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.

Four Epic Days of Yoga On The Beach...That's San Diego Yoga Festival Everyone!

The Big List Of Things To Do This Weekend In San Diego

Whether you are looking for epic jazz, women scientists, Mexican spirits, an encounter with a sloth or a giant bouncy obstacle course our big list...

The 2018 Cherry Blossom Festival Is This Weekend At Balboa Park

Have we told you how much we LOVE Balboa Park?! Here’s another reason why: this weekend marks the Japanese Friendship Garden of San Diego’s 13th annual...

Sustainable Becomes Fashionable And Fun At Trendy Trade Clothing Swap Events

Upgrade your close and make an impact! That’s the promise of one local social enterprise, Trendy Trade Clothing Swap Events, where profit takes a back...

JRDN Restaurant At Tower 23 Re-Opens With A Fresh Look And New Menu

Ahhhhh…how we’ve loved our long, lazy champagne brunches in the sun at JRDN at Tower 23! That’s why we’re thrilled that they have officially opened their doors after two...

Want A Chicken For Your Yard? Check Out Hawthorne Country Store’s 15th Annual Chick Day!

We weren’t expecting this story to come across our desk…but I guess we’re out of touch! People are flocking with excitement over Hawthorne Country Store’s 15th Annual Chick...

The Hopper Launching in San Diego To Provide Hop-On, Hop-Off Service Around The City

We love pretending to be tourists in our own town…pretending to be a tourist is a great way to learn more about the city! Now...

Hillcrest Gets Three Hot New Eateries At The Hub Hillcrest Market

First-to-market Maestoso and second locations of two San Diego ethnic favorites, Nishiki Ramen and Poke Subarashi, are new dining options at The Hub Hillcrest Market this...

Mexico In A Bottle-The Biggest Agave Spirits Tasting in The United States-Comes To San Diego

Mexico in a Bottle is coming to San Diego for the first time on March 11th and we could not be more excited. With an...

Juniper & Ivy Launches ‘Family Meal’ Omakase-Style Tasting Menu

One of our favorite restaurants, Juniper & Ivy has launched its new ‘Family Meal’ offering and we love the concept! Put simply, it’s a way for guests to “leave...

Live Music, Killer Bites, And Craft Beer Come Together At The Rock Star Beer Festival

Nothing screams ‘San Diego’ more than the Rock Star Beer & Music Festival, the perfect celebration of craft beer and live music in our beautiful city!...

Meet Some Of San Diego Zoo’s Coolest Animals At The Animal Ambassador Dinner

On March 10th, head to San Diego Zoo to meet some of your favorite animal ambassadors at the Animal Ambassador Dinner. https://www.instagram.com/p/BfzLyphDepc/?taken-by=sandiegozoo A fun evening, starting off with...

TEDxSDSU Pattern Disruption

If you’re a big fan of TED Talks, then you don’t want to miss TEDxSDSU Pattern Disruption at SDSU! TEDxSDSU conference is back this year with the...

Art of Élan Presents “Highways & Byways” With Jazz Legend Branford Marsalis

Art of Élan‘s Season 11, named Musical Pathways, is producing a one-night only special presentation of “Highways & Byways” featuring a lineup including a world...

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Fresh Farm-to-Table Dinner And Cocktails Pairing Only At The Water Bill Dinner

Get ready to stimulate both your mind and your palate because it’s that time of the year again when San Diego’s Liberty Call Distilling and Cyclops Farms in Oceanside team up...

SD’s Finest Bartenders And Local Scientists Meet To Show You How To Make The Perfect Cocktails

If you happen to be at San Diego’s iconic False Idol on March 10th, you’ll find bartenders and local scientists collaborating on the science of cocktails with the goal...

Thelonious Monk Trumpet Competition Winner Marquis Hill Playing San Diego This Week

For the past five years, 30-year-old trumpeter, Marquis Hill, has been invigorating the Chicago jazz scene with his sleek approach to modern jazz, which often...

Mexican Spirits Dinner At Kettner Exchange

Kettner Exchange is welcoming Mexico in a Bottle to San Diego during Mexican Spirits Dinner. Celebrated Chef Brian Redzikowski will expertly pair a five-course dinner with unique...

Local Maker’s Bazaar Happening At Flower Hill In Del Mar This Weekend

The Local Maker’s Bazaar invites you to join them for a free, fun day out for the whole family! The Local Maker’s Bazaar at Flower Hill...

Two Scientists Walk Into A Bar: “We are scientists. Ask us anything!”

We love this! What sounds like the beginning of a rather bad joke, Two Scientists Walk Into a Bar™ is actually a fun community program...

Barons Market Backroom Beer Pairing Speakeasy Session

Pay any of the Barons Market a visit this March 14th, and head straight to their backroom turned speakeasy for Barons Market Backroom Beer Pairing! Seven...

Arts And Beer Come Together At The Bankers Hill Art & Craft Beer Festival

The Bankers Hill Art & Craft Beer Festival is back again after a complete sell out last year! https://www.instagram.com/p/BSU3TswAqs_/?tagged=bankershillartandcraftbeerfestival The festival will showcase a range of our local breweries and...

Date Night San Diego: Craft & Commerce and False Idol

Coming up with an inspiring date night idea is tough work! When you’re a busy person living in San Diego, whether you are single, dating...

The San Diego Museum of Art Welcomes Two Big Exhibitions in April

Two big exhibitions are coming to The San Diego Museum of Art this April, including the Museum’s highly-anticipated Art Alive floral exhibition and Nancy Lorenz: Moon Gold, the...

The Chef Of The Trip Advisor #1 Rated Restaurant In Rome Just Opened Maestoso In San Diego

Following several months of construction along University Avenue in Hillcrest, Italian eatery Maestoso has completed a soft opening to a limited audience this last Thursday, and will...