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.
Pumpkin Spiced Espresso Martini
Oceanside’s Q&A Celebrates 1 Year With New Cocktail & Culinary Experience
Celebrating its first year, Q&A’s new cocktail menu is a testament to its rapid ascent as a top spot for seafood and Southern flavors. The...
Pitfire Pizza, the award-winning LA pizza joint, opens in Carlsbad.
Pitfire Pizza Opens Doors in Carlsbad
James Beard award-nominated LA pizza joint, Pitfire Pizza, renowned across Los Angeles and Orange Counties for its prodigious pies, has made its debut in San...
Joe Nichols by Coors Banquet
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Country Music Star, Joe Nichols, To Hold Concert Honoring San Diego Local Firefighters
  • Moonshine Beach
Coors Banquet is hosting a benefit concert headlined by Country Music Star Joe Nichols in order to raise money for Wildland Firefighters. Joe Nichols, a...
November Fairy Storytime
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WNDR Museum Presents November Fairy Storytime in the Immersive Forest
  • WNDR Museum
WNDR Museum continues to surprise and delight with their innovative programming. This week, step into a magical world with the WNDR MUSEUM fairies at their...
Emperor Penguin at SeaWorld San Diego
First Emperor Penguin Chick In Over A Decade Hatched At SeaWorld San Diego
On September 12, 2023, an Emperor penguin chick was hatched for the first time since 2010 at SeaWorld San Diego, the only place on the...
special offers at Alila Marea Beach Resort
Alila Marea Beach Resort In Encinitas Rolls Out Local Special Through End Of Year
Everyone can use a staycation every now and then, and it’s hard to imagine a more beautiful place to do it than Alila Marea Beach...
Rise & Shine Christmas Dinner Is Back For Its 12th Year
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Rise & Shine Christmas Dinner Back for 12th Year
Rise & Shine Hospitality Group, renowned for its playful breakfast puns, delectable pancake flights, unique scrambles, and mouthwatering breakfast cocktails, has a deeper mission beyond...
Salt & Straw Thanksgiving Ice Cream flavors
Salt & Straw’s Thanksgiving-Inspired Ice Cream Flavors Return
Available for the month of November, Salt & Straw presents a five course Thanksgiving ice cream feast that reflects the multitude of courses enjoyed on...
Enchanted Tea at the Westgate Hotel
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Enchanted Tea: A Christmas Nightmare At The Westgate Hotel
  • The Westgate Hotel
Raise your teacups and get an early taste of winter as Westgate Hotel serves Enchanted Tea: A Christmas Nightmare. Enchanted Tea: A Christmas Nightmare Before...
Alesmith Brewing Signature Speedway Grand Prix
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Rev Your Engines For AleSmith’s Annual Signature Speedway Grand Prix
  • AleSmith Brewing Company
Celebrate San Diego Beer Week with AleSmith Brewing at the brewery’s Signature Speedway Grand Prix event! A SD Beer Week tradition, this event features 16...
Vin de Syrah Presents The Chocolate House Vol. 4
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Vin de Syrah Presents The Chocolate House Vol. 4
  • Vin De Syrah
The Chocolate House Volume 4 is an all-inclusive music collective that brings all flavors of people together to taste the SWEET Sound of Chocolate music,...
Crafted Culture Point Loma Hosts Grand Opening Party
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Crafted Culture Point Loma Hosts Grand Opening Party
  • The Monsaraz San Diego, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
The much-anticipated Grand Opening Party of Crafted Culture Point Loma is just around the corner, and it promises to be an evening filled with a...
Bouhdary-Universe at First Friday Arts District Liberty Station
First Friday Features Artists, Live Performances And More At ARTS DISTRICT Liberty Station
If you’re looking for a reason to explore ARTS DISTRICT to its fullest, then First Fridays is the answer you’ve been waiting for! The DISTRICT is home...
Day Of The Dead At WNDR After Dark
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Celebrate Day Of The Dead At WNDR After Dark
  • WNDR Museum
Celebrate the Day of the Dead at WNDR After Dark: Dia De Los Muertos on November 2. They’re planning a heartfelt and vibrant celebration of...
Watercolor Workshop With Stefanie Bales
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Join Artist Stefanie Bales For A Watercolor Workshop At Carte Hotel
Learn the basics of watercolor washes and color blending in this intimate, hands-on workshop. Stefanie Bales will walk you through the step-by-step process of how...
