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.
Brisa Little Italy San Diego bold Latin-Japanese fusion restaurant
Brisa Brings Bold Fusion Flavors to Little Italy
There’s a breezy new addition to Little Italy’s dining scene! Brisa, an island vibes and Latin-Japanese fusion restaurant, is now open at the corner of...
Mister A’s 60th anniversary
Mister A’s Celebrates 60 Years of Iconic Dining in the Sky
One of San Diego’s most iconic restaurants is hitting a major milestone! Mister A’s 60th anniversary is here, and it’s shaping up to be a...
Encinitas staycation
The Carriage Home at Fox Point Farms: A Dreamy Encinitas Staycation
Looking for a staycation that’s both luxurious and grounded in nature? The Carriage Home at Fox Point Farms has you covered! The Encinitas escape is...
City Heights’ incredible food scene
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Inaugural Taste of City Heights Spotlights Local Flavor and Community Spirit
Get ready to savor the best of City Heights’ incredible food scene at the first-ever Taste of City Heights. This inaugural event is a flavorful...
hoppy pale ale
Original 40 Drops a Fresh New Pale Ale in Collaboration With San Diego Velodrome
Go Fast Turn Left, a fresh new hoppy pale ale brewed in collaboration with the San Diego Velodrome, just dropped at Original 40 Brewing Company—and...
american minimal at SDMA
SDMA’s ‘american minimal’ Exhibition Spotlights Women Who Transformed the Movement
The San Diego Museum of Art has launched ‘american minimal’, a groundbreaking new exhibition that redefines how we view Minimalist art—and who we credit for...
The Color Queen
Concetta Antico Brings a Kaleidoscope of Color to La Jolla With New Gallery Opening
Concetta Antico, the artist famously known as The Color Queen for her rare ability to see over 100 million colors, is back in San Diego—and...
Quartyard Anniversary
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Quartyard Turns 10 With an Epic Anniversary Bash in East Village
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The Quartyard 10th Anniversary celebration is going down—and it’s shaping up to be an unforgettable night at one of San Diego’s most popular urban venues....
U.S. Women’s National Team, most exciting game-day parties
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The U.S. Women’s National Team is Headed to SoFi Stadium—And You’re Invited to the Ultimate Game Day Experience
The U.S. Women’s National Team is taking over SoFi Stadium—and one of the most exciting game-day parties of the year is going down right outside....
nature collective january events
Celebrate Earth Month With Nature Collective’s Free Events in San Elijo Lagoon
This April, the Nature Collective events calendar is packed with opportunities to get outside and connect with the wild beauty of San Diego’s coastline. Hosted...
12 Locally Owned Shops Serving Up the Best Ice Cream in San Diego
It’s almost always ice cream weather here, so it’s only natural that you’ll be on the hunt for the best ice cream in San Diego!...
Ilan-Lael Spring Tours
Explore the World of James Hubbell: Ilan-Lael Spring Tours Return With New Saturday Socials
The Ilan-Lael Spring Tours are back, offering an immersive experience into James Hubbell’s artistic world. Visitors can explore the renowned artist’s one-of-a-kind home and studio,...
Culinary Dropout Del Mar
Culinary Dropout Makes Its West Coast Debut in Del Mar
Culinary Dropout in Del Mar is officially rolling into town, bringing its bold flavors, rebellious energy, and fan-favorite comfort food to the Del Mar Highlands...
Cigars & Stilettos at Lala
Cigars & Stilettos: Lala’s Mob Wife Soirée Brings the Glam This Spring
Channel your inner queen pin—Cigars & Stilettos, the bold new spring takeover at one of San Diego’s chicest spots, Lala, is throwing the ultimate high-glam...
newest culinary destination in Carlsbad Village
Lilo Brings Fine Dining With Global Coastal Soul to Carlsbad Village
Meet Lilo, the newest culinary destination in Carlsbad Village, from the creative team behind Michelin-starred Jeune et Jolie, Campfire, and Wildland. Officially opening its doors...
