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.
It's Fun For Everyone At Julian's 25th Annual Oktoberfest
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It’s Fun For Everyone At Julian’s 25th Annual Oktoberfest
  • Julian Town Square
It’s fun all day for everyone at Julian’s 25th Annual Oktoberfest! Enjoy live music with Oktoberfest dancers and singers, plus bingo hours, sip and paint...
A Free Weekend In A German Paradise Only At La Mesa Oktoberfest 2022
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A Free Weekend Of German Beer, Food, and Entertainment At La Mesa Oktoberfest 2022
  • La Mesa Blvd
La Mesa Oktoberfest, the San Diego area’s biggest Oktoberfest celebration, is back for a weekend of German beer, food, music, and fun. View this post...
Come One, Come All At One Paseo Oktoberfest 2022
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Come One, Come All At One Paseo’s Oktoberfest
  • One Paseo
Munich, Germany? No, One Paseo! Here’s what you can look forward to for One Paseo Oktoberfest 2022! View this post on Instagram A post shared...
Seaworld Spooktacular
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Costumes, Candy, And Family-Friendly Halloween Fun Return At SeaWorld San Diego’s Spooktacular Celebration
  • SeaWorld San Diego
SeaWorld San Diego is celebrating Halloween with family-friendly fun at this year’s annual SeaWorld Spooktacular. Children of all ages will love trick-or-treating for ghoulish goodies...
ArtWalk Carlsbad 2022 Coming To North County September 24-35
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ArtWalk Carlsbad Returns For Its Third Year In North County
  • Armada Drive
ArtWalk Carlsbad 2022 will mark the third year of this fine arts show bringing visual arts to San Diego’s historic North County community, from September...
Glass Box Presents The Domenica Fiore Experience
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Glass Box Presents The Domenica Fiore Experience, A Night Of Fine Dining
  • Glass Box
Date night, anyone? Located at Del Mar Highlands Town Center’s Sky Deck is the popular upscale Asian fusion and sushi spot, Glass Box. Hosted at...
Second Chance Beer Hosts Final Monthly Stretch First, Drink Second Yoga Session
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Second Chance Beer Hosts Final Monthly Stretch First, Drink Second Yoga Session
  • Second Chance Beer Co. Brewery
Second Chance Beer Company is hosting its final summer monthly Stretch First, Drink Second yoga session at its Carmel Mountain brewery and tasting room. View this...
Stop By Vino Carta Sunday Wine School At Little Italy & Solana Beach
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Stop By Vino Carta Sunday Wine School At Little Italy & Solana Beach
  • Vino Carta
Stop by Vino Carta Little Italy or Solana Beach this Sunday, September 11th for Sunday Wine School.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Vino Carta Wine Shop...
GoodBar To Host Lineup Of Comedians During September Good Jokes Comedy Series
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GoodBar To Host Lineup Of Comedians During September Good Jokes Comedy Series
  • Goodbar
GoodBar, Point Loma’s popular neighborhood bar located at 1872 Rosecrans St., will fall into the new season with its Good Jokes comedy series every Wednesday...
Campfire Kicks Off Negroni Week With “Fire & Wine”
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Campfire Kicks Off Negroni Week With “NatGroni Night”
  • Campfire
Carlsbad favorite, Campfire, is hosting “NatGroni Night” to participate in Negroni Week, a celebration of one of the most iconic cocktails, while also raising money for...
The Marine Room La Jolla Set To Launch New Lounge Concept In October
The Marine Room Set To Launch New Lounge Concept In October
Sunsets and high tides at iconic Marine Room in La Jolla will soon be even more memorable. Plans are in progress for the launch of...
Reader Burgers & Beer 2022
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Enjoy All You Can Eat And Drink At Reader Burgers & Beer 2022
  • Golden Hill Park and Hiking Trails
The San Diego Reader is pleased to invite you to the best burger bash in town, Reader Burgers & Beer 2022! Try gourmet burgers from 20 of...
Get Your Hands On A Tap List Full Of Festive Beers At Alesmith Oktoberfest Celebration
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Get Your Hands On A Tap List Full Of Festive Beers At Alesmith Oktoberfest Celebration
  • AleSmith Brewery & Tasting Room
Join us for live music, games, steins, a tap list full of festive beers, and all award-winning AleSchmidt Oktoberfest you can handle! Prost! View this...
Garibaldi Celebrates Partnership With Oriana Poindexter With A Complimentary Happy Hour
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Garibaldi Celebrates Partnership With Oriana Poindexter Art With A Complimentary Happy Hour
  • Garibaldi
Garibaldi, the Southern Italian-inspired rooftop hotspot in downtown San Diego, has recently partnered with acclaimed local photographer and ocean activist, Oriana Poindexter. Sharing a common...
