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.

San Diego Sake Week 2022 Kicks Off With Setting Sun Sake

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San Diego Sake Week 2022 Returns October 1st

Japanese Friendship Garden

San Diego Sake Week 2022, kicking off October 1st, is a week-long celebration for sake newbies and enthusiasts to come together to appreciate this beautiful...

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Grammy And Emmy Nominee, Margaret Cho, Performing At Mic Drop Comedy

Mic Drop Comedy

Join Mic Drop Comedy in welcoming comedian, actor, musician, advocate, entrepreneur, and five-time Grammy and Emmy nominee, Margaret Cho, on Friday, August 26 and Saturday,...

Madi Normal Heights Now Open To Bring Daily Brunch

Madi Is Now Open For Daily Brunch In Normal Heights

Madison on Park’s little sister restaurant, Madi, is now open in San Diego’s Normal Heights neighborhood! Madi serves brunch seven days a week, featuring an all-day...

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Adam Lambert Drops By San Diego For The Witch Hunt

Balboa Theatre

On the heels of a major Las Vegas engagement announcement, GRAMMY-nominated singer-songwriter, Adam Lambert, will continue the Halloween excitement, bringing his spectacularly spooky extravaganza “The...

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Experience The Fully Immersive Blended San Diego 2022 Wine And Music Festival This October

Spanish Landing Park

Blended San Diego 2022 is a fully-immersive festival experience including a culinary stage with chef demonstrations as well as several food vendors on the site....

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San Diego Automotive Museum Brings In The Party In The Park…VROOM!

San Diego Automotive Museum

San Diego Automotive Museum brings in the Party in the Park under the stars in Pan American Plaza in Balboa Park. Save the date and...

Nova Easy Kombucha Hosts Beach Volleyball Bash At Dog Beach Del Mar

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Nova Easy Kombucha Hosts Beach Volleyball Bash At Del Mar Dog Beach

Del Mar Dog Beach

Nova Easy Kombucha presents the Beach Volleyball Bash at Del Mar Dog Beach this Sunday, August 21st. The 10-team semi-pro tournament is free for spectators to attend....

Rouleur Brewing Company Hosts Padres Party Bus At Petco Park

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Rouleur Brewing Company Hosts Padres Party Bus From Tasting Rooms To Petco Park

Rouleur Brewing

Get on the Padres Party Bus at Rouleur Brewing Company! The brewery, with locations in North Park and Carlsbad, is hosting a Padres party bus to...

Vino Carta Little Italy Welcomes Back DJ John Manchard For A Fall Evening Of Cool Sounds

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Sunset, Wine, and DJs At Vino Carta’s Summer Sunset Music Series

Vino Carta

On select Saturdays in August and September, Vino Carta in Little Italy hosts their Summer Sunset Music Series to share live music, the beautiful summer...

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Step Into The Roaring 20s At Madam Bonnie’s Jazz Night

Madam Bonnie’s

Free up your Thursday evening for dinner and a show at Madam Bonnie’s Gaslamp restaurant and bar, where you can step out of the Gaslamp and...

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Annual Pacific Islander Festival Celebrates 28th Year At Ski Beach

Ski Beach

PIFA is proud to announce its 28th Annual Pacific Islander Festival this year at Ski Beach to celebrate the culture and tradition of the Melanesian,...

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Joe Satriani: Earth Tour Stops By San Diego

Balboa Theatre

Joe Satriani Earth Tour is making its way to San Diego! After two years, Joe and the band are excited to return to the road...

California's Premiere Vista Viking Festival Celebrates 20 Years

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The Vista Viking Festival Celebrates 20 Years

Norway Hall

Travel back 1000 years in time to mingle with Vikings and the Norse Gods at the 20th Annual Vista Viking Festival this September! View this...

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America’s Premier Comedian, Jerry Seinfeld, Comes To San Diego

San Diego Civic Theatre

America’s premier comedian, Jerry Seinfeld, comes to the San Diego to perform his signature stand-up routine on September 16. View this post on Instagram A...

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The Stadium Tour With Def Leppard, Motely Crue, Poison, & Joan Jett And The Blackhearts Drops By Petco Park

PETCO Park

The Stadium Tour is a co-headlining North American tour by British rock band, Def Leppard, and American rock band, Mötley Crüe, taking place in the...

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Wonderspaces San Diego’s VR Film Series Continues With Paper Birds

Liberty Station

Wonderspaces San Diego’s VR Film Series continues August 20-21 with Paper Birds by Federico Carlini & German Heller developed by 3DAR as our next film. Get...

Greystar Announces Completion And Grand Opening Of 525 Olive In Bankers Hill

525 Olive In Bankers Hill Is Officially Open, And It May Be San Diego’s Hottest New Address

525 Olive in Bankers Hill is now officially open, and it’s gorgeous! The luxury apartment community in Bankers Hill offers panoramic views of Balboa Park,...

Amazing and fun things to do in San Diego this weekend

Big List Of Things To Do In San Diego This Weekend | August 11-14

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Big Time Rush (@bigtimerush) Top Concerts In San Diego This Weekend | August 11-15 Thursday, August...

Second Chance Beer Hosts Final Monthly Stretch First, Drink Second Yoga Session

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Second Chance Beer Hosts Summer Monthly Stretch First Drink Second Yoga Session

Second Chance Beer Co. Brewery

Second Chance Carmel Mountain brewery and tasting room is hosting its summer monthly Stretch First, Drink Second yoga session. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased here....

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Original 40 North Park Hosts Vintage & Vinyl With Weekend Records

Original 40 Brewing

Original 40 North Park is hosting Vintage & Vinyl, a vinyl record buy-sell-trade event with Weekend Records SD and North Park pop-up shops Day to Day Vintage and Revival Vintage...

Top Concerts In San Diego This Weekend | August 11-15

We have another impressive list of concerts in San Diego this weekend! Nickelodeon stars turned boy band, living legends making a comeback, 90s bands on...

Zama, A Tropical Escape, Is Coming To Gaslamp

Zama, a tropical escape highlighting Latin American cuisine with a twist, is coming to Gaslamp with an expected opening this summer! Brought to you by...

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GRAMMY Winners Costanzo And Salvant Debut At The Conrad’s SummerFest

The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center

Acclaimed countertenor, Anthony Roth Costanzo, and jazz sensation, Cécile McLorin Salvant, will make their debuts at La Jolla Music Society’s SummerFest as part of its...

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Test Your Knowledge Of Little Italy At The Little Italy Urban Challenge 2022

Little Italy Food Hall

Let’s see how well you know our beloved Little Italy! The Little Italy Association and the Little Italy Food Hall are hosting the Little Italy...