The Craving: San Diego Food + Drink News – Week of July 13, 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.

Kanpai BBQ Unveils Highly Anticipated, All-You-Can-Eat Restaurant In Convoy

Kanpai BBQ, a new restaurant specializing in Japanese style BBQ and shabu shabu, is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its newest restaurant. Located...

Bombay Gin cocktail dinner at Meze Greek Fusion

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Mezé Greek Fusion To Pair Greek Cuisine With Gin Cocktails During August Pairing Dinner

Meze Greek Fusion

Mezé Greek Fusion, GBOD Hospitality Group’s Greek restaurant, invites you to a Bombay Gin cocktail dinner as it continues its series of spirited cocktail dinners...

Swing By You & Yours For Friday Jazz Nights

Friday nights are made for jazz and cocktails at You & Yours tasting room! Swing by the Tasting Room for Jazz Night with the Besos...

A French Toast To Summer Brunch At North Italia San Diego

As a final farewell to this year’s national Summer Sips campaign, North Italia will be launching a sweet and savory, three-course prix fixe summer brunch...

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Bivouac Ciderworks Collaborates With Venissimo For Cheese Pairing Event

Bivouac Ciderworks

Indulge in an unforgettable rendezvous between the bubbly brilliance of Bivouac Ciderworks and the cheesy delights from Venissimo Cheese as they host a cider +...

Giant Dipper Roller Coaster On National Roller Coaster Day at Belmont Park

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Ride The Giant Dipper At Belmont Park On National Roller Coaster Day

Belmont Park

National Roller Coaster Day is August 16th, and it’s the perfect excuse to plan a trip to San Diego’s historic beachfront amusement park, Belmont Park,...

Malibu Farm San Diego Readies For An August Opening At Seaport Village

After almost a decade of culinary success with their flagship restaurant, Malibu Farm, Chef Helene Henderson and actor-director John Stockwell are ready to embark on...

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Communal Hosts Summer Floral Series To Get Your Creativity Flowing

Enjoy the blooms of summer during the Summer Floral Series | ART BLOOM with Communal on Saturday, August 5. Summer Floral Series at Haven Attendees...

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Side Bar To Host Side Barbie World

Side Bar

Side Bar, downtown San Diego’s luxury nightclub and lounge, will be transforming into Side Barbie World on August 2 at 8PM for an epic Barbiecore-themed...

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Shop For One-Of-A-Kind Pieces At WNDR After Dark: Secondhand Style Event

WNDR Museum

Shop for one-of-a-kind pieces by local artists including Chicana fashion designer, Claudia Rodríguez-Biezunski (Sew Loka), on National Thrift Shop Day at WNDR Museum during their...

Sifted And Sugared Cookie Workshop at Haven

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Local Artisan To Host Sifted & Sugared Cookie Workshop At Communal’s Haven In North Park

Satisfy your sweet tooth with the art of cookie decorating during the Sifted & Sugared Cookie Workshop on Sunday, August 13. Sifted & Sugared Cookie...

Lord Of The Wings At Mavericks: Who Gets The Title For 2023?

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Join Us At Mavericks And Help Decide Who Will Be The Next Lord Of The Wings

Mavericks Beach Club

Discover PB will be presenting Lord of the Wings this August hosted by Mavericks Beach Club! You can help decide the best wings in Pacific...

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Kilowatt Brewing Celebrates 8th Anniversary

Kilowatt Brewing

Hey beer lovers, mark your calendars and join us at Kilowatt Brewing on August 12th as the brewery celebrates 8th anniversary with a beer &...

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Taste The Best Soul Food San Diego Has To Offer At The San Diego Soul Food Fest 2023

Come experience some of the best soul food San Diego has to offer at the San Diego Soul Food Fest! This event will be hosted...

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Bleached Fest 2023: Unleashing The Ultimate Music Experience!

