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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.

Savage Gardens Exhibition at San Diego Botanic Garden

Explore The World Of Carnivorous Plants At The Savage Gardens Of San Diego Botanic Garden

Come, if you dare, to explore the bizarre and captivating world of carnivorous plants during the Savage Gardens exhibition at San Diego Botanic Garden! Savage Gardens: A Carnivorous...

Barleymas To Host Artists Of The Industry Pop-Up Craft Fair At Ginger's

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Barleymash To Host Artists Of The Industry Pop-Up Craft Fair At Ginger’s

Ginger’s

Barleymash is hosting an Artists of the Industry Pop-Up Craft Fair, on Wednesday, August 23rd. The craft fair, taking place downstairs in Ginger’s, will feature a variety...

Summer and Songs hosting Salsa Under the Stars

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Annual Summer & Songs At The Village Concludes With Salsa Under The Stars

The Village at Pacific Highland Ranch

North County, here’s your chance to get those hips moving with the amazing music of the Manny Cepeda Orchestra and live salsa dancing! The annual...

Jimmy’s Famous American Tavern for Maui Wildfire Relief

San Diego Restaurant Launches Campaign To Raise Funds For Maui Wildfire Relief

Local and family owned Jimmy’s Famous American Tavern in Point Loma, announced that it is launching a campaign to raise money to support Maui Wildfire...

Ilan-Lael Foundation Honors Their 40th Anniversary To Celebrate The Past And Future

Celebrating their 40th year milestone, the Ilan-Lael Foundation continues to act as a home for art education and inspiration in natural surroundings. As time has...

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Second Chance Beer Company Celebrates 8th Anniversary With Beer & Wine Pairing

Second Chance Beer Co. Brewery

Second Chance Beer Company, the “Seize a Pint, Save a Pup” brewery, will celebrate its eighth anniversary with a beer-and-wine pairing dinner on Saturday, September...

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AleSmith Celebrates 28 Years Of Brewing With Live Music, Beer Releases, & More!

AleSmith Brewing Company

Come join us at AleSmith Brewing Company as they celebrate their 28th anniversary! Doors open at 11AM with the party ramping up at 2PM. Live...

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The Heights Chophouse Celebrates Grand Opening

Little Italy has an exciting looking new restaurant opening its doors, and you’re invited to the Grand Opening celebration! Stop by The Heights Chophouse to...

Stranahan’s Whiskey pairing dinner at The Desmond

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Join An Unforgettable Whiskey Pairing Dinner With Stranahan’s Whiskey

The San Diego Bay Wine and Food Festival has joined forces with Stranahan’s Whiskey to present an unforgettable whiskey pairing dinner, hosted at the renowned...

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Chula Vista Welcomes The Return Of The Starlight Parade & Festival

Third Avenue Village

Grab your holiday attire, light accessories, and hold on to your reindeer horns because the Starlight Parade is coming back to Chula Vista this holiday...

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Artelexia Hosts Meet & Greet With Founder Of Nopalera, Sandra Velasquez

Artelexia

Located in the heart of North Park, beloved Mexican gift shop, Artelexia, will host a Meet & Greet with Sandra Velasquez of Nopalera. Owner and Founder...

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Second Annual Cali-RAD Fest Returns To San Diego, Benefiting CureDuchenne

Beach House in Belmont Park
The Boochyard at Local Roots

The second annual Cali-RAD Fest (Reggae Against Duchenne) will return to The Beach House in Mission Beach to benefit CureDuchenne, a leading global nonprofit focused...

Savor The Zest Of Mexico As Salt + Lime Makes Its Debut In Del Mar

Salt + Lime, an exciting new restaurant Inspired by the vibrant flavors and rich traditions of Mexico, has opened its doors in the heart of...

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The Smoking Gun Celebrates Six Years With $6 Specials

The Smoking Gun

Gaslamp’s The Smoking Gun is celebrating its six year anniversary party on Thursday, August 24th, with $6 specials! Come in for $6 drinks deals that...

