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.
Blanks 77, The Oi! Scouts & Corrupted Youth At The Soda Bar SD!
Sunday, February 19th, Concrete Jungle Entertainment packs as much punk as they possibly can into one epic night of music at The Soda Bar. We’re talking...
Some Of The Best Techno, Brought To You LIVE By Laidback Luke At Bang Bang
https://www.instagram.com/p/BQYgFn4lR0l/?taken-by=bangbangsd Because who doesn’t need a little techno in their lives on a Sunday!? Especially when it’s a three day weekend and your Sunday is technically… a...
Music Festival Legend, DJ ‘Seven Lions,’ Comes To Omnia
A post shared by Seven Lions (@sevenlionsmusic) on Feb 16, 2017 at 2:14pm PST “Seven Lions” is actually a fitting name for just one guy...
‘Sell Out’ On Your Other Plans And Catch Reel Big Fish And Anti-Flag LIVE!
Friday, February 17th, the House Of Blues brings us two of our favorite throwback bands: Reel Big Fish and Anti-Flag! A joining of coasts, as California...
Erykah Badu Brings Soul Music To The Observatory North Park
The Observatory North Park brings American singer-songwriter Erykah Badu to our fine city on Friday, February 17th. Changing the music game since she was first recognized...
Belching Beaver’s First-Ever Beer Brunch!
https://www.instagram.com/p/BQOT6QXgckS/?taken-by=belchingbeaver Sunday, February 19th, celebrate that you (probably) don’t have to work Monday! (Subtle reminder it’s Presidents’ Day weekend). And what better way to celebrate...
Persian Nights: Culture, Live Music, Food And Drinks At SD Museum Of Art
https://www.instagram.com/p/BQfzCc3jzE0/?taken-by=sandiegomuseumofart Thursday, February 16th, the San Diego Museum Of Art’s next installment of their popular sundown series travels to ancient Persia (modern-day Iran) with an evening...
Bone Thugs-N-Harmony Are Here!
https://www.instagram.com/p/BPkyyQ2jzAJ/?taken-by=bonethugsnharmony_ Get up like “it’s the first of tha month” because Bone Thugs-N-Harmony are here! Thursday, February 16th, get your harmony on with these legends at...
Pueblo And Modern Times Beer Invite You To Dinner By The Beach
Pueblo and Modern Times Beer are joining forces to bring you a beer dinner by the beach at Pueblo! Modern Times is known for its aroma-driven, complex,...
Get Up, Stand Up At The Reggae Legends Music Festival 2017
A post shared by jOey mOOn (@dripht_) on Feb 12, 2017 at 1:33pm PST Greetings reggae lovers! Kick off President’s Day weekend with this epic festival of...
The 4th Annual San Diego Improv Festival And Legendary Pool Party!
A post shared by Finest City Improv (@finestcityimprov) on Feb 3, 2017 at 7:48pm PST Finest City Improv is bringing our – well, rather fine...
The Great Big List Of Things To Do This Weekend In San Diego
You made it! Valentine’s Day is officially over and we are BACK to the weekend. On that note, we have the best of the best for...
Mister Brown’s Barber Shop Is The Coolest Place You’ve Never Been!
https://www.instagram.com/p/BAd1n3ImmIh/?taken-by=misterbrowns “John Lennon killed the barber business,” says Lee Brown, owner of Mister Brown’s Barber shop in North Park. “During the Vietnam War and rise...
Here’s Why Dunedin North Park Should Be Next On Your Brunch List
Brunch is the “staycation” of meals. Stick with me for a moment: It occurs late morning, possibly after a night of imbibing, and usually a...
An Epic Bash… Because Culture Brewing Co. Is Turning 4!
Being the good person you are, you’ll help Culture Brewing celebrate their fourth anniversary, right!? Saturday, February 18th in Solana Beach, the brewers will be honoring four...
Live Music And Drink Specials You Can Tip Your Hats To: ‘Nashville Nights’ At HOB
https://www.instagram.com/p/BF8-4h6IL1d/?tagged=countryrockinrebels So the weekend is basically here, right!? Get your fun started a day early with this free event, Thursday February 16th, at the House of...
Drink For A Cause At Winter Brew Fest 2017!
If you know us by now, you know we love drinking for a good cause! So join us at the San Diego Winter Brew Fest...
Hot Date Alert: Make Chocolate With Recent Food Network Winner Will Gustwiller Of Eclipse Chocolate!
  San Diego has a new ‘Chocolate Champion’! Will Gustwiller, chocolatier and founder of San Diego-based Eclipse Chocolate, has won a special “Guy’s Chocolate Games”...
Rockin’ Trivia At HOB May Just Be The Best Midweek Pick-Me-Up Around
Let’s face it. Our fine city has some amazing options to take the load off during the week. You can almost be daunted by the options...
Celebrate 17 Years Of House Music With Dance Klassique And Sunshine Jones At Blonde
The awesome DJs of Dance Klassique are celebrating 17 years of musical epic-ness at their anniversary bash at Blonde on Wednesday, February 15th. Starting at...
7 Things To Do At The Pendry, San Diego’s Hot New Downtown Hotel
The eagerly anticipated Pendry Hotel officially opened its doors with a festive grand opening party on Friday, February 10th, and immediately became THE hot spot...
Join Over 75 Artists At This Party To Get La Bodega Gallery Back In Action!
A post shared by La Bodega Gallery (@labodegagallery) on Nov 28, 2016 at 10:18am PST Over 75 of San Diego’s most talented artists are coming...
The Ginormous Vintage Market At Del Mar Fairgrounds
A post shared by Junk Bonanza vintage market (@junkbonanza) on Jan 17, 2017 at 7:26am PST Thrifty, are ya? Then this is an event not...
The Obstacle Challenge Of EPIC Proportions Returns To San Diego!
That’s right. The obstacle challenge of EPIC proportions is back in San Diego! Benefiting the Special Olympics Southern California, the EPIC Series is a seriously fun obstacle race with...
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