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.
Walk in Art in Hillcrest's Mural Alley
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Walk in ART Brings Hillcrest’s Creative Side to Life
Get ready for the coolest Thursday night in town as Walk in ART transforms Hillcrest’s Mural Alley into an absolute explosion of creativity, beats, and...
San Diego's dessert scene
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AAPI Pastry Stars Take Over East Village
San Diego‘s dessert scene is about to reach new heights as the AAPI Chefs Bake Sale brings together six absolutely amazing pastry chefs for what...
D-Day veterans at D-Day in San Diego
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D-Day Heroes Take Center Stage at San Diego’s Most Moving Celebration
  • InterContinental San Diego
Seven incredible D-Day veterans are making downtown San Diego their headquarters for one unforgettable evening. The SoCal French-American Chamber of Commerce is bringing these living...
Coronado Island Film Festival
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Lights Camera Action at the 2024 Coronado Island Film Festival
  • Coronado Island
Get ready for five days of movie magic, star-studded events, and cinematic celebrations as the Coronado Island Film Festival celebrates its ninth season. Star-Studded Premieres...
Annual Escondido Tamale Festival, a celebration of Hispanic heritage
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Tamale Time! Escondido’s Tastiest Festival Returns
A joyous celebration of Hispanic heritage is steaming up Escondido as USA Multicultural and Univision San Diego roll out their signature food festival. The 6th...
Meet the Fleet at Naval Base San Diego
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Navy Ships Open Their Doors for One Epic Day at Meet the Fleet
Naval Base San Diego’s Meet the Fleet is giving us civilians the golden ticket to experience life at sea without actually leaving the dock. All...
military bands
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Little Italy Salutes Our Heroes With Two Nights of Music Under the Stars
  • Little Italy
Little Italy is turning up the volume for Fleet Week Concert Series, and we’re getting patriotic in the best possible way. Two incredible military bands...
Mask-o-raid
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Spooky Soiree Takes Over Comic-Con Museum This November
  • Comic-Con Museum
Get ready to extend your Halloween celebrations into Día de los Muertos territory, San Diego! The Comic-Con Museum is transforming into a haunted haven for...
fall at oxford social club, best nightclubs in san diego
Party Your Way Through Fall at Oxford Social Club
One of San Diego’s best nightclubs is bringing the heat with three epic nights that’ll have us dancing well into November. We’re talking reality TV...
Yoon Fest
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Yoon Fest Takes Underground Dance Music to New Heights in Pine Valley
Three stages of house, techno, and electro music are coming to a dreamy forest setting just 45 minutes from downtown San Diego. For its ninth...
Huerta taco at Fox Point
Farm-Fresh Street Tacos at Fox Point
We’ve discovered our new favorite taco spot, and trust us when we say these aren’t your average street tacos. Huerta taco has just opened its...
Christmas at the Barn by The Barn Redefined
The Barn Redefined’s Christmas Wonderland is Back
Christmas at the Barn is making its grand return to The Barn Redefined in Poway. This beloved holiday extravaganza, once known as the Poway Countryside...
Shichi-Go-San celebration
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This Japanese Celebration Turns San Diego Kids Into Royal Stars
  • Japanese Friendship Garden
The Japanese Friendship Garden is rolling out the red carpet for San Diego‘s tiniest stars with its dazzling Shichi-Go-San celebration. Think stunning kimonos, enchanted garden...
Jesus Gonzalez at Union Hall Gallery
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Soulful Sounds Meet Visual Arts at Union Hall Gallery
Art of Elan is back with their downtown series, and this time they’re cranking up the awesome to eleven! When Music Gets Magical Ever wondered...
Art San Diego
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UBS Brings the Magic Back to Art San Diego for Sweet Sixteen
  • San Diego
  • San Diego Convention Center
The city’s most vibrant contemporary art show is about to paint the town red (and every other color) at the San Diego Convention Center. Art...
Liberty Station Announces Centennial Anniversary
Spend Veterans Day at Liberty Station: A Perfect Blend of History and Fun
With Veterans Day at Liberty Station approaching, discover a living tribute to our military heritage in a place transformed from a 1923 Naval Training Center...
Marshall Toomey Black Americana exhibition
Black Americana Makes Magic at Oceanside Museum
“Marshall Toomey: Black Americana” brings this former Disney animator’s vibrant storytelling to life through a collection that celebrates the richness of everyday life with the...
Chef Accursio Lota new restaurant
Pasta Takes Center Stage at La Jolla Theatre District
Theatre District dining is about to get a star-worthy upgrade as Chef Accursio Lota and Corinne Goria prepare to open their latest culinary masterpiece. The...
Beginner's Latte Art Class at OX Coffee
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Unleash Your Inner Barista: Join Beginner’s Latte Art Class at OX Coffee
OX Coffee is letting us in on the secrets of those Instagram-worthy latte designs with their Beginner’s Latte Art Class, and we’re here for every...
Halloween candies
Turn Halloween Treats Into Cash at The Super Dentists
Here’s a sweet deal that’ll make both kids and parents smile! The Super Dentists are back with their legendary Halloween Candy Buy-Back program, turning those...
Tighties: The San Diego Startup With Activewear That Works as Hard as You Do
In the world of business, innovation often comes from identifying and addressing gaps in the market. Tighties, a new player in the activewear industry, is...
St. Madeleine Sophie's Center
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80s Vibes Hit SMSC’s Secret Garden Party
St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center is throwing the most radical Halloween bash of the year, Spookeasy, transforming their secret garden into an 80s-themed speakeasy that’ll have...
Little Buds Nature Club at Cardiff Farmers Market
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Little Explorers and Nature Club Take Over Cardiff Farmers Market
Cardiff Farmers Market is transforming into a kid’s paradise, with the amazing Little Buds Nature Club leading the charge alongside a full day of creative...
Disney's Coco North City
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Fall Movie Magic Brings Coco to Life at North City
North City is transforming into an enchanted outdoor cinema for a special screening of Disney’s beloved Coco, and we’re already feeling those cozy fall vibes....
Upcoming Events
Thorn and Petal interactive play
Thorn & Petal: The Interactive Play That Makes San Diego History Feel Personal
September 12, 2025
2:00 pm
San Diego theater is getting a fresh approach to storytelling with Thorn & Petal, an immersive production that transforms the overlooked story of Louis Rose...
San Diego Bayfair
H1 Hydroplanes Return to Mission Bay for the Ultimate Speed Showdown
September 12, 2025
9:00 am
The roar is back at Mission Bay this weekend as San Diego Bayfair powered by Samson Rope brings three days of the fastest racing on...
northy city outdoor concert series
North City LIVE Returns With 70s Yacht Rock and Great Local Food
September 6, 2025
5:00 pm
North City is bringing back their free outdoor concert series with an evening of yacht rock and beach country that captures the mellow magic of...
Sunset Cliffs Auto Show
Experience Community-Focused Car Culture at the Sunset Cliffs Auto Show
September 6, 2025
10:00 am
The Sunset Cliffs Auto Show is transforming Point Loma Avenue and Sunset Cliffs Boulevard into a community celebration that combines classic cars with family-friendly activities...
Pilates sessions at The Mental Bar
The Mental Bar’s September Programming Combines Wellness With Community
September 2, 2025
6:00 pm
The Mental Bar is hosting three distinct September events that blend physical wellness, creative expression, and community celebration at their Imperial Avenue location. These recurring...