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.
Cider Lovers! The Hard Core Cider Tour Comes To San Diego
It’s not just craft beer that’s having its moment; craft cider is also seeing a surge in popularity. The Hard Core Cider Tour is coming to San...
Did You Know There’s An Ice Rink At Liberty Station? Neither Did We!
We love it! There’s an outdoor ice rink at Liberty Station! Rady Children’s Hospital Auxiliary and Liberty Station bring the Rady Children’s Ice Rink at...
Kick off San Diego Beer Week At The Stone DRK Festival
Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens in Escondido invites you to come celebrate the dark side of ales! Stone Brewing has combined their annual Pour It...
Parq Invites You To Get A Little Freaky At The Haunted Circus
Get ready for a hot, unforgettable Halloween experience! This Saturday, October 28th, Parq Nightclub is bringing you ‘The Haunted Circus’, for a night full of thrill,...
Celebrate The Groundbreaking Of Quartyard’s New Home With Music, Drinks, And Pups!
Quartyard is breaking ground on their new home – let’s help them celebrate the milestone! Created by architecture students as their school project, Quartyard is a...
What’s It Like To Live In Tiny Homes? Find Out At A San Diego Exhibit Happening This Weekend
You have probably seen or heard of the TV show featuring people living in tiny homes, and wonder how or why do they do it. Or maybe you’re...
Park 101 Announces Movie Date Nights!
Park 101 is one of our favorite new North County businesses, and their ‘Movie Night in the Park’ series just adds to the list of...
Halloween Ball At Oxford Social Club Is Going To Be Scary Hot!
Oxford Social Club is the hottest spot in town, and they don’t plan on losing any momentum for Halloween! One ticket will get you into...
Experience The Beauty Of A Truly Dark Night Sky At Joshua Tree National Park Night Sky Festival
https://www.instagram.com/p/BT6zbtChVbe/?taken-by=joshuatreenps Those twinkling little stars in all their glory.  Countless and jaw-droppingly amazing. As the National Park Service says, “The night sky is a glittering dome...
Trick-or-Treat
Little Italy Invites You to Trick-or-Treat on India Street
Ghouls, witches and goblins are invited to storm Little Italy for the neighborhood’s 10th annual Trick-or-Treat on India Street celebration. Sweet and spooky fun will be...
Check Out The 5th Annual Dia De Los Muertos Skull Art Show At La Bodega Gallery
  Day of the Dead (Día de Los Muertos) is a Mexican holiday, celebrated throughout Mexico and acknowledged around the world, to celebrate, remember, and...
San Diego Art Lovers: Don’t Miss Modern Masters From Latin America At The SDMA!
Calling all San Diego art lovers! The San Diego Museum of Art has opened its new exhibition “Modern Masters from Latin America: The Pérez Simón Collection” to...
Creepin’ It Real At The Liberty Station Halloween Party
Liberty Station invites you to its 3rd annual Daytime Halloween Party, where you can enjoy all the Halloween festivity in the sun! Liberty Station is partnering...
Unlimited Samples Of 100 Craft Beers At The San Diego Beer And Music Festival Halloween Edition
Come in costume and enjoy unlimited samples of over 100 craft beers from both local and regional breweries (be prepared for killer autumn seasonals) at...
Local Filmmaker To Debut ‘Tony The Movie’ To Shine A Light on San Diego’s Homeless
On October 28, local business owner Dennis Stein will debut his documentary “Tony The Movie,” to jumpstart a community discussion on solutions to our region’s...
Parrothead Nation, See Jimmy Buffet Live October 21st
Jimmy Buffett is coming back to San Diego! Parrothead Nation can see Jimmy live at Mattress Firm Amphitheater October 21st at 8pm!
celebrate the craft
The 15th Annual Celebrate the Craft at The Lodge at Torrey Pines
Celebrate the Craft, with a tradition of culinary innovation, California is rich in extraordinary agricultural abundance. Gourmets converge each year in beautiful La Jolla for...
Grab Your Golfing And Beer Drinking Buddies And Head To Golf And Craft Beer Festival
Golf and Craft Beer Festival, one of the longest running outdoor golf shows in the country, is returning to San Marcos for it’s 20th year. “It’s like...
There’s A Ginormous Playground For The Kids At Del Mar Fairgrounds This Weekend
If you are looking for some family fun this weekend, stop by the San Diego Kids Expo and Fair at the Del Mar Fairgrounds! The...
There Will Be Dogs In Costume At Camp Run-A-Mutt’s Howl-O-Ween Open House
Camp Run-a-Mutt of Point Loma doesn’t think your pets should be left out of the Halloween fun! This Sunday they’ll be hosting their ‘Howl-o-ween’ open...
ArtReach Rings In Their 10th Year Of Connecting Students With Art In San Diego
ArtReach , a nonprofit aimed at increasing access to visual arts education to K-6 schools throughout San Diego County, will host the 10th Annual Party...
Experience The Wonder: ‘Wonder Woman’ on The USS Midway
This Friday, October 20th, bring your family and head to the USS Midway museum for a family movie night featuring the Warner Bros. blockbuster hit, ‘Wonder...
‘Get It Started’ The Message Of The San Diego Women’s Entrepreneurship Conference
Calling all women entrepreneurs (or would-be entrepreneurs) of San Diego! The San Diego Women’s Entrepreneurship Conference invites you to attend their ‘Get It Started!’ themed...
Have All Your Questions Answered With ‘Two Scientists Walk Into a Bar™’
Have you ever lied awake at night wondering ‘What is the universe made of’, ‘Why is the sky blue’ or ‘How do planes fly’? During...
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