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The Craving: San Diego Food + Drink News – Week of June 8, 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.
Guests Exploring Orchids in the Wild at San Diego Botanic Garden
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Orchids in the Wild Blooms at San Diego Botanic Garden This Spring
  • San Diego Botanic Garden
Spring in Encinitas is about to get even more colorful. The San Diego Botanic Garden is welcoming back its beloved annual orchid showcase with the...
Kallie at Lions Tigers & Bears
Kallie the Tiger’s Story Highlights the Lifesaving Work at Lions Tigers & Bears
April is National Animal Care Month, a time to recognize the expertise, compassion, and daily commitment it takes to properly care for animals. At Lions...
Ironside Fish & Oyster Chef Jason McLeod
Ironside Fish & Oyster is Back – Jason McLeod Returns to Lead a New Chapter in Little Italy
San Diego’s seafood scene has a lot to celebrate right now. Ironside Fish & Oyster, the beloved Little Italy institution from CH Projects, is reopening...
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Things to Do in San Diego: The Local’s Guide (2026)
People underestimate San Diego. They come for the Zoo, hit a beach, eat fish tacos near the waterfront, and leave thinking they’ve seen it. Then...
Sonoma Wine Country Travel Guide: The Best Things to Do, Eat, and Stay (2026)
Sonoma gets undersold because Napa takes all the headlines. That’s actually why you should go. The wine is world-class – arguably better for certain varietals...
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Where to Eat and Drink Before (and After) a Padres Game
San Diego has one of the best ballpark neighborhoods in baseball. Petco Park sits in the heart of downtown, surrounded by the East Village, the...
The Music Company Studio Production
The Music Company Turns 3 and Launches a New Series for Women in Music
San Diego’s music scene has a lot going for it, but building a sustainable career here hasn’t always been easy. That’s exactly the problem that...
Rigoletto on Stage at San Diego Opera
San Diego Opera Unveils Its 2026/2027 Season Lineup
If you’ve been looking for a reason to plan a few cultured nights out, this is it. San Diego Opera just announced its 2026/2027 season,...
La Jolla Music Society Fills April With Jazz, Classical, and Can’t-Miss Performances
April always feels like a reset in San Diego, and La Jolla Music Society is leaning all the way in. The Conrad and Balboa Theatre...
SANDAG Bike Anywhere Day
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Ride, Refuel, and Win Big on SANDAG Bike Anywhere Day
  • Several Locations
Bike season is here, and SANDAG is making it worth your while to get out and ride. Bike Anywhere Day returns, and this year it’s...
Adams Avenue Unplugged
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Adams Avenue Unplugged Brings 90 Live Acts to Three Neighborhoods
  • Adams Avenue
If you love discovering live music in unexpected places, Adams Avenue Unplugged is one of those can’t-miss San Diego days. This free musical walkabout takes...
Beach Bunny Festival
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Beach Bunny Festival: Spring Fun at Seaport Village
  • Seaport Village
Spring has a way of sneaking up on us in San Diego. Before you know it, the city is in full bloom and ready to...
Taste Of Hillcrest 2026 Features Over 30 Fantastic Hillcrest Restaurants
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Eat, Sip, and Stroll at Taste of Hillcrest 2026
  • Hillcrest
Hillcrest’s vibrant dining scene takes center stage this spring with the return of Taste of Hillcrest, a self-guided culinary adventure that invites us to explore...
San Diego Magazine's Brunch Bash
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San Diego Magazine’s Brunch Bash Returns to Omni La Costa for the Ultimate Sunday Funday
  • Omni La Costa Resort & Spa
If brunch is your love language, clear your Sunday plans. San Diego Magazine’s Brunch Bash is back, and it’s taking over the gorgeous grounds of...
Super Diamond San Francisco Band
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Super Diamond Brings the Neil Diamond Experience to Belly Up – And it Rocks
  • Belly Up
If you’ve ever found yourself humming “Sweet Caroline” or belting out “Cherry Cherry” when you thought no one was listening, this one’s for you. Super...
