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.
Ocean Beach Oktoberfest Bands
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Ocean Beach Oktoberfest Bands Announced For 20th Anniversary Musical Lineup
  • OB Pier Parking Lot
The Ocean Beach Oktoberfest bands have been announced for the musical lineup at the 20th anniversary of San Diego’s Wildest Oktoberfest, Oct. 7-8. The all-day...
Gold Finch San Diego
Gold Finch, A Modern Jewish Deli, Opens In La Jolla
We need more good Jewish delis around San Diego, and with the opening of Gold Finch, we’ve got one! Helping to fill a void in...
Bands, Bites, And Brews Presented By Town and Country Resort
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Get Ready For a Rockin’ Good Time At Bands, Bites, And Brews Presented By Town and Country Resort
  • Town and Country San Diego
Join us for Bands Bites And Brews with High Tide Society on the Martini Lawn at Town and Country Resort. High Tide Society is a local...
Batch 22 + Terra American Bistro dinner pairing
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Batch 22 + Terra American Bistro Team Up For A First-Of-Its-Kind Dinner Pairing
  • Terra American Bistro
Award-winning spirit, Batch 22 (2022 Specialty Spirit of the Year, New Orleans Spirits Competition & Platinum Medal, L.A. Spirits Awards) is teaming up with acclaimed...
Camino Riviera Presents Fulano & Fortaleza Tasting
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Camino Riviera Presents Fulano & Fortaleza For The Next AeroCamino Tasting
  • Camino Riviera
Join hosts Sergio Muniz of Don Fulano and Billy Erickson of Tequila Fortaleza along with SDCM Chef Brian Redzikowski for a lively pairing of Don...
Award-Winning Melograno Cocktails Now Available In Its First Market, San Diego
Award-Winning Melograno Cocktails Now Available In Its First Market, San Diego
Today, Melograno Cocktails, San Diego’s newest ready-to-drink (RTD) luxury canned cocktail company, announces its availability in 50+ establishments around the county. The 100 percent blue...
A Day To Learn More About Little Italy At State Of The Neighborhood 2022
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A Day To Learn More About Little Italy At State Of The Neighborhood 2022
  • Piazza della Famiglia
The Little Italy State of the Neighborhood 2022 will take place in Little Italy’s Piazza della Famiglia. The State of the Neighborhood provides the community...
Snow N Glow Holiday Festival At Del Mar
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The Snow N Glow Holiday Festival Brings Real Snow To Del Mar!
  • Del Mar Fairgrounds
There will be snow tubing, millions of holiday lights, and even private igloos!
Ground Floor Murals Project At Chula Vista Animal Care Facility Is One For All Animal Lovers
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Chula Vista Is About To Get A Huge Mural From Ground Floor Murals That All Animal Lovers Will Love!
  • Chula Vista Animal Care Facility
If you’ve ever admired the Tony Gwynn mural on the south side of the Undisputed gym in City Heights, or the giant Jaguar mural situated...
Hawthorne Country Store Hosts Grand Opening For Newest Location In Fallbrook
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Hawthorne Country Store Hosts Grand Opening For Newest Location In Fallbrook
  • Hawthorne Country Store
Hawthorne Country Store recently moved into a new, larger location in Fallbrook; on Saturday, September 24, they will host a grand opening! After nearly 12...
Philip Esteban’s White Rice Bodega Opens In Normal Heights
Chef Phillip Esteban’s White Rice Bodega Opens In Normal Heights
Award-winning chef Phillip Esteban’s White Rice Bodega opens Monday, September 19th in Normal Heights, expanding on the already diverse array of food options in the...
Del Mar’s Beeside Balcony Is Coming To La Jolla With New Location
Del Mar’s Beeside Balcony Is Coming To La Jolla With New Location
Del Mar’s beloved Beeside Balcony is making its way to La Jolla with an anticipated opening date set for October 2022. Previously home to Sushi...
The Conrad Opens 54th Season La Jolla Music Society
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The Conrad Opens 54th Season With Exciting Debuts From Chamber, Jazz, And Americana Artists
  • The Baker-Baum Concert Hall
Jolla Music Society (LJMS) launches its 54th season in October with a series of exciting debuts at The Conrad in La Jolla. From jazz and...
Gianni Buonomo Vintners Celebrates Blaufränkisch Appreciation Day
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Gianni Buonomo Vintners Celebrates Blaufränkisch Appreciation Day
  • Gianni Buonomo Vintners Winery and Tasting Room
We have some BAD news. Well, it’s technically good…great, actually! Blaufränkisch Appreciation Day [BAD] will finally be here on Saturday Sept. 24, and you bet...
Positive Movement Foundation To Host 2nd Annual Cocktails For A Cause: A Tribute To The Roaring 20’s
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Positive Movement Foundation To Host 2nd Annual Cocktails For A Cause: A Tribute To The Roaring 20’s
  • La Jolla Estate
The Positive Movement Foundation, a local non-profit committed to supporting and empowering underserved and at-risk children and youth backed by Dan Fulkerson, Channel 933’s Geena...
