The Craving: San Diego Food + Drink News – Week of July 20, 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.
The Big List Of Things To Do This Veterans Day Weekend!
Friday, Nov 10th Time to Raise Your Glass, Green Flash Brewery is Celebrating Its 15th Birthday! You are invited to join them in their tasting...
More Than A Dozen Marching Bands Performing At Liberty Station On Veterans Day
There’s nothing like a good parade to celebrate Veterans Day! The Veterans Day, The Liberty Station Band Review will feature performances by more than ten...
Veterans, Soapy Joe’s Wants to Wash Your Car For Free On Veterans Day
San Diego area veterans, Soapy Joe’s wants to say ‘thank you’ for all that you’ve done for us this Veterans Day the best way they know how...
Himitsu Brings World-Class Sushi With A Personal Touch To La Jolla
I kind of don’t want to tell you about Himitsu…so you don’t go…so I can have it all to myself. It’s that good. I’ve been...
Tamale Lovers, The Escondido Tamale Festival Is Calling Your Name!
There’s a guy that comes around our office every week selling fresh, hot tamales…and I am a total sucker. I can’t say no to those...
USS Midway Memorial Day Legacy Week
Climb On Board The USS Midway This Veterans Day to Salute Our Heroes
We’re so lucky to have this incredible gem of a museum parked in our waters as a powerful reminder of the fine men and women...
Check Skydiving Off Your Bucket List at Convergence 2017
Do you believe you can fly? You can at Convergence, a 2-day Action Sports Industry event hosted by Skydive San Diego this Veteran’s Day weekend, created...
Time to Raise Your Glass, Green Flash Brewery is Celebrating Its 15th Birthday!
Green Flash Brewery is celebrating its 15th anniversary on November 10th, giving you another thing to celebrate this San Diego Beer Week! Since their opening 15 years...
Tedeschi Trucks Band is Coming To San Diego For a Night of Southern-Infused Blues Rock
If you’re into blues and rock with a dash of southern soul, then you don’t want to miss the Tedeschi Trucks Band concert at the...
DixiePops Brings Fresh, Hand-Crafted Popsicles To Little Italy…YUM!
Dixie Hall, a veteran of the San Diego commercial real estate industry, decided to follow her passion for the next stage in her career, and...
It’s The 4th Anniversary Of The Freedom To Pour Your Own Beer
Putting a man on the moon, creating the first electric car, and being able to pour your own beer…all major milestones in humanity that deserve...
Kettner Exchange Invites You To ‘Havana Nights’ To Celebrate Their 3 Year Anniversary
Kettner Exchange is marking their 3 year anniversary, and they’d like you to be a part of the celebration! San Diego’s ultimate rooftop destination is throwing...
Carruth Cellars Needs Your Help Crushing 150 Tons Of Grapes!
Wine lovers, you know you’ve always wanted to do this! Every wine lover has dreamed of having their own vineyard in the hills of Napa...
The Breeders’ Cup Takes Over Del Mar This Weekend
The Breeders’ Cup has officially taken over Del Mar! If you’re into horse racing, this is apparently a really big deal – “a two-day, $28...
Take The Kids To The 16th Annual Fall Back Festival In Gaslamp This Weekend
Take the kids to the Gaslamp?! Seriously? Ok, that may not be our normal recommendation, but this weekend is an exception! The 16th Annual Fall...
Meet The SD Navy Spouse That Built A Seven-Figure Meal Prep Company While Her Husband Was On Deployment
Every parent wants to feed their kids healthy food. And every parent understands the struggle of trying to find the time, energy, budget, and recipes...
The Gaslamp Quarter Is Turning 150…Which Means It’s Time For A Party!
The Gaslamp Quarter Association is celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Gaslamp Quarter under the stars in the Gaslamp on on November 7th. The Lamplighter Gala will be...
There’s A Big Party Tonight In Gaslamp To Raise Funds For Hurricane And Earthquake Victims
GBOD Hospitality Group invites you to “3 Places 1 Moment in Time” tonight in Gaslamp. The event is a fundraiser for hurricane and earthquake relief at...
Love Craft Beer? Don’t Miss Collabapalooza, The Celebration Of The SD Indie Beer Scene!
The spirit of collaboration is alive and well in San Diego’s vibrant brewing community. To celebrate this camaraderie, Karl Strauss Brewing Company rallied together 30+...
Business is Booming at Breakfast Republic – New Locations Announced!
Business is booming at Breakfast Republic, and they have recently announced that more locations are coming soon! The incredibly popular brunch joint recently opened their new...
Head To See/Saw Mini Carnival This Saturday For Cute Barnyard Animals, Fluffy Cotton Candy And More!
This Saturday, grab your little ones and head to Point Loma Villages’ favorite children’s boutique, See/Saw. Their backyard is being transformed into a mini carnival...
Is IDEA1 The Future Of How We’ll Live, Work & Create In San Diego?
IDEA1, a new mixed-use community developed by Lowe, LaSalle Investment Management and I.D.E.A. Partners, will welcome its first residents on November 10th. The completion of this project...
Take A Tour Of Rare Sake With San Diego’s Sake Master
How often do you get the opportunity to experience a sake tasting with a certified sake master? East Village’s trendy new eatery BeShock Ramen &...
Run With Rainbows And Unicorns This Saturday At The Color Run Dream Tour!
The beloved Color Run is coming back to San Diego this Saturday, November 4th, with the “Color Run Dream Tour, Presented by Lay’s”! Get ready...
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