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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.

Get Into The Holiday Spirit At The PB Crazy Christmas Holiday Bar Crawl

With Christmas soon approaching, there’s no better way to get into the holiday spirit than giving back to those in need! High Noon is hosting...

San Diego Vintage Flea Market – For The Holidays

Our “For The Holidays” market is geared towards gift giving for our holiday shoppers. We welcome makers and vintage small vendors to join us for...

Uptown Rhythm Makers At Panama 66!

The Uptown Rhythm Makers are back at Panama 66 soon – the perfect venue to enjoy their show while having a drink and admiring the...

Holiday Updates From You & Yours & The Loma Club!

Learn how to make your very own Y&Y cocktails! You & Yours Distilling‘s holiday-themed cocktails are about to sell out for December. However, reserving a...

It’s Holiday Boozy Garden Tea Time At Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa

Take a break from holiday shopping and enjoy bites and sips at Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa’s lush Secret Garden for their Holiday Edition...

Shop The Carlsbad Village Makers Market For Unique Local Holiday Gifts

Just in time for the holidays! The Carlsbad Village Makers Market Holiday Showcase, sponsored by the Carlsbad Village Association is happening December 4th at the...

TrustedHousesitters To Spread Holiday Cheer For Shelter Dogs With A Dog Toy Drive

TrustedHousesitters, the largest and most trusted vacation pet sitting community of its kind, is hosting a shelter pet holiday toy drive at the Little Italy...

SeaCo Catch Takes Both “People’s Choice” And “Judges’ Choice” At The 9th Annual Taco TKO For The First Time In Competition History

Sponsored by Hornitos Tequila, the San Diego Bay Wine + Food Festival® announces the winners of this year’s Taco TKO Competition, held on Sunday, November...

Wormwood Absinthe Bar And French Restaurant Opens Tomorrow In University Heights

San Diego will receive its first absinthe-focused cocktail bar and restaurant with Wormwood, a new concept opening in mid-November 2021 under the leadership of Amar Harrag,...

Brits Christmas Party Night at theShakespeare pub

Party Like Your Across The Pond At The Brits Christmas Party Night At Shakespeare Pub’s!

Shakespeare Pub and Grille in Little Italy is hosting a Brit Christmas Party that sounds damn fun! Here’s the description they post when announcing the...

Little Italy To Transform Into A Christmas Village At Annual Tree Lighting Celebration

Little Italy will be kicking-off the holiday season by welcoming back their annual Little Italy Tree Lighting and Christmas Village on Saturday, December 4th. Transforming...

Join The Holiday Celebrations At Liberty Public Market

Liberty Public Market invites you to join in the fun as they kick-off the season with holiday festivities! Sit back and relax as their carolers...

Family Day With Santa At The San Diego Automotive Museum

The community is invited to a fun Family Day at the San Diego Automotive Museum for some exciting holiday activities, including a visit from Santa!...

Birch Aquarium Launches In-Person Education Programming

After nearly two years with no in-person school programs or Outdoor Adventures, Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego’s Education Team...

Glow Balls Events To Watch Out For At The Loma Club

The Loma Club Is Making Spirits Bright With Holiday Glow Ball Events

We’re blessed to be able to play golf in perfect weather in San Diego straight through the ‘winter’. Even better, you can play ‘glow ball’...

Brilliant Kilroy Star Illuminates San Diego For The Holidays

A stunning pop-up public art program has once again returned to illuminate San Diego’s downtown skyline, intertwine art and architecture and engage community. What began...

Promises2Kids 2nd Annual Holiday Wine Auction

The holiday season brings a time for giving, and giving back. And this year we’re a live event, giving you a celebration of bold reds,...

Shootz Maui-Meets-Baja Counter-Style Fish + Beer Concept Anchors In Oceanside’s Tremont Collective

Named after a favorite slang term in his native Hawaii, Oceanside’s Shootz is borne of co-owner and pro-surfer Cheyne Magnusson’s lifelong passions for skate and surf...

Shop Local In Carlsbad Village On Small Business Saturday

Carlsbad Village is the place to be on Small Business Saturday! The area has so many cool local businesses – it’s hard to find an...

SACRA/PROFANA Returns To Live In-Person Performances With Eclectic Lineup Of Concerts

The eclectic San Diego vocal performance ensemble SACRA/PROFANA returns to live in-person performance with a season of vocal performances. A LONGING FOR CHRISTMAS: A Holiday...

RakiRaki Commons Brings Award-Winning Japanese Cuisine To Little Italy

San Diego restaurateur and culinary trailblazer in Japanese cuisine, Junya Watanabe, is casting his net wider in America’s Finest City with his latest venture and...

Moonshine Beach Welcomes The Holidays With Merry Movie Night Series

Catch the Merry Movie Night series at Moonshine Beach kicking off with a screening of Elf on November 30th, and from there will run for...

Comedy Series At 619 Spirits In North Park

619 Spirits hosts comedy night every other Sunday at 7PM in North Park. The restaurant and distillery is partnering with Kash Komedy and features a...

Tavern At The Vogue Celebrates The Season With A Holiday Market!

‘Tis the season for gift giving! This year, get a head start on all of your holiday shopping with unique finds from Tavern at the...