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.
Oculto 477 Speakeasy in Old Town San Diego
This Speakeasy in Old Town Sits on the Edge of a Cemetery!
Oculto 477 in Old Town, a project from Be Saha Hospitality Group (Tahona, Wormwood, Botanica), is the only speakeasy in the world known to be...
Serpentine Cider To Host Autumn Nights Masquerade Party
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Serpentine Cider To Host Autumn Nights Masquerade Party
The Autumn Nights Masquerade Party is a special event at Serpentine Cider in Miramar! Dress in your most elegant, eye-catching or enchanting outfit, don a...
Tastes of Japan: Japan Street Food Day in San Diego
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Taste Of Japan Brings Beautiful Tastes Of Japanese Street Food And Culture
Join us for the latest installment of our popular “Taste of Japan” San Diego event – Japan Street Food Day! Bring your family and friends!...
So Sarap Festival To Celebrate Filipino American History Month At Waterfront Park
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So Sarap Festival To Celebrate Filipino American History Month At Waterfront Park
  • Waterfront Park
Join the annual So Sarap Festival and celebrate Filipino American History Month at San Diego’s Waterfront Park, the perfect setting to experience Philippine Culture. Bring...
spooktacular Halloween festivities at Mavericks Beach Club
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Spooktacular Halloween Festivities To Take Place At Mavericks Beach Club
  • Mavericks Beach Club
Mavericks Beach Club is starting their spooktacular Halloween festivities on Wednesday, October 25th with a PAW-loween event, from 6PM-9PM. Furry friends and their humans can...
Miss B’s Coconut Club Gearing Up For Halloween Paint Nights
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Miss B’s Coconut Club Gearing Up For Halloween Paint Nights
  • Miss B’s Coconut Club
Miss B’s Coconut Club is gearing up for Miss B’s Halloween Paint Nights! Grab your friends and prepare to embark on a guided artists’ journey, walking you through a...
San Diego LGBT Community Center Celebrates 50 Years
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San Diego LGBT Community Center Celebrates 50 Years Of Building Community Power
  • Hilton San Diego Bayfront
On October 14, The San Diego LGBT Community Center will celebrate 50 years of making an impact on and creating safe spaces for LGBTQ+ people...
Annual beWELL Presents Dinking for Dollars Pickleball Fundraiser
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Annual BeWELL Presents Dinking for Dollars Pickleball Fundraiser
The La Jolla Unit of Rady Children’s Hospital Auxiliary invites you to the 4th Annual beWELL event, Dinking for Dollars Pickleball Fundraiser. The beWELL event...
Day of the Dead Festival and Mexican Gourmet Festival
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Fashion Valley Day of the Dead Festival Showcases Baja’s Culinary Stars
  • Fashion Valley
Fashion Valley Mall is hosting The Day of the Dead Festival on Saturday, October 21st and Sunday, October 22nd – and it sounds amazing! This...
WNDR Museum San Diego International Artist Day
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WNDR Museum To Offer Free Admission For International Artist Day
  • WNDR Museum
WNDR Museum, San Diego’s immersive art and technology experience, will celebrate International Artist Day on Wednesday, October 25 with free admission from 11AM to 9PM....
Louisiana Purchase Hosts Fundraising Brunch For Boobies
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Louisiana Purchase Brunches For Boobies
  • Louisiana Purchase
With October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, businesses everywhere are raising money to help fund the annual international health campaign. 🙏 This month, Louisiana Purchase...
Murder Masquerade Awaits At WNDR After Dark Museum
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Step Into A World Of Mystery And Intrigue At WNDR After Dark: Murder Masquerade
  • WNDR Museum
Don your most mesmerizing masquerade attire – masks will be available at the door so you can conceal your true identity as you immerse yourself...
Executive Chef Cameron Ingle
Marisi Named New Executive Chef, Bringing Fresh Energy To The Restaurant’s Second Year
Marisi has appointed new Executive Chef Cameron Ingle to usher in Marisi’s second year of service with a jolt of energy and build on the...
Town & Country Resort To Host Dog Adoption Event
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Adopt, Don’t Shop! Town & Country Resort To Host Dog Adoption Event
  • Town and Country San Diego
You can’t buy happiness, but you can adopt it! In honor of Adopt a Dog Month in October, Town & Country Resort is teaming up...
