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.
summer in one paseo
Concerts, Movies Under the Stars, & More At One Paseo This Summer
Summer is right around the corner, and One Paseo is preparing to make summer of ‘23 the best one yet! Watch a movie under the...
Oddish Wine Seasonal Spritzes And Summer Wines
Newly-Opened Oddish Wine Debuts Seasonal Spritzes And Summer Wines
San Diego’s newest urban winemaker Oddish Wine, which celebrated its grand opening in Bay Park just last month, announces new summer wines and seasonal spritzes...
Lost Cause Meadery Wins Best Mead At First-Ever US Mead Open
Lost Cause Meadery Wins Best Mead At First-Ever US Mead Open
Congrats to San Diego’s own Lost Cause Meadery, who won best mead at the inaugural US Mead Open! Lost Cause Meadery took the top spot...
White Rice Panciteria by Chef Phillip Esteban
Chef Phillip Esteban Unveiled New White Rice Panciteria On Philippine Independence Day
White Rice Panciteria, an updated concept from award-winning chef Phillip Esteban, has officially launched on June 12th in honor of Philippine Independence Day. In the...
Cucina Carnevale at Vino Carta Solana Beach
Cucina Carnevale Started Weekly Residency At Vino Carta Solana Beach
Cucina Carnevale, a pop-up pizzeria founded by the husband-and-wife team of Mikey and Sara Carnevale, started a weekly residency at Vino Carta’s Solana Beach location...
WNDR Museum's brand-new exhibits
WNDR Museum San Diego Unveils Two New Exhibits Titled “Interoptics” And “Waterfaux”
WNDR Museum, San Diego’s immersive art and technology experience, welcomes two brand-new exhibits to its gallery. Interoptics, a multi-sensory fiber-optic experience, and Waterfaux, inspired by...
KidsFest On Sundays At Petco Park
Join The Fun At KidsFest & Kids Run The Bases, Plus Awesome Giveaways
Sundays at Petco Park are perfect for kids! Families are encouraged to arrive when gates open for KidsFest, presented by SDG&E, to enjoy bounce houses...
Birch Aquarium Unveils Blue Beach, Launches Happy Hour Series
Birch Aquarium Unveils Blue Beach + Launches Happy Hour Series
Just in time for World Ocean Day, Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography is unveiling Blue Beach, a place for people to connect with...
San Diego Loyal Soccer Club vs Borussia Dortmund
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San Diego Loyal Soccer Club To Take On German Giants Borussia Dortmund This Summer
  • Snapdragon Stadium
San Diego Loyal SC will play against European opposition for the first time in club history when they take on Germany’s Borussia Dortmund in San Diego,...
Rendezvous In The Zoo at San Diego Zoo
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Rendezvous In The Zoo Brings Back The Glamour Of The 1950s & 1960s At The San Diego Zoo
  • San Diego Zoo
Pack your trunk for a return to the golden age of air travel at the San Diego Zoo! The glamour of the 1950s and 1960s...
San Diego Food Lao Festival
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San Diego Lao Food Festival To Showcase The Diverse Cuisine & Culture Of Laos
  • Mira Mesa Community Park
Come taste the “richly satisfying food with deeply interesting flavors that fine dining chefs crave after work” (according to Anthony Bourdain) at the San Diego...
Soapy Joe’s Car Wash Karaoke
Sing With Soapy Joe’s Car Wash In Summer Campaign, Car Wash Karaoke
Soapy Joe’s, the community-oriented, family-owned car wash with locations across San Diego County, is rebooting a fan favorite with a new gamified twist: Car Wash...
La Pastaia Italian Restaurant In Bay Park
Two Pasta Queens’ Dreams Become Reality As They Open La Pastaia In Bay Park
La Pastaia, a Venetian-style Italian restaurant, has opened its doors in Bay Park. The restaurant is owned and operated by two women who moved to...
Survival Japanese with Japanese Friendship Garden
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Survival Japanese, Your Gateway To Exploring Japan With Confidence
  • Japanese Friendship Garden
For those yearning to visit Japan, but unsure of how to start learning Japanese, JFG’s new program – Survival Japanese, is perfect for you! Survival...
