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.
Yo-Yo Ma at San Diego Civic Theatre
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Yo-Yo Ma to Perform at San Diego Civic Theatre For One Night Only
  • San Diego Civic Theatre
Yo-Yo Ma joins Rafael Payare and the San Diego Symphony Orchestra in a one-night-only evening at San Diego Civic Theatre, featuring the Elgar Cello Concerto,...
The Conrad Fifth Anniversary Celebration to Feature Joshua Bell
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Joshua Bell Live at The Conrad’s Fifth Anniversary Celebration
  • The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center
La Jolla Music Society (LJMS) will celebrate the fifth anniversary of its home venue, The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center in La Jolla, with a...
Cook the Cover Contest by Edible San Diego
Roll up Your Sleeves and Cook the Cover for Edible San Diego
Edible San Diego, the leading voice for local stories on regenerative food and community, is thrilled to announce the launch of its second annual Cook...
Chocolate of the Month Club by Seabreeze Craft Chocolates
Seabreeze Craft Chocolates Unwraps Chocolate of the Month Club
Seabreeze Craft Chocolates announced the launch of its first-ever Chocolate of the Month Club subscription program, promising mouth-watering monthly chocolate deliveries for all chocolate lovers!...
Chrome Ball Tour by San Diego FC
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San Diego FC Chrome Ball Tour Coming to Chula Vista
The San Diego FC 2024 Chrome Ball Tour, presented by Trust & Will, is headed to Chula Vista for its fifth and largest stop. The...
Sky Deck Space Odessey at Del Mar Highlands
Sky Deck Launches Space Odyssey Month in May
Exciting news! Sky Deck, the restaurant collective at Del Mar Highlands Town Center, will host Sky Deck Space Odyssey, a space-themed culinary experience including a...
Postino
Postino WineCafé Opens Two San Diego Locations in Little Italy and Del Mar
Postino, the all-day restaurant and wine café known for its cult-like following, welcoming hospitality, and inspired spaces—is making its anticipated entry into San Diego with...
Black Radish new menu
Black Radish’s All-New Prix Fixe Seasonal Menu Unveiled
North Park’s Black Radish has unveiled a new menu showcasing the restaurant’s dedication to local ingredients that are freshest and most in-season. The menu is...
World Design Festival by World Design Capital San Diego
Celebrate Art and Design in Tijuana at the World Design Festival This Week
This five-day festival, presented by World Design Capital San Diego Tijuana 2024 (WDC 2024) and organized in partnership with Enigma Creative, will feature more than 100 events...
Convoy Nights Returns With AANHPI Heritage Month Edition
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Come Join Convoy Nights: AANHPI Heritage Month Edition at Kilowatt Brewing
  • Kilowatt Brewing
Convoy Nights returns bigger and sweeter than ever celebrating AANHPI Heritage Month Edition! Kilowatt Brewing is celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage...
Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark at The Rady Shell
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Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark: Live in Concert at The Shell
  • The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
The San Diego Symphony Orchestra will present Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark™ Live in Concert featuring John Williams’ GRAMMY® Award-winning score...
Evgeniya Golik art exhibition at Sparks Gallery
Evgeniya Golik’s Mystical Art Exhibition Opens at Sparks Gallery
Step into a world where fantasy intertwines with reality at Sparks Gallery, as they unveil the enchanting works of Russian-born artist Evgeniya Golik. Known for...
The Conrad Shows
Classical and Jazz Greats and More at The Conrad This May and June
La Jolla Music Society (LJMS)’s annual Community Arts Open House will return to The Conrad, along with shows and concerts by the Junction Trio, cellist...
Comic-Con Museum new exhibits
Comic-Con Museum® Announces Exclusive New Exhibits at WonderCon®
The Comic-Con Museum announced three upcoming exhibits during the WonderCon panel. These exhibits will feature the famous Betty Boop, award-winning comic creator, and Afrofuturist John...
Prohibition Lounge San Diego
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“May the Fourth Be With You” This Star Wars Day at Prohibition
  • Prohibition San Diego
Prohibition Lounge, the popular speakeasy from the creative minds of GBOD Hospitality Group, will celebrate Star Wars Day with themed specialty cocktails and a tattoo...
