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.
Barona Powwow
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Barona’s Powwow Celebrates Native American Culture
The Barona Band of Mission Indians is hosting their 53rd Annual Barona Powwow this Labor Day Weekend, bringing together hundreds of Native American dancers from...
Mastro’s Ocean Club San Diego
Mastro’s Ocean Club Brings High-End Luxury Dining to the Embarcadero
Mastro’s Ocean Club has officially opened its first San Diego location, marking the brand’s 10th California outpost with a stunning waterfront restaurant that accommodates up...
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The Rosin Box Project Debuts Bold New Contemporary Ballet
  • California Center for the Arts
The Rosin Box Project is bringing three world premieres to California Center for the Arts that showcase exactly why San Diego’s contemporary ballet scene continues...
Navore Market San Diego
San Diego Gets Its First Direct-to-Consumer Local Food Marketplace
Farm-to-table food lovers, San Diego has a new marketplace bringing food from local farms directly to your table, and we love it! Navore Market has...
naturally san diego Coffee + Convos + yoga
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Natural Products Community Adds Yoga to Their Morning Coffee Ritual
Naturally San Diego (NSD) is mixing up their popular Coffee + Convos networking event with a twist that perfectly captures San Diego’s wellness culture. The...
Hard Rock San Diego
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Hard Rock’s Liquid Sunshine Gets a Major Fashion Upgrade
  • Hard Rock Hotel San Diego
Hard Rock Hotel San Diego’s Liquid Sunshine day club is adding serious style to their Saturday lineup with a swimwear show featuring six impressive brands....
The Victorian at Hill Street oceanside
Oceanside’s Historic Yellow House Gets a Stunning New Life
The Victorian at Hill Street has opened as part of the new Hill Street Courtyard, transforming Oceanside’s beloved historic Wetzel House into something truly special....
Ballast Point major investment
Ballast Point Gets a Major Upgrade With New San Diego Partnership
Ballast Point just announced a major new investment that has us genuinely excited about what’s coming next for this San Diego brewing institution. The pioneering...
Sally's Fish House
Manchester Grand Hyatt Goes All Out for Labor Day Weekend
Manchester Grand Hyatt is sending summer off in style with a Labor Day Weekend celebration that perfectly captures why we love San Diego’s waterfront scene....
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Sip Italian Wine and History Among the Gardens
  • San Diego Botanic Garden
There’s something magical about combining great wine with beautiful surroundings, and the Wine Tasting and History evening at San Diego Botanic Garden delivers on both...
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Score Big at Home Start’s National Thrift Store Day Celebration
We love a good thrift find, and this weekend gives us the perfect excuse to dive into some serious secondhand shopping. Home Start’s Thrift Boutique in...
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Baja’s Street Food Scene Takes Over Rancho Valencia
  • Rancho Valencia Resort and Spa
Sometimes the best culinary experiences happen when worlds collide, and that’s exactly what’s going down at Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa. Baja Wine + Food...
San Diego’s Most Spine-Tingling Ghost Stories and Haunted Hotspots
Sure, we all know San Diego for its perfect beaches, craft beer scene, and year-round sunshine. But once the sun sets over the Pacific, our...
San Diego’s Rooftop Lounges With the Best Sunset Vibes
San Diego’s got that golden hour magic on lockdown, and what better way to soak it up than from a killer rooftop lounge with a...
SDMA Photography Exhibitions
SDMA Drops Two Must-See Photography Exhibitions This August
The San Diego Museum of Art and MOPA@SDMA are rolling out an impressive photography lineup that’s got us genuinely excited about spending more time in...
San Diego Wave FC Fire-Rescue Foundation game
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Wave FC Teams Up With Fire-Rescue Foundation for Community Night
  • Snapdragon Stadium
San Diego Wave FC and the Fire-Rescue Foundation have joined forces for what promises to be an incredible game with serious community impact. When the...
best places to watch sunrises in San Diego
San Diego’s Best Places to Watch the Sunrise
Okay, let’s be honest—most of us are more familiar with San Diego’s sunset game than its sunrise situation. But if you’re one of those early...
The Mental Bar Art Show
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Local Artists Take Center Stage at The Mental Bar
The Mental Bar is hosting an art show that’s got us genuinely excited about discovering new local talent. This cozy coffee and wellness spot on...
Guide to Healthy Restaurants in San Diego
Your Guide to the Best Healthy Restaurants in San Diego
San Diego’s dining scene has always been about more than just great weather and ocean views—it’s about embracing a lifestyle that makes you feel as...
San Diego Brewers Guild
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The Capital of Craft Converges: San Diego Craft Beer Con Returns to Cardiff
San Diego Craft Beer Con is making its highly anticipated return, and this year’s lineup perfectly captures why our city earned the title The Capital...
Dominique Crenn Collaborates With Matsu
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Three-Michelin-Starred Dominique Crenn Collaborates With Matsu
When Chef Dominique Crenn joins Chef William Eick for a one-night dinner at Matsu, we’re witnessing something truly unprecedented in San Diego’s dining landscape. This...
Pickleball Mission Bay Resort
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Aloha! San Diego Mission Bay Resort Brings Island Vibes to the Court
  • San Diego Mission Bay Resort
San Diego Mission Bay Resort is celebrating National Pickleball Day with a tropical twist that’s got us ready to dust off our paddles and break...
Nature collective august events
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Get Wild: Nature Collective’s Free Tours Unlock San Elijo Lagoon’s Hidden World
Nature Collective is offering something genuinely special with their August & September events featuring free Discovery and Wildlife Tours throughout both months. When a local...
FOD Scholarship Fundraising Golf Tournament
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Friends of Downtown’s Golf Tournament Champions Local Students
Friends of Downtown San Diego is teeing up their 5th Annual FOD Scholarship Fundraising Golf Tournament, and this year’s event promises to deliver both competitive...
Upcoming Events
point loma new gateway sign
Point Loma Lights Up Its New Gateway Sign With Community Celebration
March 10, 2026
5:30 pm
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...
Eric Eaton Is Bringing His Adults Only Comedy Magic Show to San Diego for One Night Only
March 8, 2026
6:00 pm
  • Mic Drop Comedy
If you’ve ever thought magic was just for kids, Eric Eaton is here to change your mind – and probably blow it in the process....
International Women’s Day Brunch
Celebrate International Women’s Day With Brunch at Stone World Bistro & Gardens
March 8, 2026
10:00 am
  • Stone Brewery Liberty Station
Stone World Bistro & Gardens at Liberty Station is hosting an International Women’s Day Brunch + Market, a culinary and community celebration spotlighting women in...
James Hubbell Baja tour
Explore James Hubbell’s Hidden Baja Masterpieces on This Guided Art Tour
March 7, 2026
9:00 am
There’s something special about discovering art in unexpected places, and this March, San Diegans have the chance to do exactly that. The Ilan-Lael Foundation is...
Glow in the Dark Pickleball
Dink After Dark: Glow-in-the-Dark Pickleball is Coming to Mission Bay
March 7, 2026
6:00 pm
  • San Diego Mission Bay Resort
San Diego Mission Bay Resort is bringing something a little different to the courts this March – a glow-in-the-dark pickleball round robin that’s equal parts...