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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.

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Tee Off for a Great Cause at the Cruising for Drivers Golf Tournament

If you’re ready to swap your commute for the fairway, the San Diego Automotive Museum has the perfect excuse. The second annual Cruising for Drivers...

Birch Aquarium’s Living Seas Exhibition is Opening Soon

Big changes are happening under the surface at Birch Aquarium. The aquarium has unveiled Living Seas, its biggest transformation since 1992, offering an immersive, hands-on...

Treehouse Brings Elevated Fast-Casual Dining (and Seriously Good Coffee) to Sorrento Valley

Sorrento Valley just got a major upgrade with the opening of Treehouse, a modern all-day spot that’s part fast-casual restaurant, part artisan coffee bar, and...

East Village Gets Bold New Brunch Vibes With 6th & G Breakfast Co.

6th & G Breakfast Co., the newest concept from Rise & Shine Hospitality Group, is now open in the heart of East Village—and it’s everything...

Art, Surf, and Sound Collide at the ArtReach Charity Auction

Surfboards, skateboards, and guitars as canvases? You got it! ArtReach San Diego is back with its annual Charity Art Auction, and it’s easily one of...

Arts District Liberty Station Open-Air Gallery

Arts District Liberty Station Launches Open-Air Gallery and Unveils New Installations for 2025

There’s a new reason to stroll through Arts District Liberty Station this spring—the launch of their Open-Air Gallery, a fresh and interactive way to experience...

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Pool House Sundays Return With Rooftop Vibes and a High-Energy DJ Lineup

The Pool House

San Diego’s rooftop scene heats up this spring with the return of Pool House Sundays at The Pool House, Pendry San Diego’s third-floor day club...

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Sip Into Spring at the 2025 Spring Sake Festival at the Japanese Friendship Garden

Japanese Friendship Garden

Spring is here—and so is nama season. If you’ve never tried raw, unpasteurized sake, the 2025 Spring Sake Festival is the perfect place to start....

Spring Workshops at Ilan-Lael Invite You to Create, Explore, and Connect

Looking to spark your creativity this season? The Ilan-Lael Spring Workshops are back, offering a rare chance to learn hands-on art techniques in one of...

‘Ventana Huichola’ Opens at OMA With a Colorful Tribute to Culture and Community

If you’re looking for a thoughtful, visually stunning cultural experience this spring, Ventana Huichola at Oceanside Museum of Art should be on your list. This...

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CreativeMornings Returns With an Inspiring Conversation at the Central Library

San Diego Central Library

If you’re looking for a dose of inspiration to jumpstart your day, head downtown for CreativeMornings San Diego. The monthly morning meet-up series for the...

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Naturally Rising: San Diego’s Spotlight on Sustainable Startups

Building 177

The Naturally Rising Competition returns for its fifth year, and it’s shaping up to be a can’t-miss event for anyone passionate about San Diego’s natural...

Breeders’ Cup Gears Up for 2025 Season

The 2025 Breeders’ Cup World Championships is set to take over Del Mar Thoroughbred Club from October 31 to November 1, bringing together the world’s...

La Jolla

Dora Brings Sicilian Soul to La Jolla This Fall

Dora, a vibrant new Southern Italian restaurant from the husband-and-wife team behind Cori Trattoria, is set to open in La Jolla’s Theater District this fall—and...

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California’s Largest Traveling Tequila & Taco Music Festival Returns to San Diego

Del Mar Fairgrounds

Get ready to spice things up—the Tequila & Taco Music Festival is bringing the party to Del Mar Fairgrounds! This flavor-packed fest blends everything we...

Feeding San Diego’s Free Grocery Store Now Serving 1,500 Households Monthly

Feeding San Diego’s free grocery store, the Feeding San Diego Marketplace, is making a powerful impact in the local community—quietly becoming one of San Diego’s...

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Hop to the City’s Largest Egg Hunt & Best Brunch at Omni La Costa Resort & Spa

Omni La Costa Resort & Spa

Spring’s most egg-citing holiday is just around the corner, and Omni La Costa’s Easter Extravaganza is pulling out all the stops. This festive celebration features...

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Celebrate San Diego EarthFest—The City’s Biggest Earth Day Bash

San Diego EarthFest, the city’s biggest Earth Day bash, is back to take over Balboa Park—a free, all-ages festival celebrating sustainability, community, and the planet...

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Earth Month at Fairmont Grand Del Mar: Luxury, Sustainability, and Local Impact

Fairmont Grand Del Mar

Earth Month at Fairmont Grand Del Mar is in full bloom, inviting you to take part in a thoughtful lineup of experiences that celebrate nature,...

Convergence: How Eduardo Chillida’s Epic Exhibition is Transforming SDMA This Summer

Eduardo Chillida: Convergence arrives at The San Diego Museum of Art this summer, honoring one of postwar Europe’s most celebrated sculptors. Presented in celebration of...

Celebrate the Craft at The Lodge at Torrey Pines

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Celebrate the Craft Returns for a Day of Culinary Excellence

The Lodge at Torrey Pines

Celebrate the Craft, one of Southern California’s premier food festivals, is back at The Lodge at Torrey Pines for another unforgettable afternoon. Set against the...

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The Daytime Dance Party You Need: BPM Cafe 002 Takes Over Communal

Communal

BPM Cafe 002 is coming to Communal Coffees, the creative-minded café and lifestyle shop in South Park, for a Sunday that’s all about good music,...

Little Victory Wine Bar Brings Intimate European Vibes to Carlsbad Village

Little Victory Wine Bar has officially opened, and it’s already earning its spot as Carlsbad Village’s hottest new hangout. From the team behind Encinitas’ beloved...

Yan Pei-Ming’s “A Burial in Shanghai” Makes Its U.S. Debut at MCASD

This spring, the U.S. debut of A Burial in Shanghai brings a new level of intensity to San Diego’s art scene. Featuring a deeply personal...

Polar Express Family Day at the San Diego Model Railroad Museum

December 20, 2025

11:00 am

San Diego Model Railroad Museum

The San Diego Model Railroad Museum is turning up the holiday cheer with Polar Express Family Day, and yes, pajamas are not only allowed but...

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...

Hillcrest

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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