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The Craving: San Diego Food + Drink News – Week of June 15, 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.
bro-am beach fest
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Bro-Am Beach Fest 2025 Brings Grammy Winners and Good Vibes to Encinitas
  • Moonlight Beach
Summer kicks off with purpose and serious fun at Moonlight Beach. Bro-Am Beach Fest 2025 returns as a free, all-ages celebration that combines Grammy Award-winning...
National Go Skate Day
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North City Celebrates National Go Skate Day With Ramp It Up Community Event
Wheels up, San Diego. North City is hosting Ramp It Up in honor of National Go Skate Day, bringing together skate culture, community spirit, and...
Barrel Tasting Party
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Carruth Cellars’ Summer Solstice Barrel Tasting Returns to Liberty Station
  • Carruth Cellars
Wine lovers, the longest day of the year just got even better. Carruth Cellars brings back their Annual Summer Solstice Barrel Tasting Party at their...
molly's Pride drag Brunch
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Beach, Please! Brings Drag, Drinks & Pride Celebration to Mission Beach
Get ready to slay your Saturday with glitter, sunshine, and fierce performances. Molly’s is hosting Beach, Please!, a spectacular Pride Brunch celebration that combines drag...
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800 Broadway Brings Luxury Living to New Heights
800 Broadway, a brand-new mixed-use residential tower, has officially opened in Downtown San Diego, introducing 389 modern residences, three commercial spaces, and the city’s tallest...
California Wine Festival Carlsbad
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Coastal Elegance in Carlsbad at the California Wine Festival
  • Park Hyatt Aviara Resort
Wine lovers, your perfect weekend just arrived. The California Wine Festival returns to Carlsbad’s stunning Park Hyatt Aviara Resort for two days of exceptional wines,...
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Authentic Hawaiian Magic at Catamaran Resort This Summer
The islands are calling, and you don’t need a plane ticket to answer. Catamaran Resort’s legendary Sunset Luaus on the Bay return, bringing authentic Hawaiian...
Barra Oliba Brings Bold Basque Flavors to Little Italy’s Dining Scene
San Diego got a serious culinary upgrade with Little Italy’s Barra Oliba, the Spanish-inspired bistro that opened late in 2024. The restaurant has already established...
The Mental Bar is hosting the Cars Coffee & Unity Cruise
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Cars Coffee & Unity Cruise Revs Up Community at The Mental Bar
Car enthusiasts and coffee lovers, your perfect Saturday morning awaits. The Mental Bar is hosting the Cars Coffee & Unity Cruise, combining automotive passion with...
Grand Social's Surf & Tiki Night
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Grand Social’s Surf & Tiki Night Brings Island Vibes to Your Friday
  • Fairmont Grand Del Mar
Escape to the tropics without leaving San Diego. Grand Social’s Surf & Tiki Night transforms Friday evenings into an island getaway where surf rock energy...
Summer Solstice Sound Healing experience at San Diego Botanic Garden
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Summer Solstice Sound Healing at San Diego Botanic Garden Creates Magic in Encinitas
  • San Diego Botanic Garden
Something truly extraordinary is happening at the San Diego Botanic Garden this Friday evening. The longest day of the year calls for a celebration that...
Juneteenth Community Block Party
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North Park’s First Juneteenth Block Party Celebrates Freedom Together
  • Louisiana Purchase
Louisiana Purchase is stepping up to co-host something truly special this year. The beloved neighborhood spot is partnering with High Definition Entertainment, Black San Diego,...
Bianchi Pizza & Pasta
Mission Bay Just Got a Taste of Italy With Bianchi Pizza & Pasta
The bayfront dining scene at Mission Bay has a new star, and we couldn’t be more excited about it. Bianchi Pizza & Pasta has opened...
Seabreeze Chocolates
Seabreeze Craft Chocolates is About to Make Your Sweet Tooth Very Happy
Seabreeze Craft Chocolates has been quietly perfecting the art of small-batch chocolate making, and now they’re launching their Summer Pastry Pop-Up that has us genuinely...
