The Craving: San Diego Food + Drink – Week of May 18, 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.
Cardiff 101 Mainstreet Association Cardiff Farmers Market
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New Farmers Market Coming To Cardiff On March 4th
There is a new Farmers Market coming to Cardiff! Beginning March 4th, the Cardiff 101 Mainstreet Association will begin hosting a weekly Farmers Market every...
Celebrate Mardi Gras In San Diego The Right Way At Louisiana Purchase
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Louisiana Purchase Brings NOLA To San Diego With Two Mardi Gras Celebrations
  • Louisiana Purchase
Louisiana Purchase, which brings the charm and flair of New Orleans to Louisiana Street year-round, will bring guests two opportunities to celebrate Mardi Gras in San Diego!...
Q&A Restaurant Issa Block Party Mardi Gras Celebration
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Oceanside’s Q&A Restaurant And Oyster Bar Will Host Issa Block Party Mardi Gras Celebration
Downtown Oceanside’s Q&A Restaurant and Oyster Bar will host its Issa Block Party Mardi Gras Celebration on Tuesday, February 21 – and it looks like it’s going to be...
Cococabana Taco Tuesdays Promises A Night Full Of Fun And Great Vibes
Cococabana Offers Taco Tuesdays Full Of Fun And Great Vibes
San Diego’s popular Caribbean-style restaurant in Oceanside, Cococabana, invites you to enjoy delicious taco plates on the roof fueled by margaritas and DJ beats! Located...
Carruth Cellars Wine Garden Cheese Shop
Carruth Cellars Urban Winery Introduces New “Cheese Club” Subscription
Calling all turophiles (aka, cheese lovers)! Carruth Cellars’ Wine Garden Cheese Shop at Liberty Station has introduced a Cheese Club subscription! Explore delicious new fromage...
Empire Strips Back Burlesque Parody
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Hit Burlesque Parody, The Empire Strips Back, Makes Its Way To San Diego
The internationally acclaimed, The Empire Strips Back – the Unauthorized Burlesque Parody, has made its way to San Diego for a limited engagement at the...
San Diego Wave FC Announces 2023 National Women’s Soccer League Schedule
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San Diego Wave FC 2023 Season Schedule Now Available
  • Snapdragon Stadium
Mark your calendars, the San Diego Wave FC and National Women’s Soccer League have announced the club’s 28-game schedule for the 2023 NWSL season, the...
Artreach Free Community Workshops
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ArtReach Hosts Free Community Workshops With Professional Artists
ArtReach is hosting free community workshops to create greater access to arts education for youth and adults in San Diego County through their Community. Access....
Johnston's Restaurant & Bar In University Heights
Johnston’s Neighborhood Restaurant And Bar In The Heart Of University Heights
San Diego based ELE Collective (Park & Rec, former Waypoint Public) has opened doors today to Johnston’s restaurant and bar in University Heights.  Located in one of...
Know Your Sake With KANPAI Cherry Blossom Edition At JFG
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Know Your Sake With KANPAI Cherry Blossom Edition At JFG
  • Japanese Friendship Garden
Learn about the history of sake with KANPAI Cherry Blossom Edition and sample 3 exclusive brands from Sake Master, Ayaka Ito, at the 2023 Cherry...
Japanese Friendship Garden & SD Sake Club Launch The New KANPAI Sake Program
The Japanese Friendship Garden & San Diego Sake Club Launch New Sake Program
The Japanese Friendship Garden and San Diego Saké Club have collaborated to create the KANPAI Sake Program at the Japanese Friendship Garden! Members will learn...
Martell Cognac Pairing Dinner La Valencia
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Join Martell Cognac Pairing Dinner With A Panoramic View At La Valencia
  • La Valencia Hotel
Join fellow cognac enthusiasts for an extra-special Martell Cognac pairing dinner set to panoramic Pacific ocean views at La Valencia Hotel’s Mediterranean Room, on Tuesday,...
St. Paddy’s O’Beach Party Returns In Ocean Beach
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St. Paddy’s O’Beach Party Returns In Ocean Beach
  • OB Pier Parking Lot
Today, the organizers behind the legendary OB Oktoberfest, announced their beachside event, “St. Paddy’s O’Beach Party ”, is returning for its second year. To celebrate...
San Diego Shakespeare Society Performs At The San Diego Museum Of Art
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San Diego Shakespeare Society Performs At The San Diego Museum Of Art
  • San Diego Museum of Art
Join us to see San Diego Shakespeare Society actors perform romantic pieces from Shakespeare’s works such as Romeo and Juliet and Antony and Cleopatra paired...
