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.

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...

Holiday Pop-Up At Stefanie Bales Fine Art

Stefanie Bales Fine Art Gallery will be joined by four other women-owned businesses for an evening of community, connection— and holiday cheer! View this...

Eat, Drink And Be Merry At The San Marcos Holiday Market

Get ready to eat, drink and be merry at the annual San Marcos Holiday Market at North City! The beloved open-air market returns to North...

Thanksgiving Turkey Bash Brings Turkeys & Treats To Exotic Animals At Lions Tigers & Bears

Rescued Exotic Animals Get To Have A Thanksgiving Feast Of Their Own At Lions Tigers & Bears

Lion Tigers & Bears, San Diego’s only accredited big cat and bear sanctuary, welcomes guests to spend the festive food-filled holiday with its exotic animals....

Ballast Point And Tipsy Elves Collaborate On Ugly Christmas And Limited "Spruce Tipsy Elves IPA"

Ballast Point And Tipsy Elves Collaborate On Ugly Christmas Sweater And ‘Spruce Tipsy Elves IPA’

Ballast Point announced its holiday collaboration with fellow San Diego brand and ABC Shark Tank alum, Tipsy Elves. Together, they’re sporting a spooky twist on...

Encinitas Turkey Trot Gobbles Along Coast Hwy 101 Thanksgiving Morning

The annual Encinitas Turkey Trot is set to invade Encinitas on Thanksgiving morning! A family tradition, the race is both an athletic event, while also...

Madison On Park Debuts New Dinner Menu And Refreshed Cocktail List

University Heights’ gem, Madison on Park, recently unveiled a new dinner menu, along with a refreshed cocktail list, just in time for the holidays. The...

Shop Small, Give Back, And Get Festive At One Paseo’s Holiday Kickoff

Step into holiday magic and shop local all in one day

ArtReach Unveils Over 100ft-Long Mural At Valley Elementary

This colorful and uplifting mural was created by ArtReach artists and over 100 students and depicts shared values of the school including growth, sunshine, connection, and heart

Pacific Highlands Ranch Releases Holiday Event Lineup

Pacific Highlands is giddy with excitement to host a slew of holiday events to get everyone in the holiday spirit

Berry Good Food Launches 2021 Holiday Gift Auction Benefitting Food Security And Food Education Programs In San Diego And Northern Baja

Donations for purchase include items from Jason Mraz, Coachella 2022, Honest Company, TEDx, Airbnb, Rancho Valencia, top local restaurants, luxury hotel stays, high-end wineries, and more

Thanksgiving Hard Cider Pairing Guide l Bivouac Ciderworks

The Thanksgiving Hard Cider Pairing Guide By Bivouac Ciderworks

Historically, cider is America's 'national drink', so Thanksgiving is a perfect time to enjoy!