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The Barrio Jalisco Mexican Music Festival Comes To Gaslamp!

Gaslamp Quarter

San Diego, get ready to salsa at the Barrio Jalisco Mexican Music Festival Friday, August 25th at 7PM under the iconic Gaslamp Quarter arch! Join us...

Solana Beach Author Writes Award-Winning Children’s Book About Her Frenchie And His Lessons About Bullying

The story of Henri, a French Bulldog, and his experience learning how to deal with bullying, is winning over hearts here in San Diego and...

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SD Art Advisory To Host Hearts Of Hope Silent Auction To Benefit Maui Strong Fund

Come join us for an unforgettable evening at the Hearts of Hope for Hawaii – Silent Art Auction! This in-person event will take place on...

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Annual Dia De Los Deftones Returns To Petco Park For Its 4th Year

PETCO Park

Dia de los Deftones returns to Petco Park on Saturday, November 4! Join us as Deftones, 100 Gecs, Knocked Loose, Doechii, Pinback, and many more...

ThereSanDiego Hosts Mezcal Pairing Experience At El Sueño

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Sip & Savor The Spirit Of Mexico As ThereSanDiego Hosts Mezcal Pairing

We’ve partnered with MalaSanta Mezcal and the beautiful, highly anticipated jungle-themed restaurant and cocktail lounge, El Sueño in Old Town, to craft a mezcal pairing...

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Holy Paleta Is Popping Up At The One Paseo Farm Truck

One Paseo

North County is getting a tasty treat in August: San Diego’s beloved Holy Paleta has set up a pop-up store at the One Paseo Farm...

Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa Whiskey & Wine Bash Is Back!

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Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa’s Annual Whiskey & Wine Bash Is Back!

Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa

Get ready to dance under the stars with some whiskey in hand at Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa’s Annual Whiskey & Wine Bash! The...

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Duck Dive To Host First Ever Crab Boil!

Duck Dive

Pacific Beach’s Duck Dive is hosting their first ever Crab Boil on Monday, August 21st. Guests will enjoy 1 ½ lbs. of Cajun Style Snow...

Dinky Donut Shack At The Islander On Coronado Island Now Open

The Islander, Coronado Islands’s tiki-inspired restaurant by Blue Bridge Hospitality, officially opens the Dinky Donut Shack! The Dinky Donut Shack features a rotating selection of the beloved...

La Prima Festa Di Marisi: La Jolla Standout Marisi Celebrates One Full Year Of Service

Marisi, the standout new Italian restaurant in La Jolla, will be hosting La Prima Festa di Marisi on Thursday August 24th in celebration of the...

Unique Multimedia Performance by the La Jolla Symphony

December 7, 2024

7:30 pm

La Jolla Symphony & Chorus brings us “Luminosity,” a unique multimedia performance where glowing sea creatures dance to the music. The Deep Sea Comes Alive...

La Jolla

‘Making Merry’ at the Balboa Theatre

December 7, 2024

7:30 pm

San Diego Opera’s Making Merry unleashes the powerhouse San Diego Opera Chorus at the historic Balboa Theatre. Voices That Dazzle Picture “White Christmas” reimagined with...

festive soiree at East Village Holiday Happy Hour

Holiday Happy Hour Vibes in East Village

December 6, 2024

5:00 pm

This December, the East Village is set to host Holiday Happy Hour at UCSD Park & Market—part of the new First Friday Happy Hour series,...

East Village

San Diego's largest free holiday festival

Balboa Park December Nights Returns Better Than Ever

December 6, 2024

3:00 pm

Balboa Park

Balboa Park December Nights, San Diego’s largest free holiday festival, is about to transform our cultural heart into the most incredible celebration of the year....

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Downtown Chula Vista Lights Up the Season

December 1, 2024

3:00 pm

The Downtown Chula Vista Tree Lighting is ready to illuminate South Bay’s most vibrant neighborhood. The festivities begin with a dazzling ceremony at Memorial Park,...

Chula Vista