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.
Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens 10th Anniversary
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Stone Brewing Celebrates A Decade Of Craft Beer and Community At Liberty Station
  • Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens – Liberty Station
A decade ago, Stone Brewing accomplished something remarkable – they opened their second Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens location inside the newly redeveloped Liberty...
Taste Of Japan San Diego: Japan Street Food Day
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Bring Family And Friends At The First Ever Taste Of Japan San Diego: Japan Street Food Day
Embrace the Inaugural Japan Street Food Day at the 1st Taste of Japan San Diego Event! Gather your loved ones and head to Embolden Beer...
Marisi Team To Cook For James Beard Foundation
The Talented Marisi Team Heads To NY To Cook For James Beard Foundation
The gifted team behind Marisi, La Jolla’s hottest dining destination for Italian hearth cooking and inventive cocktails, has been invited to display their talents for...
Longball On The Ball For Summer Of Twenty Twenty-Tea
San Diego’s ReBru Spirits Introduces Longball Hard Tea In Time For Summer
Summer is coming, which means warm sunny days (it’s about time!) and cold drinks in hand! Innovative San Diego distiller ReBru Spirits is ready to...
City Tacos Ocean Beach playground will be a community hub
City Tacos To Open 10,000-Square-Foot OB Playground Concept In Ocean Beach In July
City Tacos is scheduled to open a 10,000-square-foot concept called OB Playground in Ocean Beach in July that looks cool! It will be the seventh...
Padres Season Specials at LAVO Italian Restaurant San Diego
LAVO Launches Padres Season Specials
With Padres season now in full swing (had to do it), LAVO Italian Restaurant in Gaslamp wants to be your destination for the perfect pre or...
Young Blood Named As One Of The Best Bars In North America By 50 Best Bars
Young Blood Named As One Of The Best Bars In North America By 50 Best Bars
Young Blood, East Village’s speakeasy within a speakeasy, has been awarded with the prestigious recognition as one of the 50 Best Bars in North America...
Family Yoga Series at One Paseo
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Family Yoga Series Kicks Off At One Paseo
  • One Paseo
Join One Paseo as they host free 45-minute family yoga classes in their beautiful outdoor setting on the lawn behind Harland Brewing. Led by experienced...
Art, Music & Dance at Arts District Liberty Station this May
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Art, Music & Dance Take Flight At ARTS DISTRICT Liberty Station This May
  • Arts District Liberty Station
  • Liberty Station
Experience a vibrant celebration of creativity this May at ARTS DISTRICT Liberty Station. Join us for an exciting lineup of art, music, and dance events...
NOFX Final Tour Stops By San Diego, May 13th
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NOFX Final Tour Stops By San Diego, May 13th
  • Waterfront Park
NOFX is embarking on its final tour this spring, a 40-city run and one of the first is San Diego. NOFX will perform 40 songs...
Oddish Wine Grand Opening
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Oddish Wine, San Diego’s Newest Urban Winery, Sets Grand Opening
Oddish Wine, San Diego’s newest urban winery, has opened its tasting room doors and is releasing an impressive lineup of creative wines and adventurous beverages...
Pickleball at Westfield UTC
Pickleball Lands At Westfield UTC!
Just in time for summer, Pickleball, America’s fastest growing sport, has found its newest home court at San Diego’s premier lifestyle destination, Westfield UTC. All...
WNDR Museum springtime events
Springtime Events To Enjoy This Month At WNDR Museum
Spring has sprung at WNDR Museum, San Diego’s premier immersive museum experience. This month, the museum’s springtime events welcome the return of several fan favorites...
Ranch 45 National Burger Day Competition Is On!
Ranch 45’s 4th Annual National Burger Day Competition Is Hot And Is On!
Ranch 45, the Solana Beach eatery and butcher shop, is hosting its 4th Annual National Burger Day Competition with festivities kicking off on Wednesday, May...
Military Appreciation Month at Seaworld San Diego
SeaWorld Honors Military Appreciation Month Through Annual Waves Of Honor Program
SeaWorld will honor Military Appreciation Month with free one-day admission for U.S. military veterans and up to three guests to its SeaWorld Orlando, SeaWorld San...
