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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The Crafter’s Retreat & Makers Arcade Team Up for the Ultimate Makers Weekend

Waterfront Park

The Crafter’s Retreat & Makers Arcade are joining forces for an unforgettable weekend featuring hands-on workshops and vibrant artisan shopping at Waterfront Park. Calling all...

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Batman (1989) Film in Concert Experience at Petco Park

PETCO Park

Batman (1989) in Concert comes to Petco Park for a one-night-only experience during Comic-Con weekend, bringing Tim Burton’s iconic film to life with a live...

The Ultimate Guide to The Del Mar Wine + Food Festival

The Del Mar Wine + Food Festival returns after being named one of the “Best Food Festivals of 2025” nationwide, bringing together culinary stars, pro...

Raise a Glass to Rosé: Temecula Valley’s Pink Powerhouses

Rosé has evolved far beyond its reputation as seasonal “summer water” into a legitimate wine category, and Temecula Valley has found its groove with this...

L'auberge Del Mar Opening Day After Party

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L’Auberge Del Mar’s Legendary Opening Day After Party Returns With Italian Summer Flair

L’Auberge Del Mar

The legendary Opening Day After Party returns to L’Auberge Del Mar with an Italian summer twist that transforms the celebration into a Mediterranean-inspired escape. You...

Bankers Hill

Communal Coffee Opens Fifth Location in Bankers Hill

Communal Coffee is officially opening its doors in Bankers Hill, marking the fifth location for the beloved San Diego coffee brand. Owner Jen Byard is...

9 of the Best Views in San Diego

If you’re born and raised in San Diego, of course, you know that this really is one of the most beautiful places on the planet....

Exploring Normal Heights: One Of San Diego’s Best Kept Secrets

Let’s talk about Normal Heights, one of San Diego’s most perfectly named neighborhoods, for a minute. Normal Heights might sound like the most boring place...

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The Children’s Museum of Discovery Hosts Science & Engineering Night

San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum

The Children’s Museum of Discovery in Escondido is hosting its annual Science & Engineering Night, offering families an after-hours opportunity to dive into hands-on STREAM...

Lions Tigers & Bears Launches Summer Programs for Wildlife Education

Lions Tigers & Bears is opening its gates this summer for immersive educational programs and workshops focused on raising awareness about the global exotic animal...

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North City Hosts Free Outdoor Movie Screening of Disney’s Finding Nemo

North City is making a splash this summer with a free outdoor movie screening of Disney’s Finding Nemo, bringing families and movie lovers together for...

Carlsbad

The Henry Opens Second San Diego Location in Carlsbad

The Henry is bringing its signature all-day dining experience to North County with a grand opening at The Forum Carlsbad. Fox Restaurant Concepts’ “Greatest Neighborhood...

Harrah’s Resort Southern California Celebrates 10 Years of Community Giving

Harrah’s Resort Southern California is marking a decade of community impact by increasing its annual All-In 4 Change program grants to $250,000, representing a $100,000...

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La Jolla Art & Wine Festival Expands With Local Artist Spotlight and STEAM Activities

Downtown La Jolla
Girard Avenue

The La Jolla Art & Wine Festival returns for its 17th year with exciting new additions that reflect the event’s commitment to evolving with the...

Pendry San Diego Takes Top Hotel Honor for the Fourth Consecutive Year

Pendry San Diego has been named the #1 Hotel in San Diego in the 2025 edition of Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards, marking the...

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Join San Diego’s Inaugural Wellness Week Celebration

Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego

San Diego Wellness Week is coming as the city’s inaugural wellness celebration, featuring five days of curated pop-up events before culminating with the signature Novo...

Whiskey & Fire Liberty Station San Diego

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Whiskey & Fire Brings Live-Fire Cooking and Premium Spirits to Liberty Station

Whiskey & Fire is coming to Liberty Station, combining Heritage Fire’s live-fire cooking with Whiskies of the World’s premium spirit tastings for a dynamic culinary...

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Jitters Coffee Pub’s Summer Bash Celebrates a New Era for the Local Institution

Jitters Coffee Pub is transforming their newly renovated space and parking lot into an all-day Summer Bash. This community-wide celebration marks the official launch of...

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Rancho La Puerta’s Culinary Week Celebrates Baja California’s World-Class Food Scene

Rancho La Puerta’s Culinary Week brings together some of the region’s most acclaimed chefs for a weeklong celebration that showcases exactly why Baja California’s world-class...

Omni La Costa Resort and Spa Legacy Weekend

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Omni La Costa Celebrates 60 Years With a Legacy Weekend of Vintage Glamour

Omni La Costa Resort & Spa

Omni La Costa Resort & Spa is marking its 60th anniversary with a Legacy Weekend celebration that honors its storied past as a playground for...

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Art Party Celebrates Eduardo Chillida’s Basque Sculptures at SDMA

San Diego Museum of Art

The San Diego Museum of Art is throwing an Art Party that goes way beyond your typical gallery opening. This multi-sensory evening celebrates the opening...

The Best Places for Late-Night Eats in San Diego

Let’s be real—we’ve all been there. It’s 1 AM, you just left a bar in Gaslamp, caught a late movie in Hillcrest, or finished a...

San Diego Gets Its Own Massive Outdoor Light Festival This Summer

Imaginarium’s new outdoor light spectacle “Utopia” is transforming two acres of Las Americas Premium Outlets into a dazzling world of romance, fantasy, and five million...

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Speed Roommating Hits San Diego to Tackle Sky-High Housing Costs

San Diego renters are getting a new way to meet potential roommates with the city’s first speed roommating event. SpareRoom, the leading roommate-finding platform, is...

Grown-Up Carnival Takes Over Liberty Station for Junior League Fundraiser

February 7, 2026

12:00 pm

Stone Brewery Liberty Station

The Junior League of San Diego is throwing Winter Wins: Carnival & Live Auction at Stone Brewing Liberty Station, and if you’ve ever wanted to...

Liberty Station

For the Love of Chocolate Festival Returns for a Day of Refined Indulgence

February 7, 2026

11:00 am

The For the Love of Chocolate Festival is back, and it’s the kind of elevated tasting experience that gives you an excuse to eat chocolate...

Escondido

Pickleball Tournament Raises Funds to Fight Education Inequities in San Diego

February 7, 2026

9:00 am

The Equitable Schools Fund is hosting a community pickleball event in Carlsbad to address something the San Diego Union-Tribune has been shining a light on:...

Setsubun celebration at the japanese friendship garden and museum

Celebrate Setsubun at the JFGM With Food, Music, and Good Vibes

February 1, 2026

10:00 am

Japanese Friendship Garden

The Japanese Friendship Garden is hosting its Setsubun Festival, and it’s one of those events that feels both celebratory and peaceful at the same time....

Balboa Park

Sip & Savor at Temecula Valley Barrel Tasting Weekend

January 31, 2026

11:00 am

Temecula Valley’s Barrel Tasting Weekend is back, and if you’ve never gone, this is the one time of year you can taste wines directly from...

Temecula