Waterfront Park

Get ready to party at Bleached Fest 2023! With an incredible lineup of top-notch bands and artists, this Waterfront Park festival is sure to be...

Orchid & Ash Perfume Lab: Learn The Art Of Perfume Formulation

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Learn The Art Of Perfume Formulation At Orchid & Ash Perfume Lab

Learn the art of perfume formulation with Kristina of Orchid & Ash, a locally made apothecary + fragrance line known for their stunning scents and...

Bottlecraft Little Italy Collaborates With Neighbor RakiRaki Ramen For Food Service

Bottlecraft Little Italy, the beer shop and tasting room with hard-to-find beers from around the world, has started a new snack menu in the form...

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Animal Sanctuary Offers One Day Camps With Hands On Activities And Opportunities To Learn About Rescued Exotic Animals

Lions Tigers & Bears

Lions Tigers & Bears, San Diego’s only accredited big cat and bear sanctuary, is hosting single day youth summer camps on Wednesdays from 8:30AM to...

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RefurbishMint Showroom And Design Studio Celebrates Carlsbad Grand Opening

Exciting news, San Diego! RefurbishMint Showroom And Design Studio is launching this weekend to help you create personalized, restorative spaces that connect with art and...

SD Loyal Launches Skateboard Collaboration With Willy Santos

San Diego Loyal SC announced that it has partnered with legendary skateboarder, Willy Santos, and his online skateboard shop, Willys Workshop, to launch a first of...

ArtWalk Liberty Station Preview Party featuring Band Overboard

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VIP Preview pARTy Kicks Off ArtWalk Liberty Station Weekend Show

Ingram Plaza

For the first time ever, ArtWalk Liberty Station is offering a VIP Preview pARTy, sponsored by Ranch & Coast Magazine, where guests can get early...

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San Diego Botanic Garden To Hold Ceremonial Event For A Seedling Grown From Atomic Bomb Survivor Tree

San Diego Botanic Garden

This August, San Diego Botanic Garden (SDBG) joins in partnership and unity with Green Legacy Hiroshima (GLH) Initiative to dedicate a newly planted ginkgo tree descended from a mother...

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Lumi By Akira Back To Host Taylor Swift Lunch Event

Missing Taylor’s Eras Tour? Shake it off and join your fellow ‘Swifties’ for a special Taylor Swift Lunch event at Lumi by Akira Back on...

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Mavericks Beach Club Hosts Puppy Yoga

Mavericks Beach Club

If you’re looking to add a touch of cuteness to your summer routine, check out Puppy Yoga at Mavericks Beach Club – Sunday, August 6th!...

Learn All About Coffee Mixology at Ox Coffee

December 20, 2024

6:00 pm

Mission Valley’s coziest coffee spot is about to shake things up with a night of caffeinated cocktail magic at their Holiday Coffee Cocktail Class. Dive...

San Diego

Make Holiday Memories Aboard the Jingle Belle Family Cruise

December 20, 2024

5:00 pm

Bahia Resort Hotel

The Jingle Belle Family Cruise is back, bringing festive fun and family memories to Mission Bay! This beloved San Diego tradition is the perfect way...

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Experience SD Sockers Opening Night at Oceanside’s State-of-the-Art Arena

December 14, 2024

7:00 pm

Get ready for an unforgettable evening as the SD Sockers Opening Night kicks off at Oceanside’s brand-new state-of-the-art Frontwave Arena! The Sockers will take to...

Oceanside

Spreckels Organ Pavilion's Special Christmas Concert

Symphony Under the Stars at Spreckels Organ Pavilion

December 14, 2024

5:30 pm

Balboa Park

The world’s largest outdoor organ is set to steal the show as the Spreckels Organ Society and San Diego Opera unite for two performances featuring...

San Diego

Experience the Mission Bay Parade of Lights

December 14, 2024

5:30 pm

Get ready for a magical evening on the water at the annual Mission Bay Parade of Lights! This beloved holiday tradition lights up the bay...

San Diego