical bull and costumes, so bring...
Maks, Val & Peta LIVE On Tour: Confidential
‘Maks, Val & Peta Live On Tour: Confidential‘ will be a spectacular dance show, driven by a narrative of true family life and love stories....
Celebrate San Diego’s Asian Communities At The 9th Annual Asian Cultural Festival Of San Diego
Looking for an alternative to the Cinco de Mayo celebrations? Azuna Kai and Silk Road Productions invite you to the 9th Annual Asian Cultural Festival of...
Watch The Sunset Over San Diego At The ‘Tequila Sunset Party’ At Alexan ALX
Start your Cinco de Mayo weekend right with a ‘Tequila Sunset’! Learn to make the perfect margarita, sip premium tequilas, and enjoy 360 degree views...
This Is Cool! Uptown Tavern Debuts Dining In Complete Darkness!
An elevated feast for the senses—that’s the objective of “Darkroom – A Dinner Series” debuting at Uptown Tavern. The new monthly event intensifies the dining...
Kick Off National Bike Month With A Community Ride And Celebration
The San Diego biking community is strong and getting stronger every day thanks to a growing focus on the importance of being a biking-friendly community....
Chef-Driven Bake Sale This Weekend At Herb & Wood
A baker’s dozen of San Diego’s best pastry chefs and bakers will showcase signature baked goods at the Friendly Feast Chef-Driven Bake Sale. Expect internationally-inspired...
Del Mar’s Flower Hill Promenade Launches “Growing Kindness inSunshine”
Flower Hill Promenade announced the start of a very special initiative as part of its highly anticipated inSunshine summer season: “Growing Kindness inSunshine,” a four-month...
Sake Lovers! The 2nd Annual Niigata Sake Festival This Weekend In San Diego!
Niigata produces the finest sake in the world. But don’t just take our word for it, you can come and taste it for yourself at...
Battle Of The Beach Bartenders Tonight At Duck Dive!
There are some damn good bartenders at San Diego’s beachside bars…I wouldn’t want to be the one responsible for having to determine THE BEST. Buy...
The Big List Of Things To Do This Weekend In San Diego
Wow! So much happening around San Diego this weekend! Your big challenge is going to be deciding what NOT to do…there’s too much fun stuff!...
Football Fans: Head To Draft Mission Beach For A Beachfront NFL Draft Party
Football fans, Draft Mission Beach at Belmont Park will be hosting a NFL Draft Party for two days this weekend on their jumbo 32′ TV screen! We can’t...
Heads Up! The Little Italy Mercato Is Moving To Date Street On May 5th!
Heads up! Our beloved Little Italy Mercato that happens every Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. is moving back to W. Date Street stretching...
Little Italy Food Hall Announces All Vendors For Summer Lineup
Little Italy is on fire. The Little Italy Food Hall, the highly anticipated project opening adjacent to the Piazza della Famiglia in Little Italy, is adding...
A Beautiful Sunset Celebration Only At The Best Of North County Party
The Best of North County Party returns to Carlsbad for a sunset celebration of the top restaurants, breweries and businesses in NoCo. Guests will dine...
CANCELED: Ocean Beach Beerfest
Ocean Beach Beerfest is a dog-centric event in which human attendees may indulge in unlimited samples of craft beer in our beer garden area from...
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