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.

Belmont Park Is Saying Goodbye To Winter Blues & Hello Spring Hues

Belmont Park’s ‘Belmont In Bloom’ Says Goodbye To Winter Blues & Hello To Spring Hues

Belmont Park is bringing all the vibrancy of spring to its first-ever Belmont in Bloom event, energizing the park with a lineup of artwork, events,...

Wolfie’s Carousel Taps New Executive Chef Rez Guzman

Known for their acumen for transporting guests through immersive creative experiences, Mauricio Couturier and Abe Aguilar, the Mexican-American designers behind Little Italy’s homage to Parisian...

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It’s Fun For The Whole Family At The 1st Annual West Coast Hot Sauce Experience

Broadway Pier

The 1st Annual West Coast Hot Sauce Experience has over 50 craft hot sauce producers providing unlimited FREE samples, VIP Area with hosted food and...

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Top Wings Chef Compete For The Best Wings In San Diego Title

Broadway Pier

Join us at The Broadway Pier for Wing Fest San Diego and enjoy the best wings from top wings chefs in the city all in...

Revive, SD! 1-Day Immersive Health & Wellness Festival

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Find Your Zen At Revive, SD! Immersive Health & Wellness Festival

3167 Commercial St.

Calling all health and wellness enthusiasts, yogis, and those looking to jumpstart their journey into a more holistic life. You are invited to Revive, SD!...

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Catch Incredible Performances And TACOS At SoCal Taco Fest 2022

Waterfront Park

Join us at Waterfront Park to experience the newly expanded SoCal Taco Fest festival grounds including 3 stages of live entertainment. Catch incredible performances on...

A Summer To Remember At FoodieLand Night Market

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FoodieLand Night Market Coming To Del Mar

Del Mar Fairgrounds

FoodieLand bills itself as a must-attend for foodies, and we can see why! The festival is inspired by the Night Markets of Asia, bringing the late-night...

Reader Tacotopia 2022: Land Of Unlimited Tacos

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Brace Yourselves For Reader Tacotopia’s Land Of Unlimited Tacos

Golden Hill Park and Hiking Trails

Brace yourself for an UNLIMITED food festival like you have never experienced! To celebrate the pure magic that tacos offer to the world, the San...

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Fashion Week San Diego® Announces Spring Showcase 2022

Hotel Republic

Fashion Week San Diego (FWSD) announced the full in-person return of its annual Spring Showcase event on April 23 at Downtown San Diego’s Hotel Republic....

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Field To Vase Dinner Series Coming To The Flower Fields In Carlsbad

The Flower Fields

Certified American Grown has announced the kick-off event for its American Grown Field to Vase Dinner Tour will be hosted at the 50-acre Ranunculus flower...

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Taste Of Liberty Station Is Back!

Liberty Station

Liberty Station invites you to stroll and explore all it has to offer at Taste of Liberty Station, happening April 20th. Liberty Station businesses will...

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March And Ash Celebrating 4/20 At Newest Imperial Beach Location

March and Ash

The biggest cannabis holiday of the year is coming up and we want to help you celebrate it properly! San Diego’s popular high-end dispensary, March...

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TrustedHousesitters To Host Easter Bark In The Little Italy Dog Park Benefitting Local Dog Rescue

Little Italy Dog Park

TrustedHousesitters, the largest and most trusted vacation pet sitting community of its kind, is hosting an Easter fundraiser at the Little Italy Dog Park. The...

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FANTASTIC BEASTS Bakery Truck Coming To San Diego!

Belmont Park

Kowalski Quality Baked Goods, the New York bakery owned by Muggle Jacob Kowalski in the FANTASTIC BEAST films, has been transformed into a bakery truck...

50 Cent Set To Host Brunch Day Party At San Diego's Wild ‘N Out

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50 Cent Set To Host Brunch Day Party At Wild ‘N Out

Wild’n Out Sports Bar & Arcade

Brunch will take on a new beat on Sunday, April 10th when iconic performer, 50 Cent, hosts a day party at the new Wild ‘N...

Grand Opening Celebration For The Mighty Bin

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San Diego’s First Zero-Waste Grocer Store, The Mighty Bin, Set To Open

2855 El Cajon Blvd

The Mighty Bin, San Diego’s first zero-waste grocery store created by Isabelle DeMillan, announced today that it will be opening its doors on Saturday, April...

San Diego Sings! Festival Returns Featuring Top 15 Local Choral Groups

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Uniting The World In Song: San Diego Sings! Festival Returns

Conrad Prebys Concert Hall

The Choral Consortium of San Diego, a nonprofit that unites, supports and promotes the vibrant local choral community, is presenting its 4th biennial San Diego...

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Support Local Artisans At Carlsbad Village Makers Market

St. Michael’s by-the-Sea

There’s no denying the quality of design and artistry shown in something made by hand. On the first Saturday in April and June, in downtown...

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Tremont Collective And Communal Host April First Fridays In Oceanside

Tremont Collective

Celebrate the first day of April at Tremont Collective’s second “First Fridays” event hosted by Communal and other Tremont Collective tenants, Shootz, Bottlecraft, Brixton, Stab,...

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Join Bivouac Ciderworks On The Final Day Of Women’s History Month

Bivouac Ciderworks

A Woman’s Place…is in the kitchen, in the cidery, in the roastery, on the stage, running the company. This cider-pairing dinner is an exploration of...

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The Guild Bar Hosts Tequila Workshop & Tasting Event

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...

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Punk In Drublic Craft Beer & Music Festival Heads To San Diego

Petco Park Premier Lot

The Punk In Drublic Craft Beer & Music Festival is coming to San Diego, featuring the best in punk rock music and regional craft beer!...

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Rouleur Brewing At Carlsbad Celebrates 5-Year Anniversary

Rouleur Brewing

Join us at Rouleur Brewing‘s Carlsbad brewery on Saturday, March 26th as we celebrate our 5 Year Anniversary! View this post on Instagram A post...

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Rouleur Brewing Celebrates 5 Year Anniversary

255 Redel Rd

Rouler Brewing invites you to join them for an exclusive beer-pairing dinner in celebration of Rouler Brewing’s 5th anniversary! Five years has flown by, and...