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.

Indulge In An All You Can Eat Taco Buffet This Summer At Maverick’s

Taco Tuesday at Mavericks San Diego is a culinary event that brings together the vibrant flavors of street tacos, refreshing margaritas, and a festive atmosphere....

Opening Day After Party at L’Auberge Del Mar

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Celebrate Opening Day At L’Auberge Del Mar’s After Party

L’Auberge Del Mar

It’s time for opening day at the Del Mar Racetrack…which means it’s time to get your party on at the Opening Day After Party at...

Penguins Celebrate First Anniversary At Birch Aquarium

The Little Blue Penguins at Birch Aquarium at Scripps celebrated the first anniversary of Beyster Family Little Blue Penguins with a pool party complete with...

Sip & Savor Understory And Urbana Mexican Gastronomy

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Understory And Urbana Mexican Gastronomy & Mixology Join Forces To Present Sip & Savor

Understory and Urbana Mexican Gastronomy & Mixology join forces to present Sip & Savor, a unique Mezcal pairing experience on Thursday, July 13th, with a...

Communal Launches Flower Subscription Service

Communal is making this simple joy of fresh flowers easier than ever with the launch of their new Flower Subscription service providing fresh arrangements, bouquets,...

San Marcos

Milonga Empanadas Bringing Artisanal Argentinian Pastries To North City

North City, the evolving live-work-play community in North County San Diego, announced the addition of Milonga Empanadas to its restaurant collection. A regular at local...

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Come To Vino Carta For A Guest Sommelier Wine Dinner With Adam Jesberger

Vino Carta

Vino Carta is thrilled to welcome one of their very own team member and local sommelier, Adam Jesberger, to join us for a 5-course sommelier...

Oceanside

Hook, Line And Sinker: Brine Box Officially Open On The Oceanside Pier

Trailblazing Oceanside restaurateurs (Wrench & Rodent Seabasstropub, The Plot, Shoots Fish & Beer) Jessica and Davin Waite’s newest seafood venture, Brine Box, is now open...

The Red Chickz Hot Chicken Ready To Roost In Carlsbad

Hold on to your taste buds! Red Chickz, the sensational Los Angeles hotspot known for its mouthwatering Nashville hot chicken, is ready to turn up...

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Modern Times Beer Celebrates 10 Years With Decade Of Decadence Extravaganza

Modern Times Beer is thrilled to announce the most extravagant event of the year – Decade of Decadence! As they raise their glasses to a...

A Weekend With Pablo Picasso at New Village Arts

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A Weekend With Pablo Picasso Returns To New Village Arts

New Village Arts (NVA), North County’s cultural hub, is bringing back to its stage one of the most popular productions of 2019, Herbert Siguenza’s tour-de-force...

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La Valencia Hotel Invites Guests To New Poolside Movie Series Under The Palms

La Valencia Hotel

What an amazing summer experience! The iconic La Jolla landmark, La Valencia Hotel, invites you to dive into their new Poolside Movie Series under the...

Smokin J’s BBQ Food Art Installations in the Spirit of San Diego Comic-Con 2023

Smokin J’s BBQ & Las Vegas Fashion Brand, BOYWORLDWIDE, To Host Two Food Art Installations for Comic-Con

Smokin J’s, San Diego’s beloved family-owned BBQ restaurant, today announces it is partnering with Las Vegas-based fashion and art brand, boyworldwide, to launch two food art installations...

The Bachelorette Goes To Mission Pacific Hotel & Seabird Resort

Mission Pacific Hotel & The Seabird Resort Are Proud Participants In Next Week’s Episode Of ABC’s Hit Reality Series, “The Bachelorette”

Mission Pacific Hotel and The Seabird Resort are proud participants in the newest season of ABC’s The Bachelorette. The episode will feature a Barbie-themed group date at the...

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Treat Yourself To A 2 Night Butchery Crash Course With Bob The Butcher At Ranch 45

Ranch 45

Learn from one of the best in the business. In this 2 night butchery crash course, special guest, Bob the Butcher, will teach you techniques...