Alternative Symphony Presents Daft Punk: Greatest Hits
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Alternative Symphony Presents An Orchestral Rendition Of Daft Punk: Greatest Hits
For one night only, Alternative Symphony is going to bring those classic Daft Punk songs to life with the use of an orchestra in San...
Bivouac Black History Month cider pairing
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Bivouac Ciderworks Celebrates Black History Month With Live Music & Food For The Soul
  • Bivouac Ciderworks
Bivouac Ciderworks is partnering with the NAACP North San Diego County branch to celebrate Black History Month through live music and soul food + cider...
Stefanie Bales Fine Art Celebrates 5 Years
Meet San Diego Artist, Entrepreneur, and Mom Stefanie Bales
We were recently fortunate to get a few minutes with one of our favorite San Diegans, artist Stefanie Bales, who is seemingly constantly on the...
Barks & Brews 2023 Waterfront Park
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Relax And Have Fun With Your Pup At Barks & Brews 2023!
  • Waterfront Park
Calling all dog & beer lovers! Join us on Saturday, March 18th, for Barks & Brews Fest and help us raise money for The Barking...
The Luck O' Loma St. Patrick's Block Party Returns To Point Loma
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The Luck O’ Loma St. Patrick’s Block Party Returns To Point Loma!
  • Goodbar
Luck O’ Loma returns for the 3rd Annual St. Patrick’s Day Point Loma Block Party! Get ready for green beer, cocktails & festive foods +...
AFRODISIACA, A Pop-up Culinary Experience by Cucina Migrante
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Indulge All Your Senses In An Italian Pop-Up Dinner Experience With AFRODISIACA
Cucina Migrante brings you AFRODISIACA, a sensual, Italian, pop-up culinary experience to indulge all your senses! A fun collaboration of charming chefs inspires a perfect...
BARRE + Bay Wreath Leads A Full Body Workout At Guild Hotel
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Join BARRE + Bay Wreath For A Full Body Workout At The Guild Hotel
  • The Guild Hotel, San Diego, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Join San Diego-born barre studio and lifestyle brand, BARRE + Bay Wreath, at The Guild Hotel on Sunday, February 12, for a 60-minute restorative full...
Led Anniversary Gallagher Square DeadMau5
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LED Anniversary Is Coming Back For A 2-Night Party
  • The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
LED Anniversary is now making a triumphant return for the TENTH installment at The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park! You’ll hear 12 acts over two...
San Diego Padres FanFest at Petco Park
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San Diego Padres FanFest Bigger And Better For 2023
  • PETCO Park
The 2023 San Diego Padres FanFest, presented by Motorola, takes place Saturday, February 4th. Padres Members receive early entry at 8AM. This year’s event will...
Ring In The Mardi Gras Fun At Fifth & Rose
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Ring In The Mardi Gras Fun At Fifth & Rose
  • Fifth & Rose
Let the good times roll and celebrate Mardi Gras on February 21, San Diego style at Fifth & Rose with a special menu of New...
Upcoming Events
Salsa Under The Stars
Salsa Under The Stars In Little Italy
March 31, 2022
5:00 pm
  • Little Italy Food Hall
The Little Italy Food Hall Bar invites you to join them for Salsa Under the Stars every last Thursday of the month. Get those hips...
The Guild Bar Hosts Tequila Workshop & Tasting Event
The Guild Bar Hosts Tequila Workshop & Tasting Event
March 30, 2022
7:00 pm
  • The Guild Hotel, San Diego, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
The luxurious and stunning bar at The Guild Hotel is hosting a fun, interactive, and informational Tequila Workshop and Tasting Event in partnership with El...
A Whiskey & Wrap Experience At Be Good Restaurant
A Whiskey & Wrap Experience At Be Good Restaurant
March 27, 2022
3:00 pm
  • Be Good Restaurant
Be Good is a one-of-a-kind dining venue in Temecula that combines exceptional food with unique experiences, like comedy and magic shows and dining in the...
TrueCare Hosts “Magical Masquerade” Grand Gala
TrueCare Hosts “Magical Masquerade” Grand Gala
March 26, 2022
6:00 pm
  • Omni La Costa Resort & Spa
TrueCare™ will host its “Magical Masquerade” Grand Gala at the beautiful Omni La Costa Resort. The event, themed as “an enchanting evening in Venice,” will...
Local Roots Hard Kombucha Opens Vista “Boochyard”
Local Roots Hard Kombucha Opens Vista “Boochyard”
March 26, 2022
12:00 pm
  • Local Roots Hard Kombucha
After a two-year delay, Local Roots Hard Kombucha is ready to open its much-anticipated “Boochyard” tap room in North County!   View this post on...