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🍻 Get thee to Seaport Village
Where to eat and shop at Seaport Village in San Diego
Tap into this: The new Mike Hess Tap House is now open at Seaport Village. | Photo via Mike Hess Brewing
The Port of San Diego has been revitalizing Seaport Village for the past few years, adding new dining and retailers to the landmark that has stood along downtown’s Embarcadero since 1980. Here’s a taste of what’s new and what’s coming soon to the waterfront complex.
Mike Hess already runs its biergarten in Seaport Village, and now the brewery has added this satellite taproom in the Lighthouse District, right behind Spill the Beans. Find 24 beer handles, plus sangrias, seltzers, spiked slushies, and non-alcoholic root beer brewed on-site.
Snag a spot on the 1,200-sqft sundeck to enjoy stunning views of San Diego Bay. Guests are welcome to bring their own food. It’s open daily, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.
This 2,000-sqft, SoCal-inspired boutique recently opened in the Carousel District and offers beach apparel from well-known surf brands. It’s open daily, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
Crack Taco Shop is set to open at Seaport Village soon.
Set to debut early next month in the Lighthouse District, this quick-service eatery will offer the local specialty known as Cardiff Crack — burgundy pepper tri-tip steak used in the brand’s tacos and burritos since 1985.
Patrons will also find breakfast burritos, bowls, housemade churros, and the Ballpark Nachos piled with Cardiff Crack made famous at Petco Park available here all year — not just during baseball season. It’ll open daily, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
There’s a whole lot of change happening at Seaport Village these days. | Photo via Monica Garske + SDtoday
Find this New Orleans-inspired eatery in Seaport Village’s Carousel District, offering Southern-style dishes like barbecue, Cajun cuisine, and seafood. It’s open daily, 10:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m.
San Diego Padres vs. Pittsburgh Pirates | Monday, July 24 | 6:40 p.m. | Petco Park, 100 Park Blvd., San Diego | $33-$36 | Root for the Padres + score a bobblehead giveaway commemorating Yu Darvish’s 3,000 strikeouts.
Tuesday, July 25
Pacific Beach Farmers Market | Tuesday, July 25 | 2-7 p.m. | 901 Hornblend St., San Diego | Free | Fresh food, art, and ocean air are calling.
Twilight in the Park Concerts | Tuesday, July 25 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Spreckels Organ Pavilion, 2125 Pan American E. Rd., San Diego | Free | Tonight’s concert features tunes from 8 Track Highway.
“TINA — The Tina Turner Musical” | Through Sunday, July 30 | 7 p.m. | Civic Theatre, 1100 Third Ave., San Diego | $39-$124 | We hear this touring production all about the late great Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll is simply the best.
Wednesday, July 26
Cafecito Business Networking | Wednesday, July 26 | 8-9:15 a.m. | The Hamlett, 7801 Broadway, Lemon Grove | Free | Network with other local business professionals in this relaxed setting — with a little coffee in hand.
Macrame Boho Fringe Plant Holder Craft Workshop | Wednesday, July 26 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Mike Hess Brewing, 4893 Voltaire St., San Diego | $45 | Patchwork presents a class to make the perfect plant holder — supplies and a 6-inch pot included.
One of our favorites: Methodical Coffee, perfect for those looking for complex and original flavor profiles. | Photo via Methodical Coffee + Six & Main
Put down the chain coffee and cozy up to these thoughtfully crafted coffee brands. Plus, get 20% off your first purchase.
Stop and smell the roses: Methodical Coffee’s Pink Lady
The county is seeking public input on how to spend ~$14 million in unincorporated areas and small, local cities — with a focus on housing and infrastructure. Five in-person forums will be held at select public libraries, plus two virtual sessions, planned throughout the first two weeks of August.
