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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.
Monthly Oyster Monday With Friends At Fort Oak
Join The New Monthly Oyster Monday With Friends At Fort Oak
Trust Restaurant Group’s Fort Oak in Mission Hills is honoring their renowned raw-bar seafood program with a new monthly Oyster Monday with Friends series, featuring...
Janet Taylor Pickett at Oceanside Museum of Art
Artist Janet Taylor Pickett Explores Her Personal History And Ancestry In New Exhibition At Oceanside Museum Of Art
Personal history and ancestry are explored in Oceanside Museum of Art’s Janet Taylor Pickett: Light, Color, and Desire curated by Dr. Jennifer Baahng, on display...
626 Night Market Mini Downtown San Diego
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626 Night Market Mini Brings Back Epic Flavors To Downtown San Diego
  • Downtown San Diego
626 Night Market Mini is back in Downtown San Diego, bringing the epic flavors of their giant flagship food festivals in a mini version. The...
I Love Poke Festival & Competition at Bali Hai
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Annual I Love Poke Festival Is Back For Its 12th Year…And Sold Out!
  • Bali Hai Shelter Island
The Annual I Love Poke Festival & Competition, a tasting event and poke competition, is back for its 12th year at the Bali Hai. This...
Scott Silven, A Master Illusionist, Is Coming To The Conrad
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For The First Time, La Jolla Music Society Presents A Master Illusionist, Scott Silven, June 9 & 10
  • The Jai
For the first time, La Jolla Music Society is presenting a master illusionist as part of its season. Scott Silven is a phenomenal illusionist and mentalist...
AnniVenti La Trattoria Brings Authentic Italian Flavors To Lemon Grove
AnniVenti La Trattoria Brings Authentic Italian Flavors To Lemon Grove
AnniVenti La Trattoria, the Italian restaurant owned and operated by three brothers, is now open in Lemon Grove. The restaurant is named after their family’s...
A Conscious Catch Fundraiser at the Marine Room
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Top Chefs Unite For “A Conscious Catch” Fundraiser To Raise Awareness For Sustainable Seafood
  • The Marine Room
Join The Marine Room for A Conscious Catch Fundraiser, an evening dedicated to the advancement of sustainable fishing practices featuring flavorful dishes and drinks specially...
Chef Phillip Esteban
Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month By Supporting These San Diego Chefs
While San Diego is home to the fifth-largest representation of Filipino Americans in the US, comprising around 6% of the entire county’s population, few outside...
Puffer Malarkey Collective hot dog cart
Puffer Malarkey Collective Kicks-Off Kooky Pop-Up Series
This summer the classic American barbeque mainstay is getting a culinary makeover from the acclaimed chefs at Puffer Malarkey Collective through a series of guerilla...
Art In The Garden by MAGEC joins The Escondido Street Festival
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Art In The Garden Joins Bi-Annual Street Side Festival In Escondido
Are you ready to immerse yourself in the vibrant arts scene of Escondido? Look no further than MAGEC’s (Museums & Arts Growing Escondido Culture) highly...
Beer O’Clock Cancer Fundraiser by the San Diego Professionals Against Cancer
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It’s Beer O’Clock Cancer Fundraiser At Original 40 Brewing
  • Original 40 Brewing
The 100% volunteer-based nonprofit behind San Diego Festival of Beer, San Diego Professionals Against Cancer is hosting Beer O’Clock Cancer Fundraiser at Original 40 Brewing...
The Brine Box by Chef Davin Waite
Big Flavor Packed Into A Small Space At Chef Davin Waite’s New 109 Sq Ft Restaurant Project!
Husband, and wife restaurateurs, Jessica and Chef Davin Waite, are bringing a new innovative seafood concept to the iconic Oceanside pier this summer. Don’t be...
Moonshine Beach 7th Anniversary
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Moonshine Beach Celebrates 7th Anniversary Party
  • Moonshine Beach
It’s their lucky year! Moonshine Beach, the beloved country bar owned by San Diego-based hospitality group, Good Time Design, is gearing up for an incredible...
Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens 10th Anniversary
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Stone Brewing Celebrates A Decade Of Craft Beer and Community At Liberty Station
  • Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens – Liberty Station
A decade ago, Stone Brewing accomplished something remarkable – they opened their second Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens location inside the newly redeveloped Liberty...
