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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.

Rady Children’s Ice Rink At Liberty Station Returns For The Holiday Season, Opening Thursday, Nov. 14

Rady Children’s Ice Rink At Liberty Station Opening Nov 14th For The Holiday Season!

It’s hard to believe it’s that time of year again already, but the ice rink at Liberty Station is opening soon! Rady Children’s Hospital Auxiliary...

The Yasai Grand Opening

Junya Watanabe, creator of RakiRaki Ramen, introduces a new concept – The Yasai: a Japanese Vegan Experience. You are invited to try this new concept....

Explore San Diego’s Secret Speakeasies

Did you know that San Diego was one of the busiest cities importing illegal booze from across the border? You’re invited to explore San Diego’s...

Artisanal Mezcal Dinner At Coasterra

Join Chef Deborah Scott on the Harbor Float at Coasterra for a dinner cooked on open flames overlooking the San Diego skyline. Chef Deb and...

The 2019 Ocean Beach Restaurant Walk

Ocean Beach Town Council and Ocean Beach Main Street Association welcome you to join the foodie event of the year for Ocean Beach! https://www.instagram.com/p/B3kQg69ni73/ This...

Pizza Making With Buona Forchetta

Here’s your chance to experience a hands-on pizza-making lesson and learn about the history of authentic “Neapolitan style” pizza that Buona Forchetta is known for....

“Simply Breathtaking” Aaskah Odedra Performs Rising At ArtPower

One of the most exciting young contemporary dancers and choreographers in the UK, the “simply breathtaking” (Globe and Mail) Aakash Odedra takes the stage at...

Park Commons Opens November 11th In Sorrento Valley

Whisknladle Hospitality, the restaurant group behind some of the city’s hottest dining concepts, is expanding into Sorrento Valley’s dynamic work campus, The Park, formerly known...

Doctors Without Borders Brings Traveling Speaker Series To La Jolla And San Diego

The international medical humanitarian organization, Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), is bringing its special speaker series to La Jolla and San Diego. MSF On...

Veterans Day Military Ride Free This Monday

This Veterans Day, show your valid military ID or DD-214 papers for a FREE RIDE on the Patriot Jet Boat or aboard a Harbor Tour....

Puffer Malarkey’s Herb & Sea In Encinitas Is Now Open

The Puffer Malarkey Collective’s (PMC) newest concept, Herb & Sea, is now open in Encinitas! Occupying a 6,500 square foot 1920’s art deco building, Herb...

Holiday Makers’ Market At The Forum Carlsbad

Join us at The Forum Carlsbad for the Fall/Holiday Forum Makers’ Market. Dozens of local entrepreneurs and makers will line the sidewalks and fill the...

Local Artist Kat Hammock Wins Knockout Round on The Voice!

One of our very own has been crushing it on The Voice! In the Voice’s Knockout Round, Kat Hammock from Encinitas went head-to-head with teammate...

Whiskey & Wine Party At Estancia La Jolla

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

The Top Concerts In San Diego This Weekend Thursday, November 7 The Winter’s Tale At The Old Globe A three week tour of a free...

San Diego Urban Wineries Presents "Sip By The Sea”

Sample From More Than A Dozen Of San Diego’s Urban Wineries At ‘Sip By The Sea’

San Diego Urban Wineries (SDUW) presents “Sip By The Sea,” an afternoon of unlimited tastings from more than a dozen urban wineries featuring one of...

The 5th Annual ‘Carnival 4 Canines’ At Liberty Station

Come to the 5th Annual Carnival 4 Canines & Friends, a dog-friendly fundraising event for the whole family at Liberty Station! There’ll be food, music,...

Bringing Together The Best Of San Diego's Breweries At The Beer Garden 2019

Wrap Up San Diego Beer Week At The Beer Garden At The Lodge At Torrey Pines

There is no better setting for the closing event of San Diego Beer Week than the Arroyo Terrace of the Lodge at Torrey Pines. The...

Donut Bar Pacific Beach Grand Opening!

The Donut Bar empire is expanding to Pacific Beach! On Sunday, November 10th they’ll be celebrating with FREE Donut Bar Swag Bags for the first...

Studio 200: Into the Future At The New Children’s Museum

Dance the night away at the most innovative spot in town! Each year the The New Children’s Museum transforms their multi-level contemporary space into Studio...

La Bodega Gallery Presents The Annual “Mermaid Art Show”

La Bodega Gallery invites you to join them for a night of mystical energy at their Annual Mermaid Art Show. Mermaids have been enduring symbols...

Le Grand Champagne Tasting!

It’s one of San Diego’s most anticipated event of the season ushering you into the holidays….it’s the Le Grand Champagne Tasting! Enjoy over 15 bottles...

Tijuana Street Food + Craft Beer Daycation

Join our roving super club as we eat our way around TJ’s famed street food stands and visit its central market and ingredient center. In...

Film & Float: The Great Gatsby

The Twenties are starting to ROAR in with The Lafayette Hotel’s poolside FILM & FLOAT series with the original 1974 classic, THE GREAT GATSBY. Lounge...

Whiskey & Wine Party At Estancia La Jolla

The flavors of the deep South and northern California converge at this West coast BBQ bash at Estancia La Jolla. A nod to the property’s...