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.
Carruth Cellars Wine Dinner at Liberty Station
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Carruth Cellars Liberty Station Wine Garden Hosts First Wine Dinner Of The Year
  • Carruth Cellars
Carruth Cellars’ Liberty Station Wine Garden will host its very first wine dinner of the year on Thursday, June 15th in collaboration with Imperial Beach’s...
El Chingon To Host Fat Ass Burrito Challenge
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El Chingon To Host Five-Pound Burrito Eating Challenge!
  • El Chingon
What’s more fun than burritos and a little friendly competition?! El Chingon, GBOD Hospitality Group’s “Bad Ass Mexican” restaurant and bar in the Gaslamp, is...
san diego museom of art merger with the museum of photographic arts
The San Diego Museum Of Art Announces Merger With The Museum Of Photographic Arts
The San Diego Museum of Art and The Museum of Photographic Arts (MOPA) announced upcoming merger to become one unified institution. This strategic merger will...
San Diego Freak Out at The Casbah
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San Diego Freak Out Celebrates 10 Years With A 2-Night Affair At The Casbah
  • The Casbah – San Diego
Calling all psychedelic music lovers! Get ready to embark on a mind-bending journey at the San Diego Freak Out, an extraordinary event brought to you...
Summer High Tide Dinner Series at Marine Room
La Jolla’s Iconic Marine Room Makes A Splash With The Return Of High Tide Dinner Series
High Tide Dinner Series at The Marine Room, a sophisticated staple of La Jolla’s seaside dining scene and signature coastal restaurant at the La Jolla...
Fisher’s San Diego interior
International Seafood Chain Fisher’s Now Open In San Diego
Fisher’s Group is thrilled to announce the grand opening of their first US location in Little Italy. After some unexpected delays, Fisher’s San Diego, an...
Tipsy Tea Party At Above Ash Social
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Experience A Tipsy Tea Party At Above Ash Social Atop The Carte Hotel
  • Above Ash Social at Carté Hotel
You are cordially invited to a Tipsy Tea Party atop the Carte Hotel at Above Ash Social. Indulge in elevated tea options served alongside a...
Moonshine Beach Summer Jam Concert Series
Moonshine Beach Kicks Off Summer Jam Concert Series
Moonshine Beach is letting the good times roll all summer long with an electrifying lineup of top-notch country music performers at its Summer Jam Concert...
Birch Aquarium Summer Hours
Birch Aquarium Is Making A Splash With New Summer Lineup
Make sure you’ve got the aquarium in your plans for summer! Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego is kicking off...
National Donut Day with Dodo Donuts
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Dodo Bird Donuts Is Giving Free Donuts Away On National Donut Day
National Donut Day is right around the corner and Dodo Bird Donuts is preparing some sweet deals that dough-n’t want to be missed! On this...
Visit Liberty Station This Memorial Day To Experience San Diego’s Rich Military History
While many Americans celebrate Memorial Day with a cookout and a long weekend, the true importance of this holiday is in honoring our nation’s history...
Monthly Oyster Monday With Friends At Fort Oak
Join The New Monthly Oyster Monday With Friends At Fort Oak
Trust Restaurant Group’s Fort Oak in Mission Hills is honoring their renowned raw-bar seafood program with a new monthly Oyster Monday with Friends series, featuring...
Janet Taylor Pickett at Oceanside Museum of Art
Artist Janet Taylor Pickett Explores Her Personal History And Ancestry In New Exhibition At Oceanside Museum Of Art
Personal history and ancestry are explored in Oceanside Museum of Art’s Janet Taylor Pickett: Light, Color, and Desire curated by Dr. Jennifer Baahng, on display...
626 Night Market Mini Downtown San Diego
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626 Night Market Mini Brings Back Epic Flavors To Downtown San Diego
  • Downtown San Diego
626 Night Market Mini is back in Downtown San Diego, bringing the epic flavors of their giant flagship food festivals in a mini version. The...
I Love Poke Festival & Competition at Bali Hai
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Annual I Love Poke Festival Is Back For Its 12th Year…And Sold Out!
  • Bali Hai Shelter Island
The Annual I Love Poke Festival & Competition, a tasting event and poke competition, is back for its 12th year at the Bali Hai. This...
