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.
scsc june spirits fest
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Delicious Spirits, Tasty Bites, and Good Vibes at the SCSC June Spirits Fest
This in-person event is the perfect opportunity to sample a variety of spirits from local distilleries while enjoying the beautiful surroundings of the Pacific Coast....
Oceanside Independence Parade
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Celebrate Oceanside’s Heritage at the Independence Parade
  • Downtown Oceanside
The streets of downtown Oceanside will once again come alive with the vibrant spirit of the community at the 28th Annual Oceanside Independence Parade. Emphasizing...
American Library Association 2024 Annual Conference & Exhibition
Largest Library Event in the World Coming to San Diego With Trevor Noah
The American Library Association (ALA) will host its 2024 Annual Conference & Exhibition at the San Diego Convention Center, where thousands of librarians and library staff, authors,...
Scoop San Diego
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Support Scoop San Diego Ice Cream Festival for a Berry Good Cause
  • North Park Way at 30th Street
Scoop San Diego proudly announces the return of the Annual Scoop San Diego Ice Cream Festival in North Park, now in its 6th year. This...
nightclub goers in costumes
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Hit Up the Best Bars in Town With Comic Con Bar Crawl San Diego
  • Gaslamp Quarter
Calling all heroes and villains! Join over 300 guests at the Comic Con Bar Crawl San Diego! Come in your best cosplay and roam the...
san diego nightlife
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Experience the Ultimate BIG NIGHT OUT Bar Crawl in San Diego!
  • Gaslamp Quarter
Get ready for the most epic party night of the summer! The Big Night Out Bar Crawl is coming to the heart of the Gaslamp...
Esquire’s Best Bars in America 2024
Part Time Lover Named One of the Best Bars in America by Esquire
CH Projects’ Part Time Lover has been recognized as one of Esquire’s Best Bars in America 2024! Out of the 42 drinking destinations on the...
Grand Cinema Under the Stars
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Grand Cinema Under the Stars at Fairmont Grand Del Mar
  • Fairmont Grand Del Mar
Fairmont Grand Del Mar, an award-winning luxury resort in the coastal canyons of San Diego, is thrilled to bring Grand Cinema Under the Stars, presented...
The Old Globe Solstice Soiree
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The Old Globe Debuts Solstice Soirée
  • Julep Venue
The Old Globe, San Diego’s Tony Award-winning theater, is kicking off the summer season with the debut of their Solstice Soirée event at JULEP. The...
Betty Boop Museum Exhibit to Premiere at Comic-Con Museum
New Betty Boop Exhibit to Premiere at Comic-Con Museum
For nearly 100 years, she’s remained a cultural icon. Now, you can immerse yourself in the worldwide debut of “Becoming Betty Boop,” a Comic-Con Museum...
Navy Seal Museum Normandy France
Navy SEAL Museum Unveils D-Day Monument in Normandy
The Navy SEAL Museum unveiled a monument park honoring the Naval Combat Demolition Units (NCDU) and Scouts and Raiders (S&R)—predecessors of today’s Navy SEALs and...
Rare Society Happy Hour
Rare Society Solana Beach Launches Happy Hour
There are some happy hours that we’d rather not tell you about so we can have them all to ourselves — this is one of...
Hideaway Pacific Beach
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Hideaway Pacific Beach Announces Grand Opening
Hideaway Pacific Beach, a vibrant, new SoCal lifestyle-inspired restaurant and bar lounge, is thrilled to announce its grand opening! Inspired by the laid-back surf and...
Taste of Julian
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Annual Taste of Julian: A Rural Dining Adventure
While apples will always be revered by the hamlet of Julian, they have more than apples to celebrate and Taste of Julian is designed to...
Mellano Farm Stand Strawberry Festival
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Indulge in All Things Strawberry at Mellano Farm Stand Fest
It is going to be a berry exciting weekend at the Strawberry Festival at Mellano Farm Stand! This event has become so popular that the...