Biz
On the heels of “The San Diego Union-Tribune” being sold to Alden Global Capital, editor and publisher Jeff Light has departed the newspaper via ongoing buyout deals. “The U-T” employs 220 people — including 108 in its newsroom — and the sale has shaken the future of the publication’s staff. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Traffic
Beginning tomorrow at 9 p.m., SANDAG will fully close northbound Pershing Drive between 19th Street and the City Yard for six weeks to work on the Pershing Bikeway. The existing road will be demolished and new storm drain structures will be installed. Drivers will be detoured down B and 26th streets.
Award
The 2023 Michelin Guide California has bestowed a coveted Michelin Star upon Oceanside restaurant Valle, with acclaimed Chef Rober Alcocer at its helm. Meanwhile, local restaurant Addison kept its three-star ranking for this year, while Jeune et Jolie, Soichi Sushi, and Sushi Tadokoro each held onto their one star. (Eater San Diego)
Arts
“A Necessary Departure,” San Diego International Airport’s latest temporary art exhibition is up and running throughout Terminal 2, pre and post-security. The display features the works of 17 local artists and organizations examining how our community has transformed and bounced back after the pandemic.
Coming Soon
Taylor Swift’s “Eras Tour” isn’t coming to SD, but we can “Shake It Off.” Lumi by Akira Back is hosting Lumi Lunch (Taylor’s Version) on Sunday, Aug. 6. The 21+ Swifties-centric event will feature themed drinks and dishes, plus photo ops and “the soundtrack of your wildest dreams.” Reserve your spot.
Plan Ahead
Birch Aquarium’s wildly popular nighttime monthly event, Oceans at Night, has been selling out all year — and tickets to the Thursday, Aug. 24, edition go on sale this Thursday, July 27. The 21+ shindig features craft cocktails, music, and exploration of the mysteries of the ocean after dark.
Cause
Rady Children’s Hospital announced a partnership with San Diego Wave FC superstar Alex Morgan and her nonprofit, the Alex Morgan Foundation. The organizations hope to support mothers raising healthy children; they kicked off their collaboration with an auction for one of Morgan’s signed jerseys.
Drink
Drink Up — it’s National Tequila Day. Try El Chingon for its Madero cocktail (Real Del Valle Tequila, housemade watermelon cordial, lime, Tajin) or head to Beach House at Belmont Park for its array of craft margaritas like the Smokey Pineapple or Pink Caddy.
Eat
We hope you’re hungry, because Taste of Old Town is coming to the neighborhood on Thursday, Sept. 21, 6-9 p.m. The event lets participants take a self-guided tour of samples from local restaurants, though the menus have not yet been announced. Tickets are now available.
Drink
🍊 Squeeze these spots in
Squeeze these in: Delicious juice and smoothie shops in San Diego
Super smoothies and cold-pressed juices are the specialty at Rad Habits Juice Co. | Photo via @radhabitsjuice
Drink Up Month is going strong, and you said you want to hear about local smoothie and juice shops. Ask and you shall receive — we’ve squeezed in this mini list:
Rad Habits Juice Co., South Park
Run by a cool mom named Jenna, this biz offers super smoothies with rad names like A Tribe Called Zest with carrot, orange, and mango. Don’t miss the cold-pressed juices, too.
LIV Juice Bar and Smoothies, Hillcrest
The raw juices are on point — the No. 1 selling Flu Fighter contains orange, pineapple, garlic, ginger, lemon, and cayenne. For fruit smoothies, try the Green Liv with cactus, watermelon, apple, cucumber, kale, spinach, and pineapple.
San Diego Blenders, Mission Valley + College Area
The menu is like stepping into a rainbow — packed with yellow, green, white, red, and purple ingredients to fuel your body and support health. Try premium creations like the Antioxidant Smoothie or Pitaya Plus.
Whew — we came, we saw, we Comic-Con’ed. Michael and I had a great time at Comic-Con over the weekend; the energy was palpable both inside the San Diego Convention Center and outside in the Gaslamp Quarter.
Year after year, my favorite part of the event remains the fervent fandom — everyone smiling, laughing, and truly embracing the pop culture characters and fantasy worlds they love the most. It’s pure joy, and you love to see it.
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