Bivouac SeptemberFest
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Bivouac Celebrates SeptemberFest, A BivoWACKY Spin On Oktoberfest
  • Bivouac Ciderworks
September marks the official start of cider season (hopefully cooler temps, too!) and North Park’s Bivouac Ciderworks has San Diegans covered with a new release and...
Cali-Mediterranean Eatery 'Kebab Craft' Opens At Liberty Public Market
Cali-Mediterranean Eatery ‘Kebab Craft’ Opens At Liberty Public Market
Anchoring Liberty Public Market’s westside expansion, Kebab Craft is the newest name to join the food hall’s roster of powerhouse eateries. The fast-casual concept, centered...
Support The Causes You Care About At The 2nd Annual San Diego Gives
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Support The Causes You Care About At The 2nd Annual San Diego Gives
The Annual San Diego Gives, a fundraising program for local San Diego-based nonprofits, takes place Thursday, Sept. 8, with a countywide day-of-giving. View this post on...
Whiskers and Wine
Whiskers & Wine Bar Now Open In San Diego
A cocktail bar AND cat lounge in one in San Diego? We are not kidding! Whiskers & Wine is the first cat lounge in the...
Sample 100 Wines And A Whole Lot More At Uncorked Derby Days 2022
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Sample 100 Wines And A Whole Lot More At Uncorked: Derby Days Del Mar
  • Del Mar Thoroughbred Club
Join us at Del Mar Thoroughbred Club for Uncorked: Derby Days 2022 and sample over 100 wines from across the globe, plus enjoy live horse...
Bring Your Appetite In A Self-Guided Food Tour At The Heart Of PB Restaurant Walk
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Bring Your Appetite For The Heart Of PB Restaurant Walk
  • Pacific Beach
Bring your appetite and walking shoes for the Heart of PB Restaurant Walk, a leisurely, self-guided food tour stroll through Pacific Beach. For only $30,...
Marisi La Joilla Is Gearing Up For Summer Opening
Marisi Italian Now Open In La Jolla
After being in development for over two years, Marisi is now open, unlocking the doors to Italy by way of La Jolla. With a focus...
Sunday Wine School At Vino Carta Solana Beach and Little Italy
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Class Is In Session At Vino Carta’s Sunday Wine School
  • Vino Carta
Every Sunday, neighborhood wine bar and shop Vino Carta offers a casual, drop-in style wine flight called ‘Sunday Wine School.’ These tastings feature a different theme every week and are guided by one...
One Paseo Announces 2nd Annual Taste Of One Paseo
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One Paseo Announces Second Annual Taste Of One Paseo
  • One Paseo
If you’re ever at One Paseo and can’t decide what to eat or maybe want a bite of everything, well, now is your chance. Join...
LAVO San Diego Launches Aperitivo
LAVO San Diego Launches Aperitivo
An aperitivo is a wonderful Italian tradition that is both an occasion and a drink. The occasion is similar to the American happy hour, whereas...
Upcoming Events
Papaya Pet Care Celebrates Grand Opening
You’re Invited To Papaya Pet Care’s Grand Opening Celebration
March 6, 2022
11:00 am
  • Papaya Pet Care
Papaya Pet Care, Carmel Valley’s newest full-service veterinary clinic, will celebrate the grand opening of their debut location at The Village at Pacific Highlands Ranch...
Tiësto At NOVA SD
Tiësto At NOVA SD
March 5, 2022
9:30 pm
  • NOVA SD
Insomniac Events San Diego Family, we are so thrilled to bring the dancefloor right to your doorstep every single weekend. Celebrate this new exciting chapter...
Carlsbad Village Makers Market 2022
Carlsbad Village Makers Market 2022
March 5, 2022
9:00 am
  • St. Michael’s by-the-Sea
There’s no denying the quality of design and artistry shown in something made by hand. On the first Saturday in March, April, May, and June,...
Tremont Collective Presents First Fridays
Oceanside’s Tremont Collective Presents ‘First Fridays’
March 4, 2022
4:00 pm
  • Tremont Collective
A new tradition is underway at Oceanside’s Tremont Collective, a curated hub for shopping, eating and drinking, all influenced by and celebrating the North County...
How I Met Your Mother Trivia At Duck Dive
March 3, 2022
8:00 pm
  • The Duck Dive
Start your binging because Duck Dive will be hosting How I Met Your Mother Trivia Night! Pacific Beach’s best beach bar will be hosting another...