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.
Hotel del Coronado summer events
Summer at Hotel del Coronado: Pool Party, Beach Nights, & More!
This summer, Hotel del Coronado invites you to create unforgettable memories with a lineup of sun-soaked activities. From a family-friendly pool party and vibrant Baja...
Summer Music Series in Arts District Liberty Station
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Celebrate Music Sin Fronteras at the ARTS DISTRICT Summer Music Series
  • North Promenade
Summer is almost here, and ARTS DISTRICT Liberty Station is gearing up for a season full of live music with the return of the ARTS...
Note : We have turn off visibility of type in the backend due to performance improvements. This will be v Vin de Syrah's 15th Anniversary: A Circus Extravaganza
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Vin de Syrah’s 15th Anniversary: A Circus Extravaganza You Can’t Miss
  • Vin De Syrah
Save the date and step right up to Vin de Syrah’s greatest show yet! Their 15th Anniversary Party is a one-night spectacle that promises to...
Parks and Rec trivia at Duck Dive
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Duck Dive Hosts Parks and Rec Trivia
  • Duck Dive
Join Duck Dive for an evening of Parks and Recreation-themed trivia. Showcase your knowledge of Leslie Knope’s passion for waffles, Ron Swanson’s love for breakfast...
USS Midway Memorial Day Legacy Week
USS Midway Museum’s ‘Legacy Week’ Is The Heart And Soul Of Memorial Day In San Diego
The USS Midway Museum’s ‘Legacy Week’ is the heart and soul of the Memorial Day commemoration in San Diego.  This year the USS Midway is...
Cabana Blanco Anniversary Bash at barleymash
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Cabana Blanco Anniversary Bash at Barleymash
  • Barleymash
Barleymash and Ginger’s, two iconic venues in the Gaslamp Quarter, are celebrating 12 years on Fifth Avenue! You’re invited to wear something white and join...
San Diego Mountain Biking Trails
6 of the Best Mountain Biking Trails in San Diego
The San Diego hills are packed with sweet single-track mountain bike trails slicing through our county. There are nearly countless options, with all different types...
Pro Motocross Championship
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53rd Season of Pro Motocross Championship Kicks Off in San Diego County
  • Fox Raceway
The world’s most prestigious off-road motorcycle racing series is set to continue its second half-century of thrilling competition with the 53rd season of the Pro...
Memorial Day Weekend
Slide Into Summer With the Family this Memorial Day Weekend
Campland on the Bay, the iconic resort campgrounds nestled in San Diego’s Mission Bay, are thrilled to announce the summer return of family-friendly activities and...
Marugame Udon at Westfield UTC Mall Food
Westfield UTC Mall is San Diego’s Fast-Growing Foodie Hotspot
In addition to its ever-expanding shopping options, San Diego’s Westfield UTC Mall food scene has become quite the hotspot over the last few years, and...
Simon® real estate investment trust
Simon® Announces New Luxury Lifestyle Mixed-Use Development at Fashion Valley
Simon®, a real estate investment trust engaged in the ownership of premier shopping, dining, entertainment, and mixed-use destinations, today announced significant reinvestment to integrate luxury...
Barbie Summer at the Pier
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Barbie Summer Gets Going at the Pier in Oceanside
  • Junior Seau Pier Amphitheatre
Get ready to kick off Barbie Summer at the Pier at the Junior Seau Pier Amphitheater for a fabulous screening of “Barbie.” Strike a pose...
Summer Kickoff Street Fair, Summer at Del Mar Beach
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Summer Vibes at Del Mar Beach’s Summer Kickoff Street Fair
Get ready for the ultimate Summer Kickoff Street Fair at Del Mar Beach, a festive celebration featuring vendors offering everything from delicious food to exciting...
Craft Beer Festival
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Ultimate Memorial Day Block Party at the Santee Street Fair
The 14th annual Santee Street Fair and Craft Beer Festival is back, and it’s the ultimate one-day block party over Memorial Day weekend! Hosted by...
Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial 
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Memorial Day Event Honors Marines Lost in Afghanistan
The Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial will honor U.S. Marines who were killed in combat while serving in Sangin, Afghanistan, from 2010 to 2011. The Marines...
