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.
Crowds celebrating Scottish heritage at the San Diego Scottish Highland Games San Diego
Upcoming
Immerse Yourself in Scottish Heritage at the 50th Annual San Diego Highland Games
Five decades of Scottish heritage, athleticism, and community come together this summer as the San Diego Scottish Highland Games celebrate their 50th anniversary – and...
The Beach Boys
Upcoming
Catch the Beach Boys Live at the Rady Shell – With the Full San Diego Symphony
  • The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
Experience the magic of The Beach Boys at The Rady Shell concert with the San Diego Symphony for a perfect summer night.
The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
Upcoming
Hear the Summer Begin at the Rady Shell
  • The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
The San Diego Symphony's summer season kicks off at The Rady Shell with a sweeping program lead by Rafael Payare.
Kinfolk Fest
Upcoming
Kinfolk Fest is Back – and San Diego’s Ready to Celebrate
  • Waterfront Park
Experience Kinfolk Fest 2026 at Waterfront Park, featuring live performances from top artists across genres and an amazing atmosphere.
Animals Thriving at Lions Tigers and Bears Rescue Sanctuary
Come Out and Celebrate Gotcha Days at Lions Tigers & Bears
At Lions Tigers & Bears sanctuary in Alpine, every animal has a story – and this season, three of its most beloved residents are marking...
UC San Diego
Showing
Find the Clues, Crack the Code, and Save the Order at UC San Diego This Summer
Forget everything you know about escape rooms. Decoding DaVinci is part scavenger hunt, part immersive theater, part outdoor adventure – and the entire UC San...
Ocean Beach Street Fair & Chili Cook Off
Upcoming
OB Street Fair & Chili Cook-Off is Back for its 46th Year
  • Ocean Beach
Ocean Beach does summer better than most neighborhoods, and the OB Street Fair & Chili Cook-Off is a big reason why. Every year, Newport Avenue...
Del Mar Summer Solstice
Upcoming
Del Mar’s Summer Solstice Returns With Ocean Views and Epic Eats
  • Powerhouse Park
Del Mar's annual Summer Solstice event is coming back to Powerhouse Park, and we're already planning our strategy for maximum food sampling.
Tajima Ramen marking 25 years in San Diego with special events and promotions
Tajima Ramen is Turning 25 and the Whole Month is a Celebration
San Diego’s own Tajima Ramen is marking 25 years with a full month of throwback specials, DJ nights, ramen deals, giveaways, and community events across...
Upcoming
Grab Your Crew and Head to the Loma Club’s First Annual Loma Luau
The Loma Club is bringing a little aloha to Liberty Station with their first annual Loma Luau – an evening of Hawaiian BBQ, handcrafted tiki...
Sunlife Organics at The Del
SunLife Organics is Now Open at Hotel del Coronado
If you’ve ever wanted a reason to make a day of it at The Del, here’s another one. SunLife Organics has officially landed on Coronado...
Performer on Music on Main at El Cajon
Downtown El Cajon’s Free Friday Concert Series is Back for the Summer
Music on Main is back at Prescott Promenade in Downtown El Cajon, and this year it’s bigger than ever. Formerly known as the Dinner and...
Step Into Silver Hoof Creamery, Old Town’s New Folklore-Inspired Ice Cream Parlor
Old Town has a new reason to wander in. Silver Hoof Creamery is a woman-owned soft serve parlor opening in the heart of the neighborhood,...
Harland Clubhouse at Mission Bay Golf Course
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Tee Up, Grab a Cold One – Harland Brewing Has Taken Over Mission Bay Golf Course
Harland Brewing has found its next home, and it’s a good one. The San Diego craft brewery is now running the food and beverage program...
8th Annual San Diego Smooth Jazz Festival at the Rady Shell
Upcoming
The San Diego Smooth Jazz Festival is Back at the Rady Shell for its 8th Year
  • The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
The San Diego Smooth Jazz Festival returns to the Rady Shell at Jacobs Park for its eighth edition, and the lineup is stacked. Hosted by...
