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.
San Diego Museum of Art exhibition
Prix Pictet Human Brings World-Class Photography to San Diego
The crème de la crème of global photography is coming to town, and it’s bringing a powerful message with it. The Prix Pictet Human exhibition...
More Than Pink Launch Party
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Raise a Pink Pint for a Cause at Mission Brewery
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We’re about to paint the town pink, and we’re inviting you to join the colorful crusade! Susan G. Komen is teaming up with Mission Brewery...
Little Italy's State Of The Neighborhood Returns
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Little Italy’s State of the Neighborhood Returns
The Little Italy State of the Neighborhood event is cooking up something special, and it’s set to be a night of fantastic food, amazing views,...
San Diego Botanic Garden Exhibition
Check out the Amazing Bamboo Exhibition at San Diego Botanic Garden
Get ready to be bamboo-zled by nature’s most versatile grass! We’re talking about the San Diego Botanic Garden’s latest exhibition that’s got everyone buzzing—Bamboo: Beautiful...
One Paseo Oktoberfest
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Pretzels and Pints Take Over One Paseo Oktoberfest
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Who says we can’t bring Munich to San Diego? We’re raising our steins high for an Oktoberfest celebration that’s got us buzzing with excitement. One...
Wild Weekend: Amazonia at San Diego Zoo for Earth Day
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Swing Into Action at San Diego Zoo’s Wild Weekend: African Forest
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We’re going bananas over here! San Diego Zoo is transforming into a lush African paradise, and we’ve got the inside scoop on all the wild...
Sounds & Sips At One Paseo
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Sounds & Sips at One Paseo to Feature San Diego Symphony
  • One Paseo
We’ve found the perfect recipe for a chill afternoon, and it’s music to our ears! Sounds & Sips at One Paseo is serving up world-class...
Tommy the Fishmonger of TunaVille
Meet Tommy the Fishmonger: San Diego’s Seafood Rockstar
Ever wondered where San Diego’s top chefs score their ocean-fresh catch? Let us introduce you to a local legend—Tommy Gomes, aka Tommy the Fishmonger. This...
Paradisaea two-year Anniversary celebration
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A Michelin-Worthy Mash-Up at Paradisaea
Bird Rock’s culinary scene is about to heat up with Paradisaea’s second-anniversary celebration. This local hotspot, which has been turning heads since 2022, is pulling...
Ray LaMontagne plays at Cal Coast Theatre in San Diego
Ray LaMontagne Delivers Soulful Performance on 20th Anniversary of Trouble Release
Ray LaMontagne delivered a powerful and soulful performance to a crowd of devoted fans at Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre, some of whom...
Old Globe Annual Gala
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Glitz and Glamour Take Center Stage at The Old Globe
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Get ready to dust off those tuxedos and cocktail dresses, San Diego! The Old Globe is rolling out the red carpet for its 89th annual...
Art and Cultural Center
North Park’s Community Rallies to Save Cultural Hub
For nearly 16 years, Queen Bee’s Art and Cultural Center has been the beating heart of North Park’s creative scene. From salsa nights to slam...
San Diego entrepreneurs
San Diego Entrepreneurs Take a Leap for Education
San Diego’s business leaders are taking their entrepreneurial spirit to new heights—or should we say, depths? On August 24, fifteen intrepid members of the Entrepreneurs’...
Kids Free San Diego
Unlock Adventure as Kids Go Free at 50+ San Diego Museums This October
October is about to become your favorite month of the year. The San Diego Museum Council is bringing back their wildly popular Kids Free San...
The Boardwalk Hotel
The Boardwalk Hotel Debuts in Mission Beach: Beach Bliss and Boutique Chic
Move over, standard beach motels! There’s a new kid on the block in Mission Beach, and it’s about to redefine your idea of a coastal...
Ambrogio by Acquerello Michelin Guide recognition
Ambrogio by Acquerello Snags Coveted Michelin Guide Spot
Foodies, it’s time to pop the Prosecco! Our very own Ambrogio by Acquerello in La Jolla has just scored a spot in the Michelin Guide....
New Fall Experiences at Birch Aquarium
Birch Aquarium at Scripps is about to transform into an underwater playground of epic proportions. While we’re all eagerly awaiting the grand debut of Living...
Write Out Loud presents Clowning Around
“Clowning Around” Kicks Off Write Out Loud’s 18th Season
Get ready to have your funny bones tickled, and your minds expanded. Write Out Loud is back with their 18th season, and they’re kicking things...
Punk in the Park San Diego at Snapdragon Stadium
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Punk Rock Paradise Hits San Diego With Punk in the Park
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Get ready to crank up the volume and raise your glasses, San Diego! Punk In The Park is about to turn our city into a...
Paradisaea's new bar menu
Paradisaea’s New Bar Menu Takes Flight
Nestled in Bird Rock’s iconic “Piano Building,” Paradisaea has been turning heads and tantalizing taste buds for nearly two years. The Michelin Guide darling has...
ArtReach Community Art Studio
ArtReach San Diego Opens a New Community Art Studio in Hillcrest
ArtReach just dropped their latest masterpiece on the San Diego art scene—a brand new community art studio smack in the middle of Hillcrest! This 6,000...
The Avenue Fish & Oyster Company
The Avenue Fish & Oyster Company Coming to Coronado in January
Coronado’s next big thing is on the horizon. Blue Bridge Hospitality, the masterminds behind some of our favorite island eateries like Stake Chophouse & Bar...
Paradis Mission Hills
Mission Hills Gets a Taste of Europe With Paradis
Paradis is about to shake up the Mission Hills dining scene, and we’re here for it. This European-inspired café and modern pintxo bar is set...
table full of food
Rome Comes to Chula Vista as Acqua E Farina Takes Over Farmer’s Table
We’ve got some exciting news for all you foodies out there! Farmer’s Table, the brunch hotspot famous for its killer Bloody Marys, is about to...
Upcoming Events
Christophe Rull Patisserie
Netflix Star Chef Christophe Rull Opens His Dream Patisserie in San Marcos
September 13, 2025
9:00 am
We’ve watched him create magic on Netflix’s Bake Squad and dominate Food Network competitions, but now Chef Christophe Rull is bringing his Michelin-trained talents directly...
Thorn and Petal interactive play
Thorn & Petal: The Interactive Play That Makes San Diego History Feel Personal
September 12, 2025
2:00 pm
San Diego theater is getting a fresh approach to storytelling with Thorn & Petal, an immersive production that transforms the overlooked story of Louis Rose...
San Diego Bayfair
H1 Hydroplanes Return to Mission Bay for the Ultimate Speed Showdown
September 12, 2025
9:00 am
The roar is back at Mission Bay this weekend as San Diego Bayfair powered by Samson Rope brings three days of the fastest racing on...
northy city outdoor concert series
North City LIVE Returns With 70s Yacht Rock and Great Local Food
September 6, 2025
5:00 pm
North City is bringing back their free outdoor concert series with an evening of yacht rock and beach country that captures the mellow magic of...
Sunset Cliffs Auto Show
Experience Community-Focused Car Culture at the Sunset Cliffs Auto Show
September 6, 2025
10:00 am
The Sunset Cliffs Auto Show is transforming Point Loma Avenue and Sunset Cliffs Boulevard into a community celebration that combines classic cars with family-friendly activities...