Undocumented Times/ Queer Yearnings: A Poignant Exhibition at OMA
Ready for a transformative experience? Head to the Oceanside Museum of Art for “Undocumented Times/ Queer Yearnings,” an evocative exhibition curated by M. Liliana Ramirez....
SeaWorld San Diego Memorial Day Weekend Celebration
Memorial Day Weekend Celebration at SeaWorld San Diego
SeaWorld San Diego is planning a big Memorial Day weekend celebration! Special Offers and Honors for Military Personnel From Saturday, May 25 to Monday, May...
It's May Giveback Month at Postino WineCafé
It’s May Giveback Month at Postino WineCafé
Postino WineCafé is lighting up San Diego with its new locations in Little Italy and Del Mar. As if their famous bruschetta boards weren’t enough...
Love & Autism presents An Evening with Ezra
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Hollywood’s First Neurodivergent-Affirming Film Screening From Love & Autism
Love & Autism is thrilled to announce ‘An Evening with Ezra,’ a first-of-its-kind neurodivergent-affirming film screening! This event aims to become the blueprint for inclusive...
Glass Box Del Mar Sake Dinner
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Glass Box’s Executive Chef Ethan Yang Hosts Sake Dinner
  • Glass Box
Experience an evening of delicious food and cultural immersion at the Glass Box Del Mar Sake Dinner! For only $85 per person, you can indulge...
AAPI Heritage Month at ANIMAE
Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month at ANIMAE: Specials by Chef Tara Monsod
Get ready for a culinary celebration at ANIMAE this May! In honor of AAPI Heritage Month, executive chef Tara Monsod, San Diego’s first James Beard...
The Magnolia venue at el cajon
The Magnolia Stands Out as a Unique Venue for Private Events in San Diego
The Magnolia, San Diego’s latest entertainment venue, is not only one of the best spots in Southern California to see world-class artists perform, such as...
Frontwave Arena
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Frontwave Arena to Open With the Debut of Gold Over America Tour Starring Simone Biles
Prepare for a pop concert-style spectacle showcasing the athletic brilliance and championship journeys of Simone Biles and an exceptional squad of select dancers, embodying a...
Navy Bridge Run Walk
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Lace Up for the Navy Bay Bridge Run/Walk and Support our Local Military
It’s time to hit the pavement for a great cause at the 37th Annual Navy Bay Bridge Run/Walk. Hosted by Naval Base Coronado, this iconic...
Upcoming Events
Breathwork & Ice Bath Experience
Reset at the JFGM Breathwork & Ice Bath Experience
May 11, 2025
9:00 am
  • Japanese Friendship Garden
Looking for a way to recharge, de-stress, and tap into new energy levels? Join the Breathwork & Ice Bath Experience at the Japanese Friendship Garden...
VAPA Beyond Brilliance benefit
Celebrate San Diego’s Young Artists at the VAPA Foundation’s Beyond Brilliance Gala
May 10, 2025
6:00 pm
  • Epstein Family Amphitheater
San Diego’s brightest young artists are taking center stage at Beyond Brilliance—the VAPA Foundation’s annual spotlight benefit at the gorgeous Epstein Family Amphitheater at UC...
Park Bench Confessions
Park Bench Confessions Brings Comedy and Catharsis to SD
May 10, 2025
4:00 pm
Ever had a midlife meltdown in the school drop-off line? Daydreamed about quitting your job mid-Zoom? If so, Park Bench Confessions is your people—and your...
Party on Park University Heights
Party on Park Returns to University Heights
May 10, 2025
3:00 pm
University Heights is throwing its biggest block party of the year—and you’re invited. The University Heights Community Association is taking over Park Boulevard for Party...
Hamilton at San Diego Civic Theatre
Hamilton Returns to San Diego for a Limited Engagement at the Civic Theatre
May 10, 2025
2:00 pm
  • San Diego Civic Theatre
Broadway’s most talked-about musical is back in San Diego! Hamilton, the electrifying story of Alexander Hamilton’s rise from orphan to founding father, takes the stage...