The Craving: San Diego Food + Drink News – Week of June 15, 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.
San Diego History Center Receives San Diego Art from Local Collectors Bram and Sandra Dijkstra
San Diego History Center Receives San Diego Art From Local Collectors Bram And Sandra Dijkstra
The San Diego History Center is honored to receive the donation of 15 works of fine art from the collection of Bram and Sandra Dijkstra...
Parq Nightclub Unveils Santa's Lair, A Holiday Pop-Up Experience
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Parq Nightclub Unveils Santa’s Lair, A Holiday Pop-Up Experience
  • Parq Nightclub
Parq Nightclub introduces Santa’s Lair, a fully immersive pop-up bar holiday experience located in the historic Gaslamp District, the heartbeat of Downtown San Diego. The...
Elf On The Twelfth Made Inaugural Debut At Mister A's
Elf On The Twelfth Makes Inaugural Debut At Mister A’s
Mister A’s Elf on the Twelfth has officially made its inaugural debut. Along with the decked halls, the newly renovated Mister A’s is offering a bit...
Second Chance Beer Company Hosts Pawliday Market
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Second Chance Beer Company Hosts Pawliday Market
  • Second Chance Beer Co. Brewery
Second Chance Beer Company, the “Seize a Pint, Save a Pup” brewery in Carmel Mountain, is hosting its Pawliday Market on Sunday, December 4. The dog-friendly...
Wormwood's 1st anniversary celebrates With 8-Course Tasting Menu
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Wormwood Celebrates 1 Year With 8-Course Tasting Menu
  • Wormwood
San Diego’s award-winning absinthe bar and bistro, Wormwood, celebrates its 1st anniversary this week with an eight course, prix fixe tasting menu available for only...
Ironside Fish & Oyster Executive Chef Danielle Van Steen
Meet Ironside’s New Executive Chef, Danielle Van Steen
CH Project’s maritime-themed Little Italy restaurant, Ironside Fish & Oyster – always on our list of the best restaurants in San Diego – has welcomed...
Annual OB Holiday Parade Is Back For Its 43rd Year
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Annual OB Holiday Parade Is Back For Its 43rd Year
  • Ocean Beach
This Saturday, December 3rd, Newport Avenue will be lined with colorful OBceans and visitors all eagerly awaiting the commencement of the 43rd Annual OB Holiday...
Landon Donovan Elected To National Soccer Hall Of Fame
Landon Donovan Elected To National Soccer Hall Of Fame
Congrats to San Diego Loyal SC Manager and Executive Vice President of Soccer Operations Landon Donovan, who has been elected to the National Soccer Hall...
Carnitas Snack Shack Hosts First Holiday Market At The Shack
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Join A Free Family-Friendly Event At The First Holiday Market At The Shack
Join Carnitas Snack Shack for their FIRST Holiday Market at the Shack! Enjoy shopping around and checking out amazing local vendors and makers of San...
Talk All Things Cider At Bivouac's Cider With Friends Tap Takeover
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Talk All Things Cider At Bivouac’s Cider With Friends Tap Takeover
  • Bivouac Ciderworks
Join Bivouac Ciderworks for Cider with Friends to talk all things cider. Meet cider makers, learn about the cider-making process, and taste some of San...
Emily In Paris experience at French Bakery, Le Parfait Paris!
Live Out Your Emily In Paris Dreams At Le Parfait Paris!
Unable to book a trip to Paris before season three of Emily in Paris airs this December? Ditch the passport and head over to San...
Carlsbad Resorts’ Holiday Nights And Gingerbread Academy Winter Celebrations
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Celebrate The Magic Of The Season At Carlsbad Resorts’ Holiday Nights And Gingerbread Academy
  • Sheraton Carlsbad Resort and Spa
  • The Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa
Celebrate the jolliest time of the year at The Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa and adjacent Sheraton Carlsbad Resort & Spa. The sister Carlsbad resorts...
Coco Maya Celebrates Mardi Gras With Its Very Own Carnival
Coco Maya Kicks Off 2023 With A New Moon Coco Glow Party
Since its opening, Little Italy’s Coco Maya has included live dancers, fire performances, and some out-of-this-world costumes to create so many memorable nights out on...
Inglourious Bagels Carlsbad Celebrates Grand Opening
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Inglourious Bagels, A New York style Bagel Shop, Opens In Carlsbad
  • Inglourious Bagels
Inglourious Bagels, serving up traditional New York style bagels and schmears with bravado, will celebrate grand opening this Saturday! View this post on Instagram A...
