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.
UNITE Music Festival Presents The Sea Party
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UNITE Music Festival Presents The Sea Party | A Benefit For San Diego Pride 2023
  • The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
It’s a world under the sea at the architectural wonder that is The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park. The Sea Party at the UNITE Music...
Salsa on the beach
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Calling All Salseros For A Fun Salsa On The Beach This Saturday, July 15
Are you ready to spice up your weekend? We have the perfect event for you! Come and experience the rhythm, energy, and vibrant atmosphere of...
North Italia's Happy Hour To-Go Service
Take Happy Hour Home In July With North Italia’s ‘Happy Hour To-Go’ Service!
Modern Italian restaurant, North Italia, brought back its annual Summer Sips campaign that started June 21, with its last day on September 4 at all...
Wolfie's Carousel Bar Bastille Day celebration
Wolfie’s Carousel Bar Celebrates Bastille Day With French Go-To’s
In light of Bastille Day (July 14), Wolfie’s Carousel Bar — San Diego’s French-inspired eatery that boasts Parisian-inspired cuisine and cocktails — is celebrating with 10 days...
ArtWalk San Diego Expands This Year At Liberty Station
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ArtWalk San Diego Summer Series Expands This Year At Liberty Station
  • Liberty Station
ArtWalk San Diego brings back its popular Summer Series, expanding this year to Liberty Station. This celebrated series of smaller-scale art shows will take place...
July at Arts District Liberty Station
What’s In Store This July At ARTS DISTRICT Liberty Station
Pick up a new hobby and enjoy the sunshine at ARTS DISTRICT Liberty Station this July. As the summer season begins, the lively arts and...
Biennial Oceanside Plein Air Festival And Juried Exhibition
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Oceanside Museum Of Art Announces 2nd Biennial Oceanside Plein Air Festival And Juried Exhibition
  • Oceanside Museum of Art
Oceanside Museum of Art is thrilled to announce the return of the Oceanside Plein Air Festival, taking place July 15–22. The 2nd biennial festival returns...
Paint & Sip Class at WNDR Museum
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Embrace Your Inner Artist At WNDR Museum’s Paint & Sip Class
  • WNDR Museum
Join WNDR Museum’s Paint & Sip event for an artistic and enjoyable evening. Embrace your creativity in a two-hour workshop led by Lizzy Cook, a...
Poolside Summer Movie Series
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Lakehouse Resort Launches Dive-in, Poolside Summer Movie Series
  • Lakehouse Hotel & Resort
Immerse yourself in the ultimate poolside cinema experience at Lakehouse Resort! Located on the 80-acre Lake San Marcos, Lakehouse Resort will host Poolside Summer Movie...
Birch Aquarium Scholarships
Birch Aquarium Reports Record Scholarship Year
Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego is closing out the 2022/23 school year having distributed more than $375,000 in scholarships,...
Meet The Winemaker Series At Communal With Hollow Wines
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Join The Meet The Winemaker Series At Communal Featuring Hollow Wines
Learn about what it means to create a wine that is natural and vegan during Communal’s Meet the Winemaker event this month with Hollow Wines...
Sultry Speakeasy, Prohibition, Reveals New Lineup of Libations
Prohibition Speakeasy Reveals First New Menu In Two Years
Known for craftiness and exquisite attention to detail, Prohibition, GBOD Hospitality Group’s popular speakeasy hidden underground in the Gaslamp Quarter, has introduced a new lineup...
White Rice Morena Linda Vista
Linda Vista Will Be Home To Another White Rice Outpost From Chef Phillip Esteban This July
Linda Vista will soon be home to White Rice Morena, another outpost of the popular Filipino Silog concept from award-winning chef Philip Esteban. White Rice...
Elvira in Ocean Beach by Cesarina Group
Chef Cesarina Mezzoni & Co. To Unveil Roman Osteria ‘Elvira’ In Ocean Beach Venue
Exciting news for the San Diego restaurant scene! Cesarina Group, proprietors of the much-loved Cesarina Ristorante (Michelin Bib Gourmand), has formalized plans to open an authentic...
