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.
Grammy-Winning Harlem Quartet Returns To ArtPower
After a rave reception at their San Diego debut at ArtPower in 2016, the Grammy-winning Harlem Quartet is bringing back its “new attitude to classical...
CANCELLED: UFC Fighter Paige VanZant Book Signing Friday At UFC Mission Valley
UFC Flyweight and former Dancing with the Stars competitor, Paige VanZant, is signing copies of her new book, Rise: Surviving the Fight of My Life...
Quartyard Grand Re-Opening At It’s New Home This Friday!
Your City Block is back! Quartyard is finally re-opening at their new home, and they are throwing a proper party to celebrate! https://www.instagram.com/p/BhPeGjugrNY/?taken-by=quartyardsd Haven’t been?...
Bikes, Boards and Brews In Pacific Beach…What Could Be Better?
Bikes Boards & Brews is back this weekend! Celebrate the day enjoying the Pacific Beach culture and all of the good things it has to...
Visual And Performing Arts Converge At ‘Downtown At Sundown’
Visual and performing arts converge at MCASD’s after-hours offering: Downtown at Sundown. Part open house and part happy hour all wrapped in art and culture...
Join ‘Cutwater For The Cure’ To Support Breast Cancer Research
Cocktails for a Cure decided to do something a little different and team up with Cutwater Spirits for a new and exciting event that supports a...
Switchfoot Frontman Jon Foreman Screening His New Documentary The 25 In 24 Tour
Switchfoot frontman Jon Foreman will be embarking on a tour that includes a live performance and full screening of the new documentary film, 25 IN...
Drink Wine And Learn To Make Pizza At Officine Buona Forchetta
Here’s your chance to learn the pizza-making secrets of the best in town! Buona Forchetta has a crazy loyal following in this city, so tickets...
The Annual Taste Of Point Loma Is Back!
The Annual Taste of Point Loma is back! For one ticket price, you’ll be able to taste the best that Point Loma has to offer, as...
Lionfish Rooftop Serves Up Dinner Under The Stars
Beginning April 23, guests can enjoy dinner under the stars, or take in one of San Diego’s famed sunsets, at Lionfish Rooftop, and it looks...
Goddesses, You’re Invited To Brunch At The Little Black House In Little Italy
Goddesses of San Diego, you’re invited to brunch at The Little Black House in Little Italy! The all-women founders of Eclectico Events and Local Play...
VinDiego Wine And Food Festival
Wine Connoisseurs, You Don’t Want To Miss The VinDiego Wine And Food Festival!
If wine and food are your passion, then head to VinDiego Wine and Food Festival on April 14th to sip, swirl, and savor a selection of over 300...
Award-Winning Chef Joe Elevado Joins Prep Kitchen’s Corporate Team To Oversee Culinary Operations
The team behind Prep Kitchen is set to elevate their distinctive culinary experience – and the San Diego food scene – with the appointment of Chef...
Organics By Red Bull Invites You To ‘Seed San Diego’ Succulent Party With North Park’s Pigment
San Diegans are invited to “seed San Diego” in celebration of the ORGANICS by Red Bull exclusive launch. Enjoy an afternoon of succulent creation with...
Get A Taste Of 35 Neighborhood Restaurants At Taste Of Hillcrest 2018
Gather a group of friends and head to Taste of Hillcrest to experience the sights, sounds, smells, and flavors of the neighborhood’s most recognized and...
The Big List Of Things To Do This Weekend In San Diego
As usual, the weekend is full of fun things to do and explore! Thursday, April 5 Top Concerts This Weekend in San Diego There is...
A Weekend Of Tequila, Tacos, Art & Music At Tequila & Taco Music Festival
We know that San Diego has beer-related events every weekend, if not everyday, but the Tequila & Taco Music Festival is going to be hard...
How To Win Parent Of The Year? Join Your Kids At The Inflatable Run!
How to become badass parent of the year in your kid’s eye? Surprise them by doing the Inflatable Run with them! The Inflatable run is an...
Love Poke? Of Course You Do! Don’t Miss ‘I Love Poke San Diego 2018’!
Running on its 9th year, the ‘I Love Poke’ food competition produced by Ono Yum features approximately 30 tastings of poke and other island-inspired sweet and savory dishes....
Young Cancer Patients Walk The Red Carpet At The 12th Annual “Unforgettable Prom”
The Friends of Scott Foundation will be holding their 12th annual “Unforgettable Prom” on April 13th. This year’s theme is Star Wars “Reach for the Stars”, and...
Sample Local Chefs, Breweries, & Distilleries At Sip ‘n Savor Festival 2018
The Sip ‘n Savor Festival 2018 is coming to Hard Rock Hotel San Diego  this weekend! You’ll have the opportunity to sample and learn about a big...
InterGalactiCon Showcases Local Illustrator’s Work To Raise Money For At-Risk Youth Artists
Nothing pairs better with beer than nerds. That’s why Trekkies, Jedis, Warlocks and cosplayers will gather at Intergalactic Brewery in Mira Mesa for a free...
Wanderlust 108 Returns To San Diego’s Liberty Station
Wanderlust 108—the world’s only “Mindful Triathlon”—brings the community together for a 5K run/walk, a DJ-powered yoga session, and guided meditation in the beautiful lawns of...
Car Lovers, Don’t Miss This Weekend’s La Jolla Concours d’Elegance!
If you love vintage cars this event is created just for you! Quite possibly the most beautiful car show in the world, the La Jolla...
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