Italian Singer, Antonella Calabrese, Kicks Off Civico 1845's Music Series
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Former The Voice Of Italy Contestant Featured In Weekly Performances In Little Italy
  • Civico 1845
The authentic Calabrian offerings at Little Italy hotspot Civico 1845 now include live music and Italian singer, Antonella Calabrese, is going to perform. Starting this...
Novo Brewing Imperial Beach Location Now Open
NOVO Brazil Brewing Company Opens Fourth Location In Imperial Beach
Novo Brazil Brewing Company on Friday held the grand opening of its Imperial Beach location at 535 Florence Street. The restaurant and nano brewery sits...
Foundation For Women Warriors Seeks Community Support For Holiday Drive For Veteran Families
Foundation For Women Warriors Seeks Community Support For Holiday Drive For Veteran Families
As we near the holiday season, Foundation for Women Warriors is calling on the San Diego community to help them support local veteran families through...
Polite Provisions Welcomes Back Miracle On 30th Street
Miracle On 30th Street Christmas Pop-Up Bar Returns To Polite Provisions
It’s the best time of the year for cocktail lovers! On November 21st, Polite Provisions welcomed back the return of Miracle on 30th Street, seemingly...
The Mighty Bin Hosts Small Business Saturday
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Shop Small And Sustainable At The Mighty Bin This Small Business Saturday!
  • The Mighty Bin
‘Tis the season for Small Business Saturday, and The Mighty Bin is hosting their very own Small Business Saturday event! Join us the Saturday after...
Support Local Businesses At Green Friday Holiday Market
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Support Local And Sustainable Businesses At Green Friday Holiday Market
  • Pure Project Brewing
Instead of shopping online or the large box stores, come shop at the Green Friday Holiday Market and choose to support local businesses that put...
Ice Skating At Coronado Island Is Back For The Holidays!
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Ice Skating At Coronado Island Is Back For The Holidays!
  • Hotel Del Coronado
Ice skating on the beach seems so unnatural that it must be magical – which is exactly the point! If you haven’t experienced the magic...
The Cottage Restaurant Marks 30 Years By Giving Back To Its Community
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The Cottage Restaurant Marks 30 Years By Giving Back To Its Community
  • The Cottage Encinitas
  • The Cottage La Jolla
Serving locals and visitors alike since 1992, The Cottage restaurant has become a fixture of La Jolla Village by virtue of tradition, charm, and community. The...
Internationally Acclaimed ‘Lightscape’ Now At San Diego Botanic Garden For The Holidays
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Internationally Acclaimed ‘Lightscape’ Now At San Diego Botanic Garden For The Holidays
  • San Diego Botanic Garden
Lightscape transforms the 37-acre San Diego Botanic Garden from November 18 through January 1, and the experience is breathtaking! The enchanting, after-dark, illuminated trail spans...
San Diego Loyal Free World Cup Watch Party At The Rady Shell At Jacobs Park
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Hey, Soccer Fans! Come Join The Free World Cup Watch Party At The Rady Shell At Jacobs Park
  • The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
San Diego Loyal SC, in partnership with the San Diego Symphony, is bringing the spirit of soccer to San Diego with a free World Cup...
Upcoming Events
Rouleur Brewing Celebrates 5 Year Anniversary
Rouleur Brewing Celebrates 5 Year Anniversary
March 25, 2022
5:00 pm
  • 255 Redel Rd
Rouler Brewing invites you to join them for an exclusive beer-pairing dinner in celebration of Rouler Brewing’s 5th anniversary! Five years has flown by, and...
Bartender’s Weekend Returns To San Diego
March 20, 2022
10:00 am
  • Several Locations
Industry veterans, Chris Patino and Erick Castro, after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, have announced the 7th iteration of their San Diego-based Bartender’s...
Relax With Yoga And Champagne At The Beach At ‘Waves Of Wellness’ Series From Belmont Park
March 20, 2022
9:30 am
  • Belmont Park
Belmont Park invites you to relax and unwind with a day of self-care by the beach – sounds good to us! Start your morning with a...
Carlsbad Village Community Clean Up
Carlsbad Village Community Clean Up
March 20, 2022
9:00 am
  • Village Faire Shopping Center
On Sunday, March 20th, the Carlsbad Village Association is teaming up with Richness of Giving for a massive community clean up. Volunteers will be meeting...
Spreckels Organ Society Hosts Tribute Concert For Ukraine Refugees
Spreckels Organ Society Hosts Tribute Concert For Ukraine Refugees
March 19, 2022
5:30 pm
  • Spreckels Organ Pavilion
Spreckels Organ Society, a non-profit organization curating concerts and performances in the heart of Balboa Park, will host a special performance in support of Ukraine,...