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.
Sounds & Sips At One Paseo
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Sounds & Sips at One Paseo to Feature San Diego Symphony
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We’ve found the perfect recipe for a chill afternoon, and it’s music to our ears! Sounds & Sips at One Paseo is serving up world-class...
Tommy the Fishmonger of TunaVille
Meet Tommy the Fishmonger: San Diego’s Seafood Rockstar
Ever wondered where San Diego’s top chefs score their ocean-fresh catch? Let us introduce you to a local legend—Tommy Gomes, aka Tommy the Fishmonger. This...
Paradisaea two-year Anniversary celebration
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A Michelin-Worthy Mash-Up at Paradisaea
Bird Rock’s culinary scene is about to heat up with Paradisaea’s second-anniversary celebration. This local hotspot, which has been turning heads since 2022, is pulling...
Ray LaMontagne plays at Cal Coast Theatre in San Diego
Ray LaMontagne Delivers Soulful Performance on 20th Anniversary of Trouble Release
Ray LaMontagne delivered a powerful and soulful performance to a crowd of devoted fans at Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre, some of whom...
Old Globe Annual Gala
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Glitz and Glamour Take Center Stage at The Old Globe
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Get ready to dust off those tuxedos and cocktail dresses, San Diego! The Old Globe is rolling out the red carpet for its 89th annual...
Art and Cultural Center
North Park’s Community Rallies to Save Cultural Hub
For nearly 16 years, Queen Bee’s Art and Cultural Center has been the beating heart of North Park’s creative scene. From salsa nights to slam...
San Diego entrepreneurs
San Diego Entrepreneurs Take a Leap for Education
San Diego’s business leaders are taking their entrepreneurial spirit to new heights—or should we say, depths? On August 24, fifteen intrepid members of the Entrepreneurs’...
Kids Free San Diego
Unlock Adventure as Kids Go Free at 50+ San Diego Museums This October
October is about to become your favorite month of the year. The San Diego Museum Council is bringing back their wildly popular Kids Free San...
The Boardwalk Hotel
The Boardwalk Hotel Debuts in Mission Beach: Beach Bliss and Boutique Chic
Move over, standard beach motels! There’s a new kid on the block in Mission Beach, and it’s about to redefine your idea of a coastal...
Ambrogio by Acquerello Michelin Guide recognition
Ambrogio by Acquerello Snags Coveted Michelin Guide Spot
Foodies, it’s time to pop the Prosecco! Our very own Ambrogio by Acquerello in La Jolla has just scored a spot in the Michelin Guide....
New Fall Experiences at Birch Aquarium
Birch Aquarium at Scripps is about to transform into an underwater playground of epic proportions. While we’re all eagerly awaiting the grand debut of Living...
Write Out Loud presents Clowning Around
“Clowning Around” Kicks Off Write Out Loud’s 18th Season
Get ready to have your funny bones tickled, and your minds expanded. Write Out Loud is back with their 18th season, and they’re kicking things...
Punk in the Park San Diego at Snapdragon Stadium
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Punk Rock Paradise Hits San Diego With Punk in the Park
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Get ready to crank up the volume and raise your glasses, San Diego! Punk In The Park is about to turn our city into a...
Paradisaea's new bar menu
Paradisaea’s New Bar Menu Takes Flight
Nestled in Bird Rock’s iconic “Piano Building,” Paradisaea has been turning heads and tantalizing taste buds for nearly two years. The Michelin Guide darling has...
ArtReach Community Art Studio
ArtReach San Diego Opens a New Community Art Studio in Hillcrest
ArtReach just dropped their latest masterpiece on the San Diego art scene—a brand new community art studio smack in the middle of Hillcrest! This 6,000...
The Avenue Fish & Oyster Company
The Avenue Fish & Oyster Company Coming to Coronado in January
Coronado’s next big thing is on the horizon. Blue Bridge Hospitality, the masterminds behind some of our favorite island eateries like Stake Chophouse & Bar...
Paradis Mission Hills
Mission Hills Gets a Taste of Europe With Paradis
Paradis is about to shake up the Mission Hills dining scene, and we’re here for it. This European-inspired café and modern pintxo bar is set...
table full of food
Rome Comes to Chula Vista as Acqua E Farina Takes Over Farmer’s Table
We’ve got some exciting news for all you foodies out there! Farmer’s Table, the brunch hotspot famous for its killer Bloody Marys, is about to...
Yunchan Lim at Jacobs Music Center
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Piano Prodigy Yunchan Lim Set to Dazzle San Diego
San Diego’s classical music scene is about to get a serious upgrade. Yunchan Lim, the South Korean piano phenom who took the world by storm,...
Padres Postseason
Cheer On the Padres in Their Final Push for the Postseason
Hey San Diego, it’s crunch time for our Padres! With just six home games left in the regular season, Petco Park is about to become...
Mexican Independence Day
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San Diegans Spice Up Mexican Independence Day at Rancho La Puerta
Who says you need to jet off to Mexico City to celebrate Mexican Independence Day? Rancho La Puerta is bringing the fiesta to us with...
Music Box Anniversary
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Yacht Rock Floats Into Downtown for Music Box’s Anniversary Bash
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Get ready to rock the boat, San Diego! The Music Box, our beloved downtown live music hotspot, is turning nine and they’re celebrating in true...
Solento Surf Fesitval
Surf’s Up at the Fourth Annual Solento Surf Festival
San Diego’s about to catch some serious stoke with the Fourth Annual Solento Surf Festival rolling into town. This week-long celebration is all about embracing...
Stella Artois Let’s Do Dinner, Del Mar' Sky Deck
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Stella Artois Presents ‘Let’s Do Dinner, Del Mar’ With Sky Deck
We’re raising our chalices to an unforgettable night of culinary exploration and community spirit! Stella Artois is teaming up with Sky Deck to bring you...
Upcoming Events
Rancho La Puerta's Culinary Week
Rancho La Puerta’s Culinary Week Celebrates Baja California’s World-Class Food Scene
July 12, 2025
2:00 pm
Rancho La Puerta’s Culinary Week brings together some of the region’s most acclaimed chefs for a weeklong celebration that showcases exactly why Baja California’s world-class...
Jitters Coffee Pub summer bash
Jitters Coffee Pub’s Summer Bash Celebrates a New Era for the Local Institution
July 12, 2025
12:00 pm
Jitters Coffee Pub is transforming their newly renovated space and parking lot into an all-day Summer Bash. This community-wide celebration marks the official launch of...
Omni La Costa Resort and Spa Legacy Weekend
Omni La Costa Celebrates 60 Years With a Legacy Weekend of Vintage Glamour
July 11, 2025
8:00 pm
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Omni La Costa Resort & Spa is marking its 60th anniversary with a Legacy Weekend celebration that honors its storied past as a playground for...
SpareRoom event
Speed Roommating Hits San Diego to Tackle Sky-High Housing Costs
July 10, 2025
7:30 pm
San Diego renters are getting a new way to meet potential roommates with the city’s first speed roommating event. SpareRoom, the leading roommate-finding platform, is...
Tour of Tecate
Take a Walking Tour Through Tecate’s Hidden Artistic Gems
June 28, 2025
9:00 am
We love discovering experiences that go beyond the typical weekend plans, and this tour of Tecate with the Ilan Lael Foundation offers exactly that kind...