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.
Horse Lovers, See World-Class Jumping This Weekend At The Longines FEI World Cup™ In Del Mar
Horse lovers, here’s your chance to see world-class competition in a beautiful setting – and for only $20! World-class show-jumping athletes and their horses will...
Beware: Hundreds Of Zombies Are Taking Over Balboa Park This Saturday!
This year marks 10 years of America’s Finest Zombies shambling through San Diego! Just like last year, Zombiewalk will be collecting socks for San Diego’s homeless population...
We Want The Funk! George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic Coming To Observatory
George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic are at the Observatory on Monday! Yes, everyone is welcome but if you are under the age of 18, you need...
Calling All Irish Music Fans: Bogman Is Back!
Calling all the Irish music fans! Keep your Saturday night, October 21st, open because Bogman is back at the Music Box! This year, the famous...
There’s An Extreme Sailing Competition Coming To San Diego
There is an extreme sailing competition coming to San Diego this week, and it’s going to be intense! Come see the action for free as...
Aruna​ ​5K Run
Run For A Cause: ‘Aruna 5K Run’ For A Specific Enslaved Women
Aruna 5K Run is hosting its first annual San Diego 5K Run for ‘Their Freedom’ this coming Saturday October 21st. The goal of the Aruna...
‘Secrets of Burlesque Revealed!’ Unleash The Inner You With Burlesque Star Vixen DeVille
Want to rediscover and take ownership of your own body? Want to break down your mental barriers of being judged or not being accepted? Or...
Mmmmm…A Festival Of Two Of Our Favorite Things: Craft Beer & Cheese
This Sunday Stone Brewery invites you to the ‘Ultimate Pairing Festival’ being held at their Liberty Station location! Stone Brewery has tracked down some of the...
Jason Mewes
Spend An Evening with Jason Mewes at The American Comedy Co.
Indie film icon, Jason Mewes will be at The American Comedy Company this week. You most likely know Mewes’ from his infamous role as “Jay,”...
Mac n' Cheese Festival
The San Diego Mac n’ Cheese Festival is Back!
The San Diego Mac n’ Cheese Festival is back! This year’s festival is going to feature even more serious cheesiness, as local restaurants battle for...
Is the Star of India Haunted? Find Out at Haunted Tales
Is the Star of India Haunted? Find out Saturday October 21 & 28. It’s time again for all aspiring ghosts, goblins, pirates and princesses to...
You and Yours Distilling
Learn to Shake & Stir Cocktails Like a Pro at You and Yours Distilling Co.
Come on…you know you’ve always wondered if you have what it takes to sling cocktails behind the bar with the best of them. Here’s your chance!...
Taste the Local Flavors of Fall and Support Local, Sustainable Foods
Did you know that the San Diego area has access to more family farms that any other area in the state? Michelle Lerach wants you...
Are You Brave Enough For ‘The Inn-Sane Asylum’? Find Out At ‘Halloween Extravaganza’
Boo! For two nights only, The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe is hosting its 4th annual Halloween Extravaganza. Come for the thrilling experience including “The...
Bike for Boobs
Bike for Boobs is Back for Its Fifth Annual Pink Celebration
October means it’s breast cancer awareness month, and Bike For Boobs is back for its fifth annual pink “iconic neighborhood bike ride and celebration”.   https://www.instagram.com/p/BaJ-pJSgFSS/?taken-by=winepubsd...
Experience the Taste and Charms of Bankers Hill At The ‘Bankers Hill Fall Festival’
The historic community of Bankers Hill will celebrate local food, culture and the Fall season with the second annual Bankers Hill Fall Festival on Saturday, Oct. 21 from 1 to 5...
Hallow-Hour Offerings From Bankers Hill Bar And Restaurant
Halloween revelers will have more time to celebrate at Bankers Hill Bar + Restaurant, located at 2202 4th Ave., with an extended “Hallow-Hour” happy hour...
Welcome GoldFish To Their New Hometown This Weekend at Music Box
Lucky for us, the electronic duo known as GoldFish has recently relocated to San Diego and we get to celebrate with them this weekend at...
Break Out The Lederhosen And Beer Steins For San Diego Oktoberfest!
Break out the lederhosen and beer steins for San Diego Oktoberfest! The gang at Rockstarbeer is putting a modern, sexy spin on an outdoor Oktoberfest...
Locals Only: Spirits By The Bay Festival To Showcase Local Distillers At New Event
Craft cocktail lovers rejoice! The San Diego Distillers Guild (yup, we have one of those!) is bringing the best ‘locals only’ spirits producers together at...
5th Annual Whiskey, Bourbon And Wine BBQ
The flavors of the deep South and northern California converge at this West coast BBQ bash at Estancia La Jolla. A nod to the property’s...
Join Nomad Donuts For A Grand Opening Donut Party This Friday!
Mmmmmm…Nomad Donuts! Nomad Donuts will celebrate the launch of its new North Park shop with a public Grand Opening on Friday, October 13 from 5...
Pinups and Puppies
‘Pinups and Puppies’ This Weekend At The Rabbit Hole!
Pints & Paws invites you to join Pinups and Puppies, a fundraiser at The Rabbit Hole benefiting Baja Dog Rescue. https://www.instagram.com/p/BaDCJFlhHxI/?taken-by=pints.and.paws.events The event theme is...
The Big List Of Things To Do This Weekend In San Diego
Happy Friday the 13th! As usual, San Diego has a lot happening this weekend – get out there and explore! Friday, October 13 Movies In The...
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