Juan Jasper in San Diego's Golden Hill neighborhood

The Craving: San Diego Food + Drink News – Week of June 29, 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.
Mother's Day brunch at Europa Village
Where to Celebrate Mom This Mother’s Day in San Diego
Dine Out To Go Mom’s Day Adventures Where Mom Gets Me-Time Presents For Mom Hey! Use the pink navigation above to jump right to a...
glasses of wine from Cordiano Winery
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San Diego Wine Country is 30 Minutes Away and This Dinner is Your Reason to Go
Most San Diegans would be surprised to learn there are over 100 wineries tucked into the hills of San Diego County. This dinner is a...
LJS&C Ensemble for The Heavenly Life
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La Jolla Symphony and Chorus is Bringing a Truly Unique Concert Experience to UC San Diego
  • Mandeville Auditorium, UC San Diego
If you’re looking for a live music experience that goes well beyond the ordinary, this one is worth putting on your radar. La Jolla Symphony...
The Heritage Steakhouse Michael and Clifford Grant
A Five-Star Steakhouse is Coming to East County
East County is about to have a proper destination steakhouse. The Heritage Steakhouse is bringing a classic American steakhouse experience. It’s the kind you’d expect...
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Taste of Cardiff is Back With Sips, Bites, and Live Music Along the 101
  • Cardiff By The Sea
The tastiest time of the year in Cardiff-by-the-Sea is almost here. The 16th Annual Taste of Cardiff is bringing the community together for an evening...
Moonshine Beach 10 Year Anniversary
Moonshine Beach is Turning 10 and the Party Lasts All Weekend
Pacific Beach’s most well-known night out just hit a big milestone. Moonshine Beach – the bar and live music venue built around line dancing, great...
SeaWorld San Diego hark Encounter 2026
SeaWorld San Diego Set to Open One of the West Coast’s Most Immersive Shark Exhibits
If you’ve ever wanted to stand inside a glass tunnel while sharks glide overhead, your moment is coming. SeaWorld San Diego’s completely reimagined Shark Encounter...
8 Places to Find the Best Bagels in San Diego
Oh, the perfect bagel – pillowy and soft with a thick spread of cream cheese… San Diego’s bagel scene has officially arrived. At BagelFest West...
Curebound Concert for Cures
You Could Win a VIP Experience to See P!NK in San Diego at the Curebound Concert
San Diego-based cancer research accelerator Curebound is giving music fans a chance to win something pretty extraordinary. Through a Fandiem sweepstakes, one lucky winner and...
Cinco De Mayo Specials Around San Diego
Get ready to celebrate Cinco de Mayo in style with specials from your favorite restaurants and bars across San Diego! Puesto Cinco falling on a...
Little Italy's India Street during Mission Fed Art Walk Little Italy
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Mission Fed ArtWalk Returns to Little Italy for a Free Weekend of Fine Art and Live Music
  • Little Italy
One of San Diego’s most beloved spring traditions is back for its 42nd year, and it’s as good a reason as any to spend a...
Coronado art and wine festival
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The Coronado Art and Wine Festival is the Perfect Excuse to Spend a Weekend on the Island
Coronado has always been one of those places that feels a little like its own world – polished, sun-drenched, and just far enough across the...
Culinary Dropout Del Mar Birthday Bash
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Culinary Dropout Del Mar is Throwing a Birthday Bash and the Whole Community is Invited
One year in, and Culinary Dropout Del Mar has well and truly made its mark on the neighborhood. To celebrate, the restaurant is throwing a...
The Dining Room at Verise Carlsbad
Verise Brings Serious Italian Credentials to Carlsbad
A new restaurant has landed in Carlsbad, and it’s one worth making the drive for. Verise, a modern Italian restaurant created by a MICHELIN-trained chef,...
The Track at Del Mar Thoroughbred Club
Del Mar Racing is Back for Summer 2026 and the Lineup Has Never Looked Better
One of San Diego’s most beloved summer traditions is gearing up for another season, and the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club is bringing some serious upgrades...
