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.

April Means Laughs At Mavericks Comedy Nights

Thursdays in April mean laughs at Mavericks Beach Club! The PB bar and entertainment venue will be hosting Laughs at Mavericks Comedy Night every Thursday...

Point Loma’s Cesarina Restaurant Embarks On A Multi-Faceted Brand Expansion

The team behind Cesarina, Point Loma’s beloved Italian trattoria, is investing in the future of their epicurean brand. Having recently acquired a space directly across...

The Soon-To-Open Mission Pacific Hotel, And The Seabird Resort, Expected To Debut As Creative Food Destinations

The Soon-To-Open Mission Pacific Hotel And Seabird Resort Expected To Debut As Creative Food Destinations

Slated to open in May 2021, Mission Pacific Hotel, a JdV by Hyatt Hotel, and The Seabird Resort, a Destination by Hyatt Hotel, will become...

Same Same But Different Music Festival Announces 2021 Return And Lineup

Same Same But Different is California’s first camping, music and arts festival to announce its return for 2021. The festival is now scheduled for September...

Trust Restaurant Group’s Cardellino Reopens With All-New Menus From Morning To Night

Cardellino, Trust Restaurant Group’s Italian-American inspired concept led by Executive Chef and Owner Brad Wise, has reopened its doors (again…both indoor and outdoor), and unveiled...

Scoop San Diego Is Hosting America’s First Drive-Thru Ice Cream Festival!

Scoop San Diego is hosting its 3rd Annual Scoop San Diego Ice Cream Festival in Balboa Park on Saturday, May 22, and they are sweetening...

Mr. Moto Pizza Expands To Little Italy!

Congrats to Mr. Moto Pizza – the New York-style pizza shop is springing into April by adding the eighth location to its existing outposts in...

Children’s Nature Retreat Hosts Eight Egg “Hunts” Over 4 Days At Their 20-Acre Retreat

The Children’s Nature Retreat, a 20-acre animal sanctuary in Alpine, is inviting families to hop over to the Retreat to celebrate Easter at a series...

New Faces & Local Creatives Making An Impact At ARTS DISTRICT Liberty Station This Month

With the recent arrival of spring and San Diego entering the Red Tier, we are celebrating all the best local talent at ARTS DISTRICT Liberty...

Eggies Brings Grab-N-Go Brunch To North Park

One of our absolute favorite grab-n-go breakfast spots, Eggies, has officially opened its fourth outpost in North Park, adjacent to its sit-down brunch counterpart, Breakfast...

San Diego Region’s Record Savings To Bolster 2021 Economy

A surge in record-high savings deposits at local credit unions across the San Diego Region will play an integral part in economic growth and consumer...

Nomad Donuts Expands Creative Bagel Sandwiches And Adds Savory Breakfast Menu

Nomad Donuts Adds Hot Breakfast To The Menu

Following months of recipe testing, locally-owned Nomad Donuts on University Avenue in North Park announces a new and permanent change to its menu. Most notably,...

Spring Has Sprung At The Julep Venue For This Single Day Pop-Up Eggstravaganza

Gather your peeps and hop on over the JULEP to enjoy some tea-time treats, hand-crafted beverages, and spring activities! Spring into this one-day family-friendly pop-up...

Creative Saturdays At One Paseo

Spring has arrived and with it so has a new partnership between One Paseo and San Diego’s The New Children’s Museum for Creative Saturdays, a...

Jurassic Quest Drive Thru Surpasses 2 Million Visitors During Encore San Diego Showing At Del Mar Fairgrounds

Jurassic Quest Drive Thru, the nation’s largest touring dinosaur exhibit, opened today for an encore showing at Del Mar Fairgrounds through April 4 following a...

“All Together For Animals” Virtual Concert Fundraiser

On Wednesday, March 31, more than a year after zoos and aquariums across the country were forced to close due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the...

It’s O-Fish-Al: Birch Aquarium Is Now Open Indoors And Out!

As of this week, Birch Aquarium is open indoors and out! San Diego move to the Red Tier enabled the aquarium to welcome guests back...

The Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa Set To Reopen To Locals And Travelers On April 5

The Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa will reopen on Monday, April 5, 2021, after being in hibernation for more than a year due to the...

Del Mar Highlands Town Center Cinepolis To Reopen Friday, March 19th

Cinepolis Luxury Cinemas Del Mar is set to open this Friday, March 19th at 25% capacity. Located in Del Mar Highlands Town Center, Cinepolis Del Mar...

Baba’s Hot Chicken Expands To New Location On University Avenue In Hillcrest

New restaurant Baba’s Hot Chicken has opened at 406 University Avenue in Hillcrest, adding an already-popular fast casual concept to San Diego’s growing hot chicken...

Enjoy A Boozy Afternoon Tea Time At Estancia La Jolla

Restaurants and hotels are starting to see COVID’s ‘light at the end of the tunnel,’ and with that, events and gatherings will be kicking off...

Salt & Straw’s Cereal-Sly Menu Returns March 19

Salt & Straw’s Cereal-Sly Menu Is Back!

Cult-favorite ice cream company, Salt & Straw. brought back its popular “Cereal-sly” menu last Friday, March 19th (through April 22nd). Cereal-sly features five ice cream...

HottMess Woodfired Pizza Opens April 1st, Jeune Et Jolie Resumes "Starry Night" + More Restaurants Open For Indoor Dining

Indoor Dining Returns to San Diego!

San Diego is lucky to have amazing patios to eat and drink outside just about every day of the year, but we’re still thrilled to...

NOW OPEN: Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas

Now Open: Alila Marea Beach Resort In Encinitas

Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas officially welcomes guests today, opening as the brand’s first new-build in the Americas, located world-class beachfront setting and delivering a...