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.
Bottlecraft Snack Menu
Bottlecraft Little Italy Collaborates With Neighbor RakiRaki Ramen For Food Service
Bottlecraft Little Italy, the beer shop and tasting room with hard-to-find beers from around the world, has started a new snack menu in the form...
Lions tigers and bears
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Animal Sanctuary Offers One Day Camps With Hands On Activities And Opportunities To Learn About Rescued Exotic Animals
  • Lions Tigers & Bears
Lions Tigers & Bears, San Diego’s only accredited big cat and bear sanctuary, is hosting single day youth summer camps on Wednesdays from 8:30AM to...
design studio in carlsbad, ca
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RefurbishMint Showroom And Design Studio Celebrates Carlsbad Grand Opening
Exciting news, San Diego! RefurbishMint Showroom And Design Studio is launching this weekend to help you create personalized, restorative spaces that connect with art and...
SD Loyal Launches Skateboard Collaboration With Willy Santos
SD Loyal Launches Skateboard Collaboration With Willy Santos
San Diego Loyal SC announced that it has partnered with legendary skateboarder, Willy Santos, and his online skateboard shop, Willys Workshop, to launch a first of...
ArtWalk Liberty Station Preview Party featuring Band Overboard
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VIP Preview pARTy Kicks Off ArtWalk Liberty Station Weekend Show
  • Ingram Plaza
For the first time ever, ArtWalk Liberty Station is offering a VIP Preview pARTy, sponsored by Ranch & Coast Magazine, where guests can get early...
The Survivor Tree Commemoration
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San Diego Botanic Garden To Hold Ceremonial Event For A Seedling Grown From Atomic Bomb Survivor Tree
  • San Diego Botanic Garden
This August, San Diego Botanic Garden (SDBG) joins in partnership and unity with Green Legacy Hiroshima (GLH) Initiative to dedicate a newly planted ginkgo tree descended from a mother...
Lumi By Akira Back To Host Taylor Swift Lunch Event
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Lumi By Akira Back To Host Taylor Swift Lunch Event
Missing Taylor’s Eras Tour? Shake it off and join your fellow ‘Swifties’ for a special Taylor Swift Lunch event at Lumi by Akira Back on...
Puppy Yoga at Mavericks Beach Club
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Mavericks Beach Club Hosts Puppy Yoga
  • Mavericks Beach Club
If you’re looking to add a touch of cuteness to your summer routine, check out Puppy Yoga at Mavericks Beach Club – Sunday, August 6th!...
Del Mar Sky Deck
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Understory Hosts Cazadores Cocktail Making Class
If you’ve been looking for the perfect date night idea or activity to do with friends, the Cazadores Cocktail Making Class at Understory Bar is...
Sip The City Festival of Sip San Diego
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Sip The City Festival Returns For Its 5th Year
On August 12th, SIP San Diego, a collective of urban wineries, meaderies and cideries, will be hosting their 5th annual SIP the City festival at...
WPA: Contemporary Interpretations Oceanside Museum Of Art
Contemporary Interpretations Of WPA-Era Art Spark Conversation About Human Resilience At Oceanside Museum Of Art
The complimentary exhibition, WPA: Contemporary Interpretations is now on display at Oceanside Museum Of Art (OMA) from now until November 5, 2023. Curated by Trinh...
the lobby at the Historic LaFayette Hotel & Club
Reimagining An Icon: San Diego’s Historic LaFayette Hotel & Club Reemerges After 31-Million Dollar Transformation
Iconic San Diego hotel LaFayette Hotel & Club’s new owners, CH Projects, have officially opened the doors to its full transformation of the hotel into...
Smokehouse & Bar at the Historic Laundry
New Smokehouse Concept Now Open At The Hotel Del Coronado
Hotel del Coronado’s newest culinary concept, Smokehouse & Bar at the Historic Laundry, is now open – and it’s very cool! The beautifully restored smokehouse-inspired...
sunshine and champagne, mavericks weekend brunch
Mavericks Is Serving Up Weekend Brunch This Summer
This summer, Mavericks is offering a weekend brunch experience dubbed Sunshine & Champagne, complete with a scenic ocean view and a diverse menu to ensure...
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Manchester United To Play Wrexham In Friendly At Snapdragon Stadium
  • Snapdragon Stadium
Soccer giant Manchester United will return to the United States for the first time in five years to play the third oldest club in the...