Paradisaea Recognized In La Jolla's Jewel Awards
Paradisaea Recognized In Jewel Awards For Renovation Of Historic Piano Building
Opened in September 2022, Paradisaea [para-di-s-aea] has just been announced as the recipient of The Restoration Award in La Jolla’s annual Jewel Awards for the...
Delana Delgado In ARTS DISTRICT Liberty Station
Exhibition By Delana Delgado In ARTS DISTRICT Honors Community, Culture, & Womanhood
ARTS DISTRICT Liberty Station is thrilled to announce a brand-new gallery exhibit opening in Gallery 201, formerly known as Martha Pace Swift Gallery. Presenting her...
Chefsgiving Charitable Thanksgiving Dinner at Pendry San Diego
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Pendry San Diego To Host Chefsgiving Charitable Thanksgiving Dinner
  • Provisional Kitchen, Cafe & Mercantile
This Thanksgiving holiday, Pendry Hotels & Resorts is showing gratitude and giving thanks by introducing a new annual event titled Chefsgiving Charitable Thanksgiving Dinner across...
Access for All Grant San Diego Museum
The San Diego Museum Of Art Receives $1.6 Million Grant From The Art Bridges Foundation
The San Diego Museum of Art (SDMA) recently announced that it is a recipient of the ‘Access for All’ grant funded by the Art Bridges Foundation, a...
Birch Aquarium
Birch Aquarium Successfully Spawns Endangered Sunflower Sea Stars
Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego successfully spawned three Sunflower Sea Stars in partnership with the Aquarium of the Pacific,...
Havana Kitchen La Jolla
Havana Kitchen In La Jolla: A Tale Of Resilience And Delicious Cuban Cuisine
In the heart of La Jolla, a vibrant Cuban oasis has sprung to life, thanks to the determination and resilience of the Torres family. Havana...
Spreckels Organ Society Hosts Annual Spooky Halloween Concert
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Spreckels Organ Society Hosts Annual Spooky Halloween Concert
  • Spreckels Organ Pavilion
Spreckels Organ Society, a non-profit organization curating concerts and performances in the heart of Balboa Park, is hosting its annual Spooky Halloween concert on Saturday,...
Straight Up Cake
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The Mental Bar Hosts Cake Pairing Event With Local Bakery, Straight Up Cake
Join The Mental Bar’s upcoming Cake Pairing Event on Saturday, October 28! The Mental Bar is partnering with Straight Up Cake for the special event,...
Bivouac Ciderworks Yappy Hour Pet Costume Contest
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A Howlin’ Good Time At Bivouac’s Yappy Hour Halloween Pet Costume Contest
  • Bivouac Ciderworks
Welcome to the 3rd Annual Yappy Hour Pet Costume Contest! Get ready for a pawsome time at Bivouac Ciderworks. It’s time to show off your...
Upcoming Events
The Westgate Hotel
Step Into a Fairytale at the Winter Enchanted Tea at The Westgate Hotel
January 26, 2025
12:00 pm
  • Westgate Hotel
Get ready for a magical afternoon at the Winter Enchanted Tea at The Westgate Hotel, where frosty fun meets elegant tradition. The hotel’s stunning Versailles...
Lunar New Year Celebration
Celebrate Lunar New Year With a Lion Dance at Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
January 25, 2025
10:30 am
Ring in the Year of the Snake with an exciting Lunar New Year celebration at the Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library! Gather with the community to...
An Evening with Fran Lebowitz
An Evening With Fran Lebowitz: A Night of Wit and Insight
January 23, 2025
7:30 pm
  • Balboa Theatre
Prepare for an unforgettable night of wit and wisdom as one of the most insightful social commentators of our time comes to the Balboa Theatre....
Pop-up for LA wildfire relief
Pop-Up for LA: A Culinary Fundraiser for Wildfire Relief
January 20, 2025
1:00 pm
  • Herb and Wood
Pop-Up for LA is a foodie fundraiser bringing together the most beloved chefs in San Diego to support wildfire relief. This incredible event is happening...
The Whiskey House anniversary
Celebrate 10 Years of Whiskey Bliss at The Whiskey House!
January 15, 2025
7:00 pm
  • The Whiskey House
Raise a glass and toast to a decade of excellence at The Whiskey House anniversary, a celebration of top-notch whiskey, live music, and unforgettable memories....