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.
biggest outdoor brunch festival
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Brunch, Booze, and Bay Views: A San Diego Summer Must
  • Spanish Landing Park
San Diego, get ready for the biggest outdoor brunch festival on the bay! You won’t want to miss the Brunch on the Bay Festival at...
New Frontwave Arena to Host Pre-Season NBA Clippers Game
New Frontwave Arena to Host Pre-Season NBA Clippers Game in Oceanside
The LA Clippers will host the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday, October 8, at Frontwave Arena in Oceanside for a preseason game. Frontwave Arena is the...
Chef Alex Pailles
The Pink Lady’s New Plate: Chef Alex Pailles Takes the Helm at La Valencia
La Jolla’s iconic La Valencia Hotel is delighted to announce the appointment of Executive Chef Alex Pailles to lead the culinary program. As La Valencia...
Summer Food Festival Bates Nut Farm
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Savor the Summer at Bates Nut Farm’s Food Festival
  • Bates Nut Farm
The Summer Food Festival at Bates Nut Farm isn’t just another food event—it’s the ultimate summer evening getaway. Picture yourself strolling through the farm, savoring...
San Diego Vintage Flea Market
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Find Amazing Retro Treasures at San Diego Vintage Flea Market
  • Normal Heights Masonic Lodge
The San Diego Vintage Flea Market is back at Normal Heights Masonic Lodge! This is a rain-or-shine market, so remember to put on your rain...
Stray Cats at The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
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Rockabilly Revival: Stray Cats Pounce on San Diego’s Rady Shell
  • The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
Get ready to rock out with the legendary Stray Cats on their Summer Tour 2024! Catch them live at the stunning Rady Shell at Jacobs...
hillcrest cityfest
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Hillcrest Heats Up: CityFest Returns With a Bang!
  • Hillcrest Sign
Hillcrest CityFest, San Diego’s ultimate summer art and music festival, finally returns to University Ave! Join your friends and neighbors beneath the Hillcrest Sign and...
Del Mar Thoroughbred Club
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Raise Your Glass (and the Stakes): Del Mar’s Wine Fest is Back
  • Del Mar Thoroughbred Club
Ready for a summer Saturday you won’t forget? Mark your calendar the for 5th Annual Uncorked: Del Mar Summer Wine Fest happening at Del Mar...
Trilogy Sanctuary 10th anniversary
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Divine Vibes at Trilogy’s Anniversary Bash!
Ready for a weekend to remember? Trilogy Sanctuary will celebrate their 10-year anniversary in August, promising three days packed with dance parties, engaging workshops, inspiring...
Brotherhood Tour at The Rady Shell
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The Brotherhood Tour: Los Lobos & Los Lonely Boys Unite for a Musical Extravaganza
  • The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
Get ready, San Diego! The Brotherhood Tour is bringing two legendary bands, Los Lobos and Los Lonely Boys, together for an unforgettable night of music...
Don Julio Tequila
Shake It Up: San Diego’s Hottest Cocktail Classes and Dinners
GBOD Hospitality Group, one of San Diego’s fastest-growing hospitality groups, will raise San Diegans’ spirits with a new series of cocktail and dinner events featuring...
Roma Norte San Diego
Roma Norte Brings Technique-Driven Cocktails and Mexico City Flair to San Diego
Roma Norte, a new bar concept by the acclaimed team behind Puesto and Marisi, brings the electric energy, hospitality, and world-class cocktail culture of Mexico City to...
Sphere Photo Studio
Picture Perfect: San Diego’s Sphere Photo Studio is Revolutionizing Selfies!
Hey there, San Diego. We’ve got the inside scoop on the game-changing photo studio, Sphere Photo Studio, that’s about to revolutionize your selfie game! Picture...
XOSOHO GeekWeek Rooftop Party
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Geek Out at XOSOHO’s Rooftop Party!
Hey, San Diego! Ready to level up your SDCC experience? XOSOHO GeekWeek Rooftop Party at Cielo Rooftop Lounge is where you want to be for...
San Diego Zoo Pandas
Pandas are Back at The San Diego Zoo!
Starting Thursday, August 8, 2024, you can connect with the adorable Yun Chuan and Xin Bao at the San Diego Zoo’s brand-new Panda Ridge. This...
