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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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...

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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...

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...

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No Ticket To Del Mar Opening Day? Check Out The Sidebar x Patron Afterparty Instead!

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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’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...

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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...

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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, 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...

Kickoff Your Weekend At The Turf Club’s Friday Happy Hour At The Del Mar Racetrack

Kickoff your weekend with an unforgettable happy hour experience at the stylish Turf Club Fridays at the Del Mar Racetrack! Your ticket to Turf Club...

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“Come On Barbie, Let’s Go Party” At The US Grant Hotel

The US Grant Hotel

An Icon Celebrates An Icon at The US Grant Hotel! Enjoy sips, snacks and sweets inspired by the new Barbie movie at the Grant Grill...

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Del Mar Beer Fest Is Back With Food, Fun, & Brews

Del Mar Thoroughbred Club

Del Mar Beer Fest is back at the Del Mar Racetrack, and it’s overflowing with food, fun and brews. Local brewery reps will be on-hand...

Hunger Action Hero for Feeding San Diego

Feeding San Diego’s Hunger Action Heroes Are Back To Meet The Public At Multiple Events During San Diego Comic-Con International

Hunger Halter and Demeter, the hunger action heroes that were introduced by Feeding San Diego and Comic-Con Museum last year as part of the Hunger...

Fairways 4 Veterans Golf Tournament with Wounded Warrior Homes

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Wounded Warrior Homes Hosts Fairways 4 Veterans Golf Tournament

Shadowridge Golf Club

Wounded Warrior Homes’ annual golf outing, Fairways 4 Veterans, will be held on September 18th this year to raise money for veteran services. Proceeds will...

Matsu Serving 6-Course Tasting Menu These Summer Months

Chef Willam Eick’s elevated, modern Japanese restaurant concept, Matsu, is now offering a 6-course tasting menu available during the summer months. Matsu, which initially started...

Taste Of The Turf Club tickets at Del Mar

Taste Of The Turf Club Experience Available This Summer At Del Mar Racing

Every Sunday, experience a taste of the locally-inspired menu with a breathtaking view at the ‘Taste of the Turf Club Experience’ at the exclusive Turf...

Miss B's Coconut Club Real Housewives Trivia Night

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Put Your Real Housewives Knowledge To The Test At Miss B’s Trivia Night

Miss B’s Coconut Club

Who’s up for another trivia night? This time all housewives! Miss B’s Coconut Club will put your reality TV knowledge to the ultimate test. Join...

Celebrate Taylor Swift’s Birthday at Swiftmas Skate

December 13, 2024

4:00 pm

Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

Swifties, it’s time to celebrate Taylor Swift’s birthday in style at Swiftmas Skate at Downtown Skate, San Diego’s first outdoor roller rink! This one-night-only event...

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A Night of Vintage Holiday Charm at the Balboa

December 9, 2024

7:00 pm

Balboa Theatre

The Roaring 20’s Holiday event is about to transform Balboa Theatre’s Silent Movie Monday series into the most extraordinary celebration of the season! Get ready...

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Enjoy the Best of Local Holiday Shopping at North City

December 8, 2024

10:00 am

The San Marcos Chamber’s Holiday Market is turning North City into a wonderland where North City local artisans are about to make your seasonal shopping...

Unique Multimedia Performance by the La Jolla Symphony

December 7, 2024

7:30 pm

La Jolla Symphony & Chorus brings us “Luminosity,” a unique multimedia performance where glowing sea creatures dance to the music. The Deep Sea Comes Alive...

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‘Making Merry’ at the Balboa Theatre

December 7, 2024

7:30 pm

San Diego Opera’s Making Merry unleashes the powerhouse San Diego Opera Chorus at the historic Balboa Theatre. Voices That Dazzle Picture “White Christmas” reimagined with...