Scott Silven, A Master Illusionist, Is Coming To The Conrad
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For The First Time, La Jolla Music Society Presents A Master Illusionist, Scott Silven, June 9 & 10
  • The Jai
For the first time, La Jolla Music Society is presenting a master illusionist as part of its season. Scott Silven is a phenomenal illusionist and mentalist...
AnniVenti La Trattoria Brings Authentic Italian Flavors To Lemon Grove
AnniVenti La Trattoria Brings Authentic Italian Flavors To Lemon Grove
AnniVenti La Trattoria, the Italian restaurant owned and operated by three brothers, is now open in Lemon Grove. The restaurant is named after their family’s...
A Conscious Catch Fundraiser at the Marine Room
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Top Chefs Unite For “A Conscious Catch” Fundraiser To Raise Awareness For Sustainable Seafood
  • The Marine Room
Join The Marine Room for A Conscious Catch Fundraiser, an evening dedicated to the advancement of sustainable fishing practices featuring flavorful dishes and drinks specially...
Chef Phillip Esteban
Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month By Supporting These San Diego Chefs
While San Diego is home to the fifth-largest representation of Filipino Americans in the US, comprising around 6% of the entire county’s population, few outside...
Puffer Malarkey Collective hot dog cart
Puffer Malarkey Collective Kicks-Off Kooky Pop-Up Series
This summer the classic American barbeque mainstay is getting a culinary makeover from the acclaimed chefs at Puffer Malarkey Collective through a series of guerilla...
Art In The Garden by MAGEC joins The Escondido Street Festival
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Art In The Garden Joins Bi-Annual Street Side Festival In Escondido
Are you ready to immerse yourself in the vibrant arts scene of Escondido? Look no further than MAGEC’s (Museums & Arts Growing Escondido Culture) highly...
Beer O’Clock Cancer Fundraiser by the San Diego Professionals Against Cancer
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It’s Beer O’Clock Cancer Fundraiser At Original 40 Brewing
  • Original 40 Brewing
The 100% volunteer-based nonprofit behind San Diego Festival of Beer, San Diego Professionals Against Cancer is hosting Beer O’Clock Cancer Fundraiser at Original 40 Brewing...
The Brine Box by Chef Davin Waite
Big Flavor Packed Into A Small Space At Chef Davin Waite’s New 109 Sq Ft Restaurant Project!
Husband, and wife restaurateurs, Jessica and Chef Davin Waite, are bringing a new innovative seafood concept to the iconic Oceanside pier this summer. Don’t be...
Moonshine Beach 7th Anniversary
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Moonshine Beach Celebrates 7th Anniversary Party
  • Moonshine Beach
It’s their lucky year! Moonshine Beach, the beloved country bar owned by San Diego-based hospitality group, Good Time Design, is gearing up for an incredible...
Upcoming Events
Tree Lighting and Holiday Farmers Market in Otay Ranch Town Center
Holiday Magic Sparkles in Chula Vista
November 19, 2024
4:00 pm
  • Otay Ranch Town Center
The holiday season is about to shine a whole lot brighter! Otay Ranch Town Center is transforming into a winter wonderland with their 18th annual...
Punk in the Park San Diego at Snapdragon Stadium
Punk Rock Paradise Hits San Diego With Punk in the Park
November 16, 2024
12:00 pm
  • Snapdragon Stadium
Get ready to crank up the volume and raise your glasses, San Diego! Punk In The Park is about to turn our city into a...
JLSD Holiday Pop-up Market
‘Tis the Season to Shop and Give Back
November 16, 2024
10:00 am
The JLSD Holiday Pop-up Market is about to transform downtown San Diego into a festive wonderland where unique holiday gifts meet community impact. This Saturday,...
Colonia Esperanza
Border Art Comes Alive in This Exclusive Tijuana Tour
November 16, 2024
9:00 am
The Ilan Lael Foundation is opening the doors to Colonia Esperanza—a neighborhood where legendary artist James Hubbell has sprinkled his creative magic on every corner....
Salute to Paws 5K and Gratitude Festival for Dogs
Wags and Miles Unite at San Diego’s Most Heartwarming 5K
November 16, 2024
7:30 am
  • NTC Park
Shelter to Soldier is unleashing their Inaugural Salute to Paws 5K and Gratitude Festival for Dogs, where every step you take helps rescue shelter dogs...