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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.
Fairmont Grand Del Mar Brings You A Holiday Season To Remember
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Holiday Magic Comes to Life at Fairmont Grand Del Mar
  • Fairmont Grand Del Mar
The Fairmont Grand Del Mar holiday season is joining the line up of San Diego’s holiday festivities, and they’re not playing around! This coastal paradise...
San Diego Fishermen's Working Group
Local Fishermen Cast a Wider Net of Support for San Diego Families
San Diego’s local fishing community, through the San Diego Fishermen’s Working Group, is making waves with an amazing new partnership with the Jacobs & Cushman...
Sensory Cocktail Experience San Diego
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There’s a New Sensory Cocktail Experience Coming to San Diego
Get ready to embark on a mind-bending mixology adventure! San Diego’s about to get a whole lot more intoxicating with the Sensory Cocktail Experience hitting...
JLSD Holiday Pop-up Market
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‘Tis the Season to Shop and Give Back
The JLSD Holiday Pop-up Market is about to transform downtown San Diego into a festive wonderland where unique holiday gifts meet community impact. This Saturday,...
J. Brix Wines North City
Natural Wine Magic Hits North City
San Diego’s wine scene just hit the jackpot with J Brix Wines North City, San Marcos. This isn’t just another tasting room—it’s the new home...
authentic Italian cuisine restaurant
Oceanside Just Got a Taste of La Dolce Vita
Amalfi Cucina Italiana just dropped the best kind of surprise on North County—a slice of authentic Italian cuisine that’s already turning heads in Oceanside. The...
Oceanside Transit Center mural
Wave Hello to Oceanside’s Newest Artistic Splash
The Oceanside Transit Center just got a major glow-up thanks to Art that Excites program, MainStreet Oceanside’s public art initiative. San Diego artist Jonny Pucci...
Kids & Coffee
North County’s Most Exciting Indoor Playground Has Arrived!
Kids & Coffee opened its magical doors in Carlsbad, introducing an indoor playground that’s redefining family fun! This incredible 11,500-square-foot wonderland is transforming an office...
AKA in Gaslamp Quarter
AKA Makes Dazzling Debut in the Gaslamp Quarter
AKA in Gaslamp Quarter, which just made its debut in the space that was the former home of Lavo, is setting out to revolutionize Asian-inspired...
digital art and interactive installations
Experience the Interactive Light Show at Quartyard
Quartyard’s City Lights is about to turn East Village into the most electrifying spot in town, with interactive installations that combine technology with pure artistic...
Gaslamp Quarter Holiday Season
Holiday Magic Takes Over the Gaslamp Quarter
The Gaslamp Quarter Holiday Season is exploding with so much festive fun it’ll make your jingle bells rock! Our historic neighborhood is transforming into one...
Snapdragon Stadium events
History in the Making: San Diego FC’s Epic Home Debut
Soccer fans, hold onto your scarves because Snapdragon Stadium events are about to reach a whole new level of incredible! The San Diego FC home...
Liberty Station's Salute the Season
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Liberty Station is About to Turn Up the Holiday Magic
  • Liberty Station
Liberty Station’s Salute the Season is swooping in to transform our beloved historic district into a dazzling winter playground. We’re beyond excited about this lineup...
The Power of Place: Inspirations from Ilan-Lael
Local Artists Honor Hubbell’s Legacy at Union Hall Gallery
Union Hall Gallery is hosting a mind-blowing showcase featuring the 2024 Visiting Artist Fellows in “The Power of Place: Inspirations from Ilan-Lael.” With over 40...
San Diego's biggest music festivals
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Behind the Festival Magic: Wonderfront Hits the Big Screen
Get ready for the ultimate festival crossover as one of San Diego’s biggest music festivals bursts onto the silver screen! “The Making of: Wonderfront” delivers...
2nd Annual Holiday Drive
San Diego’s Biggest Baby Gear Drive Returns to Spread Holiday Cheer
Get ready for one of the most heartwarming event of the season! Destination Baby Co. (DBC) is transforming San Diego into a wonderland of giving...
Grand Kyiv Ballet presents The Snow Queen
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Grand Kyiv Ballet Brings Holiday Classics to Life
  • California Center for the Arts
  • San Diego Civic Theatre
Two nights of jaw-dropping Ukrainian artistry are about to sweep us off our feet! The Grand Kyiv Ballet is bringing not one, but TWO spectacular...
Tree Lighting and Holiday Farmers Market in Otay Ranch Town Center
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Holiday Magic Sparkles in Chula Vista
  • Otay Ranch Town Center
The holiday season is about to shine a whole lot brighter! Otay Ranch Town Center is transforming into a winter wonderland with their 18th annual...
Salute to Paws 5K and Gratitude Festival for Dogs
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Wags and Miles Unite at San Diego’s Most Heartwarming 5K
  • NTC Park
Shelter to Soldier is unleashing their Inaugural Salute to Paws 5K and Gratitude Festival for Dogs, where every step you take helps rescue shelter dogs...
Mayor Todd Gloria
EO San Diego Turns 30 and Gets its Own Holiday
The San Diego Entrepreneurs’ Organization just hit the big 3-0, and they’re celebrating in true entrepreneurial style. Mayor Todd Gloria even proclaimed November 19 as...
Colonia Esperanza
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Border Art Comes Alive in This Exclusive Tijuana Tour
The Ilan Lael Foundation is opening the doors to Colonia Esperanza—a neighborhood where legendary artist James Hubbell has sprinkled his creative magic on every corner....
Camp Christmas at Pine Valley
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A Pine Valley Winter Wonderland Awaits at Camp Christmas
Ready to crank up your holiday spirit to eleven? Camp Christmas is back for its fourth spectacular year, transforming Pine Valley into San Diego‘s most...
San Diego's food scene
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A World of Flavors Unfolds at the World Naan Festival
San Diego’s food scene is about to get extra hot and fluffy as the World Naan Festival brings the beloved flatbread center stage for the...
Seaword San Diego Christmas Celebration
SeaWorld’s Holiday Magic Makes a Splash This Winter
Christmas in San Diego sparkles extra bright as the annual SeaWorld San Diego Christmas Celebration is turning the park into a sparkling winter paradise where...
Upcoming Events
City Heights Day of the Dead Celebration
City Heights Day of the Dead Celebration Marks 29 Years of Community Tradition
October 25, 2025
11:00 am
The City Heights Día de los Muertos celebration is hitting its 29th year, and what started as a school project has grown into one of...
Masterchef All-Star Live Harrah's Resort SoCal
MasterChef All-Stars Live Hits Harrah’s Resort SoCal
October 24, 2025
8:00 pm
  • Harrah’s Resort SoCal
The culinary world just got a whole lot more exciting for San Diego foodies with MasterChef All-Stars Live making its highly anticipated debut. Harrah’s Resort...
Lions tigers and bears
Camp With Big Cats at Lions Tigers & Bears’ Spooky Campover
October 24, 2025
3:00 pm
  • Lions Tigers & Bears
Most camping trips involve distant wildlife sounds – maybe a coyote howl if you’re lucky. Lions Tigers & Bears is offering something considerably more intense:...
Art of Marketing Conference San Diego
The Art of Marketing Conference Returns for Its Fourth Year
October 24, 2025
8:00 am
If you’re in marketing, brand strategy, or anything adjacent, the Art of Marketing Conference has become one of those events that’s actually worth blocking out...
Ghost Light Masquerade
Step Into the Shadows at Ghost Light Masquerade
October 23, 2025
7:30 pm
If you’ve been looking for something that goes beyond your average Halloween event, we’ve got something that’ll genuinely intrigue you. The Rosin Box Project is...