The Craving: San Diego Food + Drink News – Week of June 1, 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.

Odie’s Pizza Co. Brings Sourdough Pies, Big Flavor, and Good Vibes to Oceanside

Downtown Oceanside is getting a major flavor upgrade. Just two blocks from the iconic pier, Odie’s Pizza Co. is gearing up to open its doors,...

MCASD Unveils ‘New on View: Memories of an American Past’

The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego has launched a captivating new installation that brings powerful stories of memory, identity, and politics into sharp focus....

13 of the Most Charming San Diego Wine Bars

Summertime is just around the bend, and it goes without saying that a sunny afternoon in San Diego is an ideal setting to unwind over...

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La Jolla Playhouse Premieres A Heartfelt New Play About Fathers, Daughters, and Growing Up

La Jolla Playhouse

La Jolla Playhouse invites you to step into the summer of 2008 with Indian Princesses, a fresh and funny coming-of-age story that unpacks the tangled...

Big News Brewing in Little Italy: A Bold New Dining Destination is Coming This Fall

Big things are coming to the Piazza della Famiglia, with the Little Italy Food Hall reimagined as a vibrant, multi-concept dining venue launching fall 2025....

Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center Makes Its Grand Debut in Chula Vista

There’s a new reason to head south this summer: the long-awaited Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center officially opened its doors today in Chula Vista—and...

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The World’s Largest Crawfish Boil Returns to Waterfront Park

Waterfront Park

The San Diego Crawfish Boil is back and bigger than ever! Presented by the LSU Alumni of San Diego, this legendary Louisiana-style celebration returns to...

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Surf Meets Symphony at Art of Elan’s Sounds & Swells

Fleet Science Center

Art of Elan is bringing back its beloved Sounds & Swells series for a two-night run—and it’s set to be one of the most visually...

San Diego’s Gelato Champs Are Going for Gold (Again!)

After landing second place in 2023 and snagging the top spot in 2024, An’s Dry Cleaning is officially back in the race—and aiming to be...

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What’s The Buzz? It’s World Bee Day at the Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum

Japanese Friendship Garden

The Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum is hosting a lively and educational World Bee Day celebration—and you’re invited to join the swarm. Held in the...

Dinner On The Diamond In Petco Park with San Diego Padres

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Dinner On The Diamond is Back at Petco Park

PETCO Park

One of San Diego’s most unforgettable summer evenings is back—Dinner on the Diamond returns to Petco Park for its fourth annual celebration of community, cuisine,...

18 Unique and Fun Things to Do in San Diego

It’s time to dive a little deeper into all of the unique and fun things to do in San Diego beyond going to the beach...

Where to Get the Best Burgers in San Diego

We asked our readers to tell us their pick for the best burgers in San Diego so we’ll know where to go when we’re in...

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Gather for a Night of Memory and Tradition at the Toro Nagashi Festival

Japanese Friendship Garden

A cherished tradition takes center stage at Balboa Park this summer as the Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum invites the community to experience Toro Nagashi—a...

Coastal Roots Farm taste of the farm fundraiser

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Coastal Roots Farm Celebrates 10 Years of Community and Sustainability

Coastal Roots Farm

Coastal Roots Farm is turning 10—and they’re celebrating the milestone in true farm-to-fork style. Join the nonprofit community farm for Taste of the Farm, a...

Estancia La Jolla tea in the garden series

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Estancia La Jolla Launches Whimsical New Tea in the Garden Series

Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa

Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa is debuting its enchanting new Tea in the Garden series—a seasonal high-tea experience held one Sunday a month in...

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Lucha Libre Takes Center Stage at Comic-Con Museum

The Comic-Con Museum in Balboa Park unveils its latest exhibit, Sangre, Sudor, y Mito: The Art and Tradition of Mexican Lucha Libre. This immersive showcase...

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San Diego Ballet Brings the Heat With Romeo et Juliet

Balboa Theatre

Get ready to be swept away by one of the most powerful love stories of all time, reimagined through movement, music, and soul-stirring emotion. San...

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VIP Opening Reception for Concetta Antico’s ‘A Modern Muse’ Exhibition

La Jolla’s art scene is about to get a whole lot more vivid. World-renowned tetrachromatic artist Concetta Antico is unveiling her newest exhibition, A Modern...

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Downtown Chula Vista’s Lemon Festival Returns for a Zesty Summer Celebration

Downtown Chula Vista
Third Avenue Village

Get ready to pucker up—Chula Vista’s juiciest tradition is back! The 28th Annual Lemon Festival is taking over Downtown Chula Vista bringing with it a...

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Race to the Beat at the San Diego Dragon Boat Festival

Tecolote Shores Park

Mark your calendars for one of San Diego’s most vibrant and energetic cultural events—the 18th Annual San Diego Dragon Boat Festival, hosted by the San...

DJ Snoopadelic at Oxford Social Club on Memorial Day

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DJ Snoopadelic Set to Headline Oxford Social Club’s Memorial Day Blowout

Oxford Social Club

Memorial Day weekend is about to get iconic. Hip-hop legend and global superstar Snoop Dogg—a.k.a. DJ Snoopadelic—will take over the decks at Oxford Social Club,...

Sonny’s Brings Pizza and Brooklyn Vibes to University Heights

The team behind Madison on Park and Madi just dropped their newest project in University Heights: Sonny’s, a 1980s Brooklyn-inspired pizza joint that fuses Italian-American...

Cheers to Our Local Legends! San Diego Breweries Win Big at the 2025 World Beer Cup

San Diego’s craft beer community showed up and showed out at the 2025 World Beer Cup—aka The Olympics of Beer. Five San Diego County breweries...

Noel Noel Returns to The Rady Shell for Three Nights of Holiday Magic

December 19, 2025

7:30 pm

The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park

San Diego Symphony’s beloved holiday tradition is back, and this year it comes with a mystery. Noel Noel returns outdoors to The Rady Shell at...

artreach holiday pet portrait fundraiser

ArtReach’s Holiday Pet Portrait Night Combines Painting, Pom-Poms, and Purpose

December 19, 2025

6:30 pm

ArtReach is hosting a Holiday Pet Portrait Fundraiser that leans into everything we love about the season – creativity, community, and a reason to celebrate...

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WILDCOAST Unveils Ocean-Inspired Mural in Pacific Beach Celebrating Coastal Conservation

December 18, 2025

10:00 am

WILDCOAST is unveiling a new ocean wildlife-inspired mural on the wall of retailer Ananas in Pacific Beach, created by renowned San Diego muralist Jon Hamrick....

San Diego Seals Home Opener: The Electric Factory Gets Loud This Sunday

December 14, 2025

2:00 pm

Pechanga Arena San Diego

The San Diego Seals just won their season opener 16-13 in Ottawa, and now they’re bringing that momentum back to Pechanga Arena – aka “The...

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Japonesia Comes to MCASD’s Winter MKT with Records, Art, and Local Vibes

December 14, 2025

11:00 am

Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego

MCASD’s Winter MKT is back, and this year’s lineup brings together some serious local favorites. The museum is teaming up with Part Time Lover, In...