The Cottage La Jolla Pop-Up Dinner Series
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The Cottage La Jolla To Host Pop-Up Dinner Supporting AAPI Heritage Month On May 19th
  • The Cottage La Jolla
Welcoming its loyal following of neighborhood regulars and foodies far-and-wide, The Cottage La Jolla is set to host a pop-up dinner event on Friday, May...
Connie Jenkins Intertidal exhibit on display at Oceanside Museum of Art
Climate Change & Human Impact On Our Coastline Explored Through Art At Oceanside Museum Of Art
Even though Earth Day has passed, the need to take care of our planet and environment remains as important now as ever. A look at...
The Kentucky Derby Party at Monarch Ocean Pub
Kentucky Derby Parties and Specials Around San Diego
It’s a busy weekend! As if Cinco de Mayo isn’t enough of a party, it’s also time to gear up and celebrate at the Kentucky...
Pupapalooza Dog Festival by Second Chance Beer
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Second Chance Beer Company + Puppy Picnic Co. To Host Pupapalooza Dog Festival
  • Second Chance Beer Co. Brewery
Second Chance Beer Company, the award-winning “Seize a Pint, Save a Pup” brewery in Carmel Mountain, will host the 3rd-Annual Pupapalooza Dog Festival along with...
ROGUE: Evening of Escapism LGBTQ+ Night
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Same Same To Host LGBTQ+ Night Saturday, May 6th
ROGUE: Evening of Escapism is an LGBTQ+ fellowship experience celebrating queerness and freedom of expression — featuring past and present pop mixes, house mixes, hip-hop,...
Cardiff Farmers Market Hosts Surfboard Swap
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Cardiff Farmers Market Hosts Monthly Surfboard Swap
Looking for a new board or wanting to get rid of one (or more)? This is the perfect opportunity to do either, while also getting...
Lumi’s lunch menu
Lumi By Akira Back Launches New Rooftop Lunch Menu
Lumi by Akira Back is bringing back its day-time dining experience with the launch of its new lunch menu, just in time for the summer...
Kentucky Derby Mint Julep at Fifth & Rose
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Catch The Kentucky Derby At Fifth & Rose With The Best Mint Julep In The City
  • Fifth & Rose
Mint Juleps for everyone! Come take in the Kentucky Derby classic on May 6 at Gaslamp quarter’s central and elegant cocktail bar, Fifth & Rose,...
Trino’s World Exhibition at Comic-Con Museum
“Trino’s World” Exhibition, Celebrating the Work Of Mexican Cartoonist, Is Now Open At Comic-Con Museum
Comic-Con Museum and the Consulate General of Mexico in San Diego has opened “Trino’s World” (El Mundo de Trino), an exhibition dedicated to one of...
Upcoming Events
platinum-certified artist, Sabrina Carpenter Short N' Sweet Tour
Sabrina Carpenter Brings Sweet Pop Magic to San Diego
November 10, 2024
7:00 pm
  • Pechanga Arena San Diego
Pop sensation Sabrina Carpenter is swooping into town with her Short N’ Sweet Tour, and we’re ready to dance the night away. Fresh off her...
San Diego's biggest music festivals
Behind the Festival Magic: Wonderfront Hits the Big Screen
November 10, 2024
1:00 pm
Get ready for the ultimate festival crossover as one of San Diego’s biggest music festivals bursts onto the silver screen! “The Making of: Wonderfront” delivers...
Dracula, a contemporary dance by the City Ballet of San Diego
City Ballet Takes a Bite Out of Fall With ‘Dracula’
November 9, 2024
8:00 pm
  • Balboa Theatre
Get ready to be spellbound as City Ballet of San Diego brings a thrilling mix of classic and contemporary dance to the stage this November...
the Westgate Hotel high tea
The Westgate Hotel’s Tea Time Gets a Wicked Good Makeover
November 9, 2024
1:00 pm
  • The Westgate Hotel
Something wicked this way comes to The Westgate Hotel high tea, and we couldn’t be more thrilled! Just in time for the highly anticipated Wicked...
Veterans Day celebrations
Hearts and Harvest Unite for Veterans Day
November 9, 2024
10:00 am
The beloved Cardiff Farmers Market kicks off Veterans Day celebrations with an amazing “Create Cards for Veterans” event that turns shopping into something extra special!...