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.

Ballast Point And Tipsy Elves Collaborate On Ugly Christmas And Limited "Spruce Tipsy Elves IPA"

Ballast Point And Tipsy Elves Collaborate On Ugly Christmas Sweater And ‘Spruce Tipsy Elves IPA’

Ballast Point announced its holiday collaboration with fellow San Diego brand and ABC Shark Tank alum, Tipsy Elves. Together, they’re sporting a spooky twist on...

Encinitas Turkey Trot Gobbles Along Coast Hwy 101 Thanksgiving Morning

The annual Encinitas Turkey Trot is set to invade Encinitas on Thanksgiving morning! A family tradition, the race is both an athletic event, while also...

Madison On Park Debuts New Dinner Menu And Refreshed Cocktail List

University Heights’ gem, Madison on Park, recently unveiled a new dinner menu, along with a refreshed cocktail list, just in time for the holidays. The...

Shop Small, Give Back, And Get Festive At One Paseo’s Holiday Kickoff

Step into holiday magic and shop local all in one day

ArtReach Unveils Over 100ft-Long Mural At Valley Elementary

This colorful and uplifting mural was created by ArtReach artists and over 100 students and depicts shared values of the school including growth, sunshine, connection, and heart

Pacific Highlands Ranch Releases Holiday Event Lineup

Pacific Highlands is giddy with excitement to host a slew of holiday events to get everyone in the holiday spirit

Berry Good Food Launches 2021 Holiday Gift Auction Benefitting Food Security And Food Education Programs In San Diego And Northern Baja

Donations for purchase include items from Jason Mraz, Coachella 2022, Honest Company, TEDx, Airbnb, Rancho Valencia, top local restaurants, luxury hotel stays, high-end wineries, and more

Thanksgiving Hard Cider Pairing Guide l Bivouac Ciderworks

The Thanksgiving Hard Cider Pairing Guide By Bivouac Ciderworks

Historically, cider is America's 'national drink', so Thanksgiving is a perfect time to enjoy!

Del Mar Highlands Town Center Announces Holiday Season Festivities And Decor To Celebrate A California Christmas #TisTheSeaSun

It’s time to celebrate the holiday season! Del Mar Highlands Town Center is bringing the community together for the holiday season with their annual Santa...

PARU Tea Bar Opening Second Location In La Jolla

PARU Tea Bar Opens Second Location In La Jolla

Congratulations to PARU Tea Bar, who recently announced that the opening of their second brick-and-mortar location in La Jolla on Tuesday, November 16. Specialty purveyors...

All Aboard The Polar Express Experience At The San Diego Model Railroad Museum

Don your pajamas for the all-new Polar Express Experience at the San Diego Model Railroad Museum! This ticketed before-hours event will immerse children with special...

Cars & Coffee With San Diego Automotive Museum

Cars & Coffee is an exciting way to visit the San Diego Automotive Museum and all the incredible exhibits on display! The community is invited...

Seas ‘N’ Greetings Returns To Birch Aquarium

The magic of the holidays meets the magic of the underwater world at Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego during...

Ballast Point Brewing Co.’s “Victory At Sea Days” Returns With Weekend-Long Celebration Of Dark Beers

Historically on the Sunday before Christmas, Ballast Point has “made a date with darkness” in reverence to its flagship seasonal Imperial Porter, Victory at Sea....

AleSmith’s Anvil Of Hope Hosts 2nd Annual Giving Tree Gala

This year’s theme is Dreams, Angels and Hope

Salute The Season – Liberty Station’s Holiday Events

Salute The Season At Liberty Station’s Holiday Events

Season’s greetings! The holidays are just around the corner and Liberty Station’s Salute the Season events are back with a variety of festive, family fun events to celebrate the...

Major League Rugby & San Diego Legion Release 2022 Season Schedule

Entering its fifth season, Major League Rugby (MLR) has announced that its 2022 season will begin with matches on February 5, 2022. The regular season...

Surfin’ Santa Returns To Seaport Village & More Holidays By The Bay

With the holiday season right around the corner, get ready for upcoming events and family-friendly activations happening at Seaport Village, including the much-anticipated return of “Surfin’ Santa!” SURFIN’...

Are You San Diego’s Biggest FRIENDS Fan? Find Out At FRIENDS Trivia At Duck Dive!

Would you be willing to bet your rent-controlled apartment in Central Perk for the title?

Michaelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition Comes To San Diego

The exhibition showcases arguably one of mankind’s greatest artistic achievements from an up-close, life-sized, and never-before-seen perspective.

Shake & Muddle Shakes Up Seasonal Cocktails!

Tucked along Chula Vista’s historic Third Avenue, Shake & Muddle is shaking up a new cocktail line up just in time for the holiday season....

Bivouac Search & Rescue Immersive Experience

A hiker has gone missing! Teams race against time (and each other) to find the ‘missing hiker’ during this escape-room style immersive experience. Discover clues,...

Media Arts Center San Diego Hosts The Age-Friendly Film Festival

Media Arts Center San Diego, in partnership with AARP, The San Diego Foundation and the County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency, Aging...

Monkey Shoulder’s Ultimate Cocktail Machine Is Now In San Diego!

Monkey Shoulder‘s ultimate cocktail machine is now bouncing around San Diego! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Seven Grand Whiskey...