Italian Heritage Concert presents Nick Palance
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Embrace Italian Heritage Month With Little Italy’s Italian Heritage Concert Featuring Nick Palance
  • Piazza della Famiglia
Kick off your Sunday evening with the first ever Italian Heritage Concert in Little Italy, featuring world-renown Pop Opera singer, Nick Palance! October is Italian-American...
Nature Of Air: A Culinary Series By Chef Claudette Zepeda
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Chef Claudette Zepeda Hosts ‘The Nature Of Air’ Dinner At VAGA
  • Alila Marea Beach Resort
Alila Marea Beach Resort is back with Elements of Nature culinary series hosted by acclaimed Chef Claudette Zepeda. Immerse yourself in tranquility at Nature of...
Breast Cancer Prevention Month
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Keep A Breast Celebrates 2023 Breast Cancer Prevention Month At Fall Brewing Company
The Keep A Breast Foundation (KAB) is hosting its 2023 Breast Cast Exhibition and virtual auction in San Diego, celebrating Breast Cancer Prevention Month. The...
Coasterra Wine Fest
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It’s Like Wine Heaven At Coasterra Wine Fest 2023
  • Coasterra Restaurant
Join us for the 6th Annual Coasterra Wine Fest this Sunday, October 8th, and taste wines from prestigious wineries such as Hampton Water, The Wine...
The 15th Annual La Jolla Art and Wine Festival
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Art, Wine, Beer & More At The La Jolla Art And Wine Festival
  • Girard Avenue
Cheers wine and art lovers! The 15th annual free La Jolla Art and Wine Festival returns to the heart of the village of La Jolla...
San Diego Spirits Festival at Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego
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Cocktail Lovers Convene At The 14th Annual San Diego Spirits Festival
  • Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego
Cocktail lovers, don’t miss the San Diego Spirits Festival, returning to La Jolla for its annual two-day event on Saturday, October 7, and Sunday, October...
Ballast Point Little Italy Turns 10
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Ballast Point Little Italy Turns 10 With An All-Day Celebration Of Cheer And Beer
  • Ballast Point: Little Italy
Aged for 10 years, Ballast Point Little Italy is celebrating a decade of innovation with an all-day celebration at the taproom and kitchen on Saturday, October 14th. Ballast...
Nature Bathing Workshop At San Diego Botanic Garden
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Find Inner Peace In A Nature Bathing Workshop At San Diego Botanic Garden
  • San Diego Botanic Garden
Find peace in nature during this Nature Bathing workshop at San Diego Botanic Garden this Sunday, October 8. Nature or Forest Bathing is the practice...
Seaport Sunset Concert in Seaport Village
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Enjoy Live Music and Libations at Seaport Sunset Concert in Seaport Village
  • Seaport Village
Calling all lovers of good times and golden hour! With the arrival of autumn on the horizon, Seaport Village will host a free sunset concert on...
Fall at San Diego Botanic Garden
Botanic Boo-tanicals! Brave The Spooky Decor and Celebrate Fall at San Diego Botanic Garden
While temperatures might not be dropping any time soon, the beginning of fall is quickly approaching. There’s no better place to take in the beauty...
Upcoming Events
Balboa Theatre’s Silent Movie Monday
A Night of Vintage Holiday Charm at the Balboa
December 9, 2024
7:00 pm
  • Balboa Theatre
The Roaring 20’s Holiday event is about to transform Balboa Theatre’s Silent Movie Monday series into the most extraordinary celebration of the season! Get ready...
San Marcos Chamber's Holiday Market
Enjoy the Best of Local Holiday Shopping at North City
December 8, 2024
10:00 am
The San Marcos Chamber’s Holiday Market is turning North City into a wonderland where North City local artisans are about to make your seasonal shopping...
unique multimedia presentation
Unique Multimedia Performance by the La Jolla Symphony
December 7, 2024
7:30 pm
La Jolla Symphony & Chorus brings us “Luminosity,” a unique multimedia performance where glowing sea creatures dance to the music. The Deep Sea Comes Alive...
San Diego Opera Chorus Making Merry
‘Making Merry’ at the Balboa Theatre
December 7, 2024
7:30 pm
San Diego Opera’s Making Merry unleashes the powerhouse San Diego Opera Chorus at the historic Balboa Theatre. Voices That Dazzle Picture “White Christmas” reimagined with...
festive soiree at East Village Holiday Happy Hour
Holiday Happy Hour Vibes in East Village
December 6, 2024
5:00 pm
This December, the East Village is set to host Holiday Happy Hour at UCSD Park & Market—part of the new First Friday Happy Hour series,...