Rooftop Cinema Club Moulin Rouge 25th Anniversary
Upcoming
Moulin Rouge! is Back on the Big Screen and This Time, it’s Outside
Experience the magic of Moulin Rouge! during its anniversary screening at Rooftop Cinema Club, a must-see outdoor event.
Ocean Beach Makers Market
Upcoming
A Perfect Saturday in OB: The Ocean Beach Makers Market
  • OB Surf Lodge
Experience the Ocean Beach Makers Market, where local makers showcase one-of-a-kind creations in a vibrant outdoor setting.
University Heights Community-Wide Garage Sale annual neighborhood event San Diego
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University Heights is Throwing a Neighborhood-Wide Garage Sale and Everyone’s Invited
Every year, University Heights turns into one big treasure hunt – and this year is no different. The annual Community-Wide Garage Sale brings together 60-plus...
Golden State Ballet Midsummer Night's Dream
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Shakespeare’s Dreamiest Ballet is Coming to Balboa Park
  • Balboa Theatre
Experience the magic of Golden State Ballet Midsummer Night's Dream at Balboa Theatre this June. Do not miss the enchanting performances.
Female Maker Market at Liberty Public Market
Upcoming
The Female Maker Market is Back and Coronado Ferry Landing is the Place to Be
  • Coronado Ferry Landing
The Female Maker Market returns to the Coronado Ferry Landing for a full day of shopping, community, and coastal vibes – and it’s free to...
Maritime Museum
Upcoming
Sword Fights, Sunken Ships, and San Diego Bay: All Aboard the Pirate Adventure
  • Maritime Museum of San Diego
Embark on an unforgettable journey with Boarded! A New Pirate Adventure and become a real pirate for 90 minutes on the bay.
Don't Miss Out On Nighttime Zoo Final Season at San Diego Zoo
All done
The Final Season of Nighttime Zoo is Here and it’s Worth Savoring
  • San Diego Zoo
After more than 25 years, the San Diego Zoo’s Nighttime Zoo is entering its last season. And if you’ve never been, or even if you...
things to do in san diego in june
Things to Do in San Diego in June
June is finally here, and San Diego is packed with ways to make the most of the start of summer. Make plans for music festivals,...
Father's Day Happenings Around San Diego
The Big List of Father’s Day Specials Around San Diego
Whether he wants to enjoy his favorite feast, a day chillin’ by the beach, or just kicking back with a cold beer, these specials are all...
Upcoming Events
Pacific Records Festival
Catch the Pacific Records Festival at Kate Sessions Park
July 19, 2026
4:00 pm
  • Kate O. Sessions Memorial Park
Mark your calendar for the Pacific Records Festival! Experience great music and stunning views at Kate Sessions Park this July.
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Grand Opera Meets Neoclassical Ballet at the California Center for the Arts
July 19, 2026
3:00 pm
  • California Center for the Arts
If you’ve never seen an opera and a ballet tell the same story back to back – in the same afternoon – this is your...
World Classic Rockers
Rock the Flight Deck This 4th of July: Classic Hits, Big Bay Boom & America’s 250th
July 4, 2026
7:00 pm
  • USS Midway Museum
There are Fourth of July plans, and then there are those Fourth of July plans – the kind worth putting on the calendar the moment...
Heritage Fire San Diego
Fire Up Your Summer: Heritage Fire Brings San Diego’s Best Chefs to Ingram Plaza
June 28, 2026
3:30 pm
  • Ingram Plaza
There’s something about live-fire cooking that just hits different – the crackle, the smoke, the smell of something incredible coming off the grill. Heritage Fire...
The Beach Boys
Catch the Beach Boys Live at the Rady Shell – With the Full San Diego Symphony
June 27, 2026
7:30 pm
  • The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
Experience the magic of The Beach Boys at The Rady Shell concert with the San Diego Symphony for a perfect summer night.