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.

Nightmare On Normal Street at Fabulous Hillcrest

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Nightmare On Normal Street Is Back With A Massive Costume Competition And More

Pride Plaza

Fabulous Hillcrest’s haunted Halloween dance party and costume competition is back! Nightmare on Normal Street will take over the Pride Flag Plaza at Normal and...

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Get Ready For A Spooktacular Halloween At Fairmont Grand Del Mar

Fairmont Grand Del Mar

Get ready to embark on a spine-chilling adventure with the entire family with a spooktacular Halloween at Fairmont Grand Del Mar. Step into a world...

The luxury interior of Oxford Social Club

The Best Nightclubs in San Diego: Oxford Social Club

There is seemingly no end to the options in the San Diego nightclub scene, with each club bringing a unique flavor to the table. One...

Glow N Float Pumpkin Patch Plunge San Diego

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Glow N Float Pumpkin Patch Is Back At Plunge San Diego

Plunge is transforming into the ultimate glowing pumpkin oasis at our Annual Glow N Float Pumpkin Patch that’s perfect for you and your families to...

St. James Music Series presents The Phantom Of The Opera

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St. James Music Series Presents The 1925 Silent Film,The Phantom Of The Opera

St. James by-the-Sea Episcopal Church

Long before the age of special effects and AI, Hollywood produced silent films accompanied by the organ. These improvised scores showcased the drama of each...

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Dia De Los Muertos Comes To Life At Bazaar Del Mundo And Casa Guadalajara

Bazaar del Mundo

Old Town’s Casa Guadalajara and Bazaar del Mundo Shops are celebrating loved ones, Saturday and Sunday, October 28 and 29 for Dia De Los Muertos...

E-Vil Halloween Pumpkin Patch Opens In East Village

The smell of fall is in the air and spooky season is upon us! Get in the festive Halloween spirit and stop by East Village’s...

Dining in the Dark at Japanese Friendship Garden

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Experience Dining In The Dark At The Japanese Friendship Garden

Japanese Friendship Garden

Make your reservations now for an unforgettable evening of sensory exploration at the Japanese Friendship Garden and Museum at their upcoming dining-in-the-dark experience. New Moon...

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Haunted Hearts: A Spirits & Singles Mixer At Books & Records

On Halloween night, Books & Records will be putting on Haunted Hearts, a spirits and singles mixer where guests are sure to not get ghosted....

Crab Hut Puts On Haunted Hut This Halloween

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Crab Hut Puts On Haunted Hut: A Fisherman’s Revenge This Halloween

On Tuesday, October 31st, Crab Hut will be putting on a special Halloween event dubbed Haunted Hut: A Fisherman’s Revenge complete with spooky cocktails, free cotton candy, costume...

Hotel Del Coronado Announces Renovation Of Victorian Neighborhood

The legendary Hotel del Coronado, part of Curio Collection by Hilton, has announced plans to restore and revitalize the hotel’s historic Victorian building with a...

Annual Halloween Carnival at Solana Vista Elementary School

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Annual Halloween Carnival At Solana Beach Is Back For Its 66th Year

The Solana Vista and Skyline Elementary Schools’ 66th Annual Halloween Carnival will take place at Solana Vista Elementary School located at 780 Santa Victoria in...

DivoDiva Cafe brings Italy to Hillcrest.

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Hillcrest’s DivoDiva Unveils A Harmonious Blend Of Coffee, Wine, And Passion

Hillcrest has some of the most unique people and places in San Diego, and DivoDiva is no exception! The new European cafe was inspired by...

WNDR Museum To Feature Jason Mayden To Present “Boys Break Too” Exhibition

WNDR Museum, San Diego’s immersive art and technology experience, has partnered with designer, educator and entrepreneur, Jason Mayden to present a digital version of his...

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Seabreeze Craft Chocolates To Host Sweet Celebration On National Chocolate Day

On National Chocolate Day, learn how to make and decorate chocolates from premier chocolatier, Jim Lantry of Seabreeze Craft Chocolates. San Diego’s own Willy Wonka...

Techno Halloween Event with In The Bag & The Deep End

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In The Bag & The Deep End Go BuMp In The Night For An Electronic Music Event

In The Bag Productions and The Deep End present STORIES, a 21+ house and techno Halloween event where trippy tales will encourage your inner-child to...

