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.
Bivouac Ciderworks Yappy Hour Pet Costume Contest
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A Howlin’ Good Time At Bivouac’s Yappy Hour Halloween Pet Costume Contest
  • Bivouac Ciderworks
Welcome to the 3rd Annual Yappy Hour Pet Costume Contest! Get ready for a pawsome time at Bivouac Ciderworks. It’s time to show off your...
Nightmare On Normal Street at Fabulous Hillcrest
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Nightmare On Normal Street Is Back With A Massive Costume Competition And More
  • Pride Plaza
Fabulous Hillcrest’s haunted Halloween dance party and costume competition is back! Nightmare on Normal Street will take over the Pride Flag Plaza at Normal and...
Spooktacular Halloween At Fairmont Grand Del Mar
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Get Ready For A Spooktacular Halloween At Fairmont Grand Del Mar
  • Fairmont Grand Del Mar
Get ready to embark on a spine-chilling adventure with the entire family with a spooktacular Halloween at Fairmont Grand Del Mar. Step into a world...
The luxury interior of Oxford Social Club
The Best Nightclubs in San Diego: Oxford Social Club
There is seemingly no end to the options in the San Diego nightclub scene, with each club bringing a unique flavor to the table. One...
Glow N Float Pumpkin Patch Plunge San Diego
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Glow N Float Pumpkin Patch Is Back At Plunge San Diego
Plunge is transforming into the ultimate glowing pumpkin oasis at our Annual Glow N Float Pumpkin Patch that’s perfect for you and your families to...
St. James Music Series presents The Phantom Of The Opera
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St. James Music Series Presents The 1925 Silent Film,The Phantom Of The Opera
  • St. James by-the-Sea Episcopal Church
Long before the age of special effects and AI, Hollywood produced silent films accompanied by the organ. These improvised scores showcased the drama of each...
Old Town Dia de los Muertos
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Dia De Los Muertos Comes To Life At Bazaar Del Mundo And Casa Guadalajara
  • Bazaar del Mundo
Old Town’s Casa Guadalajara and Bazaar del Mundo Shops are celebrating loved ones, Saturday and Sunday, October 28 and 29 for Dia De Los Muertos...
East Village Pumpkin Patch
E-Vil Halloween Pumpkin Patch Opens In East Village
The smell of fall is in the air and spooky season is upon us! Get in the festive Halloween spirit and stop by East Village’s...
Dining in the Dark at Japanese Friendship Garden
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Experience Dining In The Dark At The Japanese Friendship Garden
  • Japanese Friendship Garden
Make your reservations now for an unforgettable evening of sensory exploration at the Japanese Friendship Garden and Museum at their upcoming dining-in-the-dark experience. New Moon...
Haunted Hearts Books & Records
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Haunted Hearts: A Spirits & Singles Mixer At Books & Records
On Halloween night, Books & Records will be putting on Haunted Hearts, a spirits and singles mixer where guests are sure to not get ghosted....
Crab Hut Puts On Haunted Hut This Halloween
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Crab Hut Puts On Haunted Hut: A Fisherman’s Revenge This Halloween
On Tuesday, October 31st, Crab Hut will be putting on a special Halloween event dubbed Haunted Hut: A Fisherman’s Revenge complete with spooky cocktails, free cotton candy, costume...
The Hotel del Victorian Restoration
Hotel Del Coronado Announces Renovation Of Victorian Neighborhood
The legendary Hotel del Coronado, part of Curio Collection by Hilton, has announced plans to restore and revitalize the hotel’s historic Victorian building with a...
Annual Halloween Carnival at Solana Vista Elementary School
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Annual Halloween Carnival At Solana Beach Is Back For Its 66th Year
The Solana Vista and Skyline Elementary Schools’ 66th Annual Halloween Carnival will take place at Solana Vista Elementary School located at 780 Santa Victoria in...
DivoDiva Cafe brings Italy to Hillcrest.
Hillcrest’s DivoDiva Unveils A Harmonious Blend Of Coffee, Wine, And Passion
Hillcrest has some of the most unique people and places in San Diego, and DivoDiva is no exception! The new European cafe was inspired by...
WNDR Museum features Jason Mayden
WNDR Museum To Feature Jason Mayden To Present “Boys Break Too” Exhibition
WNDR Museum, San Diego’s immersive art and technology experience, has partnered with designer, educator and entrepreneur, Jason Mayden to present a digital version of his...