Día de los Muertos Celebration with the San Diego Symphony
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Día De Los Muertos Celebration Honors Latin Music & Culture At The Rady Shell
  • The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
For the second Día de los Muertos Celebration at The Rady Shell, the San Diego Symphony will present an evening honoring Latin music and culture,...
Patient-designed SD Loyal Scarf
Rady Children’s Hospital Patient-Designed SD Loyal Scarf On Sale Now
In collaboration with Rady Children’s Hospital, San Diego Loyal Soccer Club unveiled its first-ever SD Loyal x Rady Children’s Hospital Scarf designed by 10-year-old cancer...
San Diego Ballet Opens Fall Season With “Signature Moves” Latin-Inspired Ballet
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San Diego Ballet Kicks Off Fall Season With “Signature Moves” On September 24-25
  • Southwestern College Performing Arts Center
San Diego Ballet is turning up the heat and feeling the rhythm for the beginning of their fall season with “Signature Moves”, a performance merging...
Villa One™ Tequila Gardens Set to Open in San Diego on September 21 In Partnership with Nick Jonas and John Varvatos
Villa One Tequila Gardens Set To Open In Gaslamp In Partnership With Nick Jonas & John Varvatos
Villa One™ Tequila Gardens, the highly-anticipated dining experience in partnership with Nick Jonas and John Varvatos, is set to open its doors to guests on...
A Fun Day To Grape Stomp At Castelli & Pizarro Family Winery
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Celebrate The Start of Fall At The Castelli & Pizarro Family Winery Grape Stomp
  • Castelli & Pizarro Family Winery
Just in time for the fall, Castelli & Pizarro Family Winery will be hosting their Fall Grape Stomp event on Sunday, Sept. 25th. Stop by and try your hand (or...
Novo Brazil Brewing Company Hosts Last Days Of Summer Fiesta At Chula Vista
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Novo Brazil Hosts Last Days Of Summer Fiesta At Chula Vista Brewery
  • NOVO Brazil Brewing Opens Restaurant and Sports Bar in Mission Valley Mall
Novo Brazil Brewing Company is hosting the Last Days of Summer Fiesta at its Chula Vista brewery and tasting room. View this post on Instagram...
The Animal Pad + TrustedHousesitters Partner For Remember Me Thursday
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TrustedHousesitters And The Animal Pad Partner for National #SeetheLight Campaign For Remember Me Thursday
  • Liberty Station
TrustedHousesitters, the largest and most trusted pet care community of its kind, is partnering with local dog rescue, The Animal Pad, to honor the national...
Fall Cooking & Cocktail Classes At You & Yours Starts October 6th
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Fall Cocktail & Cooking Classes At You & Yours Starts October 6th
  • You & Yours Distilling Co.
Become the host or hostess with the mostest this season with tips and tricks from our You & Yours Fall Cocktail & Cooking classes. View...
You & Yours Kicks Off Trivia Nights With Hot Girl Trivia
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You & Yours Keeping Things Hot With Hot Girl Trivia Night
  • You & Yours Distilling Co.
Do you want to make new friends and sip on cocktails? If your answer is yes, then you need to head to You & Yours...
Upcoming Events
San Diego Ballet Brings The Soul With “Bird/LAND” At Mingei International Museum
San Diego Ballet Brings The Soul With “Bird/LAND” At Mingei International Museum
February 11, 2022
2:30 pm
  • Mingei International Museum
San Diego Ballet is bringing the soul with “Bird/LAND” at the recently renovated Mingei International Museum beginning Friday, February 11 through Sunday, February 13. The...
Puesto turns 10
Puesto Turns 10!
February 10, 2022
11:00 am
  • Puesto Mexican Artisan Kitchen & Bar
Ten years ago, Puesto Mexican Artisan Kitchen & Bar shook up the world of Mexican cuisine when they opened the doors to their first location...
Besos Jazz Trio At Panama 66
February 5, 2022
6:00 pm
  • Panama 66
Besos Jazz Trio, an eclectic, worldly-inspired jazz band, comes to Panama 66 for an evening of fine food and lovely entertainment. Bring your dancing shoes!...
Bike The BLVD Vendredi Gras
Bike The BLVD Vendredi Gras
February 4, 2022
5:30 pm
  • North Park Community Park
Bike The BLVD is back in action on February 4th! Come on a spectacular bike ride (or just show up to watch!) down the El...
A.I.M By Kyle Abraham Brings New Work To San Diego
A.I.M By Kyle Abraham Brings New York To San Diego
February 2, 2022
8:00 pm
  • Balboa Park
“One of the most consistently excellent troupes working today” (New York Times), A.I.M’s (Abraham.In.Motion) kicks off ArtPower’s 2022 live performances on February 2nd with their...