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.
Mr. Trustee To Release Limited-Time Fall Flavors On October 6
Mr. Trustee To Release Limited-Time Fall Flavors On October 6
Mr. Trustee Creamery, Trust Restaurant Group’s Mission Hills scoop shop, is ready to embrace sweater weather and PSL season! The autumnal flavors will satisfy that...
The Haunted Beer Mansion Is Coming to San Diego
The Haunted Beer Mansion Is Coming to San Diego
The Haunted Beer Mansion is popping up on Halloween weekend. Guests can imbibe on unlimited samples of over 20 craft beers from Stone Brewery and...
What “Shell” Lions Tigers & Bears’ New Tortoise Be Named?
Help Name Lions Tigers & Bears’ New Tortoise!
It’s official – Lions Tigers & Bears has it’s first-ever shelled rescue. Weighing in at 100 pounds, the 17-year-old tortoise is the sanctuary’s latest resident....
A-List Artists Bring The Star Power To SD’s Art Scene | 6 New Installations
6 New Installations From A-List Artists Bring Star Power To SD’s Art Scene
In recent weeks, the ever-growing art portfolio of a dedicated supporter of public art, John Kilroy (CEO of Kilroy), has embraced the work of esteemed...
San Diego's Justin Gaspar To Appear On Hulu Season One Baker's Dozen
San Diego’s Justin Gaspar To Appear On Hulu Season One Baker’s Dozen
San Diego’s own Justin Gaspar, Head Baker at Hommage Bakehouse, will appear in Season One of Hulu’s first baking competition series, “Baker’s Dozen.” Co-Hosted by...
Estancia La Jolla Supports Breast Cancer Awareness With Fall Happenings
Estancia La Jolla Rolls Out Bridgerton-Themed Cocktails And Masquerade Ball That Support Breast Cancer Awareness
Join in on Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa‘s Fall happenings while supporting Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October! The resort is throwing a Bridgerton...
San Diego Is Tappin' Gourd Times For The Great Pumpkin Beer Festival
The Great Pumpkin Beer Festival Coming To San Diego
The legendary Seattle Great Pumpkin Beer Festival presented by Elysian Brewing hits San Diego for a mischievous time of 40 pumpkin-themed brews, live entertainment, costume...
Yoga, Self-Care & Seltzers By Chuze Fitness + Stone Brewing
Yoga, Self-Care & Seltzers By Chuze Fitness + Stone Brewing
Chuze Fitness and Stone Brewing’s self-care-inspired is happening this Wednesday in honor of Self-Care September. Join Chuze Fitness for a relaxing yoga class on the...
Saved By The Bell Themed Brunch Launches At The Smoking Gun
Saved By The Bell Themed Brunch Launches At The Smoking Gun
Brunch is officially back at The Smoking Gun! As a throwback to the popular sitcom Saved By the Bell, the Gaslamp restaurant and bar just...
Little Italy To Host Coach Rob Mendez "Who Says I Can't" Book Signing
Little Italy To Host Coach Rob Mendez “Who Says I Can’t?” Book Signing
The Little Italy Association, in partnership with Convivio, is hosting a book signing and meet-and-greet reception in celebration of local resident, Coach Rob Mendez’ new...
Untappd Beer Festival Is Coming To Petco Park
Untappd Beer Festival Is Coming To Petco Park
The world’s largest social networking platform for craft beer enthusiasts is heading to Petco Park to bring you the Untappd Beer Festival! Choose from 3...
Rooftop Cinema Club Embarcadero Celebrates Spooky Season With A Month-Long Halloween Party In October
Rooftop Cinema Club Celebrates Spooky Season With A Month-Long Halloween Party In October
Already the most-popular outdoor cinema in San Diego, Rooftop Cinema Club Embarcadero at the Manchester Grand Hyatt is now the one-and-only destination for Halloween films...
MICHELIN Guide Announces ‘New Additions’ In San Diego To The 2021 MICHELIN Guide California
The MICHELIN Guide today announced new additions in San Diego to the 2021 MICHELIN Guide California selection. According to the official announcement, these establishments are...
Meet The Distiller Brunch By You & Yours Distilling
Westerly Public House Hosts Meet The Distiller Brunch With You & Yours Distilling
Join the Westerly Public House team in welcoming Laura Johnson, the founder and head distiller for San Diego’s own You & Yours Distillery, for a...
You're Invited To The Saint Archer Family Reunion To Celebrate 8 Years
You’re Invited To The Saint Archer Family Reunion To Celebrate 8 Years
Come celebrate Saint Archer Brewing’s 8th Anniversary for an entire weekend, September 24th-26th. They’ll be releasing their 8th Anniversary Cold IPA and will have plenty...
Chula Vista Celebrates International Park(ing) Day!
Chula Vista Celebrates International Park(ing) Day!
Come out and park play! Chula Vista’s historic Third Avenue Village will participate in International Park(ing) Day this Friday, September 17.   View this post...
San Diego Open ATP Tennis Tour Scores With InterContinental San Diego
InterContinental San Diego Named Official Tournament Hotel Of San Diego Open ATP Tennis Tour
Tennis fans don’t need to head to New York for world-class tennis when it’s right here in San Diego! The San Diego Open is the...
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Monster Jam® Roars Back Into San Diego With Action-Packed Weekend of Family Fun
This. Is. MONSTER JAM™! It’s time to fire up the engines again as the most action-packed motorsports experience for families in the world today roars...
Birch Aquarium's BIG News Is LITTLE ... Little Blue Penguins!
Birch Aquarium’s BIG News Is LITTLE … Little Blue Penguins!
The biggest news in the history of Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego is little … Little Blue Penguins, that is. ...
First Responders Eat Free At Urban Plates Del Mar Location To Mark 10 Year Anniversary
First Responders Eat Free At Urban Plates Del Mar Location To Mark 10 Year Anniversary
Urban Plates turns 10 this September and as a thank you to the community where it all started, they will treat all First Responders to...
The Childen's Nature Retreat 9th Annual Fundraiser Gala
An Evening On Safari: The Children’s Nature Retreat 9th Annual Fundraiser Gala
The Children’s Nature Retreat is hosting its 9th Annual Fundraiser Gala – “An Evening On Safari” – Saturday, September 18th.  The evening promises to be...
Mission Fed ArtWalk Announces 2021 Featured Artists For 37th Annual Festival
Mission Fed ArtWalk Announces 2021 Featured Artists For 37th Annual Festival
Mission Fed ArtWalk announces this year’s Featured Artists for its 37th annual event. This weekend-long premier arts and culture event is returning to the streets...
SD Loyal Launches “18/86” Initiative To Celebrate San Diego’s 18 Cities And 86 Neighborhoods
SD Loyal Launches “18/86” Initiative To Celebrate San Diego’s 18 Cities And 86 Neighborhoods
San Diego Loyal SC (SD Loyal), and presenting partner Quidel, announced the launch of its newest initiative, 18/86, in efforts to connect with San Diego’s...
The San Diego Festival Of Arts Is Back And At A New Location
Follow your Art and join the San Diego Festival of the Arts Foundation, Inc. in celebrating the 35th San Diego Festival of the Arts™ at...
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