Juan Jasper in San Diego's Golden Hill neighborhood

The Craving: San Diego Food + Drink News – Week of June 29, 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.
Easy San Diego road trips that should be put on your calendar.
17 Amazing Road Trips From San Diego
It’s time to make some fun spring plans, and a road trip may be just the ticket! Lucky for us, there is no shortage of...
Matt and Ben Actresses Maya Sofia Enciso and Alejandra Villanueva
New Village Arts is Staging the San Diego Premiere of Matt & Ben
If you’ve ever been a fan of Good Will Hunting – or Mindy Kaling, or just really good theatre – this one’s for you. New...
Easter Eggspress 2025
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Hop Aboard for Easter at the San Diego Model Railroad Museum
  • San Diego Model Railroad Museum
Easter weekend is getting a charming, one-of-a-kind spin at Balboa Park’s San Diego Model Railroad Museum. The Easter Eggspress is a special before-hours event designed...
James and Hubbell Bert Hubbell
Two Brothers, Two Worlds: OMA Uncovers a Hidden Hubbell Chapter
There are art exhibitions, and then there are exhibitions that feel like uncovering something that was never meant to stay hidden. Brothers in Arts: James...
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...
Upcoming Events
This South Park Fireside Chat Might Be the Most Honest Conversation You Have All Month
May 27, 2026
6:30 pm
Parlay House San Diego is hosting an intimate evening in South Park built around a question a lot of high-achieving women don’t often say out...
fierce & kind meet the founders event
Meet the Founders Behind Fierce & Kind: The Human Spirit
May 25, 2026
6:00 pm
  • Seven Grand San Diego
Some spirits brands are just about the drink. Fierce & Kind is trying to do something a little different. Founded by Basem Harb and Cyndi...
Seaworld San Diego Summer Drone Display
SeaWorld San Diego is Lighting Up the Night Sky This Summer
May 22, 2026
10:00 am
  • SeaWorld San Diego
SeaWorld San Diego has a new reason to stay after dark this summer. Ocean of Dreams is an all-new nightly drone show featuring 600 fully...
Harvey Milk Diversity Breakfast
San Diego County Harvey Milk Diversity Breakfast Returns to Mission Valley
May 22, 2026
7:30 am
  • Town and Country San Diego
Each year, one of San Diego’s most meaningful community gatherings brings together leaders, advocates, and allies to honor the legacy of Harvey Milk. The San...
SANDAG Bike Anywhere Day
Ride, Refuel, and Win Big on SANDAG Bike Anywhere Day
May 21, 2026
6:30 pm
  • Several Locations
Bike season is here, and SANDAG is making it worth your while to get out and ride. Bike Anywhere Day returns, and this year it’s...