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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.
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Legendary Turtleneck and Sweater Party at Belly Up
This is not your family’s holiday party! This is Gnarlywood’s infamous Turtleneck and Sweater Party, and the crazier the turtleneck or sweater, the better! Come by Belly Up...
Brothers Osborne at HOB
Listen to these chart-topping brothers play everything from traditional country music to rock & roll at House of Blues. We like them for their range,...
Pub Crawl Alert! 12 Pubs of Xmas
We do our best to keep you informed of all the best events this Christmas, so filling you in on this one is a must! Hop on the...
The Festive Version of the North Park Farmers Market
Come out for a festive version of North Park’s Thursday Farmers Market! Check off your holiday shopping lists, learn to make Latkes, and catch live music at Dec 17th’s...
Chocolate and Cider Pairing! At Sweet Petite Confections
Chocolate and Cider! Friday, Dec 16 chocolate artisans Sweet Petite Confections team up with hard ciders crafters Julian Ciderworks to bring pairings guaranteed to please both you...
Your Guide To This Week’s North County San Diego Concerts
This week pulls together ‘80s and ‘90s nostalgia and some emerging singers and songwriters. Whether you’re trying to relive the good ol’ days or are...
Seven Must-Try Dishes at the New Flower Child Restaurant in Flower Hill
A photo posted by Flower Child (@eatflowerchild) on Nov 27, 2016 at 10:00am PST Whether you’re vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free or simply looking for healthier dining...
23 Cringeworthy Tweets That Perfectly Sum Up Dating
  When Charles Dickens wrote “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times,” he was talking about the French Revolution —...
Let San Diego’s Top Chefs Do the Cooking This Christmas
Some of San Diego’s most popular dining destinations are serving up exceptional holiday meals for stress-free Christmas celebrations this year. The city’s top chefs are...
7 White Elephant Gift Ideas That Are Amazingly Cringeworthy
  Since we’re all adults here, it’s assumed that everyone is familiar with the concept of White Elephant (or Yankee Swap, Mean Christmas, etc…). But...
Catch an Award-Winning Documentary and Support the Surfrider Foundation at Red Card Cafe
Head to Red Card Cafe for awesome eats and a screening of the award-winning documentary, Into The Gyre, on January 10th at 6:30pm! Into The Gyre documents a groundbreaking...
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Here’s A Great Big List Of Things To Do In San Diego This Weekend
This weekend, say no to Netflix and Chill. Our city is too great to spend your free time on your couch eating frozen pizza. In...
Race With the Pros at Holidaze at the Track!
So stoked to work with these guys_& for my first cover shot…grab a copy and check out my 4pg feature article with Andy & Co....
Weekend Plans: 6 Awesome Things To Do In San Diego This Weekend
Congrats! You survived yet another work week and now it’s time to celebrate. Fight the urge to sit on your couch and watch Netflix for...
Drink A Beer, Save A Puppy At The 7th Annual San Diego Brew Fest
The 7th annual San Diego Brew Fest returns to Liberty Station with unlimited tastings from dozens of local and international craft breweries, plus live music...
Hone Your Sparkling Wine, Cheese and Chocolate Pairing Skills
Why not become a pro in some of the best parts of life?! Yes, exactly: wine, cheese and chocolate. Venissimo Cheese is putting all of these...
Ugly Christmas Sweater Pub Crawl
San Diego’s infamous Pub Crawler team is back at it with a sixth year of the Ugly Sweater Holiday Crawl! We hope you saved your...
Feast on Baja-Med with a Boat Show
The holiday edition of the Coronado Island Marriott’s Lunar Feast dinner series might just be the best seat in the city to view the San...
Dogs Take Over The Gaslamp Quarter
Head to the Gaslamp Holiday Pet Parade to see local pups (and their owners) promenade through the Gaslamp Quarter dressed in quirky costumes. The lighthearted...
Watch Classic Christmas Flicks Poolside at the Pearl Hotel
Because only in San Diego can you watch your favorite flicks poolside in December! The Pearl Hotel’s “Dive-in Theatre” is featuring the best Christmas classics each Wednesday leading...
Get A Sneak Peek At Nomad Donuts’ New Location And Support A Great Local Cause
Donuts, beer, and live music…it’s a donut party! Who can say no to that? Even better, it’s for a good cause. Join us Tuesday, December...
Jungle Bells at the SD Zoo
2016 Jungle Bells Twinkling lights, festive foods, and merry performances transform the Zoo into a wild, glowing wonderland. Ride the Twinkle Light Trolley to tour...
Tonight: Shelter And Saloon In Encinitas Become One Big Dance Floor
Shelter in Encinitas and their neighbor ‘Saloon’ will be joining forces tonight to bring you 2 rooms of madness! The party starts at 8pm. With the...
Grand Opening – Little Miss Brewing
We decided to finally make it official!!! Enjoy some beers, play some games, and have some fun with all of us on December 10th as...
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