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 San Diego Spot For The Mad Men That Live Inside Us 
Deep in the streets of downtown San Diego, you’ll find a 130 year-old blend of class and style — a soul-filled slice of urban charm...
Voted Best Pool Party Of 2016 – The ‘Suds Social’ Returns!
You guys. In San Diego, we have the best beer and the best weather. Do we not!? So why not celebrate them together by the...
Your Next Meal Should Be In A Trailer Park
The thing about inspiration is that it can come from anywhere — even from a trailer park. https://www.instagram.com/p/BWV_FjSgp3H/?taken-by=trailerparkafterdark Trailer Park After Dark is the newest...
A Filipino Heritage Pre-Game Party With The San Diego Padres
https://www.instagram.com/p/BXzTT7vnCC3/?taken-by=padres As you may know, on Saturday, August 19th, The San Diego Padres are taking on the Washington Nationals at Petco Park! And to add extra...
Snap Back To The ’80s At This Gorgeous Bay Concert Series
The longest running ’80s retro tour of its kind, The Lost ’80s hits the stage at Humphrey’s Concerts By The Bay. And boy do we...
Is Your Ride Sexy Enough For This Pin-Up Show?!
https://www.instagram.com/p/BSjzN1SjPzb/?taken-by=pinupculture On Saturday, August 19th, fire up those pistons, get the pin-ups in the seat and cruise on down to the biggest car and motorcycle...
Yoga, Live Music, Beer Gardens And Charity At Waterfront Park
https://www.instagram.com/p/BXRpnmJjsVo/?taken-by=theonelovemovement Let’s take you down a little list of words. As you read each word, say out loud to yourself “I like this” or “I...
The Deals You Need This Week In San Diego
We love you, San Diego. And we want to make your life better. That’s why we scour through endless deals each week to find you the...
Your Mid-Week Happy Hour Has Arrived: Backyard Kitchen & Tap
It’s that time of the week again! Resident cocktail connoisseurs, @CocktailNomad here to bring you the happy hour spot of the week! Whether you’re looking for a mid-week...
Oceanside Day At Petco Park With Padres V Nationals
https://www.instagram.com/p/BXwji84hNOh/?tagged=sandiegopadres The Padres will take on the Washington Nationals on Friday, August 18th at 7:10 p.m. and the City of Oceanside Parks & Recreation is...
theNAT Brings A Spooky Twist To #BalboaParkAfterDark This Week!
Like you some spooky kind of fun? Then this week’s installment of #BalboaParkAfterDark is just for you! https://www.instagram.com/p/BXw6A92AV6U/?tagged=balboaparkafterdark The San Diego Natural History Museum (a.k.a....
Do You Know How To Steal A Million? Learn How Under The Stars Of Balboa Park.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BXpO0CYhJ-N/?tagged=howtostealamillion On Thursday, August 17th, head to the Botanical Lawn (east of the San Diego Museum of Art) to enjoy a lighthearted crime-caper comedy with Audrey...
Did You Know About The FRED Free Ride Service!?
When making a purchasing decision, why is that some of us see a more expensive option and assume that is the one we need!? Like, what...
A Food Lover’s Perfect Day In Kearny Mesa
Kearny Mesa is often overlooked by tourists, but any local will tell you this is the neighborhood to head to for any and every Asian...
A Night Of Fashion, Cocktails And Beautiful People At Float SD
https://www.instagram.com/p/BTIYNH-jZNk/?taken-by=hardrocksd Sometimes, you just need to pamper yourself with swanky lavishness. A nice break from the standard routine of our lives, such experiences refresh and energize...
A Complete Guide To The Saturday Vista Farmer’s Market
Going to local farmer’s markets has been one of my favorite things to do for quite some time now. Not only am I supporting the...
¡Latin Food Fest! Is Coming To San Diego August 18th & 19th 
On August 18th and 19th, the 2017 ¡Latin Food Fest! will take place in San Diego on the incredible Embarcadero Park North. https://www.instagram.com/p/BTXwQKHD8rk/?taken-by=latinfoodfest With the...
A Weekend Trip To Baja, Complete With A Food And Blues Festival
https://www.instagram.com/p/BS9iLcIDRG_/?taken-by=rosaritobeachhotel After having such great success in raising over $55,000 for local children’s charities, it wouldn’t make sense if the 6th installment of the annual...
One Bike Rental. One Free. Just Because. Says Bike Garage.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BXS9XmjhNnn/?taken-by=bikegaragesd Chances are you’ve seen people riding bikes in San Diego (shocking!). But can you think about the last time you took a nice little ride...
High School Detention Is A Rite Of Passage. Enjoy It Street-Food-Cinema-Style This Weekend!
Part annoying to be there after school, part fun to hang out with fellow ruffians, let us all think back to our detention experiences… What’s that, you...
The Big List Of Things To Do This Weekend In San Diego
This weekend is packed! We’ve got Star Wars set design workshops from the famous set designer himself, the world’s largest tiki festival complete with a beauty...
Hillcrest’s CityFest Is San Diego’s Largest Street Fair & Music Festival – And It’s Free
https://www.instagram.com/p/BIde1sVB6fp/?tagged=hillcrestcityfest San Diego’s largest street fair and music festival returns on Sunday, August 13th! Hillcrest’s CityFest is a huge celebration of community spirit through music, arts,...
KAABOO Is Coming! Here’s How To Get Your Hands In The Music Pot Early!
https://www.instagram.com/p/BWEP3mBBorQ/?taken-by=kaaboodelmar Eeeek! Just about one month is left until KAABOO music festival graces Del Mar with X Ambassadors, Kesha, Pete Yorn, T-Pain, The Wallflowers and more. And...
Make Your Sunday Count With This Valle De Guadalupe Wine & Food Tour
Even though a Sunday is supposed to be a day of rest, sometimes on this day we begin to stress and worry again about the upcoming...
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