North Park Easter Egg Hunt
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Hop Over to the Free North Park Easter Egg Hunt at Morley Field
Spring in San Diego means sunshine, blooming flowers, and plenty of family-friendly fun – and the North Park Easter Egg Extravaganza is back to kick...
San Marcos Spring Fling & Street Fair
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San Marcos Spring Fling 2026: A Full Day of Music, Food, and Community Fun
  • North City
The San Marcos Spring Fling is back. This year’s lineup of music, activities, food, and local flavors makes it one of the most exciting yet....
San Diego FC Fan Day at San Diego SeaWorld
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SeaWorld San Diego Hosts San Diego FC Fan Day
  • SeaWorld San Diego
Soccer fans and SeaWorld lovers, this one’s for us. SeaWorld San Diego is hosting San Diego FC Fan Day, bringing player meet-and-greets, photo ops, and...
6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion
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Free Virtual Screening of The Six Triple Eight for Women’s History Month
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For Women’s History Month, Foundation for Women Warriors is hosting a free virtual screening of The Six Triple Eight, a powerful documentary honoring the only...
San Diego Made Spring Market La Mesa Village
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San Diego Made Spring Market Heads Back to La Mesa Village
  • La Mesa Village
La Mesa Boulevard is about to get a whole lot more colorful. The 13th annual San Diego Made Spring Market is coming to La Mesa...
Art Alive 2025
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Art Alive Returns to SDMA With a Centennial Soirée in Full Bloom
  • San Diego Museum of Art
Spring in Balboa Park means one thing for many of us – Art Alive is back. And in 2026, The San Diego Museum of Art...
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Fern Street Circus Neighborhood Tour
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Fern Street Circus Returns With Seeds of Joy Neighborhood Tour
  • Several Locations
Fern Street Circus is back in neighborhood parks this spring with Seeds of Joy / Semillas de Alegría, a brand-new bilingual production inspired by its...
Garibaldi Sunset Yoga Golden Hour Flow
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Sunset Yoga on the Waterfront – Garibaldi and Elevate Fitness Team Up for Golden Hour Flow
  • Garibaldi
San Diego has no shortage of gorgeous views, but finding a setting that pairs them with something restorative is a different story. Garibaldi and Elevate...
Alicia Keys & Swizz Beatz at MCASD
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MCASD Hosts Preview Party for Giants With Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz
  • Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego
Giants are coming to La Jolla. The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego is celebrating the West Coast debut of Giants: Art from the Dean...
Upcoming Events
SANDAG Bike Anywhere Day
Ride, Refuel, and Win Big on SANDAG Bike Anywhere Day
May 21, 2026
6:30 pm
  • Several Locations
Bike season is here, and SANDAG is making it worth your while to get out and ride. Bike Anywhere Day returns, and this year it’s...
Verbatim Books in the Park Til Dark
Verbatim Books is Taking Reading Outside – and it’s Free
May 21, 2026
5:30 pm
One of North Park’s favorite community traditions is back for its third year, and it’s exactly the kind of evening San Diego was made for....
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What Does “Craft Tequila” Actually Mean? San Diego is About to Find Out
May 17, 2026
1:00 pm
San Diego gets a front-row seat to one of the more interesting conversations happening in the spirits world right now – and yes, there’s tequila...
Escondido Street Festival
Downtown Escondido Comes Alive for its Annual Spring Street Festival
May 17, 2026
10:00 am
  • Grand Avenue
The Escondido Street Festival has been a north San Diego County tradition for nearly 30 years, and this spring it’s back on Historic Grand Avenue...
Encinitas Public Art Walking Tours
Explore Encinitas’ Public Art Scene on Foot: Free Walking Tours Debut at Cyclovia
May 17, 2026
10:00 am
  • Downtown Encinitas
Encinitas has always had art woven into its streets and sidewalks – murals, mosaics, sculptures, and surf-inspired installations that most people walk past without knowing...