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.

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Kitchens For Good Shop Grand Opening Celebration

Kitchens For Good

Kitchens for Good opens its new retail experience – selling pre-loved and new kitchen items in a colorful 5,000 sq ft. shop! Located in Pacific...

Top Concerts In San Diego This Weekend

Friday, February 18 Viano String Quartet – Conrad Prebys Concert Hall Show 8PM Praised for their “huge range of dynamics, massive sound and spontaneity” (American...

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AleSmith Brewing Company Hosts Comedy Night

AleSmith Brewery & Tasting Room

AleSmith Brewing Company will partner with PB Backyard Comedy to bring you a night full of comedy with Jeff Dye – a nationally touring comedian...

Carlsbad Hotels & Restaurants Unveil Spring Dish & Drinks Inspired By Carlsbad Flower Fields

Springtime is coming, which means it’s just about time to tiptoe in the tulips at the Carlsbad Flower Fields! It also means it’s time to...

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How I Met Your Mother Trivia At Duck Dive

The Duck Dive

Start your binging because Duck Dive will be hosting How I Met Your Mother Trivia Night! Pacific Beach’s best beach bar will be hosting another...

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Carlsbad Village Makers Market 2022

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 March, April, May, and June,...

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Mad Hat Hucksters 100th Show At Panama 66

Panama 66

This is a special event! The Mad Hat Hucksters are celebrating their 100th show since forming in 2015! We’ve had many a fun night on...

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Chinese New Year Festival At Balboa Park

668 Pan American Plaza

Come celebrate the year of tiger with House of China at Balboa Park. There will be lion dance, kung fu, specialty ethnic food, red envelopes,...

Cinepolis Del Mar Invites You To Celebrate Love All Month Long With $5 Hand-Picked Romance Favorites

Looking for a fun date idea to extend those Valentine’s Day feels just a little longer past the actual day itself? We’ve got a great...

Rouleur Brewing Co. Hosts Social Bike Rides

There are two things most of us could use after this extended pandemic life we’ve been living: more socializing and more exercise! Lucky for us,...

Sidecar Tours Launches San Diego’s First and Only Tandem Motorcycle Tours

Sidecar Tours, the first and only fleet of tandem sidecars used to provide immersive experiences across nearly 20 cities, announced their launch in San Diego....

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“St. Paddy’s O’Beach Party” Announces Musical Lineup

OB Pier Parking Lot

St. Paddy’s O’Beach Party announces the musical lineup for their first-ever event on March 19. The St. Patrick’s Day-themed, all day and night event is...

Camino Riviera's "Flight To Oaxaca" Mezcal Tasting And Food Pairing

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Camino Riviera Hosts “Flight To Oaxaca” Mezcal Tasting And Food Pairing

Camino Riviera

This looks like a fun night! Join Camino Riviera for an evening hosted by Stephen O’Halloran, where all guests will receive a welcome cocktail upon...

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TrustedHousesitters To Unveil New Addition To Little Italy Dog Park During Sweet Paws, Sweet Shade Pawty

Little Italy Dog Park

TrustedHousesitters, the largest and most trusted vacation pet sitting community of its kind, is hosting a Sweet Paws, Sweet Shade event in celebration of their...

Giardino Brings Fresh Burrata Making To Your Table

Giardino Brings Fresh Mozzarella Making Tableside

Giardino has some fun news for foodies who love a good dinner and a show! The Lemon Grove restaurant, which is already known for its...

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Drummer MAKAYA McCRAVEN Makes Its Way To San Diego With New Works

The Loft @ UCSD

Makaya McCraven is a beat scientist. The bleeding edge drummer, producer, and sonic collagist is one of Chicago’s savviest cultural players and a multi-talented force...

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Oceanside Museum Of Art Kicks Off 25th Anniversary With An Evening Under the Stars At The Seabird Resort

The Seabird Resort

Oceanside Museum of Art (OMA), North County’s premier art destination, is kicking off its 25th anniversary celebrations with an evening under the stars at The...

Sofi Stadium “Touches Down” At Legoland® California Resort’s Miniland U.S.A.

Just one month after Super Bowl LVI is held at SoFi Stadium, a 1:50 scale LEGO® model inspired by the first indoor-outdoor stadium to be...

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Viano String Quartet Makes San Diego Debut Next Friday

Conrad Prebys Concert Hall

Praised for their “huge range of dynamics, massive sound and spontaneity” (American Record Guide), the Viano String Quartet has received top prizes at several national...

Kindred 6 Year Anniversary Rampage

Your favorite lair for plant-punk-boozy revelry is six years old! Once again, they have an action-packed 4-day stretch of total madness for you to celebrate...

Waverly Featured In Architectural Digest

Congrats to The Waverly for their well-deserved recognition! The European-influenced, all-day café located in Cardiff, was recently featured in Architectural Digest’s “The 7 Coolest Indoor-Outdoor...

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Puesto Turns 10!

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...

Comic-Con Museum Offering Discounted Admission Through February 13 For Feeding San Diego

During Feeding San Diego’s Spread Love San Diego campaign this month, which encourages San Diegans to spread love and kindness to those facing hunger, the...

Rally The Ladies For Galentine’s Day At Vin De Syrah

Vin De Syrah

Grab your Galentine’s and head downtown for a night out with the ladies at Vin De Syrah’s Galentine’s Party! View this post on Instagram...