The Craving: San Diego Food + Drink News – Week of June 1, 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.

The Lafayette Hotel Presents Film & Float: Elf

Get into the festive spirit at the Lafayette Hotel for their final Film & Float of 2019 with Viewer’s Choice pick for holiday flick: ELF....

The Valle De Guadalupe Wine + Food Daycation

Spend the day with us in Mexico’s wine country tasting Baja wines + dinning Valle de Guadalupe style in an outdoor campestre restaurant with vineyard...

Get Your Holiday Costumes Ready For The Ocean Beach Bar Crawl

Grab your Santa + Elves costumes and join the JuneShine crew for a classic Ocean Beach Bar Crawl this weekend! 6 pm – The Joint...

Polar Bear Tea At Hotel Del

Families are invited to join us for Polar Bear Tea in the oceanfront ballroom of Hotel Del Coronado. Guests are treated to a classic tea...

Queenstown Public House In Little Italy Has Transformed Into A Giant Gingerbread House!

Queenstown Public House has turned itself into a giant Gingerbread House once again for the holidays! This annual tradition is always worth stopping by for...

The Big List Of Places To Eat If You Don’t Feel Like Cooking This Christmas

The holidays are a joyful time indeed, but between all of the gift buying, gift wrapping, tree decorating, and holiday parties, it can become a...

‘Tis the Season at Stella Jean’s

Ice cream in the middle of winter?! Yes, when you live in San Diego and have some of the best ice cream in the country...

Feeding The Soul Foundation Hosts 2nd Annual Winter SOULstice

Feeding the Soul Foundation is inviting the San Diego community to its 2nd Annual Winter SOULstice at the Oceanside Moose Lodge. Feeding the Soul Foundation...

Happy Lemon Debuts In Del Mar Highlands Town Center

Happy Lemon has just opened its doors at Del Mar Highlands Town Center, their first North County San Diego location. Happy Lemon is a global...

Blade 1936 Expands Offerings With Lunch And Brunch

Blade 1936, Oceanside’s newest dining destination, is giving guests additional chances to enjoy the restaurant’s delicious Italain cuisine, with the launch of Saturday and Sunday...

A Guinness Christmas Dinner Pairing

Join us for a Guinness Brewery beer tasting and enjoy an amazing evening of delicious home cooked food at Shakespeare Pub & Grille, which will...

Come Have Breakfast With Santa At Bernardo Winery

Breakfast with Santa is now every morning during the week of Holiday Nights at Bernardo Winery! Meet with Santa in a relaxing covered outdoor venue...

Fort Oak Unveils New Weekend Brunch Dishes Worth Getting Up Early For

When you’re heading out to celebrate the season or start your holiday shopping, make it a point to stop in at Fort Oak for a...

30th Annual Carols By Candlelight Benefit Concert This Weekend

The 30th Annual Carols By Candlelight Benefit Concert Is Happening This Weekend

The 30th annual Carols by Candlelight is coming up this weekend! The benefit concert will feature country music stars singing their hits and favorite holiday songs....

Moto Deli Officially Reopens In Leucadia

Moto Deli has officially reopened in Leucadia. Originally located down the street where owner Mario Guerra opened his new bistro Valentina, Moto Deli’s new address...

The Big List Of Things To Do In San Diego This Weekend

The 13 Best Neighborhoods To See Christmas Lights In San Diego 11 Things To Do For The Holidays That Are Uniquely San Diego The Top...

Wooftop: How The Grinch Stole Christmas

Back by popular demand – Wooftop returns with the Jim Carrey-starring 2000 hit, HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS at the Grand Hyatt. This special event...

Holiday Sip & Dip Workshop At You & Yours Distilling Co.

Two of our favorite local businesses are joining up for a holiday treat you don’t want to miss! Join You & Yours Distilling Co. and...

The 12th Annual Just Food For Dogs Gaslamp Holiday Pet Parade

Deck those paws with bells so jolly and jingle all the way through the Gaslamp Quarter for the 12th Annual Just Food For Dogs Gaslamp...

A Holiday Market Spectacular Awaits At Lomaland Fermentorium

The Holiday Market Spectacular at Lomaland Fermentorium will transform into a winter wonderland of holiday cheer, tasty snacks, delicious beverages, some of the most excellent...

Tower23 Hotel Invites You To A Bubbly & Brunch At The Beach

Add a little sparkle to your Sunday brunch for a special holiday edition of T23 Hotel‘s Bubbly & Brunch at the Beach series. Wine professionals...

Westfield UTC Brings You Winter Nights

Celebrate this holiday season at Westfield UTC as it transforms into a winter wonderland with glistening lights and classic carols, offering a collection of activities...

The Pacific Beach Santacon 2019

Santacon is coming to Pacific Beach! Get the squad together and start planning those crazy Santa costumes! Your favorite bars on Mission have planned a...

Let’s Celebrate The Holidays Together At The Pacific Beach Holiday Parade

This year marks the 39th Annual Pacific Beach Holiday Parade! Please join us for this fun-filled community event to celebrate the holidays together in Pacific...