Día De Los Muertos⁠ Dinner at Camino Riviera

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Join Camino Riviera For A Sultry Día De Los Muertos⁠ Dinner

Camino Riviera

Join Camino Riviera for a celebration honoring the dead in their sultry dining room and open air lounge during their Día De Los Muertos⁠ dinner....

Annual Halloween Celebration Is Back At Novo Brazil Brewing

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NOVO Brazil Brewing To Hold Annual Halloween Celebration

NOVO Brazil Brewing Opens Restaurant and Sports Bar in Mission Valley Mall

Chula Vista’s NOVO Brazil Brewing Company is holding its annual Halloween celebration on Friday, October 27, at its Lane Avenue headquarters and brewery. The family-friendly,...

Pumpkin Painting Party Bivouac Ciderworks

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Celebrate Spooky Season At Bivouac’s 3rd Annual Pumpkin Painting Party!

Bivouac Ciderworks

Get ready for a ghoulishly good time as Bivouac Ciderworks hosts its 3rd Annual Pumpkin Painting Party! This isn’t your average trip to the pumpkin...

Marufuku Ramen Joins Glass Box For Paired Sake Dinner

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Glass Box Del Mar & Marufuku Ramen Host Paired Sake Dinner Featuring Dassai Sakes

Glass Box

Join Glass Box Del Mar and Marufuku Ramen in the luxurious Sky Deck located in the Del Mar Highlands shopping center October 25th as they...

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Bates Nut Farm Pumpkin Patch Celebrates The Season With Annual Costume Contest and Parade

Bates Nut Farm

Pumpkins, squash, and gourds of all shapes and sizes await at Bates Nut Farm Pumpkin Patch, and the patch is celebrating the season with their...

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Sparks Gallery Features Stefanie Bales’ Solo Exhibition, “Amor Terrae: Letters To The Wild”

Sparks Gallery

In the last exhibition of the year at Sparks Gallery, Little Italy Artist Stefanie Bales’ solo exhibition examines the theme of “imagination” through a visual...

Fall Cocktail Release Party at Camino Riviera

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Camino Riviera To Host Fall Cocktail Release Party

Camino Riviera

Celebrar el otoño with NEW cocktails during Camino Riviera’s Fall Cocktail Release Party on Wednesday, October 18th. Join us for complimentary cocktails from 5PM-6PM, including...

Murder Mystery Beer Pairing Dinner at Second Chance Beer

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Murder Mystery Beer Pairing Dinner Is Back At Second Chance Beer For Its 4th Year

Second Chance Beer Co. Brewery

Second Chance Beer Company, the “Seize a Pint, Save a Pup” brewery in Carmel Mountain, is hosting its 4th-Annual Murder Mystery Beer Pairing Dinner on...

Comedy Magician of the Year, The Magic of Eric Eaton

Eric Eaton Brings Comedy and Magic to San Diego

January 12, 2025

6:00 pm

Mic Drop Comedy

Enjoy an evening of jaw-dropping illusions and side-splitting comedy as The Magic of Eric Eaton comes to San Diego! Known for his unforgettable performances on...

San Diego

Mainly Mozart Uncorks Sommelier Series

January 11, 2025

6:00 pm

Prepare for an unforgettable evening as Mainly Mozart’s “Sommelier Series: The Concertmasters” returns to showcase the exquisite magic of music and wine. This one-of-a-kind event...

Rancho Santa Fe

Start 2025 With Putting & Pilates at Lakehouse Resort

January 11, 2025

11:00 am

Lakehouse Hotel & Resort

Kick off the new year with Putting & Pilates with Club Pilates, part of the Wellness at the Lake series hosted by Lakehouse Resort in...

San Marcos

San Diego and Oceanside’s local heroes at First Responders Night

Celebrate Local Heroes at Frontwave Arena’s First Responders Night

December 29, 2024

6:00 pm

Join Frontwave Arena for First Responders Night, a special event honoring San Diego and Oceanside’s local heroes with an action-packed San Diego Clippers game against...

Oceanside

Learn All About Coffee Mixology at Ox Coffee

December 20, 2024

6:00 pm

Mission Valley’s coziest coffee spot is about to shake things up with a night of caffeinated cocktail magic at their Holiday Coffee Cocktail Class. Dive...

San Diego