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.
Golden State Ballet presents FROM NEW YORK, WITH LOVE
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Golden State Ballet Presents ‘From New York, With Love’
  • Balboa Theatre
The Golden State Ballet joins the iconic Balboa Theatre in celebrating its 100th anniversary this year! As part of the festivities, they’re presenting ‘From New York,...
7 Places to Get Crazy Good Carne Asada Fries in San Diego
7 Places to Get Crazy Good Carne Asada Fries in San Diego
San Diego is home to many of the important things in life: sandy beaches, warm sunshine, and everyone’s favorite invention – carne asada fries. While...
Michael Lamb Us: An Evening of Magic, Illusions and Impossibilities at the California Center for the Arts
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Rancho Resident Michael Lamb Turns Passion for Magic Into Immersive, Theatrical Experience
  • California Center for the Arts
We love stories of the interesting people who make San Diego such a great place to live—and this is certainly one of them! Local Rancho...
ArtPower at UC San Diego presents Local Launchpad Program
ArtPower at UC San Diego Announces Local Launchpad Program
ArtPower at UC San Diego is proud to present two upcoming shows at the Epstein Family Amphitheater as part of a new Local Launchpad program....
LA Clippers now as San Diego Clippers
LA Clippers G League Team to Relocate and Rebrand as the San Diego Clippers
Exciting news! The LA Clippers have announced that their G League team will relocate to Oceanside and rebrand as the San Diego Clippers, starting play...
Vivaldi music by Camarada
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“Vivaldi’s Magic” Imbues Baroque Classics With Modern Beats
Following their sold-out performance of Tango Buenos Aires, Camarada returns to the Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center for Vivaldi’s Magic, a program of Baroque-era masterpieces...
Irish Goodbye Pop-Up at Lion's Share
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Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day With the Irish Goodbye Pop-Up at The Lion’s Share
This St. Patrick’s Day, get ready for an unforgettable night in San Diego’s Marina District, where the renowned craft cocktail bar and restaurant, The Lion’s...
succulents
Celebrate Spring With New Workshops at San Diego Botanic Garden
With the vibrant blooms of spring come a refreshed schedule of workshops at San Diego Botanic Garden! From DIY plant workshops and wellness classes to...
Navy Seal Museum San Diego
The Navy SEAL Museum San Diego Secures Prime Location in Downtown San Diego
The legendary Navy SEAL Museum is finally dropping anchor in the heart of downtown San Diego, and it’s about to make some serious waves! The...
Free events at One Paseo
Free Events for Families and Kids Happening in March at One Paseo
One Paseo is making an effort to continue to connect with its local San Diego community and provide opportunities for everyone to enjoy. Check below...
Oxford Social Club anniversary
Oxford Social Club Celebrates Anniversary With Electrifying Entertainment This March
Clique Hospitality’s upscale nightlife destination, Oxford Social Club, will celebrate seven scintillating years as San Diego’s premier nightclub with an unforgettable month of exclusive anniversary...
Bivouac Ciderworks
Bivouac Ciderworks’ Adventure Lodge & General Store Opens in North Park
San Diego cider pioneer, women-powered Bivouac Ciderworks, invites the San Diego community to experience its exciting new multi-concept Adventure Lodge & General Store, which opened...
Octavia E. Butler: Seeding Futures Exhibition at New Children's Museum
The New Children’s Museum Debuts Exhibit of Science-Fiction Writer Octavia E. Butler
The New Children’s Museum of San Diego has premiered Octavia E. Butler: Seeding Futures, the first-ever exhibit for youth and multi-generational audiences focused on the...
The Barn House BBQ
The Barn House BBQ Brings Kansas City-Style BBQ to Lemon Grove
The Barn House BBQ has officially opened its doors, bringing finger-licking Kansas City-style BBQ to Lemon Grove! With a motto of “the messier, the better,”...
North Italia's Pi Day
North Italia Kicks Off Month-Long Pi Day Campaign Embracing ‘Love Letter to Italy’
North Italia’s Pi Day promotion is back with another month-long celebration! This year, the North chefs are composing a Love Letter to Italy through specialty...
