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.
Dress Wacky And Throw Color On People. It’s The Color In Motion 5K San Diego!
Saturday, March 18th, wake up early. It’ll be worth it. We promise! When else do you get a chance to join up with a thousand...
The New J/Wata Temaki Bar Will Redefine The Way You Think About Sushi
Junya Watanabe, the legendary chef of uber successful restaurants Rakiraki Ramen and Pokirrito, is about to open the doors of J/Wata, a new dining experience...
You & Yours Distillery Opens Its Doors In San Diego, And This Place Is #Fresh
You & Yours Distilling Co. opens its distillery and tasting room in San Diego’s East Village today, and we highly suggest you stop by! The...
Visit ‘Vintage Markets On Imperial Grounds’ For Antiques & Local Makers
Vintage Markets on Imperial Grounds is a Vintage, Antiques, Creative & Makers market located at Imperial Grounds Coffee. This Sunday the 12th from 9am – 2pm, you...
Get Your Shelton On This Saturday!
Oh yeah! Blake Shelton is about to hit the San Diego scene hard! This country dude (also everyone’s favorite personality on TV show The Voice, right!?) will be...
Hello, Date Night! Take A Journey Through Italy With A Wine Tasting And 5-Course Dinner.
Step out of your routine and head on a journey through Italy, wine-style. At this tasting, try a whopping 20 wines that showcase the extreme diversity...
Anza-Borrego Prepares For Record Bloom Just In Time For 50th Anniversary Celebration
Calling all botanical buffs! The recent rainfall is paying off in spades, especially when it comes to this season’s projected record bloom in Anza-Borrego State...
Cafe 222 Breaks Out The Best Of The Best To Celebrate 25 Years Of Brunch Glory
San Diego’s quirky-delicious Cafe 222 is celebrating 25 years of inventive spins on American comfort classics, and this is a multiple-month party you don’t want...
Don’t Miss The 37th Annual San Diego St. Patrick’s Day Parade And Festival
It’s about that time of year! The 37th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival is coming in hot and we couldn’t be more ready...
Crack A Murder Mystery At This Awesome, Adults-Only Fleet Night Of Science
If you haven’t gotten the memo, geeks are actually badass. Think Bill Gates, Radiohead leader singer Thom Yorke, actor Paul Rudd, and so many more. These guys...
We’ve Got Your Mid-Week Pick-Me-Up: A Country Music Party At The Office
Here’s your mid-week pick-me-up! Wednesday, March 8th, head over to The Office for a night of live country music, presented to you by our beloved friend, Jack...
Legendary ‘Gangsta’s Paradise’ Rapper Is Heading To OB!
That’s right. Coolio is coming to OB! On Thursday, March 9th this multi-talented Grammy Award-winning and multi-platinum selling artist will be performing at The Holding Company....
Get Some Serious Chocolate And Wine In Your Life At This Pairing
https://www.instagram.com/p/BRHfrRrBGOE/?taken-by=dallmann_fine_chocolates There’s no question that wine and chocolate belong together. It’s like the beginning of any good relationship; once you’ve tried it, you might never...
La Jolla’s Getting A Louvre! Stop By On Opening Night
https://www.instagram.com/p/BQjzXx1BQDi/?taken-by=lajollalouvre Let’s be real. Our fine city tops the charts in many a category, and art is definitely one of them. To host all of the...
Upgrade Your Monday With This Epic Jameson Whiskey Dinner
On Monday, March 6th head over to San Diego’s own little slice of Britain for a special treat. Shakespeare Bar & Grille will be hosting a Jameson...
Break Out Your Retro And Get To Tin Roof’s Epic Renovation Party!
https://www.instagram.com/p/BQjaYemgfuY/?taken-by=tinroofsandiego Tin Roof has officially wrapped renovations and they want you to come celebrate their new style at their reveal party Wednesday, March 8th! Starting...
Pillbox Tavern: Neighborhood Charm And Tasty Eats In Solana Beach
Everyone needs that go-to neighborhood spot that they can count on for friendly service, an easy, informal atmosphere, and a quality meal at a fair...
Social Distortion And Jade Jackson Rock Out At The Observatory
The punk rockers of Social Distortion know what’s up. They’ve been around since 1978 and they’re Californians. Some serious musical tenure, some true Cali blood… I mean,...
The Shins With Kid Wave At The Observatory
https://www.instagram.com/p/BJwNnOeDex3/?taken-by=theshins Throwback to the first time you probably heard The Shin’s sweet sound: circa summer 2004, watching Garden State, then suddenly the fresh track “New Slang” made...
Your Guide To This Week’s North County Concerts
Sometimes it’s best to just hunker down with some good storytelling. Whether it’s pop, Americana, urban or traditional Tonga, North County has stories for you at...
Your Guide To This Week’s San Diego Concerts
There are some heavy hitters entering the San Diego scene. From Southern rock to hip hop, Future House to pop punk, genre-defining acts are gracing...
Take Your Tiki To The Next Level At The Grass Skirt’s Mug Release Party
https://www.instagram.com/p/BNDYPqSAV3L/?taken-by=thegrassskirtsd It’s a tiki party! When it comes to getting your tropical on, The Grass Skirt exceeds expectations like no other. Wednesday, March 8th, the new Polynesian...
Support Will Ferrell’s Favorite Cause And Drink Tons Of Beer At Best Coast Beer Fest!
https://www.instagram.com/p/BQQ4-Atje8y/?taken-by=bestcoastbeerfest “HEY PEOPLE OF THE INTERNET, IT’S ME, WILL FERRELL. If you’re interested in going to the most amazing beer festival in the history of...
Our City’s A #Beaut. Join The San Diego Half Marathon To Celebrate It!
On Saturday, March 12th, come out for a race that is all about celebrating the beauty and uniqueness of our fine city while raising money...
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