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The Mighty Bin & Bivouac Ciderworks Host Neighborhood Cleanup In North Park

Bivouac Ciderworks

Join us for a social neighborhood cleanup event to celebrate Plastic Free July, co-hosted by The Mighty Bin and Bivouac Ciderworks! It’s going to be...

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Bleu Bohème To Celebrate Sweet 16 With Winemaker Dinner & Bastille Day Specialties

Bleu Bohème

Bleu Bohème, San Diego’s award-winning French restaurant located in Kensington, will celebrate its 16th anniversary with an intimate winemaker’s dinner featuring League of Rogues, then...

Pâtisserie Mélanie North Park Now Open For Breakfast & Lunch

The opening of Pâtisserie Mélanie North Park location is the realization of a dream over ten years in the making. Chef/Owner Melanie Dunn earned her...

Prohibition Cocktail Classes Gaslamp Quarter

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Prohibition To Sip Through Summer With A Series Of Cocktail Classes

Prohibition San Diego

Here’s your chance to get behind the bar at one of San Diego’s most famous speakeasies! Prohibition will host a series of interactive cocktail classes...

Chalk Art Summer Carnival at Ocean Beach Library

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Ignite Your Creativity At The Chalk Art Summer Carnival

Chalk Art Summer Carnival is a morning of art, entertainment, and fun for all ages, happening at the Ocean Beach Library this July! Chalk will...

The MONSTERS Ball at San Diego Comic Con

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The MONSTERS Ball Throws Ultimate After Party For The Creepy, Kooky, Sparkly, And Spooky

Parq Nightclub

The Monsters Ball at Party HQ Comic Con is the ultimate party for the creepy, kooky, sparkly, and spooky. On Friday night of San Diego...

Ready Party One at SDDC 2023 Kick Off Party

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SDCC 2023 Kick Off Party, Ready Party One, Travels To The Mushroom Kingdom Planet

Parq Nightclub
San Diego Convention Center

Get ready to dive back into the OASIS for Ready Party One, the signature San Diego Comic Con kick off party and Night 1 of...

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Fly Into The Westgate Hotel For Some Superhero Tea

The Westgate Hotel

Calling all superheroes and comic-book lovers! Dress up in your favorite character costume and join us for an epic Afternoon Superhero Tea at The Westgate...

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Enter The Malibu DAYDREAM Experience At SDCC 2023

Parq Nightclub

Enter the Malibu Daydream Experience and become part of the life-size fun. Enjoy an immersive dollcore aesthetic atmosphere that will tickle your five senses pink....

festive soiree at East Village Holiday Happy Hour

Holiday Happy Hour Vibes in East Village

December 6, 2024

5:00 pm

This December, the East Village is set to host Holiday Happy Hour at UCSD Park & Market—part of the new First Friday Happy Hour series,...

East Village

San Diego's largest free holiday festival

Balboa Park December Nights Returns Better Than Ever

December 6, 2024

3:00 pm

Balboa Park

Balboa Park December Nights, San Diego’s largest free holiday festival, is about to transform our cultural heart into the most incredible celebration of the year....

San Diego

Downtown Chula Vista Lights Up the Season

December 1, 2024

3:00 pm

The Downtown Chula Vista Tree Lighting is ready to illuminate South Bay’s most vibrant neighborhood. The festivities begin with a dazzling ceremony at Memorial Park,...

Chula Vista

Small-Town Charm at Julian Tree Lighting

November 30, 2024

12:00 pm

Julian Country Christmas Tree Lighting is set to light up this charming mountain town, where holiday cheer flows as freely as hot apple cider and...

Julian

Surfin’ Santa at Seaport Village is Back

November 30, 2024

12:00 pm

Seaport Village

San Diego‘s coolest holiday tradition, Surfin’ Santa at Seaport Village, is about to splash into the season with the most epic beach-meets-holiday celebration ever! Watch...

San Diego