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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.

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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...

Cabrillo Under the Stars at Cabrillo National Monument

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Party Under the Stars at Cabrillo National Monument

Cabrillo National Monument

Don’t miss the unique opportunity to experience Cabrillo National Monument after dark during this special, once-a-year event: Cabrillo Under The Stars. Enjoy a night of...

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Celebrate 14 Years of Brews and Bites at Pizza Port Ocean Beach’s Anniversary Party!

Pizza Port Ocean Beach

Join your Ocean Beach neighbors at Pizza Port for an epic celebration of 14 delicious years. It’s not just an anniversary party—it’s a day to...

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Explore Rich Traditions at the Asian Pacific Cultural Festival

Mira Mesa Community Park

It’s that time of the year again—get ready to immerse yourself in the vibrant traditions of Asia and the Pacific Islands at the 11th Annual...

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Julian Beer Company Presents Hillside Rendezvous

Julian Beer Company is thrilled to announce that Sol Seed and The Resinators will be performing at the 2024 Hillside Rendezvous, taking place at the...

Open Hearts Gala: A Charity Event Benefitting Unity 4 Orphans

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Support Unity 4 Orphans With the Open Hearts Gala

It’s time for the annual Open Hearts Gala, held each year to generate funds that help drive Unity 4 Orphans’ five incredible programs in 16...

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Vanguard Culture Welcomes Art World Royalty to the Table at the Basquiat Gala

Vanguard Culture, an inclusive nonprofit dedicated to advancing San Diego’s creative industries, is hosting its signature Artist @ the Table Gala Fundraiser with legendary artist...

In Harmony Concerts by the San Diego Women's Chorus

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San Diego Women’s Chorus Builds Community Through Song

Join the San Diego Women’s Chorus (SDWC) for In Harmony, an unforgettable evening filled with a blend of harmonious vocals, heartfelt lyrics, and performances that...

Party On at OMA’s Street Level Block Parties

Get ready for the return of Oceanside Museum of Art’s celebrated block party series, Street Level, for another vibrant summer! Street Level Series: A Big...

whistledown package and tea at Westgate Hotel in San Diego

A Whistledown-Worthy Bridgerton Package at Westgate Hotel

With the return of Bridgerton’s third season upon us, the lavish Westgate Hotel presents a Whistledown-worthy package and tea experience that no true fan can...

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Epic Anniversary Bash at Moonshine Flats

Moonshine Flats

Downtown San Diego’s Moonshine Flats is gearing up for an epic three-day celebration in honor of its 10-year anniversary! For the past decade, Moonshine has...

How to Grow Orchids Outdoors in Southern California

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Learn How to Grow Orchids Outdoors in SoCo

San Diego Botanic Garden

Growing orchids outdoors sounds like a challenge, right? Well, here’s your chance to learn everything you need to know to do this like a pro!...

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Cocktails and Explorations in Curiosity at WNDR After Dark

WNDR Museum

Step into a realm of magic and curiosity as WNDR Museum comes alive at its monthly after-hours celebration, WNDR After Dark! On the third Thursday...

San Diego Opera Announces Stellar Lineup for Landmark 60th Season

Continuing its commitment to delivering exceptional opera and vocal performance to the community, San Diego Opera’s upcoming season features three of the most revered operas in...

Fierce & Kind Single Barrel Cask Strength Bourbon

Fierce & Kind Spirits Expands its Tempting Portfolio

Fierce & Kind Spirits announced some exciting news: the release of its Single Barrel Cask Strength Bourbon, a North Carolina straight bourbon whiskey distilled from...

San Diego Breweries Triumph at the “Olympics of Beer”

Coronado Brewing Company, North Park Beer Company, and Pizza Port Brewing Company won gold medals at the 2024 World Beer Cup, the largest international beer...

Naturally San Diego Announces Pitch Slam Winners

Naturally San Diego, a nonprofit organization dedicated to stimulating growth and entrepreneurship amongst environmentally and socially-conscious CPG brands across San Diego, is thrilled to announce...

Nominations Open for Oceanside Hometown Heroes

MainStreet Oceanside is excited to announce that nominations are now open for the 2024 Hometown Heroes program! This prestigious annual initiative honors outstanding Oceanside residents...

Birch Aquarium Celebrates its First Successful Penguin Hatch Season

Birch Aquarium is thrilled to announce that it has hatched five little Blue Penguin chicks this season! These adorable additions mark a significant achievement in...

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...

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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

VIP Opening Reception for Concetta Antico’s ‘A Modern Muse’ Exhibition

May 17, 2025

6:00 pm

La Jolla’s art scene is about to get a whole lot more vivid. World-renowned tetrachromatic artist Concetta Antico is unveiling her newest exhibition, A Modern...

La Jolla