Progressive Hedonist With Dana Cowin and 31ThirtyOne
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Progressive Hedonist: A Sustainable Culinary Experience With Dana Cowin and 31ThirtyOne
  • Stehly Farms Organics
Dana Cowin, with her 21-year reign as the Editor-in-Chief of Food & Wine magazine, completely revolutionized the culinary media landscape. Now, with the launch of...
Union Hall Gallery Inaugural Exhibition
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Union Hall Gallery Opens With Inaugural Exhibition: “The Art of Experience”
Union Hall Gallery, a new community arts space in Golden Hill is thrilled to announce the inaugural exhibition, “The Art of Experience,” in partnership with...
Walk for Animals San Diego by the San Diego Humane Society
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Join the Walk for Animals and Create a More Humane San Diego
  • NTC Park in Liberty Station
Enjoy the best walk you will take all year at the Walk for Animals San Diego at NTC Park at Liberty Station brought to us...
Bound For Bachfest by Bach Collegium San Diego
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Local Ensemble Presents BOUND FOR BACHFEST
Bach Collegium San Diego (BCSD) Presents BOUND FOR BACHFEST, a preview to the ensemble’s performance in Germany this summer. BCSD, one of the country’s leading...
Mingei Concert Series With Camarada Presents Soundtrax
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Camarada Concert Series Presents Soundtrax at Mingei Museum in Balboa Park
  • Mingei International Museum
Save the date for a night of nostalgic live music when the Camarada Concert Series presents the ensemble Soundtrax at Mingei International Museum in Balboa...
Metamorphosis Art Exhibition
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Monarch School Project’s “Metamorphosis” Art Show Celebrates the Power of Arts
Creativity is transformative for mental health and wellbeing. At Monarch School Project, a leading nonprofit supporting youth and their families experiencing homelessness, it will be...
Cinco de Mayo in Gaslamp Quarter
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Fiesta Time! Celebrate Cinco de Mayo Bar Crawl in Gaslamp!
  • Gaslamp Quarter
Prepare for a vibrant celebration of Cinco de Mayo in the heart of Gaslamp Quarter! Immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage and festive spirit...
Bright Beginnings Baby Shower Drive
Support Veteran Moms This Mothers Day Through Foundation for Women Warriors
The Foundation for Women Warriors is hosting a Bright Beginnings Baby Shower Drive to help supply baby essentials for new moms facing financial struggles.  The nonprofit’s goal this year...
Haus of Serotonin at Spill the beans
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Haus of Serotonin Brings Handmade Collection to Spill The Beans
Mark your calendars! Haus of Serotonin is bringing their handmade chain collection to Spill the Beans in Mission Valley this Friday, April 26! Swing by...
Upcoming Events
Clairemont Garden Tour
Step Into Spring at the 2025 Clairemont Garden Tour
May 3, 2025
10:00 am
The beloved Clairemont Garden Tour returns for its 28th year, offering a self-guided showcase of a dozen stunning home gardens across Clairemont and Bay Park....
Pool House Sundays
Pool House Sundays Return With Rooftop Vibes and a High-Energy DJ Lineup
April 27, 2025
12:00 pm
  • The Pool House
San Diego’s rooftop scene heats up this spring with the return of Pool House Sundays at The Pool House, Pendry San Diego’s third-floor day club...
Celebrate the Craft at The Lodge at Torrey Pines
Celebrate the Craft Returns for a Day of Culinary Excellence
April 27, 2025
11:30 am
  • The Lodge at Torrey Pines
Celebrate the Craft, one of Southern California’s premier food festivals, is back at The Lodge at Torrey Pines for another unforgettable afternoon. Set against the...
BPM Cafe 002 at Communal
The Daytime Dance Party You Need: BPM Cafe 002 Takes Over Communal
April 27, 2025
11:00 am
  • Communal
BPM Cafe 002 is coming to Communal Coffees, the creative-minded café and lifestyle shop in South Park, for a Sunday that’s all about good music,...
CreativeMornings San Diego
CreativeMornings Returns With an Inspiring Conversation at the Central Library
April 25, 2025
8:15 am
  • San Diego Central Library
If you’re looking for a dose of inspiration to jumpstart your day, head downtown for CreativeMornings San Diego. The monthly morning meet-up series for the...