Tajima Ramen marking 25 years in San Diego with special events and promotions

The Craving: San Diego Food + Drink News – Week of June 8, 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.

Summer Music Series in Arts District Liberty Station

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Celebrate Music Sin Fronteras at the ARTS DISTRICT Summer Music Series

North Promenade

Summer is almost here, and ARTS DISTRICT Liberty Station is gearing up for a season full of live music with the return of the ARTS...

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Vin de Syrah’s 15th Anniversary: A Circus Extravaganza You Can’t Miss

Vin De Syrah

Save the date and step right up to Vin de Syrah’s greatest show yet! Their 15th Anniversary Party is a one-night spectacle that promises to...

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Duck Dive Hosts Parks and Rec Trivia

Duck Dive

Join Duck Dive for an evening of Parks and Recreation-themed trivia. Showcase your knowledge of Leslie Knope’s passion for waffles, Ron Swanson’s love for breakfast...

USS Midway Museum’s ‘Legacy Week’ Is The Heart And Soul Of Memorial Day In San Diego

The USS Midway Museum’s ‘Legacy Week’ is the heart and soul of the Memorial Day commemoration in San Diego. This year the USS Midway is...

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Cabana Blanco Anniversary Bash at Barleymash

Barleymash

Barleymash and Ginger’s, two iconic venues in the Gaslamp Quarter, are celebrating 12 years on Fifth Avenue! You’re invited to wear something white and join...

6 of the Best Mountain Biking Trails in San Diego

The San Diego hills are packed with sweet single-track mountain bike trails slicing through our county. See you there!

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53rd Season of Pro Motocross Championship Kicks Off in San Diego County

Fox Raceway

The world’s most prestigious off-road motorcycle racing series is set to continue its second half-century of thrilling competition with the 53rd season of the Pro...

Slide Into Summer With the Family this Memorial Day Weekend

Campland on the Bay, the iconic resort campgrounds nestled in San Diego’s Mission Bay, are thrilled to announce the summer return of family-friendly activities and...

Marugame Udon at Westfield UTC Mall Food

Westfield UTC Mall is San Diego’s Fast-Growing Foodie Hotspot

In addition to its ever-expanding shopping options, San Diego’s Westfield UTC Mall food scene has become quite the hotspot over the last few years, and...

Simon® Announces New Luxury Lifestyle Mixed-Use Development at Fashion Valley

Simon®, a real estate investment trust engaged in the ownership of premier shopping, dining, entertainment, and mixed-use destinations, today announced significant reinvestment to integrate luxury...

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Barbie Summer Gets Going at the Pier in Oceanside

Junior Seau Pier Amphitheatre

Get ready to kick off Barbie Summer at the Pier at the Junior Seau Pier Amphitheater for a fabulous screening of “Barbie.” Strike a pose...

Summer Kickoff Street Fair, Summer at Del Mar Beach

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Summer Vibes at Del Mar Beach’s Summer Kickoff Street Fair

Get ready for the ultimate Summer Kickoff Street Fair at Del Mar Beach, a festive celebration featuring vendors offering everything from delicious food to exciting...

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Ultimate Memorial Day Block Party at the Santee Street Fair

The 14th annual Santee Street Fair and Craft Beer Festival is back, and it’s the ultimate one-day block party over Memorial Day weekend! Hosted by...

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Memorial Day Event Honors Marines Lost in Afghanistan

The Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial will honor U.S. Marines who were killed in combat while serving in Sangin, Afghanistan, from 2010 to 2011. The Marines...

Undocumented Times/ Queer Yearnings: A Poignant Exhibition at OMA

Ready for a transformative experience? Head to the Oceanside Museum of Art for “Undocumented Times/ Queer Yearnings,” an evocative exhibition curated by M. Liliana Ramirez....

SeaWorld San Diego Memorial Day Weekend Celebration

Memorial Day Weekend Celebration at SeaWorld San Diego

SeaWorld San Diego is planning a big Memorial Day weekend celebration! Special Offers and Honors for Military Personnel From Saturday, May 25 to Monday, May...

It’s May Giveback Month at Postino WineCafé

Postino WineCafé is lighting up San Diego with its new locations in Little Italy and Del Mar. As if their famous bruschetta boards weren’t enough...

Love & Autism presents An Evening with Ezra

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Hollywood’s First Neurodivergent-Affirming Film Screening From Love & Autism

Love & Autism is thrilled to announce ‘An Evening with Ezra,’ a first-of-its-kind neurodivergent-affirming film screening! This event aims to become the blueprint for inclusive...

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Glass Box’s Executive Chef Ethan Yang Hosts Sake Dinner

Glass Box

Experience an evening of delicious food and cultural immersion at the Glass Box Del Mar Sake Dinner! For only $85 per person, you can indulge...

Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month at ANIMAE: Specials by Chef Tara Monsod

Get ready for a culinary celebration at ANIMAE this May! In honor of AAPI Heritage Month, executive chef Tara Monsod, San Diego’s first James Beard...

The Magnolia Stands Out as a Unique Venue for Private Events in San Diego

The Magnolia, San Diego’s latest entertainment venue, is not only one of the best spots in Southern California to see world-class artists perform, such as...

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Frontwave Arena to Open With the Debut of Gold Over America Tour Starring Simone Biles

Prepare for a pop concert-style spectacle showcasing the athletic brilliance and championship journeys of Simone Biles and an exceptional squad of select dancers, embodying a...

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Lace Up for the Navy Bay Bridge Run/Walk and Support our Local Military

It’s time to hit the pavement for a great cause at the 37th Annual Navy Bay Bridge Run/Walk. Hosted by Naval Base Coronado, this iconic...

The Princess Bride; An Inconceivable Evening with Cary Elwes

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Experience ‘The Princess Bride’ Like Never Before With Cary Elwes

Balboa Theatre

Join Cary Elwes (Westley) for a behind-the-scenes look at life on and off the set of the classic film, The Princess Bride. After a screening...

Tee Off for a Great Cause at the Cruising for Drivers Golf Tournament

May 19, 2025

10:30 am

If you’re ready to swap your commute for the fairway, the San Diego Automotive Museum has the perfect excuse. The second annual Cruising for Drivers...

Coronado

Surf Meets Symphony at Art of Elan’s Sounds & Swells

May 18, 2025

7:00 pm

Fleet Science Center

Art of Elan is bringing back its beloved Sounds & Swells series for a two-night run—and it’s set to be one of the most visually...

Coastal Roots Farm taste of the farm fundraiser

Coastal Roots Farm Celebrates 10 Years of Community and Sustainability

May 18, 2025

5:00 pm

Coastal Roots Farm

Coastal Roots Farm is turning 10—and they’re celebrating the milestone in true farm-to-fork style. Join the nonprofit community farm for Taste of the Farm, a...

Encinitas

Estancia La Jolla tea in the garden series

Estancia La Jolla Launches Whimsical New Tea in the Garden Series

May 18, 2025

12:00 pm

Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa

Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa is debuting its enchanting new Tea in the Garden series—a seasonal high-tea experience held one Sunday a month in...

La Jolla

Friendly Feast’s International Bake Sale Returns With Globally Inspired Pastries for a Cause

May 18, 2025

9:30 am

Born and Raised

San Diego’s top pastry chefs are serving up sweetness for a cause this May. Friendly Feast’s International Bake Sale is back at Born and Raised...

San Diego