Seabreeze Craft Chocolates
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Seabreeze Craft Chocolates To Host Sweet Celebration On National Chocolate Day
On National Chocolate Day, learn how to make and decorate chocolates from premier chocolatier, Jim Lantry of Seabreeze Craft Chocolates. San Diego’s own Willy Wonka...
Techno Halloween Event with In The Bag & The Deep End
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In The Bag & The Deep End Go BuMp In The Night For An Electronic Music Event
In The Bag Productions and The Deep End present STORIES, a 21+ house and techno Halloween event where trippy tales will encourage your inner-child to...
Día De Los Muertos⁠ Dinner at Camino Riviera
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Join Camino Riviera For A Sultry Día De Los Muertos⁠ Dinner
  • Camino Riviera
Join Camino Riviera for a celebration honoring the dead in their sultry dining room and open air lounge during their Día De Los Muertos⁠ dinner....
Annual Halloween Celebration Is Back At Novo Brazil Brewing
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NOVO Brazil Brewing To Hold Annual Halloween Celebration
  • NOVO Brazil Brewing Opens Restaurant and Sports Bar in Mission Valley Mall
Chula Vista’s NOVO Brazil Brewing Company is holding its annual Halloween celebration on Friday, October 27, at its Lane Avenue headquarters and brewery. The family-friendly,...
Pumpkin Painting Party Bivouac Ciderworks
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Celebrate Spooky Season At Bivouac’s 3rd Annual Pumpkin Painting Party!
  • Bivouac Ciderworks
Get ready for a ghoulishly good time as Bivouac Ciderworks hosts its 3rd Annual Pumpkin Painting Party! This isn’t your average trip to the pumpkin...
Marufuku Ramen Joins Glass Box For Paired Sake Dinner
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Glass Box Del Mar & Marufuku Ramen Host Paired Sake Dinner Featuring Dassai Sakes
  • Glass Box
Join Glass Box Del Mar and Marufuku Ramen in the luxurious Sky Deck located in the Del Mar Highlands shopping center October 25th as they...
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Bates Nut Farm Pumpkin Patch Celebrates The Season With Annual Costume Contest and Parade
  • Bates Nut Farm
Pumpkins, squash, and gourds of all shapes and sizes await at Bates Nut Farm Pumpkin Patch, and the patch is celebrating the season with their...
Sparks Gallery
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Sparks Gallery Features Stefanie Bales’ Solo Exhibition, “Amor Terrae: Letters To The Wild”
  • Sparks Gallery
In the last exhibition of the year at Sparks Gallery, Little Italy Artist Stefanie Bales’ solo exhibition examines the theme of “imagination” through a visual...
Fall Cocktail Release Party at Camino Riviera
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Camino Riviera To Host Fall Cocktail Release Party
  • Camino Riviera
Celebrar el otoño with NEW cocktails during Camino Riviera’s Fall Cocktail Release Party on Wednesday, October 18th. Join us for complimentary cocktails from 5PM-6PM, including...
Upcoming Events
Goitse at The Conrad
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day With Goitse at The Conrad
March 16, 2025
5:00 pm
  • The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center
We’re in for an unforgettable St. Patrick’s Day celebration as Goitse, one of today’s most exciting Irish traditional bands, takes the stage at The Conrad...
House Of Ireland Lawn Program
Celebrate Irish Culture at the House of Ireland Lawn Program
March 16, 2025
11:00 am
Get ready for a lively day of Irish culture, music, and delicious bites at the House of Ireland Lawn Program in Balboa Park! This annual...
Transmigration by La Jolla Symphony & Chorus
Experience “Transmigration” – A Journey Through American History Through Music
March 15, 2025
7:30 pm
The La Jolla Symphony & Chorus is bringing history to life through sound with “Transmigration,” a moving concert at Mandeville Auditorium. Led by guest conductor...
local vintage and maker vendors
Vintage Social Club SD Brings a Must-Shop Market to Normal Heights
March 15, 2025
10:00 am
  • Normal Heights Masonic Center
Get ready to shop ‘til you drop at the Vintage Social Club SD market, where some of the best local vintage and maker vendors will...
three of today’s most exciting chefs
Marisi x KOLI x Ixi’im: A One-Night-Only Culinary Collaboration
March 11, 2025
5:30 pm
Marisi in La Jolla will host an unforgettable world-class culinary tasting, bringing together three of today’s most exciting chefs for a rare collaboration that blends...