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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Sip Into Spring at the 2025 Spring Sake Festival at the Japanese Friendship Garden

Japanese Friendship Garden

Spring is here—and so is nama season. If you’ve never tried raw, unpasteurized sake, the 2025 Spring Sake Festival is the perfect place to start....

Spring Workshops at Ilan-Lael Invite You to Create, Explore, and Connect

Looking to spark your creativity this season? The Ilan-Lael Spring Workshops are back, offering a rare chance to learn hands-on art techniques in one of...

‘Ventana Huichola’ Opens at OMA With a Colorful Tribute to Culture and Community

If you’re looking for a thoughtful, visually stunning cultural experience this spring, Ventana Huichola at Oceanside Museum of Art should be on your list. This...

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CreativeMornings Returns With an Inspiring Conversation at the Central Library

San Diego Central Library

If you’re looking for a dose of inspiration to jumpstart your day, head downtown for CreativeMornings San Diego. The monthly morning meet-up series for the...

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Naturally Rising: San Diego’s Spotlight on Sustainable Startups

Building 177

The Naturally Rising Competition returns for its fifth year, and it’s shaping up to be a can’t-miss event for anyone passionate about San Diego’s natural...

Breeders’ Cup Gears Up for 2025 Season

The 2025 Breeders’ Cup World Championships is set to take over Del Mar Thoroughbred Club from October 31 to November 1, bringing together the world’s...

La Jolla

Dora Brings Sicilian Soul to La Jolla This Fall

Dora, a vibrant new Southern Italian restaurant from the husband-and-wife team behind Cori Trattoria, is set to open in La Jolla’s Theater District this fall—and...

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California’s Largest Traveling Tequila & Taco Music Festival Returns to San Diego

Del Mar Fairgrounds

Get ready to spice things up—the Tequila & Taco Music Festival is bringing the party to Del Mar Fairgrounds! This flavor-packed fest blends everything we...

Feeding San Diego’s Free Grocery Store Now Serving 1,500 Households Monthly

Feeding San Diego’s free grocery store, the Feeding San Diego Marketplace, is making a powerful impact in the local community—quietly becoming one of San Diego’s...

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Hop to the City’s Largest Egg Hunt & Best Brunch at Omni La Costa Resort & Spa

Omni La Costa Resort & Spa

Spring’s most egg-citing holiday is just around the corner, and Omni La Costa’s Easter Extravaganza is pulling out all the stops. This festive celebration features...

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Celebrate San Diego EarthFest—The City’s Biggest Earth Day Bash

San Diego EarthFest, the city’s biggest Earth Day bash, is back to take over Balboa Park—a free, all-ages festival celebrating sustainability, community, and the planet...

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Earth Month at Fairmont Grand Del Mar: Luxury, Sustainability, and Local Impact

Fairmont Grand Del Mar

Earth Month at Fairmont Grand Del Mar is in full bloom, inviting you to take part in a thoughtful lineup of experiences that celebrate nature,...

Convergence: How Eduardo Chillida’s Epic Exhibition is Transforming SDMA This Summer

Eduardo Chillida: Convergence arrives at The San Diego Museum of Art this summer, honoring one of postwar Europe’s most celebrated sculptors. Presented in celebration of...

Celebrate the Craft at The Lodge at Torrey Pines

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Celebrate the Craft Returns for a Day of Culinary Excellence

The Lodge at Torrey Pines

Celebrate the Craft, one of Southern California’s premier food festivals, is back at The Lodge at Torrey Pines for another unforgettable afternoon. Set against the...

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The Daytime Dance Party You Need: BPM Cafe 002 Takes Over Communal

Communal

BPM Cafe 002 is coming to Communal Coffees, the creative-minded café and lifestyle shop in South Park, for a Sunday that’s all about good music,...

Little Victory Wine Bar Brings Intimate European Vibes to Carlsbad Village

Little Victory Wine Bar has officially opened, and it’s already earning its spot as Carlsbad Village’s hottest new hangout. From the team behind Encinitas’ beloved...

Yan Pei-Ming’s “A Burial in Shanghai” Makes Its U.S. Debut at MCASD

This spring, the U.S. debut of A Burial in Shanghai brings a new level of intensity to San Diego’s art scene. Featuring a deeply personal...

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The New Children’s Museum Unveils Artopia – A Creative Studio for All Ages

The New Children’s Museum

A big new chapter is opening at The New Children’s Museum with the debut of Artopia: NCM Creative Studios, the vibrant centerpiece of the museum’s...

Wellness at The Lake Returns With a Fresh New Lineup of Mindful Movement and Lakeside Fun

The third annual Wellness at The Lake Series is back at Lakehouse Resort—one of San Diego’s most scenic outdoor venues—for another season of lakeside movement,...

“Afghan Heart, French Love” Exhibition Brings a Global Story to San Diego

Artist Manaz Raiszadeh invites San Diego into her world through Afghan Heart, French Love, a deeply personal solo exhibition now on view at the Alliance...

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Walter Redondo’s Open Art Studio Launches at Granger Hotel

The Grand Opening of Open Art Studio by Walter Redondo is happening at the beautifully restored Granger Hotel, and it’s your chance to be among...

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Big Night at Ponyboy Brings an Iconic Culinary Cinema Experience to Point Loma

Big Night at Ponyboy is coming to The Pearl Hotel—and it’s bringing a five-course feast to match its cinematic namesake. This Culinary Cinema Experience with...

Help San Diego Veteran Moms Through the Bright Beginnings Baby Shower Drive

The Bright Beginnings Baby Shower Drive is officially underway, offering San Diegans a meaningful way to get involved and support local veteran moms. Organized by...

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Take a Flavor-Filled Stroll at the 3rd Annual Taste of East Village

East Village San Diego

The Taste of East Village is back and better than ever! Now in its third year, this foodie favorite expands to two days, offering even...

Bernardo Winery’s Holiday Nights is Back for 10 Festive Evenings

December 10, 2025

5:00 pm

Bernardo Winery

One of San Diego’s favorite holiday traditions is back, and it’s exactly the kind of festive escape December needs. The Full Holiday Experience Picture this:...

San Diego

World Ballet Company Brings The Nutcracker to San Diego

December 6, 2025

6:00 pm

Balboa Theatre

Some holiday traditions just work, and The Nutcracker is one of them. World Ballet Company’s production returns with the kind of scale and craft that...

Third Avenue Transforms for the Annual Starlight Parade and Tree Lighting

December 6, 2025

5:45 pm

The Starlight Parade is back for its 61st year, and it’s the kind of tradition that draws thousands for good reason. Third Avenue transforms into...

San Diego

Find One-of-a-Kind Gifts at Societe Makers Market

December 6, 2025

12:00 pm

Societe Brewing Company

If you’re tired of scrolling through generic gift options online, the Societe Makers Market at Societe Brewing offers a better alternative. More than 25 local...

San Diego

Elevate Your Pickleball Game at Rancho La Puerta’s Specialty Weeks

December 6, 2025

8:00 am

Rancho La Puerta is taking pickleball to the next level with Pickleball ProWeeks running two consecutive weeks in December, and if you’re a player rated...

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