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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.
Christian Garcia-Olivo
A Vibrant Tapestry of Culture Comes to Liberty Station
The latest artistic marvel hitting ARTS DISTRICT Liberty Station is “Interlaced,” a solo exhibition by San Diego’s own Christian Garcia-Olivo set to blow your mind...
San Diego Botanic Garden
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San Diego Botanic Garden Caps Off Their Summer Season With “The Garden Party”
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Get ready to party with a purpose, San Diego! The Garden Party at San Diego Botanic Garden (SDBG) is back, and it’s bringing all the...
Stefanie Bales Fine Art Celebrates 5 Years
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Stefanie Bales Fine Art Turns 6!
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Join us in helping award-winning Fine Artist, muralist, and boutique gallery owner Stefanie Bales as she celebrates the 6th anniversary of her Little Italy gallery,...
Belmont Park Fall Fest
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Fall Fest at Belmont Park is Back
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We’re stoked to share that Belmont Park Fall Fest is making its grand return, transforming our favorite beachside playground into an autumn wonderland. From September...
live performances at Lou Lou's Jungle
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Lou Lou’s Jungle Room Heats Up Fall Nights
As the summer sun starts to set earlier, live performances at Lou Lou’s Jungle Room at The Lafayette Hotel are turning up the heat with...
pop-up market
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Oceanside Sunset Market Goes Big! More Food, More Fun, More Everything
Our beloved Oceanside Sunset Market is about to get even bigger and better. MainStreet Oceanside is rolling out the red carpet for an epic expansion,...
Dive In Movie Nights at The Pearl Hotel
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The Pearl Hotel’s Dive In Movie Nights are Back!
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We’re diving headfirst into a pool of nostalgia, San Diego! The Pearl Hotel is bringing back its beloved Wednesday night tradition, Dive In Movie Nights....
KICKcancER Cocktails for a Cause
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KICKcancER’s Cocktails for a Cause Hits Oceanside
KICKcancER is bringing their “Cocktails for a Cause” event to Oceanside, and it’s shaping up to be the feel-good party of the season. Shake It...
Christopher Osborne joins Moe's Mission Beach
Moe’s Welcomes Renowned Chef Christopher Osborne to Lead its Culinary Revival
The beloved Mission Beach steakhouse, Moe’s, is leveling up its culinary game with the arrival of Christopher Osborne as the new Executive Chef. It’s a...
Living Seas exhibition
Birch Aquarium Announces Living Seas Transformation
The beloved Hall of Fishes is getting a major makeover, and we’re all invited to the grand reveal. Living Seas, the aquarium’s most ambitious exhibition...
Spreckels Organ Society
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Rock On, Balboa Park: Spreckels Organ Goes Psychedelic
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Hold onto your tie-dye shirts, San Diego! The Spreckels Organ Society is about to blow our minds with their Annual Labor Day Classic Rock Concert....
Books & Records anniversary
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Books & Records’ Epic Birthday Bash
Our favorite vinyl-and-literature haven, Books & Records, is celebrating its one-year anniversary, and we’re all invited to the shindig. Tunes, Treats, and Tempting Tipples Get...
Summer San Elijo Lagoon Cleanup
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Cardiff Farmer’s Market Partners With We Clean Trails for a San Elijo Lagoon Cleanup
Cardiff Farmer’s Market is teaming up with the eco-heroes at We Clean Trails for the Summer San Elijo Lagoon Cleanup event. We’re swapping our shopping...
Labor Day Specials in San Diego
The Big List of Labor Day Specials in San Diego
Labor Day is just around the corner, and boy, do we have plans for you. From poolside parties to mouthwatering meals, San Diego is pulling...
EMILIA PÉREZ
Lights, Camera, San Diego! Our Film Fest is Back and Better Than Ever
Get ready to strut your stuff, San Diego! Our very own International Film Festival is gearing up for its 23rd year, and we’re already popping...
shabu-shabu
Shabu-Works Brings the Sizzle to San Marcos
Get ready to roll up your sleeves and dive into a sea of flavor, San Diego! Our favorite hot pot haven, Shabu-Works, is bringing its...
woman riding a swing on the beach
Terns Launches After-Sun Products for San Diego’s Outdoor Lifestyle
We’ve all been there—that post-beach burn that has us reaching for the aloe. But what if we told you the ocean itself holds the key...
Wonders of Creation Exhibition
SDMA Debuts Groundbreaking Exhibition on the Intersections of Islamic Art & Science
The latest exhibition at The San Diego Museum of Art is a super interesting one: “Wonders of Creation: Art, Science, and Innovation in the Islamic...
Tropical Punch Boutique
Tropical Punch Spices Up La Jolla’s Shopping Scene
We’ve got a new hotspot in town, and it’s bursting with color! Tropical Punch Boutique, the latest addition to La Jolla’s Bird Rock neighborhood, has...
The Day of the Dog
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Paws Up, San Diego! The Ultimate Doggie Bash is Coming to Town
Get ready to bark with joy! The Day of the Dog, North America’s largest pooch party, is finally making its debut in our sun-soaked city,...
Rosin Box Project
Art of Elan’s 18th Season Shakes Up the Symphony Scene
Art of Elan’s upcoming 18th season, aptly named “Mosaic,” isn’t your grandma’s classical music—it’s a fresh, boundary-pushing take that’s redefining what classical can be in...
Bike the Bay
Annual Bike the Bay is Back for its 16th Year
Get ready to clip in for San Diego’s most anticipated cycling event of the year! The 16th annual Bike the Bay is wheeling into town,...
Fox Point Farms
Experience San Diego’s First ‘Agrihood’ at Fox Point Farms
We’ve got some exciting news that’s about to shake up our local food scene and community living in the best way possible. Fox Point Farms,...
Time Sensitive by David Mont Virgen
Art, Power, Equity and J. Walcher Communications Announce Final “Curator-in-Residence” Show
Get ready for a must-see art event! Art Power Equity (APE) and J. Walcher Communications (JWC) are closing their “Curator-in-Residence” series with the incredible David...
Upcoming Events
FOD Scholarship Fundraising Golf Tournament
Friends of Downtown’s Golf Tournament Champions Local Students
August 2, 2025
11:30 am
Friends of Downtown San Diego is teeing up their 5th Annual FOD Scholarship Fundraising Golf Tournament, and this year’s event promises to deliver both competitive...
Nature collective august events
Get Wild: Nature Collective’s Free Tours Unlock San Elijo Lagoon’s Hidden World
August 2, 2025
10:00 am
Nature Collective is offering something genuinely special with their August & September events featuring free Discovery and Wildlife Tours throughout both months. When a local...
Petco Park concert
Batman (1989) Film in Concert Experience at Petco Park
July 26, 2025
8:30 pm
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Batman (1989) in Concert comes to Petco Park for a one-night-only experience during Comic-Con weekend, bringing Tim Burton’s iconic film to life with a live...
Comic-Con san diego event
Comic-Con San Diego Transforms the City into the Ultimate Fandom Celebration
July 24, 2025
9:30 am
If there’s one event that turns the city into a living, breathing celebration of fandom, it’s Comic-Con San Diego. The San Diego Convention Center becomes...
Whiskey & Fire Liberty Station San Diego
Whiskey & Fire Brings Live-Fire Cooking and Premium Spirits to Liberty Station
July 20, 2025
3:30 pm
Whiskey & Fire is coming to Liberty Station, combining Heritage Fire’s live-fire cooking with Whiskies of the World’s premium spirit tastings for a dynamic culinary...