Juan Jasper in San Diego's Golden Hill neighborhood

The Craving: San Diego Food + Drink News – Week of June 29, 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.
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...
the Westgate Hotel high tea
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The Westgate Hotel’s Tea Time Gets a Wicked Good Makeover
  • The Westgate Hotel
Something wicked this way comes to The Westgate Hotel high tea, and we couldn’t be more thrilled! Just in time for the highly anticipated Wicked...
Veterans Day celebrations
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Hearts and Harvest Unite for Veterans Day
The beloved Cardiff Farmers Market kicks off Veterans Day celebrations with an amazing “Create Cards for Veterans” event that turns shopping into something extra special!...
San Diego Clippers home opener with San Diego local legend Bill Walton
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Frontwave Arena to Host San Diego Clippers’ Epic Home Opener
Basketball fever hits North County as the San Diego Clippers make their spectacular debut at the dazzling new Frontwave Arena! This isn’t just any home...
Upcoming Events
Margaritaville halloween rooftop party
Nautical Nightmares Brings a Pirate-Themed Halloween Party to Margaritaville’s Rooftop
October 31, 2025
7:00 pm
Halloween night usually means choosing between bar-hopping downtown or hitting up a house party, but Margaritaville Hotel San Diego is offering a third option that’s...
La Jolla Playhouse working girl
La Jolla Playhouse Debuts ‘Working Girl’ – A New Musical With Big ’80s Energy
October 28, 2025
8:00 pm
La Jolla Playhouse is giving one of the most iconic ‘80s films a bold new twist with the world premiere of Working Girl, a fresh...
Halloween at the Station
Halloween at the Station Combines Family Fun With a Food Drive
October 26, 2025
12:00 pm
  • Ingram Plaza
Liberty Station is taking over Ingram Plaza for their annual Halloween at the Station celebration, and this year they’re adding a community service angle that’s...
The Rocky Horror Picture Show at Balboa Theatre
Time Warp Your Way to The Rocky Horror Picture Show’s 50th Anniversary
October 25, 2025
8:00 pm
  • Balboa Theatre
Some movies you watch. Others you experience. The Rocky Horror Picture Show has always been the latter, and this 50th anniversary tour is bringing that...
Bach Collegium San Diego When in Rome
Bach Collegium San Diego Takes You to 18th-Century Rome
October 25, 2025
7:00 pm
  • All Souls’ Episcopal Church
  • The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center
Bach Collegium San Diego is presenting “When in Rome,” a program built around the music that shaped Handel’s career during his time in the Italian...