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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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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...

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The New Children’s Museum Unveils Artopia – A Creative Studio for All Ages

The New Children’s Museum

A big new chapter is opening at The New Children’s Museum with the debut of Artopia: NCM Creative Studios, the vibrant centerpiece of the museum’s...

Wellness at The Lake Returns With a Fresh New Lineup of Mindful Movement and Lakeside Fun

The third annual Wellness at The Lake Series is back at Lakehouse Resort—one of San Diego’s most scenic outdoor venues—for another season of lakeside movement,...

“Afghan Heart, French Love” Exhibition Brings a Global Story to San Diego

Artist Manaz Raiszadeh invites San Diego into her world through Afghan Heart, French Love, a deeply personal solo exhibition now on view at the Alliance...

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Walter Redondo’s Open Art Studio Launches at Granger Hotel

The Grand Opening of Open Art Studio by Walter Redondo is happening at the beautifully restored Granger Hotel, and it’s your chance to be among...

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Big Night at Ponyboy Brings an Iconic Culinary Cinema Experience to Point Loma

Big Night at Ponyboy is coming to The Pearl Hotel—and it’s bringing a five-course feast to match its cinematic namesake. This Culinary Cinema Experience with...

Help San Diego Veteran Moms Through the Bright Beginnings Baby Shower Drive

The Bright Beginnings Baby Shower Drive is officially underway, offering San Diegans a meaningful way to get involved and support local veteran moms. Organized by...

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Take a Flavor-Filled Stroll at the 3rd Annual Taste of East Village

East Village San Diego

The Taste of East Village is back and better than ever! Now in its third year, this foodie favorite expands to two days, offering even...

Brisa Little Italy San Diego bold Latin-Japanese fusion restaurant

Little Italy

Brisa Brings Bold Fusion Flavors to Little Italy

There’s a breezy new addition to Little Italy’s dining scene! Brisa, an island vibes and Latin-Japanese fusion restaurant, is now open at the corner of...

Mister A’s Celebrates 60 Years of Iconic Dining in the Sky

One of San Diego’s most iconic restaurants is hitting a major milestone! Mister A’s 60th anniversary is here, and it’s shaping up to be a...

The Carriage Home at Fox Point Farms: A Dreamy Encinitas Staycation

Looking for a staycation that’s both luxurious and grounded in nature? The Carriage Home at Fox Point Farms has you covered! The Encinitas escape is...

Experience Home Alone Like Never Before: Live Orchestra at The Rady Shell

December 13, 2025

6:00 pm

The San Diego Symphony Orchestra is performing John Williams’ score for Home Alone live while the film plays at The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park,...

San Diego

Holiday Table at Sycamore Den Brings Oysters, Martinis, and Live Classical Music

December 13, 2025

6:00 pm

Sycamore Den

Sycamore Den is hosting Holiday Table, and if you’ve been looking for a holiday gathering that feels refined without being stuffy, this delivers. We’re talking...

San Diego

Lights & Peppermint Market at Liberty Public Market

December 13, 2025

3:00 pm

Liberty Public Market

Liberty Public Market is getting festive with Lights & Peppermint Market, a two-day holiday celebration that combines eat, drink, and shopping with activities designed for...

Liberty Station

Celebrate Christmas With the Animals at Lions Tigers & Bears

December 13, 2025

2:30 pm

Lions Tigers & Bears

Lions Tigers & Bears is hosting its annual Christmas with the Animals Fundraiser at the Alpine sanctuary, and if you’ve been looking for a holiday...

Alpine

Santa Paws Brings the Gaslamp Pet Parade Back for the Holidays

December 13, 2025

1:00 pm

If you’ve been waiting all year to dress your pet in a ridiculous holiday outfit and parade them through downtown San Diego, December 13 is...

San Diego