Things to do in San Diego for 4th of July
11 Things to Do in San Diego for 4th of July
Looking for things to do in San Diego for 4th of July? You’re in luck—there is no better place to celebrate the 4th of July...
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Mavericks Beach Club Just Leveled Up Pacific Beach With Brand New Sports Courts
Mavericks Beach Club on Garnet Avenue has been busy transforming their space, and the result is something we’ve been waiting for in Pacific Beach. They’ve...
bottlenose dolphin calves
Two New Dolphin Babies Just Made SeaWorld San Diego Even More Magical
SeaWorld San Diego just welcomed two adorable bottlenose dolphin calves! Jupiter and Phin are the newest stars of the park’s dolphin program, and watching these...
iHeart Indie Markets
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Grand Ole BBQ Hosts Father’s Day Weekend Makers Market
The Grand Ole BBQ Makers Market is exactly what we need for last-minute Father’s Day gift hunting. I Heart Indie Markets is bringing together 20+...
City Heights Street Food Fest
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City Heights Street Food Festival Goes Free
The City Heights Street Food Festival is back for year five, and they’re making their biggest change yet—free admission for everyone. University Avenue between 37th...
Movies in Memorial Chula Vista
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Movies in Memorial Brings Free Outdoor Cinema to Chula Vista
Downtown Chula Vista just launched something we’ve been hoping would happen—a proper outdoor movie series that doesn’t cost anything and actually shows films people want...
Duck Dive Drag Me to the Beach brunch
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Drag Me to the Beach: Duck Dive’s Friday Brunch Show
  • Duck Dive
Duck Dive is hosting a drag brunch show that’s bringing serious energy to our Friday morning, and we’re already planning our outfit. “Drag Me to...
Malibu Barbie Cafe
The Malibu Barbie Cafe Rolls Into San Diego For The Summer
San Diego got a serious dose of pink when the Malibu Barbie Cafe opened at Bayside Kitchen and Bar. This isn’t just another themed restaurant—we’re...
North City Summer Event Series
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North City’s Summer Movie Nights Are Here (And They’re Free!)
  • North City
North City just launched their Summer Event Series, and we’re already obsessed with the outdoor movie nights they’re using to kick things off. These free...
Civico 1845 10th anniversary
Civico 1845 Turns Ten With a Chef Collaboration Menu That’s Pure Little Italy Magic
Civico 1845 is marking its 10th anniversary in style, and honestly, we couldn’t be more excited about how they’re celebrating this major milestone. A decade...
Upcoming Events
Petals & Poetry Valentine’s Floral Workshop
Petals & Poetry: A Valentine’s Floral Workshop at Treehouse Café
February 13, 2026
4:00 pm
Treehouse, the all-day dining collective in Sorrento Mesa, is teaming up with San Diego wedding and event florist Sage & Autumn for a pre-Valentine’s workshop...
Where Art Meets Attraction: A Curated Singles Evening at The San Diego Museum of Art
February 12, 2026
6:00 pm
  • San Diego Museum of Art
If you’ve been wondering how to meet someone without the usual dating app fatigue, Amador Matchmaking has an answer that sounds fun. They’re hosting Art...
Cupid's Skate Party petco park
Cupid’s Skate Party Transforms Petco Park’s Gallagher Square Into a Valentine’s Roller Rink
February 12, 2026
2:00 pm
  • PETCO Park
Petco Park is turning Gallagher Square into an outdoor roller skating rink for Valentine’s weekend, and it’s the kind of setup that works whether you’re...
La Jolla Playhouse The Recipe
La Jolla Playhouse Serves Up Julia Child’s Origin Story in The Recipe
February 10, 2026
7:30 pm
Before Julia Child became the culinary icon we all recognize, she was bouncing between cities, careers, and continents – from Pasadena to New York, Washington...
Grown-Up Carnival Liberty Station
Grown-Up Carnival Takes Over Liberty Station for Junior League Fundraiser
February 7, 2026
12:00 pm
  • Stone Brewery Liberty Station
The Junior League of San Diego is throwing Winter Wins: Carnival & Live Auction at Stone Brewing Liberty Station, and if you’ve ever wanted to...