Suntory Spirits and Glass Box Del Mar Dinner
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Glass Box Suntory Dinner: A 5-Course Chef’s Table Experience
  • Glass Box
Oysters, Wagyu, and cocktails? We can’t think of a more perfect combination than that! Glass Box in Del Mar is partnering up with Suntory Spirits to host a five-course...
Rock n Roll Running Series San Diego
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Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series Comes to San Diego
  • Balboa Park
Bringing the fun to the run since 1998, Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series San Diego is a favorite among locals and tourists alike. Rock ‘n’...
The NAT's 150th Anniversary
Celebrate The NAT’s 150th Anniversary: A Summer of Wonder and Fun!
Hey San Diego! The NAT (San Diego Natural History Museum) is turning 150, and they’ve planned an epic celebration you won’t want to miss! All...
Basta Little Italy
‘BASTA!’ by Sam the Cooking Guy to Open in Little Italy
Get ready to say “Basta!” to ordinary dining experiences and welcome in a new era of Italian-inspired cuisine as celebrated chef and television personality Sam...
Trifecta by Golden State Ballet
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Golden State Ballet Presents TRIFECTA
  • San Diego Civic Theatre
In celebration of its third anniversary, the Golden State Ballet presents TRIFECTA, an incredible program of winning contemporary masterworks from the past, present, and future....
Cellar Hand Restaurant
Cellar Hand Farm-to-Table Restaurant Opening in Hillcrest
Cellar Hand, the first full-service restaurant venture by the legendary Perrs, the family behind Pali Wine Co., is opening in the vibrant heart of San Diego’s Hillcrest...
San Diego Artist, Scarlett Baily, Launches New Mural Projects
Celebrated San Diego Artist Launches School Mural Projects
San Diego-based Chicana artist Scarlett Baily, renowned for her vibrant and thought-provoking murals, has just embarked on two exciting new projects. After completing a 2,535...
San Diego Museum of Art presents Jasper Johns exhibition
Jasper Johns Exhibition: A Legend’s Life in Art
This season, The San Diego Museum of Art opens “Jasper Johns: Drawings and Prints,” a new exhibition that invites you to explore works on paper by...
More Disruption exhibition in Oceanside Museum of Art
ExploreDisrupted Realism in OMA’s Upcoming Exhibition
Exciting news for art lovers! Oceanside Museum of Art will present a new juried exhibition, “More Disruption: Representational Art in Flux,” which promises to be...
Upcoming Events
Duck Dive Granny & Grampy Bingo
Granny & Grampy Bingo Brings Laughs and Looks to PB
May 15, 2025
8:00 pm
  • Duck Dive
Pacific Beach’s favorite coastal hangout is throwing it all the way back. The Duck Dive is hosting Granny & Grampy Bingo, a not-so-average night of...
2025 San Diego International Fringe Festival
The San Diego International Fringe Festival Returns for its 13th Year
May 15, 2025
8:00 am
  • Several Locations
The San Diego International Fringe Festival is back for its 13th year, bringing 10 days of fearless creativity, boundary-pushing performances, and global talent to America’s...
Mic Drop Comedy
Catch Comedian Steve Hofstetter Live at Mic Drop Comedy
May 12, 2025
7:00 pm
  • Mic Drop Comedy
San Diego comedy fans, get ready for a night of unfiltered humor and razor-sharp wit as comedian Steve Hofstetter takes the stage at Mic Drop...
sushi bar experience
Dive Into Waite & Sea: A Bold New Sushi Bar Experience from Chef Davin Waite
May 12, 2025
5:00 pm
Chef Davin Waite and restaurateur Jessica Waite are taking it back to their roots with Waite & Sea—an intimate, no-holds-barred sushi bar experience hosted inside...
Sleeping Beauty at Balboa Theatre
The Sleeping Beauty: The State Ballet of Ukraine Brings a Fairytale to Life at Balboa Theatre
May 11, 2025
2:00 pm
  • Balboa Theatre
Get swept away by one of ballet’s most beloved masterpieces as The Sleeping Beauty graces the stage of the Balboa Theatre this May. Presented by...