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.
City Tacos Sells Three Millionth Taco
City Tacos Sells Three Millionth Taco
City Tacos, a Mexican eatery founded by Gerry Torres in North Park in 2014, just surpassed a major milestone in their ninth year in business –...
The Garten San Diego photo credit Jake Takeo
Collaborative Outdoor Drinking And Dining Venue, The Gärten, Opens In Bay Park
San Diego’s growing demand for outdoor venues and adventurous drinking and dining options has been met with the opening of The Gärten, an expansive multi-vendor...
Local Roots Kombucha Solana Beach
Local Roots Kombucha Opens New Tasting Room In Solana Beach
Local Roots Hard Kombucha has had two big wins recently: the opening of its second tasting room – this one in Solana Beach – and...
Ocean Beach Oktoberfest Bands
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Ocean Beach Oktoberfest Bands Announced For 20th Anniversary Musical Lineup
  • OB Pier Parking Lot
The Ocean Beach Oktoberfest bands have been announced for the musical lineup at the 20th anniversary of San Diego’s Wildest Oktoberfest, Oct. 7-8. The all-day...
Gold Finch San Diego
Gold Finch, A Modern Jewish Deli, Opens In La Jolla
We need more good Jewish delis around San Diego, and with the opening of Gold Finch, we’ve got one! Helping to fill a void in...
Bands, Bites, And Brews Presented By Town and Country Resort
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Get Ready For a Rockin’ Good Time At Bands, Bites, And Brews Presented By Town and Country Resort
  • Town and Country San Diego
Join us for Bands Bites And Brews with High Tide Society on the Martini Lawn at Town and Country Resort. High Tide Society is a local...
Batch 22 + Terra American Bistro dinner pairing
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Batch 22 + Terra American Bistro Team Up For A First-Of-Its-Kind Dinner Pairing
  • Terra American Bistro
Award-winning spirit, Batch 22 (2022 Specialty Spirit of the Year, New Orleans Spirits Competition & Platinum Medal, L.A. Spirits Awards) is teaming up with acclaimed...
Camino Riviera Presents Fulano & Fortaleza Tasting
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Camino Riviera Presents Fulano & Fortaleza For The Next AeroCamino Tasting
  • Camino Riviera
Join hosts Sergio Muniz of Don Fulano and Billy Erickson of Tequila Fortaleza along with SDCM Chef Brian Redzikowski for a lively pairing of Don...
Award-Winning Melograno Cocktails Now Available In Its First Market, San Diego
Award-Winning Melograno Cocktails Now Available In Its First Market, San Diego
Today, Melograno Cocktails, San Diego’s newest ready-to-drink (RTD) luxury canned cocktail company, announces its availability in 50+ establishments around the county. The 100 percent blue...
A Day To Learn More About Little Italy At State Of The Neighborhood 2022
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A Day To Learn More About Little Italy At State Of The Neighborhood 2022
  • Piazza della Famiglia
The Little Italy State of the Neighborhood 2022 will take place in Little Italy’s Piazza della Famiglia. The State of the Neighborhood provides the community...
Snow N Glow Holiday Festival At Del Mar
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The Snow N Glow Holiday Festival Brings Real Snow To Del Mar!
  • Del Mar Fairgrounds
There will be snow tubing, millions of holiday lights, and even private igloos!
Ground Floor Murals Project At Chula Vista Animal Care Facility Is One For All Animal Lovers
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Chula Vista Is About To Get A Huge Mural From Ground Floor Murals That All Animal Lovers Will Love!
  • Chula Vista Animal Care Facility
If you’ve ever admired the Tony Gwynn mural on the south side of the Undisputed gym in City Heights, or the giant Jaguar mural situated...
Hawthorne Country Store Hosts Grand Opening For Newest Location In Fallbrook
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Hawthorne Country Store Hosts Grand Opening For Newest Location In Fallbrook
  • Hawthorne Country Store
Hawthorne Country Store recently moved into a new, larger location in Fallbrook; on Saturday, September 24, they will host a grand opening! After nearly 12...
Philip Esteban’s White Rice Bodega Opens In Normal Heights
Chef Phillip Esteban’s White Rice Bodega Opens In Normal Heights
Award-winning chef Phillip Esteban’s White Rice Bodega opens Monday, September 19th in Normal Heights, expanding on the already diverse array of food options in the...
Del Mar’s Beeside Balcony Is Coming To La Jolla With New Location
Del Mar’s Beeside Balcony Is Coming To La Jolla With New Location
Del Mar’s beloved Beeside Balcony is making its way to La Jolla with an anticipated opening date set for October 2022. Previously home to Sushi...
The Conrad Opens 54th Season La Jolla Music Society
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The Conrad Opens 54th Season With Exciting Debuts From Chamber, Jazz, And Americana Artists
  • The Baker-Baum Concert Hall
Jolla Music Society (LJMS) launches its 54th season in October with a series of exciting debuts at The Conrad in La Jolla. From jazz and...
