Tajima Ramen marking 25 years in San Diego with special events and promotions

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.

Tarot Reading & Casta Tribal Mezcal Tasting At Oculto 477

Prohibition Party At Oculto 477

The newly opened Oculto 477, a Prohibition-style speakeasy hidden inside Tahona, honors the anniversary of the United States’ historic repeal of Prohibition by encouraging guests...

Bencotto Unveils Limited-Time, Three-Course Menu as Prelude to 10th Anniversary Year

Known for its authentic Milanese-inspired cuisine and classically chic ambiance in the heart of Little Italy, Bencotto has unveiled a limited-time, three-course menu as a...

Realm of The 52 Remedies Launches Omakase-Style Cocktail Tasting Menu

Realm of the 52 Remedies, the chic, intimate cocktail bar creating craft cocktails and small plates inspired by the flavors, unique ingredients, and artistry of...

Sip & Savasana Rooftop Yoga Is Back At Upper East Bar

Kimpton Solamar Hotel and Yoga One’s upcoming Sip & Savasana rooftop yoga event followed by post-yoga cocktails. The all-levels vinyasa flow yoga class will be...

"Impeachmint" Cocktail By Madison On Park Complements Political Climate

“Impeachmint” Cocktail At Madison On Park Takes On Today’s Political Climate

Fighting politics with cocktails, Madison on Park has brought back the Impeachmint cocktail, their way of combining peaches and politics to take an anti-Trump stance. The...

Get In The Halloween Spirit With Wonderspaces VR Film Gloomy Eyes

Wonderspaces Virtual Reality Showcase

The Wonderspaces VR Showcase offers visitors an opportunity to experience four extraordinary virtual reality short films – previously seen at festivals including Sundance, Tribeca, and...

Bonfire Beer Release And Mug Party

With the cold weather finally here, we’re ready to roast some marshmallows and drink some beer on the patio around a big firepit! https://www.instagram.com/p/B3xPamLHmls/ Come...

The SoNo Fest & Chili Cook-Off 10th Anniversary

SoNo Fest is an all volunteer run, locally-focused street festival featuring a 40-restaurant chili cook-off; 24 craft beer, wine and spirits makers in a huge...

The Teddy Ball 2019

The Teddy Ball is a high energy, black-tie holiday celebration hosted yearly in San Diego by local nonprofit, Cruise 4 Kids. The event brings together...

Thorn Street Brewery North Park’s 7th Anniversary Party

It’s been a magnificent seven years at Thorn Street Brewery in North Park. They started out as North Park’s first brewery in 2012 and they...

Adams Avenue Spirit Stroll

Come enjoy the 5th annual Adams Avenue Spirit Stroll taking place on Small Business Saturday. Sample holiday-themed cocktails curated by Adams Avenue’s most talented bartenders...

Bourbon Release & Open House At Seven Caves Spirits

Join us at Seven Caves Spirits this Black Friday. They will be releasing another Ludicrously Small Batch spirit just in time for the holidays! This...

The Harry Potter Inspired Wizards Beerfest Arrives In San Diego

The Harry Potter Inspired Beer Festival Arrives In San Diego

The Wizards Beerfest is an event full of magic, debauchery, beer, and mischief. The venue is transformed into a wizarding universe of wonders full of...

You’re Invited To A FriendsGiving Party At The Oxford Social Club

Because Oxford Social Club is grateful for all of their friends, let all drink together at the club’s annual Friendsgiving Party! https://www.instagram.com/p/B4yElb9nsBX/ See you there!

A Thanksgiving Eve Annual Reunion Party

For years, it has been tradition that when all of us come home for the Thanksgiving, we must come together with our old friends to...

The 6th Annual California Country Christmas At Moonshine Beach

Join Moonshine Beach for the 6th Annual California Country Christmas, an annual toy drive and concert that benefits underprivileged families. This year’s lineup features live...

Casey Donahew With Chancey Williams Live In Concert At Moonshine Beach

Known for chart topping hits like Standoff, Casey Donahew has released 8 independent records to both critical and commercial acclaim. His most recent album, One...

Tommy Bahama Marlin Bar To Begin Construction At Fashion Valley

Tommy Bahama will begin construction in December at Fashion Valley for its first Tommy Bahama Marlin Bar in San Diego. This new restaurant-retail concept is...

Jeune Et Jolie Hosts Bocuse D’Or Chef For 1 Year Anniversary Celebration

This December, Carlsbad’s crown jewel, Jeune et Jolie, will turn one — still young and beautiful as ever, but with a year of service and...

New Fall Menus At Campfire, Il Dandy, And Café Gratitude

Since we’ve received our first few raindrops of the season, we think it’s officially fall in San Diego! So, we are sending fall menus that...

Meals On Wheels San Diego County Hosts The 2019 Subaru Share The Love Event

Meals on Wheels San Diego County and Kearny Mesa Subaru invite San Diegans to their 9th Annual Subaru Share The Love Event, Food Truck Competition....

A Star Brews Beer Festival At San Diego Air And Space Musuem

A Star Wars Themed Beerfest Is Coming To San Diego

Join us for the Star Brews Beer Festival as we transform the San Diego Air and Space Musuem into an intergalactic playground complete with tastings...

Miracle Babies Presents Play Date With A Purpose

Miracle Babies presents their 5th annual Play Date with a Purpose, a diaper drive benefitting families with critically ill babies in the neonatal intensive care...

FOR THE SENDER Holiday Show Returns To La Paloma Theater With Acclaimed Artists

For The Sender is returning home to the historic La Paloma Theater for its annual Holiday Show. Proceeds from the Holiday Show will directly benefit...