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.
New on View MCASD
Must-See Exhibitions at the San Diego Museum of Art
We have a love affair with the San Diego Museum of Art, and we want all of San Diego to feel the same way! The...
VIP Arts & Culinary Baja Tour
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Explore Baja’s Artistic Soul: VIP Arts & Culinary Baja Tour
Get ready to dive deep into Baja’s vibrant cultural scene with the VIP Arts & Culinary Baja Tour. This exclusive experience promises a curated journey...
House of Blues history
House of Blues San Diego Celebrates 20 Years of Music, Art, and Legacy
For 20 years, House of Blues San Diego has been more than just a venue—it’s been a heartbeat of culture in the Gaslamp. Tucked inside...
12 of the Best Donut Shops in San Diego by Neighborhood
Donuts may not be the most diet-friendly, but damn they are goooood! In San Diego, where our reputation is more for acai bowls and breakfast...
restaurant interior
Odie’s Pizza Co. Brings Sourdough Pies, Big Flavor, and Good Vibes to Oceanside
Downtown Oceanside is getting a major flavor upgrade. Just two blocks from the iconic pier, Odie’s Pizza Co. is gearing up to open its doors,...
MCASD la jolla
MCASD Unveils ‘New on View: Memories of an American Past’
The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego has launched a captivating new installation that brings powerful stories of memory, identity, and politics into sharp focus....
Finca North Park wine bar
13 of the Most Charming San Diego Wine Bars
Summertime is just around the bend, and it goes without saying that a sunny afternoon in San Diego is an ideal setting to unwind over...
Indian Princesses La Jolla Playhouse
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La Jolla Playhouse Premieres A Heartfelt New Play About Fathers, Daughters, and Growing Up
  • La Jolla Playhouse
La Jolla Playhouse invites you to step into the summer of 2008 with Indian Princesses, a fresh and funny coming-of-age story that unpacks the tangled...
Little Italy Food Hall reimagined
Big News Brewing in Little Italy: A Bold New Dining Destination is Coming This Fall
Big things are coming to the Piazza della Famiglia, with the Little Italy Food Hall reimagined as a vibrant, multi-concept dining venue launching fall 2025....
Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center
Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center Makes Its Grand Debut in Chula Vista
There’s a new reason to head south this summer: the long-awaited Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center officially opened its doors today in Chula Vista—and...
San Diego Crawfish Boil
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The World’s Largest Crawfish Boil Returns to Waterfront Park
  • Waterfront Park
The San Diego Crawfish Boil is back and bigger than ever! Presented by the LSU Alumni of San Diego, this legendary Louisiana-style celebration returns to...
Art of Elan Sounds & Swells
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Surf Meets Symphony at Art of Elan’s Sounds & Swells
  • Fleet Science Center
Art of Elan is bringing back its beloved Sounds & Swells series for a two-night run—and it’s set to be one of the most visually...
Best Ice Cream Shop in America
San Diego’s Gelato Champs Are Going for Gold (Again!)
After landing second place in 2023 and snagging the top spot in 2024, An’s Dry Cleaning is officially back in the race—and aiming to be...
World Bee Day At The Japanese Friendship Garden
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What’s The Buzz? It’s World Bee Day at the Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum
  • Japanese Friendship Garden
The Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum is hosting a lively and educational World Bee Day celebration—and you’re invited to join the swarm. Held in the...
Dinner On The Diamond In Petco Park with San Diego Padres
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Dinner On The Diamond is Back at Petco Park
  • PETCO Park
One of San Diego’s most unforgettable summer evenings is back—Dinner on the Diamond returns to Petco Park for its fourth annual celebration of community, cuisine,...
18 Unique and Fun Things to Do in San Diego
It’s time to dive a little deeper into all of the unique and fun things to do in San Diego beyond going to the beach...
Where to Get the Best Burgers in San Diego
We asked our readers to tell us their pick for the best burgers in San Diego so we’ll know where to go when we’re in...
Toro Nagashi Festival
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Gather for a Night of Memory and Tradition at the Toro Nagashi Festival
  • Japanese Friendship Garden
A cherished tradition takes center stage at Balboa Park this summer as the Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum invites the community to experience Toro Nagashi—a...
Coastal Roots Farm taste of the farm fundraiser
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Coastal Roots Farm Celebrates 10 Years of Community and Sustainability
  • Coastal Roots Farm
Coastal Roots Farm is turning 10—and they’re celebrating the milestone in true farm-to-fork style. Join the nonprofit community farm for Taste of the Farm, a...
Estancia La Jolla tea in the garden series
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Estancia La Jolla Launches Whimsical New Tea in the Garden Series
  • Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa
Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa is debuting its enchanting new Tea in the Garden series—a seasonal high-tea experience held one Sunday a month in...
Comic-con Lucha Libre exhibit
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Lucha Libre Takes Center Stage at Comic-Con Museum
The Comic-Con Museum in Balboa Park unveils its latest exhibit, Sangre, Sudor, y Mito: The Art and Tradition of Mexican Lucha Libre. This immersive showcase...
San Diego Ballet
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San Diego Ballet Brings the Heat With Romeo et Juliet
  • Balboa Theatre
Get ready to be swept away by one of the most powerful love stories of all time, reimagined through movement, music, and soul-stirring emotion. San...
The Salon of Art Gallery
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VIP Opening Reception for Concetta Antico’s ‘A Modern Muse’ Exhibition
La Jolla’s art scene is about to get a whole lot more vivid. World-renowned tetrachromatic artist Concetta Antico is unveiling her newest exhibition, A Modern...
Lemon Festival Chula Vista
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Downtown Chula Vista’s Lemon Festival Returns for a Zesty Summer Celebration
  • Downtown Chula Vista
  • Third Avenue Village
Get ready to pucker up—Chula Vista’s juiciest tradition is back! The 28th Annual Lemon Festival is taking over Downtown Chula Vista bringing with it a...
Upcoming Events
San Diego Seals Home Opener
San Diego Seals Home Opener: The Electric Factory Gets Loud This Sunday
December 14, 2025
2:00 pm
  • Pechanga Arena San Diego
The San Diego Seals just won their season opener 16-13 in Ottawa, and now they’re bringing that momentum back to Pechanga Arena – aka “The...
mcasd
Japonesia Comes to MCASD’s Winter MKT with Records, Art, and Local Vibes
December 14, 2025
11:00 am
  • Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego
MCASD’s Winter MKT is back, and this year’s lineup brings together some serious local favorites. The museum is teaming up with Part Time Lover, In...
ales n rails fundraiser
10 Years of Ales n’ Rails at San Diego Model Railroad Museum
December 13, 2025
6:00 pm
  • San Diego Model Railroad Museum
The San Diego Model Railroad Museum is celebrating a decade of Ales n’ Rails, its annual beer-tasting fundraiser that combines local breweries, live music, model...
Home Alone live orchestra
Experience Home Alone Like Never Before: Live Orchestra at The Rady Shell
December 13, 2025
6:00 pm
The San Diego Symphony Orchestra is performing John Williams’ score for Home Alone live while the film plays at The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park,...
Holiday Table at Sycamore Den
Holiday Table at Sycamore Den Brings Oysters, Martinis, and Live Classical Music
December 13, 2025
6:00 pm
  • Sycamore Den
Sycamore Den is hosting Holiday Table, and if you’ve been looking for a holiday gathering that feels refined without being stuffy, this delivers. We’re talking...