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.
Kaaboo Is Coming In Hot!
https://www.instagram.com/p/BRHxQJdFlkX/?taken-by=kaaboodelmar For music lovers, Del Mar’s Kaaboo has quickly become the must-see event of the year. Set against the beautiful backdrop of the Pacific Ocean...
Eat Your Heart Out At This Wednesday’s Pacific Beach Restaurant Walk
T minus two weeks until summer ends, folks! Whatever do we do about such a tragedy?! …We eat! https://www.instagram.com/p/BXWdhtlFPU8/?taken-by=hammondsicecream Like the best way to treat unruly...
Another Holiday Has Been Added To San Diego’s Roster… And It Comes With A Party!
We know what’s on your mind… The fact that this Sunday, we’ll be halfway to St. Patrick’s Day! https://www.instagram.com/p/BYWvCgzFaNR/?taken-by=dublinsquaresandiego That is what you were thinking, right!?...
Rock The Bay Triathlon Returns To San Diego
The epic triathlon that is Rock The Bay returns for the fifth time in San Diego! https://www.instagram.com/p/BYbaR1Hn32I/?taken-by=sdtriseries Going down on September 17th at 1 Park...
Celebrate The Last Days Of Summer At Oceanside Harbor Festival
Oceanside Harbor Days are back! This weekend-long mixture of all things fun in the sun takes place on Saturday, September 16th through Sunday, September 17th and...
Celebrate Oktoberfest In AleSmith's Biergarten This September 24-27
One Of The Best Reasons To Say Goodbye To Summer: Oktoberfest!
Yes, it’s a bummer summer is coming to a close. But friends, we stay positive. We look at what’s ahead of us… And on that...
A Seafood And Beer Dinner Like No Other
Feel like indulging in some serious seafood? Then on Tuesday, September 12th, how about you wash down 5 incredible seafood delicacy-dishes with a pairing of...
Sip And Supper Your Way Through The 3rd Annual Taste Of South Park
Hallmarked by an eclectic band of restaurants, bars and pubs, coffee houses and family dining spots, it’s often difficult to chart a course for an...
No Competition, Just Bubbles In San Diego, September 16th
Rules. No one likes ’em. But when they look like this…. with a side of MILLIONS of bubbles… we think these might just be our...
Cheers To These Chicks… A Dames Collective Launch Party
On Thursday, September 14th, the ladies of San Diego are about to get even more badass. We know, we know… How could that even be...
Food Or Art? Come Decide (And Eat) For Yourself!
To live and to dine… Many people argue over which is the true prerequisite to the other. https://www.instagram.com/p/BV7negglg7z/?taken-by=modernluxurysd And here in San Diego, we are...
There’s A Secret Wine Garden In Little Italy!
You haven’t really lived until you’ve enjoyed the slow pace of drinking wine in a beautiful courtyard in Italy. While flying to Italy daily for your...
2017 San Diego 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb
Each year, approximately 100 Firefighters die while serving their communities. Many more die from cancer, heart disease, neurological disorders, stroke, and other injuries and illnesses...
Hurricane Harvey Relief At The Den
Wednesday, September 13th, the Den’s Jesse Ross and special guest bartenders will shake and stir an exclusive menu of cocktails featuring El Silencio Mezcal, Titos...
Bubble Field UCSD
The Big List Of Things To Do This Weekend In San Diego
FOMO Alert! This weekend has so many great things to do in and around San Diego that is is painful not to be able to...
Herringbone La Jolla’s 5 Year Celebration
Save the date as we celebrate our 5 year journey in La Jolla on Sunday, September 10 from 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. Not only...
Brazilian day
Come Party Like You Are In Rio de Janeiro For Brazilian Day San Diego
The Brazilian Institute for Arts and Culture, a nonprofit organization is hosting the 10th Anniversary of the Largest Brazilian festival on the West Coast, Brazilian...
Nelly
It’s Getting Hot In Here, So Take Off All Your Clothes…NELLY!
Killer venue, killer show. Not much more to say about it…it’s Nelly! I imagine if you are reading this you should quickly scroll down to...
Local Brews, Local Grooves At The House Of Blues
Local bands and local craft beer…who could ask for more? Enjoy 12 of the best breweries and bands that San Diego has to offer Saturday...
Street Food Cinema
It’s Dirty Dancing’s 30 Year Anniversary…And Street Food Cinema Is Throwing A Party!
30 years?!?! Oh man…that hurts! Street Food Cinema San Diego is bringing it back to celebrate, and they have quite the party lined up! It’s...
San Diego Blues Festival
https://www.instagram.com/p/BYWgC2Clxo7/?taken-by=mavisstaples The Port is proud to sponsor the San Diego Blues Festival through the Tidelands Activation Program https://www.instagram.com/p/BYd2PJJgECo/?taken-by=sdbluesfest NOTE: Please contact contact the event organizer...
Bubble Field UCSD
Bubble on Bubbles on Bubbles. I’m Talking World Record Amounts of Bubbles!
Hmmm…it’s Saturday morning…a little hungover…what am I going to do today? I know! Let’s head over to UCSD and try to set a new world...
24+ hours 40+ miles.. I’m not tough enough…
24+ hours. 40+ miles. The ultimate team event. Average completion rate: 50%. This is a test of your desire to overcome under conditions of significant...
Orignal Grains
1/2 Off Bottles Of Wine Until 10pm At The Pendry Hotel Pool House
Original Grain are hosting a Happy Hour event at The Pool House at the Pendry Hotel! Happy hour starts a 5 pm PST. Boasting some...
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