The Craving: San Diego Food + Drink News – Week of November 2, 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.

sunshine and champagne, mavericks weekend brunch

Mavericks Is Serving Up Weekend Brunch This Summer

This summer, Mavericks is offering a weekend brunch experience dubbed Sunshine & Champagne, complete with a scenic ocean view and a diverse menu to ensure...

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Manchester United To Play Wrexham In Friendly At Snapdragon Stadium

Snapdragon Stadium

Soccer giant Manchester United will return to the United States for the first time in five years to play the third oldest club in the...

Understory’s Official Opening Day Party at Sky Deck Del Mar

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Swing By Sky Deck For Understory’s Official Opening Day Party

It’s horse race season! Summer in San Diego is in full swing and North County’s favorite event is about to kick off. July 21st is opening...

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No Ticket To Del Mar Opening Day? Check Out The Sidebar x Patron Afterparty Instead!

Side Bar

The Del Mar Opening Day Horse Races may be sold out, but that doesn’t mean you have to miss out on the fun! To kick...

Fish Shop’s Summer Shrimp Boil Series Setting Sail In July

Fish Shop’s Crawfish Boils are a spring staple, taking place the past few years, that brings folks together for a communal meal focusing on some...

Little Thief Wine Bar & Kitchen andJeff Fischer

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Little Thief Wine Bar & Kitchen To Host Jeff Fischer For A Winemaker Takeover

Little Thief Wine Bar & Kitchen in North Park is hosting Jeff Fischer from Santa Maria’s Habit Wine Company for a winemaker takeover. Fischer, who...

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NOVO Brazil Brewing Company To Host Watch Party For USA’s Women’s World Cup Match

NOVO Brazil Brewing Opens Restaurant and Sports Bar in Mission Valley Mall

NOVO Brazil Brewing Company is hosting a watch party for USA’s Women’s World Cup match with Vietnam at its Otay Ranch Town Center location at...

Maverick's Mad Hatter Tea Party - Party for a Purpose

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Party With A Purpose At Mavericks’ Madhatter Twisted Tea Party

Mavericks Beach Club

Get ready to party with a purpose at Mavericks’ Madhatter Twisted Tea Party! Join Shoreline Community Services at Mavericks Beach Club for live music, games,...

Southwestern College Theatre Arts Department Announces The First Annual Southwestern Summer Shakespeare Festival

Southwestern College Theatre Arts Department announces the first annual Southwestern Summer Shakespeare Festival, performing July 21 through August 5. All performances are free to all....

Punchin And Brunchin at Mavericks Beach Club brunch

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Punchin And Brunchin Event Brings Best Of Both Worlds At Mavericks Beach Club

Mavericks Beach Club

Looking to kickstart your day with a sporty twist? Mavericks Beach Club invites you to indulge in the perfect fusion of fitness and indulgence at...

Kickoff Your Weekend At The Turf Club’s Friday Happy Hour At The Del Mar Racetrack

Kickoff your weekend with an unforgettable happy hour experience at the stylish Turf Club Fridays at the Del Mar Racetrack! Your ticket to Turf Club...

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“Come On Barbie, Let’s Go Party” At The US Grant Hotel

The US Grant Hotel

An Icon Celebrates An Icon at The US Grant Hotel! Enjoy sips, snacks and sweets inspired by the new Barbie movie at the Grant Grill...

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Del Mar Beer Fest Is Back With Food, Fun, & Brews

Del Mar Thoroughbred Club

Del Mar Beer Fest is back at the Del Mar Racetrack, and it’s overflowing with food, fun and brews. Local brewery reps will be on-hand...

Hunger Action Hero for Feeding San Diego

Feeding San Diego’s Hunger Action Heroes Are Back To Meet The Public At Multiple Events During San Diego Comic-Con International

Hunger Halter and Demeter, the hunger action heroes that were introduced by Feeding San Diego and Comic-Con Museum last year as part of the Hunger...

