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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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Monarch School Project’s “Metamorphosis” Art Show Celebrates the Power of Arts

Creativity is transformative for mental health and wellbeing. At Monarch School Project, a leading nonprofit supporting youth and their families experiencing homelessness, it will be...

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Fiesta Time! Celebrate Cinco de Mayo Bar Crawl in Gaslamp!

Gaslamp Quarter

Prepare for a vibrant celebration of Cinco de Mayo in the heart of Gaslamp Quarter! Immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage and festive spirit...

Support Veteran Moms This Mothers Day Through Foundation for Women Warriors

The Foundation for Women Warriors is hosting a Bright Beginnings Baby Shower Drive to help supply baby essentials for new moms facing financial struggles. The nonprofit’s goal this year...

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Haus of Serotonin Brings Handmade Collection to Spill The Beans

Mark your calendars! Haus of Serotonin is bringing their handmade chain collection to Spill the Beans in Mission Valley this Friday, April 26! Swing by...

Union Kitchen and Tap Opens Third Location in Pacific Beach

OMG Hospitality is bringing elevated dining to the heart of Pacific Beach with the opening of its third location of Union Kitchen and Tap, which...

The Lafayette Hotel is Esquire Magazine’s New Hotel of the Year

The Lafayette Hotel & Club has been named the 2024 New Hotel of the Year by Esquire Magazine! The recognition underscores its commitment to excellence...

Wild Child Ice Cream window in Mission Hills

Welcome to Wild Child Ice Cream: Where the Fun Never Melts!

The ice cream window in Mission Hills is back open and serving scoops! Wild Child Ice Cream serves ice cream and experiences inspired by the...

Bivouac Ciderworks Adventure Lodge & General Store Now Serving Weekend Brunch

Bivouac Ciderworks’ new Adventure Lodge & General Store has expanded its food offerings, launching weekend brunch and a snack menu. This rounds out its Café...

Jobapalooza hiring festival at Belmont Park

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Job-Seekers Unite at the Jobapalooza Hiring Festival in Belmont Park

Belmont Park

Summer is right around the corner and Belmont Park, San Diego’s only beachfront amusement and entertainment center, will host its third annual park-wide hiring festival,...

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Celebrate the Season at Encinitas Spring Street Fair

Downtown Encinitas

The Encinitas Spring Street Fair is a celebration marking the arrival of spring, turning the historic Highway 101 into a bustling promenade of festivities. Typically...

San Marcos

Lakehouse Resort Unveils Reimagined Golfside Dining at Brickmans Restaurant & Bar

Nestled amidst the serene beauty of Lake San Marcos, Lakehouse Resort proudly introduces Brickmans Restaurant & Bar, the reimagined dining experience at The Links golf...

Little Italy

Cheese Wheel Dreams Do Come True at Little Italy’s Newest Spot, Vincenzo

San Diego’s vibrant dining scene welcomes an innovative new Italian gem, Vincenzo—just when you thought the timeless cuisine couldn’t evolve further! Visionary founder Vincenzo Loverso...

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Iconic Comedian and Actor Martin Short to Become Funner’s Newest Mayor

Harrah’s Resort SoCal

Harrah’s Resort Southern California has announced that iconic comedian and actor, Martin Short, will be sworn in as Funner’s next mayor on Monday, May 13, 2024....

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21 Restaurants and Bars to Compete in Inaugural San Diego Cocktail Championship

A group of 21 San Diego County restaurants and bars will take part in the inaugural San Diego Cocktail Championship at a downtown San Diego...

World-Renowned Belgian Waffle Ride Set To Return To North City

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World-Renowned Belgian Waffle Ride Returns To North City

North City

Thousands of world-class cyclists are set to roll into North City as they prepare to compete in the European-inspired Belgian Waffle Ride—one of the most...

Enchanted Forest Sound Bath at San Diego Botanic Garden

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An Enchanted Forest Sound Bath Experience at the San Diego Botanic Garden

San Diego Botanic Garden

Step into a realm of magic at The Enchanted Forest Sound Bath Experience with San Diego-based Sound Healer Jazmine Amelia and the Sound Bath Ceremony...

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Join Pali Wine Co. for Spring Winemaker Night

If you’re interested in wine and the process of making it, this is the night for you! Join Pali Wine Co.’s talented winemaker, Aaron Walker,...

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Clothing Swap for Earth Day: Promoting Sustainable Fashion

On Earth Day, the nonprofit Mission Trails Regional Park Foundation will host a clothing swap at the MTRP Visitor Center. Each year, 66% of discarded...

Check Out the New Vinyl Disco Brunch Party at Beeside Balcony!

Beeside Balcony in La Jolla is kicking off springtime with a new Vinyl Disco Brunch Party! The Vinyl Disco Brunch Party is happening every Sunday from...

Spring Succulent Arrangement workshop at San Diego Botanic Garden

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Get Creative With the Botanic Garden’s Succulent Workshop

San Diego Botanic Garden

Learn how to make a stunning succulent arrangement with local designer Ileana Canada of Ily the Plant Lady. During the Spring Succulent Arrangement workshop, you’ll...

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Catch Willie Nelson & Family Live at The Rady Shell: A Musical Legacy Under the Stars

The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park

Mark your calendars and get ready for a musical journey with the legendary Willie Nelson & Family, gracing The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park. The...

man selling avocados at the fallbrook avocado festival

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Join Fallbrook Avocado Festival As It Celebrates California’s Most Beloved Fruit

Spring is just around the corner and so is the Fallbrook Avocado Festival! Over 450 vendors will line Main Avenue and cross streets from East...

May’s Talented Performers at The Magnolia: Shows You Won’t Want to Miss!

Setting the stage for another month of outstanding and talented performers, The Magnolia is prepared for a great month of May—inviting you in to relax,...

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Spring Soirée: An Evening With Spa Alila + Skin Authority

Spring is the perfect time to refresh not just your closet, but your skin too! Now is the time to join Spa Alila for an...

Catch Comedian Steve Hofstetter Live at Mic Drop Comedy

May 12, 2025

7:00 pm

Mic Drop Comedy

San Diego comedy fans, get ready for a night of unfiltered humor and razor-sharp wit as comedian Steve Hofstetter takes the stage at Mic Drop...

San Diego

Dive Into Waite & Sea: A Bold New Sushi Bar Experience from Chef Davin Waite

May 12, 2025

5:00 pm

Chef Davin Waite and restaurateur Jessica Waite are taking it back to their roots with Waite & Sea—an intimate, no-holds-barred sushi bar experience hosted inside...

Oceanside

The Sleeping Beauty: The State Ballet of Ukraine Brings a Fairytale to Life at Balboa Theatre

May 11, 2025

2:00 pm

Balboa Theatre

Get swept away by one of ballet’s most beloved masterpieces as The Sleeping Beauty graces the stage of the Balboa Theatre this May. Presented by...

San Diego

Reset at the JFGM Breathwork & Ice Bath Experience

May 11, 2025

9:00 am

Japanese Friendship Garden

Looking for a way to recharge, de-stress, and tap into new energy levels? Join the Breathwork & Ice Bath Experience at the Japanese Friendship Garden...

San Diego

Celebrate San Diego’s Young Artists at the VAPA Foundation’s Beyond Brilliance Gala

May 10, 2025

6:00 pm

Epstein Family Amphitheater

San Diego’s brightest young artists are taking center stage at Beyond Brilliance—the VAPA Foundation’s annual spotlight benefit at the gorgeous Epstein Family Amphitheater at UC...

San Diego