Goodjuice Festival and Arette Tequila
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Goodjuice Agave Festival in San Diego to Showcase the Very Best of Tequila and Mezcal
  • Julep Venue
San Diego is getting a new festival that aims to be a landmark event in the world of wine and spirits. Goodjuice has announced the...
Friends of James Beard Dinner at Marisi
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Marisi Debuts Talented Trifecta at “Friends of James Beard” Benefit Dinner
More exciting news for La Jolla’s food and beverage scene: Standout Italian newcomer, Marisi, is proud to welcome Executive Chef Cameron Ingle (Thomas Keller’s Bouchon...
Fresh From the Garden
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Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum Hosts Fresh From the Garden Meditation Concert
  • Japanese Friendship Garden
Experience a rejuvenating journey at the Japanese Friendship Garden and Museum with their latest offering—a fresh-from-the-garden meditation concert! Enjoy a spring rejuvenation guided by the...
Borrego Kitchen & Cocktails
Refreshing Rooftop Escape, Borrego, to Open Atop Hotel Indigo in Gaslamp Quarter
Hey there, Gaslamp gastronomes—get ready to soak up the sun, suds, and seriously elevated Cali bites at Borrego Kitchen & Cocktails, the brand-spankin’ new rooftop...
Nrityagram Dance Ensemble
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Indian Dance Troupes Nrityagram and Chitrasena Make San Diego Debuts
  • The Baker-Baum Concert Hall
Alright dance devotees, prepare to have your world rocked as two global powerhouses twirl into San Diego for a mind-blowing debut at The Conrad! India’s...
North Park restaurant
Spanish-Inspired Finca Brings California Tapas and Vermouth to North Park
Finca North Park, a new Spanish-inspired restaurant taking its name from the Spanish word referring to a ranch or estate, has opened its doors on...
West Coast Taco & Beer Festival
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Dive Into Flavor at the West Coast Taco & Beer Festival in San Diego!
  • Broadway Pier
The West Coast Taco and Beer Festival is making its grand return for the 5th year, and it promises to be bigger and tastier than...
Verve Cancer Crusaders Ride at Verve Studios
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Verve Cancer Crusaders Ride: Pedal for a Purpose
Get ready to make a difference with every pedal stroke at the Verve Cancer Crusaders Ride hosted by VERVE Studios! This isn’t just any bike...
Peter Seidler of San Diego Padres
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San Diego Padres to Host a Celebration of Life for Peter Seidler
  • PETCO Park
The San Diego Padres will honor their beloved former Chairman and Owner, Peter Seidler, with a celebration of life ceremony at Petco Park. The team...
Upcoming Events
Union Hall Gallery’s Fine Art and Craft Sale
Union Hall Gallery Hosts Fine Art & Craft Sale to Support LA Artists Affected by Wildfires
April 4, 2025
2:00 pm
The San Diego Arts Community is coming together for a meaningful cause at Union Hall Gallery’s Fine Art and Craft Sale. This special fundraiser will...
El Chingon’s Foolish Feast
El Chingon’s Foolish Feast: An April Fools’ Day Challenge Like No Other
April 1, 2025
8:00 pm
  • El Chingon
Think you have what it takes to conquer El Chingon’s Foolish Feast? San Diego’s “Bad Ass Mexican” hotspot is serving up an outrageous platter of...
Write Out Loud The Valley of Shadows
Step Into the Past With The Valley of Shadows at Villa Montezuma
March 29, 2025
1:00 pm
Experience history, literature, and music come to life inside Villa Montezuma, San Diego’s grand Victorian “Palace of the Arts.” Write Out Loud presents The Valley...
Oddities Flea Market Brings Spine-Chilling Treasures to San Diego for the First Time
March 29, 2025
11:00 am
  • Julep Venue
The Oddities Flea Market is making its highly anticipated San Diego debut, bringing together the most sought-after vendors in the world of the weird, wonderful,...
Wilsey Asset Management event
Rev Your Engines for the Shifting Gears Rally
March 29, 2025
7:30 am
The Shifting Gears Rally, presented by Wilsey Asset Management, brings together car enthusiasts for a scenic rally, poker run, and car show to benefit the...