Understory’s Official Opening Day Party at Sky Deck Del Mar
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Swing By Sky Deck For Understory’s Official Opening Day Party
It’s horse race season! Summer in San Diego is in full swing and North County’s favorite event is about to kick off. July 21st is opening...
SideBar Afterparty
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No Ticket To Del Mar Opening Day? Check Out The Sidebar x Patron Afterparty Instead!
  • Side Bar
The Del Mar Opening Day Horse Races may be sold out, but that doesn’t mean you have to miss out on the fun! To kick...
Fish Shop Summer Shrimp Boils Series
Fish Shop’s Summer Shrimp Boil Series Setting Sail In July
Fish Shop’s Crawfish Boils are a spring staple, taking place the past few years, that brings folks together for a communal meal focusing on some...
Little Thief Wine Bar & Kitchen andJeff Fischer
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Little Thief Wine Bar & Kitchen To Host Jeff Fischer For A Winemaker Takeover
Little Thief Wine Bar & Kitchen in North Park is hosting Jeff Fischer from Santa Maria’s Habit Wine Company for a winemaker takeover. Fischer, who...
NOVO Brazil Brewing Company To Host Watch Party For USA’s Women’s World Cup Match
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NOVO Brazil Brewing Company To Host Watch Party For USA’s Women’s World Cup Match
  • NOVO Brazil Brewing Opens Restaurant and Sports Bar in Mission Valley Mall
NOVO Brazil Brewing Company is hosting a watch party for USA’s Women’s World Cup match with Vietnam at its Otay Ranch Town Center location at...
Balboa Park Carousel Reopens With National Carousel Day Celebration
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Balboa Park Carousel Reopens With National Carousel Day Celebration
  • Balboa Park Carousel
Families and carousel aficionados are invited to celebrate National Carousel Day at the Dorothea Laub Balboa Park Carousel on Tuesday, July 25. National Carousel Day...
Maverick's Mad Hatter Tea Party - Party for a Purpose
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Party With A Purpose At Mavericks’ Madhatter Twisted Tea Party
  • Mavericks Beach Club
Get ready to party with a purpose at Mavericks’ Madhatter Twisted Tea Party! Join Shoreline Community Services at Mavericks Beach Club for live music, games,...
Southwestern College Theatre Arts Department Announces The First Annual Southwestern Summer Shakespeare Festival
Southwestern College Theatre Arts Department Announces The First Annual Southwestern Summer Shakespeare Festival
Southwestern College Theatre Arts Department announces the first annual Southwestern Summer Shakespeare Festival, performing July 21 through August 5. All performances are free to all....
Punchin And Brunchin at Mavericks Beach Club brunch
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Punchin And Brunchin Event Brings Best Of Both Worlds At Mavericks Beach Club
  • Mavericks Beach Club
Looking to kickstart your day with a sporty twist? Mavericks Beach Club invites you to indulge in the perfect fusion of fitness and indulgence at...
Upcoming Events
San Diego and Oceanside’s local heroes at First Responders Night
Celebrate Local Heroes at Frontwave Arena’s First Responders Night
December 29, 2024
6:00 pm
Join Frontwave Arena for First Responders Night, a special event honoring San Diego and Oceanside’s local heroes with an action-packed San Diego Clippers game against...
Holiday Coffee Cocktail Class
Learn All About Coffee Mixology at Ox Coffee
December 20, 2024
6:00 pm
Mission Valley’s coziest coffee spot is about to shake things up with a night of caffeinated cocktail magic at their Holiday Coffee Cocktail Class. Dive...
San Diego tradition
Make Holiday Memories Aboard the Jingle Belle Family Cruise
December 20, 2024
5:00 pm
  • Bahia Resort Hotel
The Jingle Belle Family Cruise is back, bringing festive fun and family memories to Mission Bay! This beloved San Diego tradition is the perfect way...
SD Sockers Opening Night
Experience SD Sockers Opening Night at Oceanside’s State-of-the-Art Arena
December 14, 2024
7:00 pm
Get ready for an unforgettable evening as the SD Sockers Opening Night kicks off at Oceanside’s brand-new state-of-the-art Frontwave Arena! The Sockers will take to...
Spreckels Organ Pavilion's Special Christmas Concert
Symphony Under the Stars at Spreckels Organ Pavilion
December 14, 2024
5:30 pm
  • Balboa Park
The world’s largest outdoor organ is set to steal the show as the Spreckels Organ Society and San Diego Opera unite for two performances featuring...