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.
Best Deals This Week In San Diego
This Friday is National Bike to Work Day. Biking not up your alley? Don’t worry—we have the best deals for some alternative exercise methods. And...
Local Company Farmer’s Fix Makes It Easy To Get Your Greens!
“You gotta eat your greens!” Yeah mom, I hear you! We should all be making sure to get enough healthy greens in our diet, but...
Your Guide To This Week’s San Diego Concerts
Big names, names you didn’t know were big and names that will be big—that’s what you’re getting in San Diego this week. If you haven’t...
Your Guide To This Week’s North County Concerts
North County is having a party this whole week, just for you. All of these shows are rollicking, good times designed to make your feet...
Shop, Eat, Drink And Play At This Year’s Fiesta Del Sol!
For a whopping 37 years, the Solana Beach Chamber of Commerce has been hosting this free 2-day arts & music festival as the perfect kick off...
A Butterfly Release In Memorial Of Your Loved Ones
We’ve all lost a loved one at some point in our lives. It is a sad thing, but we have a chance to honor and...
Do You Have What It Takes To Pick The Best Taco In San Diego!?
https://www.instagram.com/p/BTmrwVyl_4_/?taken-by=sandiegoreader Are you a taco lover? Also no foe to a hearty challenge? Then you need to join the search to find the best taco this Saturday,...
TEDx Tells Cardiff By The Sea ‘We’re All In This Together’
TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. This event is called TEDxCardiffbytheSea, where x =...
Time To Get Tiki, While Drinking Something Fruity…
San Diego, the Tiki time has come!  https://www.instagram.com/p/BTZhEhiBkm0/?taken-by=thetikigonzo On Saturday, May 13th, the infamous Bali Hai restaurant will be hosing the annual Tiki Trader San...
Your Big List Of Things To Do This Weekend In San Diego
Do you have plans for Mother’s Day weekend? Whether you’re looking for something traditional or a little out there, we’ve got you covered. Thursday, May...
If Your Kid Has Never Made A Kite, Don’t Miss The OB Kiwanis Kite Festival
On Saturday, May 13th, the 69th annual OB Kite Festival will be held at Dusty Rhodes Park from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and your child is...
Want To Know What Planets And Physics In The Star Wars Universe Can Actually Exist?
So, you like, love Star Wars. Well, if you’re even more like us (semi-geeky, semi-awesome, of course!), you want to know what parts of the series...
The Epitome Of A Mother’s Day Tea At The Westgate Hotel
https://www.instagram.com/p/BP50F3XgPYw/ It doesn’t get more quintessential ‘Mother’s Day’ than this. If you’re looking for one super classy, comfortable and delicious and reasonably priced Mother’s Day...
Here’s What You Can Rent For $5,000 In 7 San Diego Neighborhoods
Everyone knows that San Diego rent prices can be a tad ridiculous, but if you have some extra dough burning a whole in your pocket...
Top Ten Best Patios To Eat And Drink In Downtown San Diego
There’s no shortage of outdoor patio seating in San Diego, but not all patios are created equal. Some patios rise above the best with their...
Your Guide To This Week’s San Diego Concerts
San Diego always seems to have a nice mix of nostalgia and new up-and-comers. This week is no different, providing classics that all seem to...
All You Need Is Love (And Some Music, Drinks And Food)… At The Lafayette’s #MixtapeThursday
This #MixtapeThursday come grab a bite, a cocktail, and a new piece of art, then check out Beatles covers sung by musical chameleon Ariel Levine....
A Night On The Lawn With Chris Stapleton
https://www.instagram.com/p/BTaNP2mhOV5/?taken-by=chrisstapleton This guy rocks a good show. For real. You don’t have to be a country lover to enjoy one of Chris Stapleton’s passion-loaded concerts....
Your Guide To This Week’s North County Concerts
Homegrown San Diegan bands are what’s on the menu in North County this week. But don’t worry, these venues aren’t just serving up hors d’oeuvres—get...
The Best Deals This Week In San Diego
Summer is close enough to taste, but that doesn’t mean you should forsake May. There’s plenty of deals to be had! Food and Drink https://www.instagram.com/p/BPqJFLdDZHU/?tagged=kitchen1540...
The Fairy Tale Of Briar Rose Winery
Welcome to The Land of Enchantment — Briar Rose Winery in the rolling hills of Temecula. The fairy tale begins in the 1970s, when Beldon...
With Makers Quarter, San Diego Set To Take Center Stage As An Innovation Hub
https://www.instagram.com/p/_me8sTnuEu/?taken-by=makersquarter San Diego has a lot of nicknames. It’s the land of eternal sunshine, perma-vacationers, and well, you know the line from Anchorman. However, the...
SD Museum Of Man Invites You To Slide Into The Season Of The Summertime Happy Hour
On Thursday, May 18th, San Diego Museum Of Man’s cookout will be sliding you into the season of the summertime happy hour, the San Diego way. Dubbed...
Here’s Why You Need To Be At The San Diego Surf Film Festival
This week happens to be the magical week of The San Diego Surf Film Festival, and in case you haven’t attended before, here’s why this...
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