Catalina Wine Mixer
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The Catalina Wine Mixer is Back for its Biggest Year Yet
If you’ve ever wanted to spend a weekend on a stunning island with great wine, live music, and a serious good-time vibe, this is it....
Junior League of San Diego
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Support Junior League of San Diego’s Party for a Purpose
  • San Diego Air & Space Museum
San Diego’s philanthropic social calendar has a highlight this spring, and it’s a good one. The Junior League of San Diego is hosting its annual...
Just in Time Foster Youth Organization
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San Diego’s Coming Together for Foster Youth at This Free Liberty Station Festival
May is Foster Care Awareness Month, and Just in Time for Foster Youth (JIT) is marking it with something worth showing up for. Liberty Station’s...
Red Bourbon Wilton Benitez Decaf
San Diego’s Frequent Coffee Just Made History With a Record-Breaking Decaf Score
Decaf doesn’t get nearly enough respect – but that might be about to change. San Diego-based specialty coffee brand Frequent Coffee has just earned a...
Tacos at Nomada For The Cinco De Mayo Celebration
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Nómada in Carlsbad is Throwing a Full-On Fiesta for Cinco de Mayo
Cinco de Mayo landing on a Tuesday this year is basically a sign, and Nómada in Carlsbad is running with it. The North County restaurant...
Lisa Amador of Amador matchmaking With Clients
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The Art of Attraction: An Evening With Matchmaker Lisa Amador Comes to La Jolla
If modern dating has left you feeling frustrated, burned out, or just plain confused, this one’s worth showing up for. Amador Matchmaking is partnering with...
Opera Ball for All at Estancia La Jolla
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San Diego Opera’s Opera Ball for All Brings a Noche Sevillana to La Jolla
  • Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa
San Diego Opera’s biggest fundraiser of the year is back, and this time it’s bringing the spirit of Spain to one of La Jolla’s most...
Dining Out For Life San Diego 2026
Dining Out For Life San Diego Turns 20 – One Meal Can Make a Real Difference
There are plenty of good reasons to eat out on any given day. But once a year, dining out means something a little more –...
Trinity Theatre Company
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Trinity Theatre Company’s New Works Festival – 9 Original Plays, 4 Nights Only
  • Mission Valley Mall
San Diego’s own Trinity Theatre Company is back with its fourth annual New Works Festival – nine original plays by emerging playwrights from across the...
Upcoming Events
Rooftop Cinema Club Moulin Rouge 25th Anniversary
Moulin Rouge! is Back on the Big Screen and This Time, it’s Outside
June 16, 2026
7:00 pm
Experience the magic of Moulin Rouge! during its anniversary screening at Rooftop Cinema Club, a must-see outdoor event.
Grab Your Crew and Head to the Loma Club’s First Annual Loma Luau
June 13, 2026
6:00 pm
The Loma Club is bringing a little aloha to Liberty Station with their first annual Loma Luau – an evening of Hawaiian BBQ, handcrafted tiki...
Festival Atmosphere at the Field of Dreamz Festival in Petco Park
Get Ready for the Inaugural Field of Dreamz Festival at Petco Park
June 13, 2026
3:30 pm
  • Petco Park – Padres Stadium
San Diego’s own Slightly Stoopid is bringing their inaugural Field of Dreamz Festival to Petco Park, and the lineup they’ve put together for their hometown...
Arts District Liberty Station’s Summer Arts Festival is Back and It’s Free
June 13, 2026
2:00 pm
  • North Promenade
If you’re looking for a way to kick off summer in San Diego, this is a pretty good one. The Summer Arts Festival returns to...
North Park Neighborhood Bar Crawl
Grab Your Hawaiian Shirt and Hit the North Park Bar Crawl
June 13, 2026
12:00 pm
  • North Park
North Park is going tiki for a day, and the itinerary is straightforward: three neighborhood bars, one themed drink and snack at each stop, and...