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.
San Diego's Sushi Maru is a leader in Omakase service.
Discover Downtown’s Hidden Omakase Gem: Sushi Maru
Finding a sushi restaurant that feels like your own hidden gem is a rare joy. For those in the know, Sushi Maru is the go-to...
El Chingon National Taco Day
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Score Tacos for Life at El Chingon!
  • El Chingon
Get ready to wear your taco love on your sleeve—literally! Our favorite “Bad Ass Mexican” joint, El Chingon, is back with a bang this National...
SDWS Annual International Exhibition
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Brush Strokes Go Global at San Diego Watercolor Society’s International Exhibition
The San Diego Watercolor Society (SDWS) is gearing up for its 44th Annual International Exhibition. This isn’t your average art show—we’re talking a global gathering...
Family Spooktacular at Fairmont
Fall Into Fun at Fairmont Grand Del Mar
Fairmont Grand Del Mar is turning up the autumn vibes with a lineup of fall events that’ll have you falling head over heels for the...
french menu
La Clochette Doubles Down on Deliciousness in Mission Valley
One of San Diego’s favorite French bakeries, La Clochette, is about to make Mission Valley a whole lot sweeter. After winning hearts (and taste buds)...
LXR Hotels & Resorts portfolio adds The Del
The Crown Jewel of Coronado Gets a Luxe Upgrade
San Diego’s hospitality scene is about to get a serious upgrade! Come October 2024, two of The Del’s most exclusive enclaves—Beach Village and Shore House—will...
SDIFF
Lights, Camera, Azione! San Diego Italian Film Festival Returns
This October, you can get a slice of Italia right here in America’s Finest City as our beloved San Diego Italian Film Festival (SDIFF) returns...
The Conrad free Outdoor Concert Series
Free Tunes and Good Vibes at La Jolla Music Society Fall Concert Series
La Jolla Music Society is bringing the heat this fall with their free outdoor concert series at The Conrad. The Wu Tsai QRT.yrd Concert series...
SDBW by San Diego Brewers Guild
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Hop to It, San Diego! Beer Week is Back and Better Than Ever
  • Several Locations
Our favorite sudsy celebration, San Diego Beer Week, is rolling back into town this fall. This 10-day extravaganza (because seven days just aren’t enough for...
The Boatyard Point Loma
Point Loma’s Fiddler’s Green Gets a Swanky Makeover
San Diego, we’re about to witness a serious glow-up in the Point Loma dining scene. The iconic Fiddler’s Green is transforming into The Boatyard, and...
San Diego FC Head Coach Mikey Varas
San Diego FC Scores Big With New Head Coach Mikey Varas
San Diego FC just kicked off their journey to the big leagues in style by nabbing Mikey Varas as their first-ever head coach. This isn’t...
Casetta Hotels
Casetta Hotels Bringing New Life to Historic Gems in 2025
San Diego, our favorite boutique hotel collection is about to make some serious waves in the hospitality scene. Casetta, the masterminds behind our beloved Pearl...
Sean Jamieson
Set Sail With Sean Jamieson: The Story Behind San Diego’s Most Romantic Boat Ride
Ever fantasized about gliding through Venetian canals without the hefty airfare? Well, pack your imaginary bags because we’re taking you on a little trip to...
traditional stein holding contest
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Ocean Beach Oktoberfest is Back for a Wild Weekend of Festivities
  • OB Pier Parking Lot
OB Oktoberfest is back and bigger than ever, promising a beachfront bash that’ll have you saying “Prost!” till the cows come home. This year, they’re...
Westgate Hotel Hocus Pocus Tea
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Channel Your Inner Witch at The Westgate Hotel Hocus Pocus Tea Party
  • The Westgate Hotel
The Westgate Hotel is brewing up something wicked for all you Halloween enthusiasts out there. We’re talking about a Hocus Pocus Tea party that’ll have...
Cardiff Farmers Market Kids Day
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Family Fun at Cardiff Farmer’s Market
Cardiff Farmer’s Market Kids Day is turning our beloved Farmer’s Market into a family adventure paradise. It’s time to swap your grocery lists for treasure...
CRSSD Festival After Dark
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CRSSD After Dark Parties at Oxford Social Club
  • Oxford Social Club
Who says the party has to stop when the sun goes down? Not us! As the CRSSD Festival wraps up its daytime shenanigans at Waterfront...
Tortuga restaurant menu
Omni San Diego Serves Up Double Culinary Delight
Get ready to add two new hotspots to your San Diego dining bucket list! The Omni San Diego Hotel has just unveiled a pair of...
San Diego Museum of Art exhibition
Prix Pictet Human Brings World-Class Photography to San Diego
The crème de la crème of global photography is coming to town, and it’s bringing a powerful message with it. The Prix Pictet Human exhibition...
More Than Pink Launch Party
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Raise a Pink Pint for a Cause at Mission Brewery
  • Mission Brewery
We’re about to paint the town pink, and we’re inviting you to join the colorful crusade! Susan G. Komen is teaming up with Mission Brewery...
Little Italy's State Of The Neighborhood Returns
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Little Italy’s State of the Neighborhood Returns
The Little Italy State of the Neighborhood event is cooking up something special, and it’s set to be a night of fantastic food, amazing views,...
San Diego Botanic Garden Exhibition
Check out the Amazing Bamboo Exhibition at San Diego Botanic Garden
Get ready to be bamboo-zled by nature’s most versatile grass! We’re talking about the San Diego Botanic Garden’s latest exhibition that’s got everyone buzzing—Bamboo: Beautiful...
One Paseo Oktoberfest
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Pretzels and Pints Take Over One Paseo Oktoberfest
  • One Paseo
Who says we can’t bring Munich to San Diego? We’re raising our steins high for an Oktoberfest celebration that’s got us buzzing with excitement. One...
Wild Weekend: Amazonia at San Diego Zoo for Earth Day
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Swing Into Action at San Diego Zoo’s Wild Weekend: African Forest
  • San Diego Zoo
We’re going bananas over here! San Diego Zoo is transforming into a lush African paradise, and we’ve got the inside scoop on all the wild...
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Comic-Con San Diego Transforms the City into the Ultimate Fandom Celebration
July 24, 2025
9:30 am
If there’s one event that turns the city into a living, breathing celebration of fandom, it’s Comic-Con San Diego. The San Diego Convention Center becomes...
Whiskey & Fire Liberty Station San Diego
Whiskey & Fire Brings Live-Fire Cooking and Premium Spirits to Liberty Station
July 20, 2025
3:30 pm
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...
Disney's Finding Nemo
North City Hosts Free Outdoor Movie Screening of Disney’s Finding Nemo
July 18, 2025
6:30 pm
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...
L'auberge Del Mar Opening Day After Party
L’Auberge Del Mar’s Legendary Opening Day After Party Returns With Italian Summer Flair
July 18, 2025
5:00 pm
  • 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...
San Diego Wellness Week
Join San Diego’s Inaugural Wellness Week Celebration
July 14, 2025
10:00 am
  • 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...