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.
Joe Rogan Brings Strange Times To San Diego’s Civic Theater
“Like an idealistic hippy stuck inside the body of a testosterone-pumped US marine” – now that’s something you gotta see! William Cook, The Guardian The...
Brits ‘The Molly Ringwalds’ Throw A Wild ’80s Party At House Of Blues San Diego
https://www.instagram.com/p/BPOvmZ4hmI2/?taken-by=molly_ringwalds The Molly Ringwalds are awesome. They came all the way from Sheffield, England just to bring us an amazing ’80s experience. Yeah, that’s right....
Warner Springs Ranch Resort Opens 10 Cottages For Overnight Stays
Life has been busy lately, are we right!? Why don’t we all take a collective moment… to take a break. (Cue ThereSanDiego, your guided meditation...
Join This #Fierce Beer Pong Competition And Save These Puppies!
Who doesn’t love puppies and beer pong?! On Saturday, August 5th, head to The Hole In The Wall to join other beer and dog lovers...
A National IPA Day Celebration At Ballast Point
We must say we are loving that every day is some kind of holiday these days – especially when the day falls on National IPA Day!...
Beer X Festival Hosts A Saturday Of Brews, Grub And Reggae At Waterfront Park
https://www.instagram.com/p/BVPoBv0AVCL/?taken-by=beerxsd You may know it’s time for the ultimate “Beer X” beer and music festival going down at Waterfront Park on Saturday, August 12th, but did...
Vans Warped Tour Is Coming In Hot (And… Cold?)
https://www.instagram.com/p/BWWIA9LgqNG/?taken-by=vanswarpedtour San Diegans, mark your calendars: Saturday, August 5th will be a day for the books! The 2017 Vans Warped Tour presented by Journeys is...
Your Mid-Week Happy Hour Has Arrived: Royal Stone Bistro, Hillcrest
It’s that time of the week again!@cocktailnomad here to bring you our weekly Happy Hour spot. Whether you’re looking for a mid-week happy hour or planning...
Liberty Station’s ‘Friday Night Liberty’ Event Is Jam-Packed With Entertainment
On Friday, August 4th, Liberty Station brings us another night packed full of incredible activities and entertainment. This installment of “Art in the Garden” takes place...
Meet Chris Soriano, Founder & CEO Of Clever Talks And Tactical Fest
ThereSanDiego.com had the good fortune to be able to sit down for a quick interview with Chris Sorian, Founder & CEO of San Diego-based Clever...
In Comes The San Diego Triathlon Classic
It’s hard to believe the San Diego Triathlon Classic started only in 2009. Since then, the epic race has made quite the name for itself rallying over 6,500...
Join A Star Wars Set Design Workshop Taught By The Oscar Winner Himself
https://www.instagram.com/p/BV_SW4PjyLd/?taken-by=osidefilm Oceanside’s annual celebration of the cinematic arts, better known as the Oceanside International Film Festival, takes places on Sunday, August 6th through Sunday, August...
Need To Freak Out!? Now’s Your Chance. Metallica Is Coming To San Diego!
https://www.instagram.com/p/BWv_EXNghef/?taken-by=metallica You see that!? Up there? That vein-popping-out-of-neck, total freak-out the guy near Metallica’s James Hetfield is feeling – that needs to be you! Are you with...
A San Diego Story Of The Engine That Could: Union Kitchen & Tap Encinitas
Take your seats, and get comfortable. It’s time for a sweet little San Diego story of the engine that could! You all may know this engine....
Vaud And The Villains Bring A Crazy Unique Concert To Liberty Station
https://www.instagram.com/p/BRrW9RsAF3I/?taken-by=vaud_and_the_villains On Saturday, July 29th, head to Liberty Station to watch the raucous of a 1930s New Orleans orchestra and cabaret show by Vaud and...
The Big List Of Things To Do This Weekend In San Diego
Thursday, July 27 You Don’t Have To Come Back Down From This Cloud: Bush Performs At Open Air Theatre The Brit rockers that are Bush...
You Won’t Snorkel With Leopard Sharks! …Or Will You!?
Sunday, July 30th, why not visit some leopard sharks in their home!?  https://www.instagram.com/p/BWbIQW_FibC/?taken-by=birchaquarium That’s right. If you’ve been perusing Instagram feeds of your super cool...
Cucina Enoteca Del Mar Hosts A Rosé Partay
Join CUCINA enoteca Del Mar for an afternoon celebrating all things rosé! https://www.instagram.com/p/BW3yz3nFATW/?taken-by=cucinarestaurants The restaurant is hosting a Summer In Pink party at their mystical...
Tri-Tip, Beer And A Historic San Diego Gathering Space
In the place that used to house 98 Bottles — now resides the home of Little Italy’s Loading Dock. It’s a place for sports, conversation,...
Hessfest Celebrates 7 Years Of Great Beers (With Unlimited Samples)!
Saturday, July 29th is a GREAT day! It’s the day of Mike Hess Brewing’s 7th anniversary celebration and charity fundraiser (better known as HESSFEST)! For...
Violent Femmes Stop In Del Mar For Summer Concert Series
After a few years away, Violent Femmes is back for Del Mar’s Summer Concert Series and you don’t want to miss it! https://www.instagram.com/p/BXCfUtkDMhF/?taken-by=officialviolentfemmes That’s right, one of...
San Diego Is Joggin’ For Frogmen – Are You?!
On Saturday, July 29th, The Navy SEAL Foundation’s “Joggin’ for Frogmen Race” brings community and family together to jog in honor of the Naval Special...
A Free Pizza And Prosecco Party To Celebrate Ambrogio15 Turning 1!
The number 15 might be in the name, but the delicious pizza purveyor that is Ambrogio15 is just turning one year old! And to celebrate, the restaurant is...
Neon And Fanny Packs Required: Westroot’s 1 Year Anniversary Party!
Dig out your best neon clothing and a fanny pack… Westroot is turning 1! To celebrate, the tavern that asks you to “be you, with us”  is asking...
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