Pepino pop-ups
Taste the Buzz: Pepino Pop-Ups in La Jolla Happening This August!
Ready to add some flavor to your summer Sundays? Pepino, the new Peruvian-influenced eatery and bakeshop, is making waves in La Jolla with pop-ups every...
Border Blitz
Comics Cross Borders: Border Blitz Takes Flight at CBX
Comic-Con Museum will debut an extension of its bi-national exhibit Border Blitz: Artistas del Cómic de Tijuana through an activation at Cross Border Xpress from...
Cardiff Farmer’s Market to Host Yoga & Summer Farmer’s Market Tours
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Om Your Way to Organic: Cardiff Market’s Mindful Shopping Experience
Cardiff Farmer’s Market is excited to unveil an energizing wellness extravaganza! Join their brand-new monthly outdoor yoga sessions and engaging farmer’s market tours. Dive into...
Seeds for the Future by Berry Good Food
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Planting Dreams, One Bite at a Time: Berry Good Food’s “Seeds for the Future”
  • Julep Venue
Join local nonprofit Berry Good Food for a delicious evening during its annual “Seeds for the Future” event. This unforgettable evening supports BGF’s local school...
Layover Summer Soiree at Intercontinental San Diego
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Rooftop Rhythms & Retail: InterCon SD’s Summer Soiree
  • Layover
Immerse yourself in the vibrant celebration of summer at the InterContinental San Diego with the Layover Summer Soiree! This event marks the return of the...
Belmont Park Roller Coaster Day
Spins and Thrills: Belmont Park’s Double Dose of Summer Fun
Hey San Diego! Get ready for some serious fun at Belmont Park, our beloved beachfront amusement park in Mission Beach. Mark your calendars for two...
Artwalk Liberty Station
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19 Years of Outdoor Art Magic: ArtWalk Liberty Station Returns
  • Ingram Plaza
  • Liberty Station
ArtWalk Liberty Station is back for its 19th year, bringing a weekend-long celebration of arts and culture to San Diego’s Liberty Station. ArtWalk kicks-off with...
right to dream academy
Dream Big, Play Free: SDFC’s Right to Dream Academy Kicks Off Open Tryouts
San Diego FC (SDFC) announced that SDFC’s Right to Dream Academy will be hosting its first-ever free open tryouts for boys in San Diego at...
Puesto Taco Collaboration Supporting Rescue Dogs
Padres Pitcher Joe Musgrove Teams Up With Puesto to Support Rescue Dogs
Taco ’bout a good cause! Puesto launched a new Tijuana-inspired taco to their menu, crafted by San Diego Padres pitcher Joe Musgrove and Puesto’s culinary...
Upcoming Events
Duck Dive Drag Me to the Beach brunch
Drag Me to the Beach: Duck Dive’s Friday Brunch Show
June 13, 2025
11:00 am
  • Duck Dive
Duck Dive is hosting a drag brunch show that’s bringing serious energy to our Friday morning, and we’re already planning our outfit. “Drag Me to...
Del Mar Summer Solstice
Del Mar’s Summer Solstice Returns With Ocean Views and Epic Eats
June 12, 2025
5:00 pm
  • Powerhouse Park
When the longest day of the year rolls around, there’s no better place to celebrate than right on the coast. Del Mar’s annual Summer Solstice...
Indian Princesses La Jolla Playhouse
La Jolla Playhouse Premieres A Heartfelt New Play About Fathers, Daughters, and Growing Up
June 10, 2025
7:30 pm
  • La Jolla Playhouse
La Jolla Playhouse invites you to step into the summer of 2008 with Indian Princesses, a fresh and funny coming-of-age story that unpacks the tangled...
Padres vs Dodgers game
Borrego Rooftop Brings the Heat for Padres vs Dodgers Showdown
June 9, 2025
4:00 pm
The baseball gods have smiled upon us—the Padres vs Dodgers game is happening, and we know exactly where we’ll be watching. Borrego Rooftop Kitchen +...
GXRLS ROCK
GXRLS ROCK! Celebrates a Decade of Empowering Young Musicians
June 9, 2025
9:00 am
Something incredible happens when you give young people instruments, a supportive space, and the freedom to create. For the past ten years, GXRLS ROCK! San...