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.
Meet San Diego Originals, The Dahl Family: Environmentalists, Community Activists And Global Surf Industry Leaders
Photo credit: Chad Thomas Surf-Industry Leaders The Dahl family is recognized world-wide for being at the forefront of wax research and application. From their “Sticky...
Here’s What You Can Rent For $2,500 In 8 San Diego Neighborhoods
There’s definitely a price to pay for living in America’s Finest City, but what that price will get you in different San Diego neighborhoods varies...
Your Guide To This Week’s San Diego Concerts
This is the weekend to find your musical soulmates. Between a metal swap meet, a guitar festival and indie rockers tuned-in to a different frequency—which...
Your Guide To This Week’s North County Concerts
Feeling dinner and a show? North County has eats and performances all in one place this weekend. Between the Street Fair in Encinitas and Irish...
The Best Deals This Week In San Diego
Spend the last week of April doing something special—at a great cost! Just for you, we’ve assembled this week’s best deals. Food and Drink https://www.instagram.com/p/BSfYSlPhw-m/?taken-by=kegnbottleusa...
#TacoTuesdayTakeover! The Infamous SP Divas Are Coming To Galaxy Taco
https://www.instagram.com/p/BTMlcnzhq4E/?taken-by=galaxytacosd Thats right folks! The dynamic duo from Specialty Produce will be in the house (the Galaxy Taco house) for a night of wild taco...
The San Diego Museum Of Art Is Coming Alive!!
The San Diego Museum of Art is coming alive!! https://www.instagram.com/p/BTRiXkGg3jl/?tagged=artalive2017 A loved and eagerly anticipated tradition, #ArtAlive 2017 celebrates its 36th year and the stunning...
Eclipse Chocolate Throws An Epic Game Night, Featuring The Hop-Cade!
Tuesday night is Hop-Cade night! Hop what, you ask? Hop-Cade! That means beer inspired, large-scale arcade games, all night! Not to mention, this is all going...
One Of The Most Unique Surf Festivals In The World, Right Here In San Diego. Don’t Miss It!
https://www.instagram.com/p/BTRcRWfDEz9/?taken-by=shaperstudios Shaper Studios and Vissla are once again making history with the 4th Annual Self Shape Surf Festival. And here’s the crazy unique thing about this...
City Heights Welcomes New Urban Hiking Trail System
When you think about hiking in San Diego, you likely plan to head away from the city, right? You may drive northeast to conquer the...
Your Kids Are Going To Love You For This One! The San Diego Kids Expo & Fair
Your kids are going to love you for this one! The San Diego Kids Expo and Fair is a two day event for kids and...
Shop Local At The ‘Local Spring Bazaar’ This Sunday At Liberty Station!
Shop Local! Nobody supports their local businesses like San Diego, and this weekend is one of the best opportunities of the year to do just...
Close Out April At The Encinitas Spring Street Fair
Close out April at the Encinitas Spring Street Fair! With over 450 unique food, arts and crafts vendors plus four entertainment stages, children’s rides, Electra...
Kick Off A Fun And Festive Cinco De Mayo Weekend With The Tacos And Beer 5K!
Cinco de Mayo is coming! Kick it off the fun and festive way with the Tacos And Beer 5k – going down at the Embarcadero...
The Bartenders At Analog Bar Are Battling It Out, Maker’s 46 Style!
Come watch the best bartenders in San Diego go head-to-head! Thursday, April 27th at Analog Bar, some of the top show-stoppers in the game of libations...
Cheers To More Beer! CityBeat Festival Of Beers Is Back!
https://www.instagram.com/p/BShRGREjfWr/?taken-by=citybeatbeerfest It’s a festival of beer. We could probably just leave it at that, right?! But we won’t ;)… https://www.instagram.com/p/BSj8vtbDkLC/?taken-by=citybeatbeerfest The CityBeat Festival of Beers,...
A Jazzy Night At Quartyard Filled With Live Music, Food And Drinks
https://www.instagram.com/p/BSzgLfRg9AX/?taken-by=quartyardsd Some jazz, some outdoors, some food and some drinks… sounds pretty good to us! On Saturday, April 22nd, head to Quartyard to listen to the...
The College Area Biz District Is Bringing An Awesome Art Party To The Street
College Area Business District is bringing some culture to the College Area by hosting a new special event called Art Street… and they have our attention!...
Home Grown: How To Grow Your Own Weed
https://www.instagram.com/p/BR6X1PahtCC So you want to grow your own weed! Good news: The general process is not that difficult, once you grasp the basics. With that said,...
Destination Orfila Winery: North County San Diego’s Wine Country
Have you been to the Orfila Winery? Do you even know where it is?! If you’re a local, you’ve probably driven past Orfila Winery while...
Big List Of Things To Do This Weekend In San Diego
From Earth Day fun at Balboa Park to the 47th Anniversary bash at Chicano Park…there is a lot happening in San Diego this weekend! Friday, April...
Ladies And Gents, It’s Time To Bust Out Your Parachute Pants And Drink Some Beer
https://www.instagram.com/p/BS4vRSplAgg/?taken-by=coinhaus Come taste some of San Diego’s most “legit” breweries! Head to Coin Haus on Sunday, April 23rd for the 2 Legit 2 Quit Tap Takeover which...
Sip And Savor Your Way Through This Year’s ‘Taste Of Point Loma!’
https://www.instagram.com/p/9KRJRhvWg3/?tagged=tasteofpointloma The infamously delicious Taste of Point Loma is back… and it might just be the best midweek pick-me-up around town! https://www.instagram.com/p/BLzqWfND0Hf/?tagged=tasteofpointloma On Wednesday, April...
Get Your Salsa On! No Partner Or Experience Necessary…
When was the last time you partook in some salsa dancing under the stars?! We don’t like how long that took you to answer! But...
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