Gianni Buonomo Vintners Celebrates Blaufränkisch Appreciation Day
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Gianni Buonomo Vintners Celebrates Blaufränkisch Appreciation Day
  • Gianni Buonomo Vintners Winery and Tasting Room
We have some BAD news. Well, it’s technically good…great, actually! Blaufränkisch Appreciation Day [BAD] will finally be here on Saturday Sept. 24, and you bet...
Positive Movement Foundation To Host 2nd Annual Cocktails For A Cause: A Tribute To The Roaring 20’s
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Positive Movement Foundation To Host 2nd Annual Cocktails For A Cause: A Tribute To The Roaring 20’s
  • La Jolla Estate
The Positive Movement Foundation, a local non-profit committed to supporting and empowering underserved and at-risk children and youth backed by Dan Fulkerson, Channel 933’s Geena...
Día de los Muertos Celebration with the San Diego Symphony
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Día De Los Muertos Celebration Honors Latin Music & Culture At The Rady Shell
  • The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
For the second Día de los Muertos Celebration at The Rady Shell, the San Diego Symphony will present an evening honoring Latin music and culture,...
Patient-designed SD Loyal Scarf
Rady Children’s Hospital Patient-Designed SD Loyal Scarf On Sale Now
In collaboration with Rady Children’s Hospital, San Diego Loyal Soccer Club unveiled its first-ever SD Loyal x Rady Children’s Hospital Scarf designed by 10-year-old cancer...
San Diego Ballet Opens Fall Season With “Signature Moves” Latin-Inspired Ballet
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San Diego Ballet Kicks Off Fall Season With “Signature Moves” On September 24-25
  • Southwestern College Performing Arts Center
San Diego Ballet is turning up the heat and feeling the rhythm for the beginning of their fall season with “Signature Moves”, a performance merging...
Villa One™ Tequila Gardens Set to Open in San Diego on September 21 In Partnership with Nick Jonas and John Varvatos
Villa One Tequila Gardens Set To Open In Gaslamp In Partnership With Nick Jonas & John Varvatos
Villa One™ Tequila Gardens, the highly-anticipated dining experience in partnership with Nick Jonas and John Varvatos, is set to open its doors to guests on...
A Fun Day To Grape Stomp At Castelli & Pizarro Family Winery
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Celebrate The Start of Fall At The Castelli & Pizarro Family Winery Grape Stomp
  • Castelli & Pizarro Family Winery
Just in time for the fall, Castelli & Pizarro Family Winery will be hosting their Fall Grape Stomp event on Sunday, Sept. 25th. Stop by and try your hand (or...
Novo Brazil Brewing Company Hosts Last Days Of Summer Fiesta At Chula Vista
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Novo Brazil Hosts Last Days Of Summer Fiesta At Chula Vista Brewery
  • NOVO Brazil Brewing Opens Restaurant and Sports Bar in Mission Valley Mall
Novo Brazil Brewing Company is hosting the Last Days of Summer Fiesta at its Chula Vista brewery and tasting room. View this post on Instagram...
Upcoming Events
Uptown Rhythm Makers At Panama 66
Uptown Rhythm Makers To Play Mardi Gras Show At Panama 66
February 27, 2022
3:00 pm
  • Panama 66
The Uptown Rhythm Makers will be performing their Mardi Gras show at Panama 66 or your listening, dining, and dancing pleasure! “The Uptown Rhythm Makers...
Deadmau5 At NOVA SD
Deadmau5 Hits NOVA SD For Grand Opening Weekend
February 26, 2022
9:30 pm
  • NOVA SD
We are so excited to have NOVA SD opening their doors – and dancefloor – here ins San Diego! And what better way to celebrate...
Oceanside Museum Of Art Kicks Off 25th Anniversary With An Evening Under the Stars At The Seabird Resort
Oceanside Museum Of Art Kicks Off 25th Anniversary With An Evening Under the Stars At The Seabird Resort
February 26, 2022
8:30 pm
  • The Seabird Resort
Oceanside Museum of Art (OMA), North County’s premier art destination, is kicking off its 25th anniversary celebrations with an evening under the stars at The...
TrustedHousesitters To Unveil New Addition To Little Italy Dog Park During Sweet Paws, Sweet Shade Pawty On February 26
TrustedHousesitters To Unveil New Addition To Little Italy Dog Park During Sweet Paws, Sweet Shade Pawty
February 26, 2022
10:00 am
  • Little Italy Dog Park
TrustedHousesitters, the largest and most trusted vacation pet sitting community of its kind, is hosting a Sweet Paws, Sweet Shade event in celebration of their...
Drummer MAKAYA McCRAVEN Makes Its Way To San Diego With New Works
Drummer MAKAYA McCRAVEN Makes Its Way To San Diego With New Works
February 23, 2022
8:00 pm
  • The Loft @ UCSD
Makaya McCraven is a beat scientist. The bleeding edge drummer, producer, and sonic collagist is one of Chicago’s savviest cultural players and a multi-talented force...