2023 National Homebrew Competition Homebrew Con
San Diegans Win 9 Medals At 2023 National Homebrew Competition
Congrats to the San Diegans who won a total of nine medals at the 2023 National Homebrew Competition, the world’s largest amateur homebrew competition celebrating...
Little Italy Mercato 10Best Farmers Markets
Little Italy Mercato Nominated As One Of The Best Farmer’s Markets In The Country By USA Today
Congrats to the Little Italy Mercato! The vibrant and bustling farmers market located in the heart of San Diego’s iconic Little Italy neighborhood, has been...
Breakfast and brunch in Mission Valley get elevated!
Mission Valley Breakfast Company Opens in Mission Valley
Mission Valley Breakfast Company, the highly-anticipated morning eatery, is thrilled to announce the opening of its second location in the thriving neighborhood of Mission Valley. Following...
Catamaran Resort Sunsel Luau
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Something Different This Summer? Take In A Sunset Luau On Mission Bay!
  • Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa
A San Diego summer tradition on the shores of Mission Bay, the annual Sunset Luau by Catamaran Resort is a festive celebration of Polynesian food,...
The Hive La Jolla, a San Diego speakeasy
The Hive Speakeasy In La Jolla Is Now Open
Beeside Balcony, the beloved destination known for its enchanting ambiance and culinary delights, is thrilled to announce the opening of its latest venture, The Hive...
belmont park celebrates 98 years
Belmont Park Is Celebrating 98 Years With Special Birthday Treats!
Belmont Park, the timeless icon of San Diego’s beach community, is gearing up to celebrate its 98th year – nearly a century of fun and...
Birch Aquarium Hosts Penguin Photo Contest
Birch Aquarium Hosts Penguin Photo Contest
Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego is celebrating the first anniversary of Beyster Family Little Blue Penguins with a penguin...
El Chingon Celebrates 4th Of July With hotdog eating challenge, Tacos & Tequila
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El Chingon Celebrates Fourth Of July With Hot Dog Eating Competition
  • El Chingon
Fourth of July and hot dogs go hand-in-hand, but how about adding a little friendly competition to the mix? This July 4th, El Chingon will...
Synergy Initiative Returns To The Conrad
Synergy Initiative Returns To The Conrad With Innovative Events In Summer 2023
There are so may exciting ways to enjoy the return of the Synergy Initiative to The Conrad this year! Internationally acclaimed pianist Inon Barnatan and...
San Diego Local Restaurants Giveback Campaign for Feeding San Diego
Local Restaurants Join Giveback Campaign To Support Feeding San Diego
In honor of National Make a Difference in a Child’s Life Month, ten local restaurants across San Diego County are teaming up to make a...
Upcoming Events
Seabreeze Craft Chocolates Holiday Open House
Sweeth Tooth? Check Out Seabreeze Craft Chocolates Open House
November 30, 2024
11:00 am
The Seabreeze Craft Chocolates Holiday Open House, a Small Business Saturday event, transforms Carmel Valley into a chocolate lover’s dream! This beloved chocolatier is creating...
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Score Sweet Holiday Deals While Supporting Cardiff’s Local Gems
November 30, 2024
9:00 am
When Cardiff 101 Main Street invites us to shop local in Cardiff this holiday season, they’re celebrating something truly special—the vibrant independent businesses that make...
Annual Small Business Saturday Escondido
Shop Small and Skate On in Downtown Escondido
November 30, 2024
6:00 am
  • Downtown Escondido
Downtown Escondido is kicking its 9th Annual Small Business Saturday into high gear with an incredible twist. This year’s celebration combines the charm of local...
San Diego Thanksgiving Family Cruise
A Mission Bay Thanksgiving Adventure
November 28, 2024
3:00 pm
  • Bahia Resort Hotel
The San Diego Thanksgiving Family Cruise is shaking up holiday traditions with a splash of nautical fun! Swap the usual Thanksgiving tradition for an unforgettable...
most iconic divas jazz concert at Jacobs Music Center
A Night of Jazz Royalty Hits the Jacobs Music Center
November 23, 2024
7:30 pm
  • Jacobs Music Center
Three of the most iconic divas in jazz history—Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, and Sarah Vaughan—are getting a spectacular tribute at the first jazz concert in...