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.

Alila Marea’s First Agave Dinner Series: May 5

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Alila Marea Kicks Off First Agave Dinner Series

Alila Marea Beach Resort

The new Agave Dinner Series at Alila Marea Beach Resort will kick off on Thursday, May 5, at 6:15PM on the open-air Oceana Terrace overlooking...

Madam Bonnie’s Opening In Historic Gaslamp Quarter Spot

The Gaslamp Quarter will be welcoming a new restaurant and bar into one of their oldest and most interesting buildings! Set to open on Market...

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Own A Piece Of History At Mr. A’s Art Exhibition

Mister A’s

The beloved San Diego fine dining oasis, Mister A’s, has long provided a colorful accompaniment to the dining experience with art from long-time resident artist, Marie Najera, infusing...

Novo Brazil Brewing Company Sets Sail Towards Imperial Beach

Novo Brazil Brewing Company is thrilled to announce their newest location, docked in the heart of Imperial Beach. While the Imperial Beach location is still...

Good Time Design Acquires Beloved Patrick’s Gaslamp Pub

San Diego-based hospitality group, Good Time Design, has been on a roll this past month, opening eatery, Go Go Amigo, in mid March in Liberty...

May The 4th Be With You - Mavericks Costume And Comedy Night

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May The 4th Be With You As Mavericks Throw A Star Wars Party!

Mavericks Beach Club

Star Wars fans, get your costumes ready – Mavericks Beach Club is throwing an all-day themed party for Star Wars fans! Come ready in your...

CH Projects Partners With Folk Arts Rare Records To Open Part Time Lover

This project sounds amazing! CH Projects is unveiling Part Time Lover, a hi-fi listening bar and record store that will be a cultural hub rooted...

SeaWorld San Diego Reopens Newly Enhanced And Upgraded Sea Turtle Habitat

SeaWorld San Diego has introduced a newly enhanced and upgraded Turtle Reef™, an environmental habitat to sea turtles including Bruce, a rescued and non-releasable green...

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City Of Oceanside To Host Earth Day Event

Bucaneer Park

The City of Oceanside is hosting an “Earth Day of Service and Celebration” event at Buccaneer Park to promote sustainability in the region, preserving the...

Top Concerts In San Diego This Weekend

Thursday, April 21 View this post on Instagram A post shared by All That Remains (@allthatremains) All That Remains – The Observatory North Park Show...

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Strawberry Sun Pool Party At The Solamar Hotel Rooftop

Solamar San Diego

Strawberry Sun Pool Party Grand Opening at The Solamar Hotel rooftop kicks off Sunday, April 24th. View this post on Instagram A post shared by...

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Hope Blooms For Children At Father Joe’s Villages’ 37th Annual Children’s Charity Gala

The U.S. Grant Hotel

Each spring, Father Joe’s Villages hosts its signature black-tie event, the Children’s Charity Gala, to raise funds for critical programs and services for children and...

DAY.MVS XL Announces Lineup For Summer 2022 Return

The team behind the renowned CRSSD Festival, FNGRS CRSSD, have announced the artist lineup for the return of DAY.MVS XL to San Diego’s Waterfront Park...

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Del Mar Antiques + Art + Design Show Returns To Del Mar Fairgrounds

Del Mar Fairgrounds

The Del Mar Antiques + Art + Design Show produced by Dolphin Promotions will return to the Bing Crosby Hall at the Del Mar Fairgrounds...

The Lullabar, A Wellness Cafe For Moms, Opens In Carlsbad This Fall

The Lullabar – a wellness cafe for mothers and caregivers to receive self-care services while the little ones are safely entertained in the play gym...

Restaurant Care Resilience Fund Now Open To Restaurant Owners In San Diego

Due to the success of last year’s inaugural program, the California Restaurant Foundation (CRF) has partnered again with California’s energy companies to provide $3,000 grants...

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Boochcraft Invites You To A Flavor Launch Party

Maya Moon Collective

Boochcraft is introducing the first Liquid Art Lab release of 2022: HIBISCUS LEMONADE! Get your buzz on with music, tacos, and of course Booch this...

San Diego Festival Of Science & Engineering Is Back With All New Events

The San Diego Festival of Science and Engineering is back in action and better than ever! Events include two block parties, interactive classroom learning, a...

Five Local Women Inducted Into San Diego County Women’s Hall Of Fame

Five remarkable women were inducted into the San Diego County Women’s Hall of Fame as announced by the Women’s Museum of California in partnership with...

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DigiFest® Announces Speaker And Performer Lineup

JDS Creative Academy

JDS Creative Academy‘s sixth annual three-day digital-media festival, DigiFest® Temecula 2022, taking place April 22, 23, and 24, announces the DigiFest® event speakers and performer...

City Tacos And Quiero Tacos Earth Day Fundraiser

Our planet is an amazing place, but it needs our help to thrive! For years we’ve been battling with increasing numbers of pollution and deforestation...

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Farm-Fresh Produce Makes A Comeback In The Heart Of Downtown Chula Vista

Third Avenue Village

The Third Avenue Village Association is excited to announce their newest project, the Third Avenue Village Market, in cooperation with farmer’s market veteran, Catt Fields...

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Disney On Ice Presents Mickey And Friends

Pechanga Arena San Diego

Grab your mouse ears and get ready for a party in your hometown as Disney On Ice presents Mickey and Friends skates into San Diego...

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Bella Lux Returns To The Stage

Belly Up

Bella Lux, an adult dance group, will be taking the Belly Up stage to present Le Cirque du Lux, a unique and immersive dance theater...