Light Made Visible exhibition
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Light, Shadow, and the Art of Perception: “Light Made Visible” Opens at The 3rd Space
Light Made Visible, the latest 3rd Space Gallery exhibition, brings together two of San Diego’s most compelling multidisciplinary artists for a poetic exploration of light,...
April events at La Jolla Music Society
Your Guide to April Events at La Jolla Music Society
If you’re looking to pack your month with something a little more soulful (and a lot more fun), the April events at La Jolla Music...
Library Giving Day
April is a Big Month for San Diego Public Libraries—Here’s How to Support Them
April is a huge month for San Diego Public Libraries, with opportunities to give back, advocate, and celebrate everything they bring to the community! It...
Escondido’s Arts, Culture & Creativity Month
Escondido’s Arts, Culture & Creativity Month Brings a Full Month of Free Events
April is officially Escondido’s Arts Culture & Creativity Month, and the city is celebrating with a packed lineup of free events, exhibits, performances, and hands-on...
socal taco fest
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SoCal Taco Fest Joins Viva La Música at SeaWorld San Diego
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SoCal Taco Fest is back and bigger than ever, teaming up with SeaWorld’s Viva La Música for an epic celebration of tacos, music, and the...
SeaWorld San Diego’s Summer Spectacular Concert Series
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An Ultimate Throwback Party at SeaWorld San Diego’s Summer Spectacular Concert Series
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Get ready for the ultimate summer soundtrack—SeaWorld San Diego’s Summer Spectacular Concert Series is back, delivering an epic lineup of iconic artists from the ‘90s...
Pastry Chef Charlotte Almayrac
Park Hyatt Aviara Welcomes New Executive Pastry Chef
Park Hyatt Aviara is about to get even sweeter! The luxury resort in Carlsbad has welcomed Charlotte Almayrac as its new Executive Pastry Chef, bringing...
family-focused playground
Where Celeb Parents Take Their Kids: The North County Playground That’s Changing the Game
San Diego’s North County has a new hotspot that’s drawing everyone from soccer stars to reality TV favorites—but it’s not the latest cocktail bar or...
The Great Poetic Baggage Exchange
San Diego International Airport’s Live Poetry Experience Turns Travel Stories Into Art
Next time you pass through San Diego International Airport (SAN), your journey might become a poem! The airport’s Spring 2025 Performing Arts Resident, Poets Underground,...
Upcoming Events
Annual OB Holiday Parade Parking Lot Party
Ocean Beach Holiday Parade Gets the Perfect After-Party at Kilowatt
December 6, 2025
5:00 am
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Ocean Beach’s Annual Holiday Parade is back, and Kilowatt Brewing is doing what they do best – throwing a parking lot party that captures everything...
The Jingle Bar Christmas pop-up bar
Experience Christmas Magic at the Jingle Bar San Diego
December 4, 2025
5:00 pm
The number one most talked about Christmas pop-up bar is finally opening in San Diego, and if you’ve been following Jingle Bar’s success in other...
Adams Avenue Spirit Stroll Returns for Its 9th Year
November 29, 2025
2:00 pm
The Adams Avenue Spirit Stroll is back and ready to kick off the holiday season the right way. This neighborhood tradition returns Saturday, November 29,...
Surfin’ Santa Swaps His Sleigh for a Surfboard at Seaport Village
November 29, 2025
1:00 pm
Santa’s trading his sleigh for a surfboard again, and honestly, it makes way more sense for San Diego. Surfin’ Santa returns to Seaport Village, delivering...
Encinitas Holiday Street Fair Returns With 450+ Vendors
November 23, 2025
9:00 am
The Encinitas Holiday Street Fair takes over Coast Highway 101 this Sunday, and if you’re trying to knock out holiday shopping while avoiding the mall,...