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.

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“Raise Up For Monarch” Fundraiser Helps To Reach More Unhoused Students & Families

Monarch School, the only public K-12 school in the U.S. serving unhoused students, will host its annual fundraiser, Raise Up for Monarch, on October 5....

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Moonshine Beach And 103.7 KSON Unite For Benefit Concert To Aid Lahaina Wildfire Victims

Moonshine Beach

Moonshine Beach and San Diego’s Country Station 103.7 KSON are coming together for Music For Maui to raise money to help those impacted by the...

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An Evening With Michael Gardiner: Exploring Cali Baja Cuisine At DIESEL, A Bookstore

Meet Michael Gardiner, the award-winning food writer and author of the much-anticipated book, “Cali Baja Cuisine: Tijuana Tacos, Ensenada Aguachiles, San Diego Cali Burritos +...

The Savoyard Murders To Open At The Roustabouts Theatre Co.

The Roustabouts Theatre Co. Gears Up For Main Stage Premier Of “The Savoyard Murders”

The Roustabouts Theatre Co. proudly presents The Savoyard Murders, a captivating and beautiful new production written and directed by Omri Schein and co-directed by Phil...

San Diego Animal Sanctuary & Farm Reveals New Organic Garden

San Diego Animal Sanctuary & Farm (SDASF), a 20-acre animal sanctuary in Alpine, announces the first harvest of its new, organic garden, which is available...

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Fall Moonlight Cinema Features Coco At One Paseo

One Paseo

Join One Paseo on Saturday, October 28th for a special Fall Moonlight Cinema evening featuring Coco on the lawn behind Harland Brewing! Enjoy a night...

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Coastal Roots Farm To Host First Ever Tishrei Ag Fest

Coastal Roots Farm

Coastal Roots Farm – a nonprofit Jewish community farm and education center in Encinitas – announces the first Tishrei Ag Fest, celebrating the Hebrew month...

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Roller Skate With Kove Canned Cocktails At Mavericks Beach Club

Mavericks Beach Club

An exciting end-of-summer event is happening at Mavericks Beach Club in Pacific Beach this Saturday. Hosted by Kove Canned Cocktails, San Diego’s very own craft-brewed...

Puesto Cares Partners With Scripps Cancer Care

Puesto, the award-winning Mexican artisan kitchen with multiple locations in California, is proud to announce its partnership with Scripps cancer care. An exciting collaboration with...

San Diego Distillers Guild Fest Liberty Station

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San Diego Distillers Guild Fest Returns For Its 5th Year

Brick

The San Diego Distillers Guild announces its 5th annual San Diego Distillers Guild Fest returning on Saturday, September 23, 2023. This large community event, launched...

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Cirque Du Soleil Is Coming Back To San Diego With CORTEO

Corteo, the most enchanting arena production from Cirque du Soleil, is coming back to San Diego to charm audiences in 2023. This unique production, directed by...

Feeding San Diego Joins Forces With San Diego Wave FC To Rally Community Support

San Diego Wave FC is showing its support for hunger-relief in San Diego county by partnering with Feeding San Diego, the county’s leading hunger relief...

Cloak & Petal Joins Maui United Way For A Special Cause

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Cloak & Petal To Offer Limited Time Buffet Special In Support Of Maui Wildfire Disaster

Cloak & Petal

Cloak & Petal is joining forces with Maui United Way to raise funds in response to the recent tragedy in Lahaina. On Sunday, September 3rd,...

San Diego’s Karl Strauss Brewing Company Releases Oktoberfest Beer For 35th Year In A Row

Karl Strauss, San Diego’s longest continuously operating post-Prohibition brewing company, released its seasonal Oktoberfest beer for the 35th year in a row. Brewmaster Paul Segura...

Two Elite Surfing Competitions To Watch Out For In Oceanside

September 20th is California Surfing Day and Oceanside has two elite surfing competitions coming to town throughout the month. Two elite surfing competitions to watch...

Glass Box Organizes Silent Auction Fundraiser In Support Of Maui Wildfire Relief Efforts

Glass Box, a local San Diego-based restaurant, hosts an online silent auction fundraiser that started August 18th and will end on September 1st, with 100% of...

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Dukes And Boots Party Is Back At Park 101 For Another Night Of Buckin’ Good Time

Park 101

Are you ready for a buckin’ good time? Join Park 101 in the Carlsbad Village for the Dukes and Boots country-themed party where you’re encouraged...

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SeaWorld San Diego’s Craft Beer Festival Brings Over 100 Craft Brews & Entertainment

SeaWorld San Diego

Craft Beer Festival is returning to SeaWorld San Diego with fun entertainment, local brews, delicious food options, and a whole new look! The event will...

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Sunday Market Live At WNDR Museum Showcases Local Artisans

WNDR Museum

Say farewell to the “Sunday Scaries” and elevate your Sunday ritual to new heights during Sunday Market LIVE at WNDR Museum. Experience conscious shopping, restorative...

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One Paseo Holds Annual Summer Surf Fest

One Paseo

One Paseo in Del Mar is hosting its 3rd Annual Summer Surf Fest on Saturday, August 26th to to celebrate San Diego’s rich surfing culture....

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Mind, Body, and Cocktails at Lakehouse Resort’s Vino & Vinyasa

Lakehouse Hotel & Resort

Lakehouse Resort , located on the 80-acre Lake San Marcos, is hosting Vino & Vinyasa with local fitness studios to create a day of mind,...

Savage Gardens Exhibition at San Diego Botanic Garden

Explore The World Of Carnivorous Plants At The Savage Gardens Of San Diego Botanic Garden

Come, if you dare, to explore the bizarre and captivating world of carnivorous plants during the Savage Gardens exhibition at San Diego Botanic Garden! Savage Gardens: A Carnivorous...

Barleymas To Host Artists Of The Industry Pop-Up Craft Fair At Ginger's

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Barleymash To Host Artists Of The Industry Pop-Up Craft Fair At Ginger’s

Ginger’s

Barleymash is hosting an Artists of the Industry Pop-Up Craft Fair, on Wednesday, August 23rd. The craft fair, taking place downstairs in Ginger’s, will feature a variety...

Summer and Songs hosting Salsa Under the Stars

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Annual Summer & Songs At The Village Concludes With Salsa Under The Stars

The Village at Pacific Highland Ranch

North County, here’s your chance to get those hips moving with the amazing music of the Manny Cepeda Orchestra and live salsa dancing! The annual...

Run, Walk & Roll for Independence With Randy Jones at Mission Bay

February 8, 2025

8:00 am

De Anza Cove Park

Get ready to lace up your sneakers for the 15th Annual Run, Walk & Roll for Independence with former San Diego Padre and National League...

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Wicked Casts its Spell on San Diego

February 5, 2025

7:00 pm

Civic Theater

Broadway San Diego presents Wicked, the spellbinding musical that reimagines the story of Oz from a whole new perspective. Before Dorothy ever arrived, there was...