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.
BeShock Shakes It Up On World Sake Day
Psssst. Hey. Hey you, San Diegan. Do you find yourself feeling a little… beer’d out? That’s okay! It’s nothing to be ashamed of. We know our...
Sarah Stieber’s Installations At Art San Diego Might Just Change The Way You Look At Life
Yassss. Another hearty dose of divine inspiration, coming right to you the San Diego way. For those of you who do not know the amazing creative...
San Diego International Film Festival Is Here
San Diego, our red carpet has arrived. https://www.instagram.com/p/BXBR0qDgebx/?taken-by=sdfilmfestival The 2017 San Diego International Film Festival is finally here Wednesday, October 4th through Sunday, October 8th,...
Can’t Make It To CRSSD Fest? These Afterparties Might Be Even Better…
CRSSD Fest: The epic electronic music festival that doesn’t drive us nuts. We love it. However, sometimes we don’t feel like ponying up a hundred bucks...
Yoga, Then Deli And Dough. Every Wednesday. ‘Nuff Said.
Yoga – it feels good. It is good – for the body, the mind and the soul. And each Wednesday, Carlsbad’s burgeoning new outdoor entertainment hub,...
Food, Drinks And DJs At Sandbar’s Hurricane Relief Fundraiser
Here in San Diego, we have enough love to go around. And then some. That’s why on Wednesday, September 27th, Sandbar is holding a fundraiser...
Why You Need To Stop By The Cat Cafe In San Diego – Right Meow!
We think it’s clear: The world is divided in two types of people – cat people and dog people. For the purposes of this feature,...
Depeche Mode Still Rocks It 40 Years Later. Witness The Magic At Mattress Firm!
We all love a good reason to throw it back to Britain’s new romantic movement, 1980s style. Depeche Mode’s sound is all about that synth,...
One Huge Welcome Home To WWII Veterans, Because This Is How We Do It In San Diego
Our city is one of mad love and mad respect. We’re always looking to support the latest local tech start up, or the craft brewery...
20 Hours Of Oktoberfest!? Yup, The Del’s Doing It Right.
You see these fine people!? They are just waiting to serve you up THE best Oktoberfest experience this side of the Atlantic (that’s right, the Atlantic)!...
XTERRA Surf + Alesmith Brewing Present September Fest
  https://www.instagram.com/p/BZXad7mF8rK/?taken-by=xterrasurf What could be more San Diego than a celebration of great waves and fresh local brews? Alesmith Brewing Co. and XTERRA SURF are...
Did You Know There’s A Monet Masterpiece In San Diego Right Now?
If you’ve got a bucket list, may we suggest adding one monumental item to the bunch: Seeing a Monet in the flesh (or in the paint,...
Let’s Get CRSSD! The Electronic Musical Festival We Can Handle…
It’s about that time folks. Saturday, September 30th and Sunday, October 1st, San Diego will play host to the CRSSD Music Festival! https://www.instagram.com/p/BYzKlJtHSib/?taken-by=crssdfest Featuring the best...
80 Bands, Giant Carnival Rides And Festival Foods: The Adams Avenue Street Fair Returns!
Ohhhh yeah! One of our favorite events returns to San Diego this weekend: The Adams Avenue Street Fair! This is event is just all about...
Two Days Of Borderless Wining & Dining At The Westgate
Is it just us, or has September been a crazy busy month?! Of course, the only honorable way to say goodbye to such a stressful month...
Meet The Gaslamp’s New Settlers: The Smoking Gun & Spill The Beans
Last week, 555 Market Street became home to two innovative new San Diego hot spots under one roof — The Smoking Gun and Spill the Beans. The...
San Diego’s Nighttime 5K Summons Legendary DJ Beschloo
If you know anything about the crew at Celebration Nation and their epic 5K runs, you’re probably stoked to hear that their Celebration Run Nighttime...
Good Stuff Pet Truck Brings Free Treats And More To Dog Beach At OB!
https://www.instagram.com/p/BXEjNzunZYb/?tagged=goodstuffpettruck Attention all puppy lovers: The country-traveling Good Stuff Pet Truck is coming to San Diego! On Wednesday, September 27th, upgrade your pup-hour at the Dog...
Calling All Coffee Enthusiasts: One Of The Best Cups In San Diego
In San Diego’s Bird Rock neighborhood — with airy windows that welcome in the smells of the sea — rests the aptly named Bird Rock Coffee....
The Ultimate Day Of Detox: San Diego Veg Festival
You may not be vegetarian, but couldn’t you stand for a little detox day? We’ve got what you need! Well, okay… San Diego Veg Fest...
7 Reasons You Can’t Miss The Miramar Airshow
https://www.instagram.com/p/BKySWAthasF/?tagged=miramarairshow On Friday, September 22nd through Sunday, September 24th, the Miramar Airshow will bring us the most awesome aircraft in the sky, complete with air...
30,000 Square Feet Of Art Is On Its Way To San Diego
In its ninth year, Art San Diego continues to impress us with its contemporary show of over 500 leading artists, museum exhibitions, Art Labs, events, and...
Tidal’s SD Restaurant Week Menu Has Us Doing Backflips…
Seasonal ‘craft & catch’ restaurant Tidal has released its San Diego Restaurant Week dinner menu, and we’re trying to hop on this boat as fast...
The Big List Of Things To Do This Weekend In San Diego
San Diego, you’re kind of a big deal. From cameos on The Travel Channel’s Food Paradise to fly-by performances by the Navy’s badass Blue Angels, we...
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