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.
Moonshine Flats Fall Concert Series
Moonshine Flats Cranks Up the Country Heat With Fall Concert Series
Moonshine Flats is bringing chart-topping country acts and rising stars to downtown San Diego with a fall concert series that promises electric energy and crowd-pleasing...
La Jolla Music Society Winter Season
La Jolla Music Society Unveils Star-Studded 2025-26 Winter Season
La Jolla Music Society has announced single ticket sales for their 2025–26 Winter Season, delivering a remarkable lineup that spans classical superstars, jazz legends, cutting-edge...
Omni La Costa dog days of summer offerings
Omni La Costa Goes Paws-itively All Out for Dog Days of Summer
Omni La Costa Resort & Spa is rolling out the red carpet for four-legged guests with Dog Days of Summer, a five-day celebration that treats...
Camino Fest 2025 at Camino Riviera
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Savor the Flavor at Camino Fest 2025
  • Camino Riviera
Camino Fest 2025 is transforming Camino Riviera into an exclusive celebration that combines divine cuisine, craft cocktails, premium spirits, and live entertainment in one unforgettable...
Surf Art: Exploring California's Coastal Culture
Oceanside’s Cultural Powerhouses Unite for Groundbreaking Surf Art Exhibition
Oceanside Museum of Art and The California Surf Museum are joining forces for their first collaborative exhibition, “Surf Art: Exploring California’s Coastal Culture,” celebrating Southern...
Gelato Sweet Spot
Gelato Sweet Spot Brings Willy Wonka Vibes to Poway
Gelato Sweet Spot is opening its flagship location in Poway with an experiential approach that transforms frozen yogurt into a full-blown adventure. This 2,000-square-foot pink...
CLUE: A Walking Mystery at UC San Diego
CLUE Comes to Life in an Epic Campus Adventure
CLUE: A Walking Mystery transforms UC San Diego into a real-life board game where we become the detectives tracking down clues across iconic campus landmarks....
Where to Find the Best Korean BBQ in San Diego
Where to Find the Best Korean BBQ in San Diego
If you’ve never experienced Korean BBQ, prepare for one of the most social and satisfying dining experiences San Diego has to offer. We’re talking about...
Best Farmers Markets in San Diego County
The Best Farmers Markets in San Diego County
San Diego’s year-round growing season and abundant sunshine create the perfect recipe for some of the most incredible farmers markets in California. With nearly 5,100...
Labor Day Weekend at Campland on the Bay
Campland and Mission Bay RV Resort Celebrate Labor Day Weekend
Campland on the Bay and Mission Bay RV Resort are sending summer off in style with four days of non-stop entertainment, live music, and waterfront...
Del Mar Thoroughbred Club
Del Mar Racetrack Enters the Final Stretch: Pacific Classic, Family Fun Day & More
The wait is over—San Diego’s iconic seaside racetrack is back with its signature blend of world-class racing, epic trackside events, and sun-soaked coastal vibes. The...
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Sports Illustrated Brings Elite Women’s Competition to Oceanside
Sports Illustrated has announced the first wave of all-star athletes competing in the inaugural 2025 SI Women’s Games at Frontwave Arena this fall. The six-day...
Barona Powwow
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Barona’s Powwow Celebrates Native American Culture
The Barona Band of Mission Indians is hosting their 53rd Annual Barona Powwow this Labor Day Weekend, bringing together hundreds of Native American dancers from...
Mastro’s Ocean Club San Diego
Mastro’s Ocean Club Brings High-End Luxury Dining to the Embarcadero
Mastro’s Ocean Club has officially opened its first San Diego location, marking the brand’s 10th California outpost with a stunning waterfront restaurant that accommodates up...
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The Rosin Box Project Debuts Bold New Contemporary Ballet
  • California Center for the Arts
The Rosin Box Project is bringing three world premieres to California Center for the Arts that showcase exactly why San Diego’s contemporary ballet scene continues...
Navore Market San Diego
San Diego Gets Its First Direct-to-Consumer Local Food Marketplace
Farm-to-table food lovers, San Diego has a new marketplace bringing food from local farms directly to your table, and we love it! Navore Market has...
naturally san diego Coffee + Convos + yoga
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Natural Products Community Adds Yoga to Their Morning Coffee Ritual
Naturally San Diego (NSD) is mixing up their popular Coffee + Convos networking event with a twist that perfectly captures San Diego’s wellness culture. The...
Hard Rock San Diego
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Hard Rock’s Liquid Sunshine Gets a Major Fashion Upgrade
  • Hard Rock Hotel San Diego
Hard Rock Hotel San Diego’s Liquid Sunshine day club is adding serious style to their Saturday lineup with a swimwear show featuring six impressive brands....
The Victorian at Hill Street oceanside
Oceanside’s Historic Yellow House Gets a Stunning New Life
The Victorian at Hill Street has opened as part of the new Hill Street Courtyard, transforming Oceanside’s beloved historic Wetzel House into something truly special....
Ballast Point major investment
Ballast Point Gets a Major Upgrade With New San Diego Partnership
Ballast Point just announced a major new investment that has us genuinely excited about what’s coming next for this San Diego brewing institution. The pioneering...
Sally's Fish House
Manchester Grand Hyatt Goes All Out for Labor Day Weekend
Manchester Grand Hyatt is sending summer off in style with a Labor Day Weekend celebration that perfectly captures why we love San Diego’s waterfront scene....
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Sip Italian Wine and History Among the Gardens
  • San Diego Botanic Garden
There’s something magical about combining great wine with beautiful surroundings, and the Wine Tasting and History evening at San Diego Botanic Garden delivers on both...
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Score Big at Home Start’s National Thrift Store Day Celebration
We love a good thrift find, and this weekend gives us the perfect excuse to dive into some serious secondhand shopping. Home Start’s Thrift Boutique in...
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Baja’s Street Food Scene Takes Over Rancho Valencia
  • Rancho Valencia Resort and Spa
Sometimes the best culinary experiences happen when worlds collide, and that’s exactly what’s going down at Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa. Baja Wine + Food...
Upcoming Events
Bagels & Blooms Wellness Event
Estancia La Jolla and Pop Up Bagels Team Up for Bagels & Blooms Wellness Event
February 15, 2026
9:00 am
  • Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa
Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa is partnering with Pop Up Bagels – La Jolla’s newly-opened bagel spot – for a wellness-focused Valentine’s Day weekend...
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Show Del Mar’s Coastline Some Valentine’s Day Love With a Community Cleanup
February 14, 2026
10:00 am
The Del Mar Village Association and EDCO are kicking off 2026 with their first “Keep Del Mar Green” community cleanup, and they’re timing it with...
Wellness at MCASD
Start Your Valentine’s Day With Pilates, Sound Baths, and Art at MCASD
February 14, 2026
8:45 am
  • Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego
Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to follow the usual script. This year, Mornings at the Museum is kicking off 2026 with a feel-good celebration of self-care...
san diego natural history museum
The Secret Society of Adultologists Takes Over the Nat for a Night of Science and Seduction
February 13, 2026
7:00 pm
  • San Diego Natural History Museum
The San Diego Natural History Museum’s Secret Society of Adultologists is throwing a 21+ after-hours event that leans hard into the theme of love’s darker...
Gaslamp Mardi Gras
The Gaslamp Quarter Turns Into a Multi-Cultural Party Zone This February
February 13, 2026
6:00 pm
The Gaslamp Quarter is about to have one of its busiest weekends of the year, and honestly, it sounds like the kind of thing where...