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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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Arts District Liberty Station’s Summer Arts Festival is Back and It’s Free
  • North Promenade
If you’re looking for a way to kick off summer in San Diego, this is a pretty good one. The Summer Arts Festival returns to...
After Pony Party
Upcoming
The Races End, the Party Begins: After Pony Party Returns to Rancho Valencia
  • Rancho Valencia Resort and Spa
Opening Day at Del Mar is one of San Diego’s great summer traditions – the hats, the energy, the whole scene. And if you want...
An Exciting Opening Night at the Sawdust Art Festival
Upcoming
Celebrate 60 Years of Creativity at the Sawdust Art Festival This Summer
One of Southern California’s most enduring creative traditions is marking a major milestone this summer. The Sawdust Art Festival turns 60 in 2026, and if...
Memorial Day Specials
Memorial Day Specials Around San Diego
Memorial Day is just around the corner, and many San Diego businesses will be offering great specials! Honor the occasion with friends by taking advantage...
ASAP Hampton Roads Chapter
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Stand Up for Service: ASAP’s Military Comedy Showcase at Mic Drop
  • Mic Drop Comedy
San Diego has one of the largest military communities in the country, and the Armed Services Arts Partnership – ASAP for short – is doing...
the monsters la jolla playhouse
Siblings, Secrets, and Stepping Back Into the Ring at La Jolla Playhouse
Some of the most complicated relationships in our lives are the ones we were born into. The Monsters, a West Coast premiere coming to La...
North City Dancing in the Streets
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Free Hip Hop Night is Taking Over North City in San Marcos
  • North City
San Marcos has a street party going on, and you’re invited. North City’s “Dancing in the Street” series is back with a full summer lineup...
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US Police & Fire Championships Return to San Diego for 59th Season
San Diego has always had a deep connection to the men and women who serve in public safety, and every June, that connection gets a...
markets for makers spring market
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Shop Local and Handmade: The San Diego Spring Market is Back
  • Port Pavilion Broadway Pier
Two days, one waterfront venue, and plenty of reasons to fill a tote bag. The San Diego Spring Market is taking over Port Pavilion at...
Heritage Fire San Diego
Upcoming
Fire Up Your Summer: Heritage Fire Brings San Diego’s Best Chefs to Ingram Plaza
  • Ingram Plaza
There’s something about live-fire cooking that just hits different – the crackle, the smoke, the smell of something incredible coming off the grill. Heritage Fire...
Carté Hotel May Events Lineup Includes Watch Parties, a Pool Party, and Live Music
Carte Hotel May Events Lineup for Your Weekends
From rooftop house music and poolside BBQs to an intimate live music showcase and a Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon finish line party, Carté Hotel is...
Lofty Coffee State Street
Lofty Coffee’s 15th Anniversary Means Free Coffee for Everyone
Some coffee shops are just coffee shops. And then there’s Lofty. The Encinitas-born café that started as a single neighborhood spot in 2011 has spent...
The Music Company Jam Session
Pacific Beach Nonprofits Launch New Summer Camp for Young Creatives
Pacific Beach has always had a strong creative current running through it, and this summer, two local nonprofits are putting that energy to work for...
Super Girl Surf Pro Takes Over Oceanside Pier for Their 20th Anniversary
Upcoming
The Supergirl Surf Pro is Turning 20 and Oceanside is the Place to Be
  • Oceanside Pier
One of professional surfing’s most celebrated events returns to Oceanside this summer for its 20th anniversary – and it’s shaping up to be the biggest...
Arturo Sandoval
La Jolla Music Society is Closing Out its 57th Season With a Lineup Worth Catching
The final stretch of La Jolla Music Society’s 57th season is here, and it’s going out strong. From free outdoor concerts to jazz phenoms and...
Encinitas Public Art Walking Tours
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Explore Encinitas’ Public Art Scene on Foot: Free Walking Tours Debut at Cyclovia
  • Downtown Encinitas
Encinitas has always had art woven into its streets and sidewalks – murals, mosaics, sculptures, and surf-inspired installations that most people walk past without knowing...
Plan Your Own Big Bear Summer Escape
7 Reasons to Head Up to Big Bear This Summer
When the heat starts creeping in across Southern California, Big Bear Lake is always the answer. At over 6,700 feet of elevation, it’s cooler, quieter,...
Enjoy Live Music and Fun at Grand Social this Summer
Fairmont Grand Del Mar is Kicking Off Summer With Live Music Every Weekend
The Grand Social Music Series is back at Fairmont Grand Del Mar, bringing live music to the resort’s outdoor lounge every Friday and Saturday night...
Leaves of Absence
The Gaslamp Just Got a New Rooftop to Love
Perched atop Alma San Diego in the heart of the Gaslamp Quarter, Leave of Absence is opening for the summer season – and it’s already...
North Park Music Fest at North Park Mini Park
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North Park Music Fest is Back With 30+ Live Acts
  • North Park Mini Park
North Park has always had one of the best music scenes in San Diego, and once a year it turns the whole neighborhood into one...
Baby Grand Crown City
A Hidden World Opens in Coronado: The Baby Grand Crown City is Here
If you know CH Projects‘ work – Born & Raised, Ironside, Polite Provisions, The Lafayette Hotel & Club – you already understand that they don’t...
volcan de mi tierra tequilla
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What Does “Craft Tequila” Actually Mean? San Diego is About to Find Out
San Diego gets a front-row seat to one of the more interesting conversations happening in the spirits world right now – and yes, there’s tequila...
Gather Del Mar dining series
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Dinner by the Sea: Gather Returns to Del Mar Village
  • Monarch Ocean Pub
Gather – Del Mar’s seaside pop-up dinner series – is making its return, and it’s kicking things off at one of the village’s best spots...
San Diego County Fair 2022
7 Things You Need to Know if You’re Going to the San Diego County Fair
Planning a trip to the San Diego County Fair in Del Mar? Here’s what you need to know before you go. Because we want to...
Upcoming Events
Crowds celebrating Scottish heritage at the San Diego Scottish Highland Games San Diego
Immerse Yourself in Scottish Heritage at the 50th Annual San Diego Highland Games
June 20, 2026
9:00 am
Five decades of Scottish heritage, athleticism, and community come together this summer as the San Diego Scottish Highland Games celebrate their 50th anniversary – and...
Del Mar Summer Solstice
Del Mar’s Summer Solstice Returns With Ocean Views and Epic Eats
June 18, 2026
5:00 pm
  • Powerhouse Park
Del Mar's annual Summer Solstice event is coming back to Powerhouse Park, and we're already planning our strategy for maximum food sampling.
Rooftop Cinema Club Moulin Rouge 25th Anniversary
Moulin Rouge! is Back on the Big Screen and This Time, it’s Outside
June 16, 2026
7:00 pm
Experience the magic of Moulin Rouge! during its anniversary screening at Rooftop Cinema Club, a must-see outdoor event.
Grab Your Crew and Head to the Loma Club’s First Annual Loma Luau
June 13, 2026
6:00 pm
The Loma Club is bringing a little aloha to Liberty Station with their first annual Loma Luau – an evening of Hawaiian BBQ, handcrafted tiki...
Festival Atmosphere at the Field of Dreamz Festival in Petco Park
Get Ready for the Inaugural Field of Dreamz Festival at Petco Park
June 13, 2026
3:30 pm
  • Petco Park – Padres Stadium
San Diego’s own Slightly Stoopid is bringing their inaugural Field of Dreamz Festival to Petco Park, and the lineup they’ve put together for their hometown...