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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.
Chef Accursio Lota new restaurant
Pasta Takes Center Stage at La Jolla Theatre District
Theatre District dining is about to get a star-worthy upgrade as Chef Accursio Lota and Corinne Goria prepare to open their latest culinary masterpiece. The...
Beginner's Latte Art Class at OX Coffee
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Unleash Your Inner Barista: Join Beginner’s Latte Art Class at OX Coffee
OX Coffee is letting us in on the secrets of those Instagram-worthy latte designs with their Beginner’s Latte Art Class, and we’re here for every...
Halloween candies
Turn Halloween Treats Into Cash at The Super Dentists
Here’s a sweet deal that’ll make both kids and parents smile! The Super Dentists are back with their legendary Halloween Candy Buy-Back program, turning those...
Tighties: The San Diego Startup With Activewear That Works as Hard as You Do
In the world of business, innovation often comes from identifying and addressing gaps in the market. Tighties, a new player in the activewear industry, is...
St. Madeleine Sophie's Center
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80s Vibes Hit SMSC’s Secret Garden Party
St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center is throwing the most radical Halloween bash of the year, Spookeasy, transforming their secret garden into an 80s-themed speakeasy that’ll have...
Little Buds Nature Club at Cardiff Farmers Market
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Little Explorers and Nature Club Take Over Cardiff Farmers Market
Cardiff Farmers Market is transforming into a kid’s paradise, with the amazing Little Buds Nature Club leading the charge alongside a full day of creative...
Disney's Coco North City
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Fall Movie Magic Brings Coco to Life at North City
North City is transforming into an enchanted outdoor cinema for a special screening of Disney’s beloved Coco, and we’re already feeling those cozy fall vibes....
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
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Join San Diego’s Largest Walk to Fight Breast Cancer
  • Snapdragon Stadium
We’re about to turn Snapdragon Stadium into a sea of pink, and you’ll want to be part of this incredible movement. The Making Strides Against...
Jeppe Hein
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Paint Your Breath at UCSD’s Latest Art Installation
  • Epstein Family Amphitheater
World-renowned Danish artist Jeppe Hein is bringing his incredible interactive art project “Breathe with Me” to San Diego, and we’re already feeling more zen just thinking...
Puesto + An's Gelato
New Flavours From An’s Gelato and Puesto Collab
When the masterminds behind Puesto and An’s Gelato get together, delicious things happen. Fresh off their USAToday crown as the country’s best independent ice cream...
Joyce Winery
Roadtrip Idea: Monterey County Wine Country
We’re raising our glasses to Monterey County Wine Country, one of California’s most incredible regions that’s been crushing it lately (pun totally intended). While September...
PST ART exhibitions
Ocean Meets Art: San Diego’s Museums Make Waves This November
We’re diving into a sea of creativity this November as two of San Diego’s coolest spots team up for an unforgettable experience. Oceanside Museum of...
Mr. Moto free pizza
Free Pizza Mondays at Mr. Moto…We’re Not Kidding!
One of our favorite local pizza joints, Mr. Moto, is serving up a deal that’s almost too good to be true: we’re talking free Mr....
More than pink walk balboa park
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Lace Up for Love: More Than Pink Walk Takes Over Balboa Park
  • Balboa Park
Susan G. Komen is bringing its iconic More Than Pink Walk to Balboa Park, and we’re all invited to join the fight against breast cancer....
Glimmer & Remnants
Sparks Gallery’s Double Dose of Artistic Brilliance
Sparks Gallery is about to set our autumn ablaze with not one but two mind-blowing exhibitions. Glimmers, Remnants, and Palimpsests Julia San Román is bringing...
Birch Aquarium Halloween season
Halloween Fun at Birch Acquarium
Birch Aquarium is lighting up the night with electrifying events that’ll have you seeing the ocean in a whole new light. Bioluminescent Brilliance The brand-new...
La Jolla Music Society November lineup
Musical Magic Sweeps San Diego This November
From toe-tapping jazz to soul-stirring classical piano and even a Disney singalong that’ll have the whole family belting out tunes, the La Jolla Music Society...
Uniting to Combat Hunger Food Drive
Heroes Helping Heroes: San Diego Unites to Fight Hunger
San Diego’s got heart, and we’re proving it once again with the second annual Uniting to Combat Hunger Food Drive. This year, we’re not just...
San Diego Sockers
Sockers Score New Home in Oceanside’s Frontwave Arena
San Diego’s indoor soccer champs are kicking off an exciting new chapter! The San Diego Sockers are bringing their winning ways to Oceanside’s shiny new...
Sandbar Sportsbar & Grill Best Fish Tacos
Sandbar’s Taco Triumph Hooks PB Hearts Again
Sandbar Sportsbar & Grill just clinched the “Best Fish Tacos” crown at Pacific Beachfest 2024, marking their third consecutive win. Talk about a delicious dynasty!...
California Wolf Center
Wolf Awareness Week in Julian
The California Wolf Center (CWC) in Julian is hosting a pack of exciting events for National Wolf Awareness Week. It’s time to shed those “Big...
Halloween Spooktacular at the Spreckels Organ Pavilion
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Zombie Jives and Phantom Melodies in Balboa Park
  • Spreckels Organ Pavilion
The Spreckels Organ Society is pulling out all the stops for a Halloween Spooktacular that’s sure to give you goosebumps—in the best way possible. A...
Great American Beer Festival Winners
San Diego Brews Gold at the Beer World’s Oscars
Our local brewmasters just showed the nation why we’re called The Capital of Craft™. At the 2024 Great American Beer Festival (GABF) in Denver, five...
The Dish
Spice Up Your Tuesdays With Slowly’s Romantic Rendezvous
Love is in the air at Pacific Beach as Slowly Restaurant & Lounge treats couples to a tantalizing date night for two menu. Indulge in...
Upcoming Events
music festival
Same Same But Different is the Lakeside Festival Escape We Need
September 26, 2025
11:00 am
Same Same But Different 2025 is happening at Lake Perris, and we’re already counting down the days. This isn’t your typical massive festival experience—they cap...
Father Joe's Villages' Golf Classic
Father Joe’s Villages Golf Classic: Swinging for San Diego’s Veterans
September 25, 2025
10:00 am
Father Joe’s Villages’ 5th Annual Golf Classic is happening at Grand Golf Club in Del Mar, and this tournament goes way beyond just a good...
Grass Skirt Annual Tiki Luau
The Grass Skirt’s Tiki Luau Returns With All-Inclusive Island Vibes
September 21, 2025
2:00 pm
  • The Grass Skirt
The Grass Skirt in Pacific Beach is bringing back their signature summer send-off with an all-inclusive tropical celebration that’s become a local tradition. This eighth...
Nerissa Sounds Jazz Brunch Cruise
Nerissa Sounds Brings Jazz Brunch to San Diego Bay
September 21, 2025
12:00 pm
There’s something about September in San Diego that makes dining outdoors feel essential, and the husband-and-wife team behind Zolna Yachts gets it. Shari and Amos...
Parfait Party at Tajima Ramen
Parfait Party’s Kawaii Maid Café Returns to Tajima Ramen for Round Two
September 20, 2025
1:00 pm
The collaboration that had people lining up around the block is back, and this time Parfait Party and Tajima Ramen are pulling out all the...