Taste Of Japan San Diego: Japan Street Food Day
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Bring Family And Friends At The First Ever Taste Of Japan San Diego: Japan Street Food Day
Embrace the Inaugural Japan Street Food Day at the 1st Taste of Japan San Diego Event! Gather your loved ones and head to Embolden Beer...
Marisi Team To Cook For James Beard Foundation
The Talented Marisi Team Heads To NY To Cook For James Beard Foundation
The gifted team behind Marisi, La Jolla’s hottest dining destination for Italian hearth cooking and inventive cocktails, has been invited to display their talents for...
Longball On The Ball For Summer Of Twenty Twenty-Tea
San Diego’s ReBru Spirits Introduces Longball Hard Tea In Time For Summer
Summer is coming, which means warm sunny days (it’s about time!) and cold drinks in hand! Innovative San Diego distiller ReBru Spirits is ready to...
City Tacos Ocean Beach playground will be a community hub
City Tacos To Open 10,000-Square-Foot OB Playground Concept In Ocean Beach In July
City Tacos is scheduled to open a 10,000-square-foot concept called OB Playground in Ocean Beach in July that looks cool! It will be the seventh...
Padres Season Specials at LAVO Italian Restaurant San Diego
LAVO Launches Padres Season Specials
With Padres season now in full swing (had to do it), LAVO Italian Restaurant in Gaslamp wants to be your destination for the perfect pre or...
Young Blood Named As One Of The Best Bars In North America By 50 Best Bars
Young Blood Named As One Of The Best Bars In North America By 50 Best Bars
Young Blood, East Village’s speakeasy within a speakeasy, has been awarded with the prestigious recognition as one of the 50 Best Bars in North America...
Family Yoga Series at One Paseo
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Family Yoga Series Kicks Off At One Paseo
  • One Paseo
Join One Paseo as they host free 45-minute family yoga classes in their beautiful outdoor setting on the lawn behind Harland Brewing. Led by experienced...
Art, Music & Dance at Arts District Liberty Station this May
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Art, Music & Dance Take Flight At ARTS DISTRICT Liberty Station This May
  • Arts District Liberty Station
  • Liberty Station
Experience a vibrant celebration of creativity this May at ARTS DISTRICT Liberty Station. Join us for an exciting lineup of art, music, and dance events...
NOFX Final Tour Stops By San Diego, May 13th
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NOFX Final Tour Stops By San Diego, May 13th
  • Waterfront Park
NOFX is embarking on its final tour this spring, a 40-city run and one of the first is San Diego. NOFX will perform 40 songs...
Oddish Wine Grand Opening
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Oddish Wine, San Diego’s Newest Urban Winery, Sets Grand Opening
Oddish Wine, San Diego’s newest urban winery, has opened its tasting room doors and is releasing an impressive lineup of creative wines and adventurous beverages...
Upcoming Events
Nicholas Phan at Bach Collegium San Diego
Bach Collegium San Diego Brings Baroque Brilliance With Nicholas Phan
October 26, 2024
7:00 pm
Get ready for a musical journey that’ll transport you back in time while asking some seriously modern questions. Bach Collegium San Diego (BCSD) is teaming...
St. Madeleine Sophie's Center
80s Vibes Hit SMSC’s Secret Garden Party
October 26, 2024
6:30 pm
St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center is throwing the most radical Halloween bash of the year, Spookeasy, transforming their secret garden into an 80s-themed speakeasy that’ll have...
Halloween Spooktacular at the Spreckels Organ Pavilion
Zombie Jives and Phantom Melodies in Balboa Park
October 26, 2024
5:30 pm
  • Spreckels Organ Pavilion
The Spreckels Organ Society is pulling out all the stops for a Halloween Spooktacular that’s sure to give you goosebumps—in the best way possible. A...
Little Buds Nature Club at Cardiff Farmers Market
Little Explorers and Nature Club Take Over Cardiff Farmers Market
October 26, 2024
10:00 am
Cardiff Farmers Market is transforming into a kid’s paradise, with the amazing Little Buds Nature Club leading the charge alongside a full day of creative...
Mt. Carmel Tournament of Bands
Marching Bands Battle it Out at Mt. Carmel’s Epic Tournament
October 26, 2024
9:00 am
The Mt. Carmel Tournament of Bands is set to return for its 47th year, promising a showstopping spectacle of music and pageantry. This event stands...