Knife Sharpening
Bring your blades back to life with Black Tooth Sharpening at Always Hungry Grocery & Goods.
Stop by with your well loved kitchen tools for professional sharpening while you shop the store. From chef knives and serrated blades to pocket knives and kitchen scissors, Black Tooth Sharpening will have your tools slicing cleanly again.
Pricing:
Chef/Kitchen Knives — $9 Serrated Knives — $12 Pocket Knives — $5 Kitchen Scissors — $8
Join us Wednesday, June 10 from 4–7 PM at Always Hungry Grocery & Goods in Carlsbad Village.
Natural Dye Workshop
Spend an evening playing with color, texture, and botanicals at our Natural Dye Workshop.
Using natural dye materials, each guest will create two one-of-a-kind flour sack towels to take home. We’ll explore simple dye techniques, earthy tones, and the beauty of imperfect patterns—no experience needed.
We’ll have sips, snacks, and plenty of space to get creative together.
All materials included. Limited spots available.
Japanese Tea Tasting w/ ESTE
Japanese tea, rooted in place, season, and care.
Join us for a 90-minute guided tasting of Sencha, Wakocha, and Houjicha, and learn what’s in your cup and why it tastes the way it does.
All materials are provided, plus a few snacks along the way. You’ll also leave with a loose leaf sample to take home.
Hosted by ESTE, a San Diego tea company working directly with small Japanese producers, each tea reflects the place, season, and hands that made it.
Come sip and spend some time with us.
Tickets: $80
Space is limited. Reserve your spot now!
Butter & Blooms ft Frental Butter
Join us for Butters & Blooms, a hands-on compound butter workshop celebrating seasonal flavors, beautiful ingredients, and simple ways to elevate everyday meals.
Each guest will receive butter from our event sponsor, Frental Butter, and create three unique compound butters to take home. Throughout the evening, you’ll blend fresh and flavorful mix-ins while learning pairing ideas and inspiration for serving.
Enjoy curated sips and snacks as you create, connect, and spend the evening getting a little buttery with us.
All materials included. Limited spots available.
Strawberry Shortcake Class
Join us Thursday, June 18th from 6–8PM for an evening dedicated to the art of strawberry shortcake from scratch. In this hands-on workshop, we’ll focus on biscuit-making technique, perfectly macerated strawberries, and fresh whipped cream—the dreamy trio behind a truly great shortcake.
You’ll learn foundational baking techniques, assemble your own dessert, and leave with the skills to recreate it all summer long. Whether you’re a confident baker or just here for the strawberries and cream, this class is designed to be approachable, cozy, and very delicious.
2-hour workshop • All materials included.
Los Angeles Day!
A little LA energy is making its way to the shop.
Join us for an evening with two of our favorite Los Angeles brands, Wonderwerk and Neon Pizza. We'll be pouring samples, sharing slices, and celebrating the makers behind the products we love carrying on our shelves.
Think of it as a casual neighborhood hang—part tasting, part party, all good vibes. Come meet the teams, try something new, and spend the evening snacking and sipping with us.
Good people. Good pizza. Good drinks. That's the whole plan. 🍕✨🥤
Kasper Ice Cream Pop Up
Cool off with us and grab a sweet treat from Kasper Ice Cream! They'll be popping up outside the shop with a lineup of nostalgic favorites:
✨ Push Pops 🍪 Ice Cream Sandwiches 🌮 Ice Cream Tacos
Swing by, stock up on snacks, and treat yourself to something cold and delicious. First come, first served! 🍦💫
SoulCollage® Workshop
Cut. Choose. Assemble. Discover.
SoulCollage® is an intuitive collage practice where images become mirrors—revealing the layered, shifting parts of you. No art skills, no overthinking—just follow what pulls you.
Unexpected insights tend to surface.
tickets: $65
Snacky Hour
This casual gathering is all about trying new snacks, sharing favorites, and spending time in community. It’s laid-back, delicious, and quickly becoming one of our favorite recurring events.
Attendance is donation-based, with an optional $5 contribution benefiting the Berry Good Food Foundation.
Come for the snacks, stay for the community—and give if you’d like to support a meaningful local cause.
Challah Workshop
Join us for a hands-on challah making workshop where you’ll learn how to braid and shape this beautiful traditional bread. House of Bread will walk you through the process so you can feel confident making challah at home.
Your ticket includes the full workshop experience along with sips and snacks to enjoy while we learn and spend time together in the shop.
JR Organics Farm Gathering
Join us in our happy place to pick berries, tour the farm, and gather for a lovely sunset dinner! Sunday, May 17th. Kids welcome! Info will be emailed out with tickets the week of the event!
Aura Sphere Photography
Capture and interpret your aura through Aura Sphere Photography.
This unique experience offers a visual glimpse into your energetic field, paired with insight into what your colors may reveal. Whether you’re curious, reflective, or simply looking for something different, it’s an engaging way to connect with yourself on a deeper level.
Step in, see your energy, and leave with a one-of-a-kind keepsake.
Disco Box Day!
the day we all love and adore!
pick up your goodies in store today
Join in on the fun:
Mother's Day Market
Flowers, The Goldie Mom Cooler Bags, De Soi, Bohhaus, strawberry pie from Primas and community all in one place.
Our Mother’s Day Market is designed to celebrate the season with meaningful gifts and beautiful finds. It’s a chance to shop small, support local makers, and enjoy a festive afternoon in the village.
If you’re looking for something special—or just want to spend the day surrounded by creativity—this is the event.
Cookbook Swap
Bring your favorite cookbooks to share and swap with fellow food lovers. Be sure to bookmark your favorite recipes before passing them along.
Tickets include snacks and sips while you browse and trade.
Just Banana Rainbow Whip Class
Join us for a hands-on banana whip class with Just Bananas. Using two machines and a colorful lineup of fruits, you’ll learn how to spin frozen bananas + fruits of your choice into creamy rainbow banana whip and create your own custom combos.
Each guest will make three cups of banana whip, choosing from different fruit blends, shells, and fun toppings. Enjoy them right away or stash them in our freezer to take home later.
Snacky Hour
Join us at Always Hungry for an in store Snacky Hour. From 4–6pm, we’ll be serving sips and bites while you hang out, snack, and enjoy a laid back evening in the shop.
Tickets are required and include sips and snacks during the event.
Come hungry.
Scratch House Sampling
Join us in the shop for a special in-store tasting featuring artisan, plant-based cheeses made completely from scratch. This chef-driven, zero-waste kitchen focuses on fermentation and thoughtful ingredients to create bold, deeply flavorful vegan foods.
Delicate Squash Pop Up
Seasonal baking, made with intention. Stop by for delicately delicious treats crafted with thoughtfully sourced gluten-free and dairy-free ingredients.
Jolie Fleur Easter Dessert Pop Up
Join us for a special Easter pop-up featuring Jolie Fleur, serving a beautiful selection of handmade cakes and cookies.
10am - sellout
Pre-orders close Thursday 4/2.