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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.
Hotel Del Coronado
Hotel del Coronado Named to TIME’s 2026 World’s Greatest Places List
Hotel del Coronado has earned a major global nod, landing on TIME’s 2026 list of the World’s Greatest Places. The annual list highlights 100 extraordinary...
Anchored in Wellness
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Anchored in Wellness Festival Returns to Liberty Station
  • Ingram Plaza
Liberty Station’s Anchored in Wellness Festival is back for its third year, bringing a full day of movement, mindfulness, and feel-good energy to Ingram Plaza....
Movies on Del Beach at the Hotel Del Coronado
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Movies on Del Beach is Back and the 2026 Lineup is Massive
  • Hotel Del Coronado
There’s something about watching a movie on the beach that just hits differently. The sound of the ocean in the background and a cool breeze...
Grange Garden Farm-to-Coast Dinner Series
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Grange Garden Launches Its Farm-to-Coast Dinner Series in Solana Beach
There’s something special about a long, farm dinner with soft light and shared conversation. Grange Garden is bringing that spirit to the coast with the...
Marisi in La Jolla new executive chef Kaitlyn Smith
Marisi in La Jolla Has a New Executive Chef and the Kitchen is in Great Hands
La Jolla’s Marisi has a new face leading the kitchen, and it’s a name worth knowing. The Italian hearth-driven restaurant has appointed Kaitlyn Smith as...
Emmet Cohen
La Jolla Music Society’s Jazz Mini Festival Honors Miles & Coltrane at 100
If live jazz is your kind of night out, La Jolla Music Society’s Jazz Mini Festival is bringing an incredible lineup to town – all...
Liberty Public Market Anniversary
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Liberty Public Market Turns 10 and We’re Celebrating All Weekend Long
  • Liberty Public Market
A decade ago, a 25,000-square-foot piece of San Diego history opened its doors as something the city had never quite seen before. What started as...
Vanguard Culture Art Garden
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ART GARDEN Brings Art, Storytelling, and Community Care to UCSD Park & Market
Vanguard Culture and the UC San Diego Craft Center are coming together for ART GARDEN: A Communal Offering of Art, Storytelling, Dance & Community Care...
Ballislife Basketball Game
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Ballislife Meets SeaWorld: Elite High School Hoops is Coming to San Diego This April
  • SeaWorld San Diego
San Diego is about to become the backdrop for one of high school basketball’s most exciting showcases. It’s happening somewhere you might not expect. SeaWorld...
Pizza Port solana beach anniversary
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Pizza Port Solana Beach Celebrates 39 Years With a Parking Lot Party
Pizza Port Solana Beach is turning 39 years young, and they’re celebrating the way they know best – with fresh beer, live music, BBQ, and...
Golden Hour Made in SD
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ArtReach’s Golden Hour: Made in SD Celebrates Youth Creativity
ArtReach is bringing the community together for Golden Hour: Made in SD, a joyful fundraiser spotlighting youth creativity across San Diego County. This evening event...
Animal Crossing with Birch Aquarium
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Game Night at Birch Aquarium Brings Animal Crossing to Life After Hours
  • Birch Aquarium
If you’ve ever wanted to see the worlds of gaming and ocean science collide, Game Night at Birch Aquarium is making it happen. This special...
san diego fc home opener
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Wave FC Turns 5 – Let’s Pack Snapdragon for the Home Opener
  • Snapdragon Stadium
Five seasons already. San Diego Wave FC is celebrating its 5 year anniversary, and there’s no better way to mark it than showing up strong...
SONO Modern Italian Restaurant
North Park’s Favorite Brunch Duo Opens a Modern Italian Restaurant – SONO is Here
North Park has a new dinner destination, and it comes from a pair of familiar faces. Ocean Mohamadi and Nino Cusimano – the husband-and-wife team...
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Yasmina El-Abd Headlines Soirée en Égypte at the 5th Annual Soirée Francophone
  • Tower Beach Club
San Diego has a way of hosting events that feel like they belong somewhere much grander – and the 5th Annual Soirée Francophone from the...
espresso martini San Diego
The Best Espresso Martinis in San Diego Right Now (2026 Guide)
The espresso martini had a moment – and then it kept having one. What started as a 1980s London creation and briefly became the butt...
point loma new gateway sign
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Point Loma Lights Up Its New Gateway Sign With Community Celebration
If you’ve driven into Point Loma recently, you’ve probably noticed something new welcoming you in. The Point Loma Association is officially celebrating the completion of...
The Deck Baseball Opening Day
Padres Opening Day Food and Drink Specials
Let’s gooooooo Padres fans – Opening Day is Thursday, March 26! Whether you’re looking for a spot to pregame, a place with plenty of TVs, or the...
Viewpoint Brewing Co one of the best San Diego breweries.
The Best San Diego Breweries to Enjoy a Cold One With Friends
With over 150 breweries scattered throughout San Diego County, deciding where to pop in for a fresh beer on tap can be overwhelming, especially if...
San Diego Shamrock
Where to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in San Diego
Guinness, corned beef, and Irish whiskey – you know what time it is! St. Patrick’s Day is almost here, and with the holiday comes Irish...
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WOW Festival Returns to UC San Diego With Four Days of Immersive Art
La Jolla Playhouse’s WOW Festival is back this spring, bringing four days of bold, interactive, and all-ages performances to UC San Diego’s campus. Known for...
menu at playa kitchen
Playa Kitchen is La Jolla’s New Go-To Spot for Coastal Café Vibes and Craft Coffee
La Jolla has a fresh daytime destination worth knowing about. Playa Kitchen, the newest concept from Clique Hospitality, has opened at Torrey Pines Science Park....
Estancia La Jolla Annual Garden Party
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Estancia La Jolla’s Annual Garden Party Returns This April
  • Estancia La Jolla
Spring in La Jolla feels a little more magical when Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa opens its gardens for its Annual Garden Party. Set...
Annual Live Fire Food & Wine Festival
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Live Fire Food & Wine Festival Returns to Temecula Creek Inn
If you’re looking for a culinary day trip that delivers serious talent and open-flame cooking, the Third Annual Live Fire Food & Wine Festival at...
Upcoming Events
Curebound Concert for Cures
P!NK Headlines Curebound’s 2026 Concert for Cures at Petco Park
May 15, 2026
7:00 pm
  • PETCO Park
Global music icon P!NK is headlining Curebound’s 2026 Concert for Cures at Petco Park, and ticket sales will fund cutting-edge adult and pediatric cancer research...
Family Style Spread at Kona Kai
The Kona Kai Clam Bake is Back for Another Round
May 14, 2026
5:30 pm
  • Kona Kai Resort and Spa
If you loved last year’s seaside feast, get ready, because Kona Kai San Diego is bringing back its Clam Bake for another round. And this...
The Avett Brothers and Mike Patton
The Avett Brothers and Mike Patton Bring Something Special to the Rady Shell
May 10, 2026
7:30 pm
  • The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park is a great venue on a normal night. Add The Avett Brothers to the bill – and then throw...
Mother’s Day with The Gondola Company
Celebrate Mother’s Day With a Scenic Gondola Cruise in the Coronado Cays
May 10, 2026
10:00 am
If you’re looking for a memorable way to celebrate Mom, a peaceful gondola ride through the Coronado Cays offers a charming escape without ever leaving...
Annual Kensington Spring Walkabout
Your Saturday Just Got a Plan – The Kensington Spring Walkabout is Back
May 9, 2026
2:00 pm
If you haven’t explored Kensington in a while – or ever – the 8th Annual Kensington Spring Walkabout is the perfect reason to change that....