SeaWorld San Diego Summer Concert Series
SeaWorld San Diego Announces Incredible Lineup Coming To 2023 Summer Concert Series Sponsored By Coca-Cola
SeaWorld San Diego has announced its 2023 Summer Concert Series Sponsored by Coca-Cola that features something for everyone with a range of pop, R&B and...
Rooftop Cinema Club To Raise Funds For Lambda Legal During Pride Month
Rooftop Cinema Club To Raise Funds For Lambda Legal During Pride Month At Its Venues Nationwide
Rooftop Cinema Club has announced plans to donate $1 to Lambda Legal for every ticket sold to special Pride Month screenings during the month of...
O’Keeffe and Moore at the san diego museum of art
June At The San Diego Museum Of Art
Experience a groundbreaking exhibition at the San Diego Museum of Art this June. From the extraordinary O’Keeffe and Moore exhibition to engaging workshops and virtual...
Mavericks Beach Club Mamma Mia Dance Party
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Mavericks Kicking Off Summer With Mamma Mia Dance Party
  • Mavericks Beach Club
Kick off summer by belting your lungs out during the Mamma Mia Dance Party at Mavericks Beach Club! on Wednesday, June 14th! Located along Garnet...
Trivia & Beer Night At Societe Brewing
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Join Us For Trivia & Beer Night To Help Raise Funds To The Local Cancer Charities
  • Societe Brewing Company
Looking for a fun-filled evening with friends? Don’t miss out on the exciting Trivia & Beer night happening at Societe Brewing in partnership with San...
Two Pasta Queens Opens La Pastaia In Bay Park
Two Pasta Queens’ Dreams Become Reality As They Open La Pastaia In Bay Park
La Pastaia, a Venetian-style Italian restaurant, has opened its doors in Bay Park. The restaurant is owned and operated by two women who moved to...
House Of Mexico Lawn Program at Balboa Park
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Join The House Of Mexico For A Spectacular Lawn Program At Balboa Park!
Come and experience a vibrant celebration of Mexican culture at Balboa Park! Throughout the year, different houses in the park have the opportunity to showcase...
San Diego Greek Festival
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Celebrate Greek Culture At The Annual San Diego Greek Festival
The San Diego Greek Festival returns this Summer! Once again, they extend an invitation to partake in their food and drink offerings while enjoying the...
City Heights Street Food Fest
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City Heights Street Food Fest Celebrates 3 Years Of Providing Support to The Community
The City Heights Street Food Fest, a family-friendly evening of live art, music, drinks, games, and street food, is back for its third year. In...
SeaWorld's Newest Coaster, Arctic Rescue, NOW OPEN!
SeaWorld’s Newest Coaster, Arctic Rescue, Now Open!
SeaWorld San Diego’s all-new Arctic Rescue roller coaster, the longest and fastest straddle coaster on the West Coast, is now open to the public!  Named...
Upcoming Events
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...
On-the-Steps-at-SDMA
Free On the Steps at SDMA Festival Celebrates Islamic Artistry
November 23, 2024
1:00 pm
On the Steps at SDMA is about to transform the museum into the coolest celebration of the Wonders of Creation exhibition. We’re talking mind-blowing music,...
PST ART Regional Weekend workshops
Ocean Vibes and Artistic Magic Collide at OMA
November 23, 2024
12:00 pm
  • Oceanside Museum of Art
The Oceanside Museum of Art is hosting two incredible PST ART Regional Weekend workshops! Led by the amazing Transformative Currents artists, these sessions promise to...
Pangaea Outpost 20th Anniversary
Our Favorite PB Marketplace is Having an Epic Birthday Bash!
November 23, 2024
11:00 am
Pangaea Outpost is about to celebrate its 20th anniversary, and Pacific Beach small businesses are throwing the party of the year! This treasure trove of...
Wild San Diego
Wild Side of San Diego Hits the Big Screen at The Nat
November 22, 2024
7:00 pm
  • San Diego Natural History Museum
The Nat’s latest documentary, Wild San Diego, is about to show us our city’s untamed heart like we’ve never seen it before. This stunning nature...