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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.
Anat Cohen Quartetinho
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La Jolla Music Society’s Star-Studded Lineup
  • Balboa Theatre
  • San Diego Civic Theatre
  • The Baker-Baum Concert Hall
  • The Jai
The La Jolla Music Society’s 56th Anniversary is gearing up and it’s looking like a who’s who of musical royalty, from jazz legends to classical...
San Diego Zombie Crawl
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Party at the San Diego Zombie Crawl Halloween
The zombies are coming, and they’re bringing the party with them. The San Diego Zombie Crawl is back, ready to turn the Gaslamp Quarter into...
The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe
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Culinary Delights Await at 10th Annual Taste of Rancho Santa Fe
  • The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe, A Tribute Portfolio Resort & Spa
Get ready for a mouthwatering afternoon in one of San Diego‘s most picturesque settings. The Rotary Club of Rancho Santa Fe is serving up its...
Bivouac Cider Season events
Cider Season Events at Bivouac
San Diego’s about to get a whole lot sweeter (and spicier) as Bivouac Ciderworks rolls out its Cider Season events. We’re talking pumpkin painting, moonlit...
Gaslamp Craft Cocktail Crawl
Shake, Sip, and Stroll: Gaslamp’s Ultimate Cocktail Adventure Kicks Off
Get ready to embark on a boozy journey through San Diego’s most electrifying neighborhood! The Gaslamp Quarter is rolling out the red carpet for cocktail...
9 Ways to Celebrate Fall in San Diego
There is NO bad time to live in San Diego, but if we have to pick a favorite time of year, fall tops our list! After...
San Diego's Sushi Maru is a leader in Omakase service.
Discover Downtown’s Hidden Omakase Gem: Sushi Maru
Finding a sushi restaurant that feels like your own hidden gem is a rare joy. For those in the know, Sushi Maru is the go-to...
El Chingon National Taco Day
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Score Tacos for Life at El Chingon!
  • El Chingon
Get ready to wear your taco love on your sleeve—literally! Our favorite “Bad Ass Mexican” joint, El Chingon, is back with a bang this National...
SDWS Annual International Exhibition
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Brush Strokes Go Global at San Diego Watercolor Society’s International Exhibition
The San Diego Watercolor Society (SDWS) is gearing up for its 44th Annual International Exhibition. This isn’t your average art show—we’re talking a global gathering...
Family Spooktacular at Fairmont
Fall Into Fun at Fairmont Grand Del Mar
Fairmont Grand Del Mar is turning up the autumn vibes with a lineup of fall events that’ll have you falling head over heels for the...
french menu
La Clochette Doubles Down on Deliciousness in Mission Valley
One of San Diego’s favorite French bakeries, La Clochette, is about to make Mission Valley a whole lot sweeter. After winning hearts (and taste buds)...
LXR Hotels & Resorts portfolio adds The Del
The Crown Jewel of Coronado Gets a Luxe Upgrade
San Diego’s hospitality scene is about to get a serious upgrade! Come October 2024, two of The Del’s most exclusive enclaves—Beach Village and Shore House—will...
SDIFF
Lights, Camera, Azione! San Diego Italian Film Festival Returns
This October, you can get a slice of Italia right here in America’s Finest City as our beloved San Diego Italian Film Festival (SDIFF) returns...
The Conrad free Outdoor Concert Series
Free Tunes and Good Vibes at La Jolla Music Society Fall Concert Series
La Jolla Music Society is bringing the heat this fall with their free outdoor concert series at The Conrad. The Wu Tsai QRT.yrd Concert series...
SDBW by San Diego Brewers Guild
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Hop to It, San Diego! Beer Week is Back and Better Than Ever
  • Several Locations
Our favorite sudsy celebration, San Diego Beer Week, is rolling back into town this fall. This 10-day extravaganza (because seven days just aren’t enough for...
The Boatyard Point Loma
Point Loma’s Fiddler’s Green Gets a Swanky Makeover
San Diego, we’re about to witness a serious glow-up in the Point Loma dining scene. The iconic Fiddler’s Green is transforming into The Boatyard, and...
San Diego FC Head Coach Mikey Varas
San Diego FC Scores Big With New Head Coach Mikey Varas
San Diego FC just kicked off their journey to the big leagues in style by nabbing Mikey Varas as their first-ever head coach. This isn’t...
Casetta Hotels
Casetta Hotels Bringing New Life to Historic Gems in 2025
San Diego, our favorite boutique hotel collection is about to make some serious waves in the hospitality scene. Casetta, the masterminds behind our beloved Pearl...
Sean Jamieson
Set Sail With Sean Jamieson: The Story Behind San Diego’s Most Romantic Boat Ride
Ever fantasized about gliding through Venetian canals without the hefty airfare? Well, pack your imaginary bags because we’re taking you on a little trip to...
traditional stein holding contest
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Ocean Beach Oktoberfest is Back for a Wild Weekend of Festivities
  • OB Pier Parking Lot
OB Oktoberfest is back and bigger than ever, promising a beachfront bash that’ll have you saying “Prost!” till the cows come home. This year, they’re...
Westgate Hotel Hocus Pocus Tea
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Channel Your Inner Witch at The Westgate Hotel Hocus Pocus Tea Party
  • The Westgate Hotel
The Westgate Hotel is brewing up something wicked for all you Halloween enthusiasts out there. We’re talking about a Hocus Pocus Tea party that’ll have...
Cardiff Farmers Market Kids Day
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Family Fun at Cardiff Farmer’s Market
Cardiff Farmer’s Market Kids Day is turning our beloved Farmer’s Market into a family adventure paradise. It’s time to swap your grocery lists for treasure...
CRSSD Festival After Dark
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CRSSD After Dark Parties at Oxford Social Club
  • Oxford Social Club
Who says the party has to stop when the sun goes down? Not us! As the CRSSD Festival wraps up its daytime shenanigans at Waterfront...
Tortuga restaurant menu
Omni San Diego Serves Up Double Culinary Delight
Get ready to add two new hotspots to your San Diego dining bucket list! The Omni San Diego Hotel has just unveiled a pair of...
Upcoming Events
USS Midway dear doc
USS Midway Museum Honors WWII’s 80th Anniversary Through Letters
September 16, 2025
6:00 pm
  • USS Midway Museum
The USS Midway Museum is hosting an evening that brings history to life through the personal words of those who lived it. “Dear Doc” uses...
mavericks beach club pickleball tournament
Mavericks Beach Club Hosts Pickleball Tournament for Firefighter Aid
September 15, 2025
12:00 pm
  • Mavericks Beach Club
Mavericks Beach Club is hosting a pickleball tournament that combines competitive fun with supporting local firefighters. The SD Fire Department Pickleball Tournament brings together the...
University Heights Movie in the Park
University Heights Serves Up Hocus Pocus with a Side of Community Baking Competition
September 13, 2025
6:00 pm
University Heights is taking their Movie in the Park series to the next level this weekend with a Hocus Pocus screening that’s got more layers...
Taste Of South Park 2019 Welcomes You To San Diego's Most Happening Neighborhood
Taste of South Park is Back After Five Years
September 13, 2025
12:00 pm
After what feels like forever, one of our favorite neighborhood food crawls is finally returning. The Taste of South Park disappeared for five years, leaving...
grape day festival escondido
A Century-Old Tradition Returns: Grape Day Festival Is Back in Escondido
September 13, 2025
12:00 pm
  • Grape Day Park
Every now and then, we get the chance to step into a piece of living history, and Escondido’s Grape Day Festival is exactly that kind...