Fairways 4 Veterans Golf Tournament with Wounded Warrior Homes

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Wounded Warrior Homes Hosts Fairways 4 Veterans Golf Tournament

Shadowridge Golf Club

Wounded Warrior Homes’ annual golf outing, Fairways 4 Veterans, will be held on September 18th this year to raise money for veteran services. Proceeds will...

Matsu Serving 6-Course Tasting Menu These Summer Months

Chef Willam Eick’s elevated, modern Japanese restaurant concept, Matsu, is now offering a 6-course tasting menu available during the summer months. Matsu, which initially started...

Taste Of The Turf Club tickets at Del Mar

Taste Of The Turf Club Experience Available This Summer At Del Mar Racing

Every Sunday, experience a taste of the locally-inspired menu with a breathtaking view at the ‘Taste of the Turf Club Experience’ at the exclusive Turf...

Miss B's Coconut Club Real Housewives Trivia Night

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Put Your Real Housewives Knowledge To The Test At Miss B’s Trivia Night

Miss B’s Coconut Club

Who’s up for another trivia night? This time all housewives! Miss B’s Coconut Club will put your reality TV knowledge to the ultimate test. Join...

Indulge In An All You Can Eat Taco Buffet This Summer At Maverick’s

Taco Tuesday at Mavericks San Diego is a culinary event that brings together the vibrant flavors of street tacos, refreshing margaritas, and a festive atmosphere....

Opening Day After Party at L’Auberge Del Mar

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Celebrate Opening Day At L’Auberge Del Mar’s After Party

L’Auberge Del Mar

It’s time for opening day at the Del Mar Racetrack…which means it’s time to get your party on at the Opening Day After Party at...

Penguins Celebrate First Anniversary At Birch Aquarium

The Little Blue Penguins at Birch Aquarium at Scripps celebrated the first anniversary of Beyster Family Little Blue Penguins with a pool party complete with...

Sip & Savor Understory And Urbana Mexican Gastronomy

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Understory And Urbana Mexican Gastronomy & Mixology Join Forces To Present Sip & Savor

Understory and Urbana Mexican Gastronomy & Mixology join forces to present Sip & Savor, a unique Mezcal pairing experience on Thursday, July 13th, with a...

Communal Launches Flower Subscription Service

Communal is making this simple joy of fresh flowers easier than ever with the launch of their new Flower Subscription service providing fresh arrangements, bouquets,...

San Marcos

Milonga Empanadas Bringing Artisanal Argentinian Pastries To North City

North City, the evolving live-work-play community in North County San Diego, announced the addition of Milonga Empanadas to its restaurant collection. A regular at local...

Take Your Business to the Next Level at EO Rise on the USS Midway

June 19, 2025

6:00 pm

USS Midway Museum

San Diego’s entrepreneurial spirit is getting a serious boost this summer with EO Rise—a premier learning and networking event designed for ambitious business owners who...

San Diego

North Park’s First Juneteenth Block Party Celebrates Freedom Together

June 19, 2025

12:00 pm

Louisiana Purchase

Louisiana Purchase is stepping up to co-host something truly special this year. The beloved neighborhood spot is partnering with High Definition Entertainment, Black San Diego,...

San Diego

Movies in Memorial Brings Free Outdoor Cinema to Chula Vista

June 14, 2025

7:30 pm

Downtown Chula Vista just launched something we’ve been hoping would happen—a proper outdoor movie series that doesn’t cost anything and actually shows films people want...

Chula Vista

Grand Ole BBQ Hosts Father’s Day Weekend Makers Market

June 14, 2025

11:00 am

The Grand Ole BBQ Makers Market is exactly what we need for last-minute Father’s Day gift hunting. I Heart Indie Markets is bringing together 20+...

El Cajon

Start Your Weekend Right With Global Wellness Day in Oceanside

June 14, 2025

7:30 am

Global Wellness Day is taking on a distinctly coastal flavor this weekend, thanks to Sunny’s Spa & Beauty Lounge at Mission Pacific Beach Resort. There’s...

Oceanside