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.
Herb & Sea Hosts Collaborative Dinner With Two Ducks
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Herb & Sea Hosts Collaborative Five-Course Dinner With Two Ducks Chefs Danny & Dante
On Thursday, September 21st, Herb & Sea is opening their doors and kitchen to host a special collaboration dinner featuring the restaurant’s new Executive Chef...
Glass Box Del Mar And Argyle Willamette Valley Wines
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Glass Box Del Mar And Argyle Willamette Valley Wines Host Paired Dinner
  • Glass Box
The Glass Box monthly dinner series is back! This month, Glass Box in Del Mar is thrilled to collaborate with Argyle Willamette Valley Wines for a dinner...
Popnology at Comic-Con Fall Exhibits
Comic-Con Museum Fall Exhibits To Feature Main Exhibit, Popnology
Comic-Con Museum announced its fall lineup of exhibits, including main exhibit “Popnology” produced by Stage 9 Exhibits, “Colleen Doran Illustrates Neil Gaiman,” and “From Big...
Moon Festival Champagne Dinner at Kingfisher
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Kingfisher Puts On Its First Ever Moon Festival Champagne Dinner
On Tuesday, September 26th, Kingfisher will be putting on its first-ever Moon Festival Champagne Dinner with one of San Diego‘s leading sommeliers, Tami Wong. Five-Course Moon Festival...
Asa Bakery
Japan Lands In East Village At Ayaka Ito And Masaki Yamauchi’s Three New Concepts
Renowned sake sommelier and restauranteur, Ayaka Ito, captivates the palates of food enthusiasts once again with a trio of innovative dining experiences next to her...
Rumorosa at Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina
Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina Unveils Concept For Rumorosa
Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina announced the commencement of construction on Rumorosa, an innovative Cali-Baja inspired restaurant destined to become the signature dining experience...
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Craft Beer And Live Music Return To Third Avenue Village For The Annual Amps & Ales
A hoppy fusion of local and international brews, tasty bites, and live music are in store at this year’s Amps & Ales in Third Avenue...
Oceanside Museum of Art presents OMA Rising
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OMA Announces Annual Fundraising Gala ‘OMA Rising’ At The Seabird Resort
  • The Seabird Resort
Oceanside Museum of Art (OMA), North County’s premier art destination, is thrilled to announce the OMA Rising 2023 Gala, a celebration of art and life...
Annual Summer Picnic By The House Of France
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House Of France Hosts Annual Summer Picnic In Mission Bay
House of France is bringing back its annual Summer Picnic this Sunday, September 17. The French Cottage will be hosting a fun, outdoor event at...
Annual Ocean Beach Town Council Beach Pier Pancake
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Ocean Beach Town Council To Hold 25th Annual Pier Pancake Breakfast On The OB Pier
  • Ocean Beach Pier
The Ocean Beach Town Council will hold the 25th annual Pier Pancake Breakfast on the Ocean Beach Pier this Saturday, September 17th. This annual community...
Little Italy Association Hosts Casino Di Piazza
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Casino Di Piazza Transforms Little Italy’s Piazza Della Famiglia Into An Italian Garden Casino
  • Piazza della Famiglia
The Little Italy Association invites you to join them as they transform the Piazza della Famiglia into an exquisite Italian garden casino experience for this...
Baja Wine WorkshopLiberty Public Market
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Get Ready To Sip, Swirl, And Savor At The Baja Wine Workshop Inside Liberty Public Market
  • Liberty Public Market
Join an exciting wine workshop in Liberty Public Market where you can explore & learn about the flavors of Baja California’s finest, natural wines by...
15th Annual Chocolate & Vino
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Chocolate & Vino Is Back For Its 15th Year To Raise Funds for Big Brothers Big Sisters
  • Julep Venue
The Young Professionals Committee (YPC) of Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Diego County invites the San Diego community to attend their premier fundraising event...
SD Loyal Footgolf Classic For Rady Children's Hospital
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Join The SD Loyal Footgolf Classic For A Fun Way To Support Rady Children’s Hospital
Are you ready for an exciting sporting event that not only promises fun but also contributes to a noble cause? The SD Loyal presents Footgolf...
Lucky Duck Foundation To Host Showcase Soirée At The Sound
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Lucky Duck Foundation To Host Inaugural Showcase Soirée At The Sound
Lucky Duck Foundation is hosting its inaugural Showcase Soirée at The Sound on September 28, to raise funds to alleviate the suffering of homelessness. Come Join...
Books & Records Bankers Hill
Books & Records Opens In Cornerstone Bankers Hill Space
Common Stock Hospitality is excited to bring a new neighborhood social dining experience to Bankers Hill through the opening of Books & Records. Located in the...
September Whiskey Club Event at The Whiskey House
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The Whiskey House To Host September Whiskey Club With Green River And Bardstown Bourbon
  • The Whiskey House
Downtown’s The Whiskey House, which famously holds the Guinness World Record for Most Varieties of Whiskey/Whiskey Commercially Available, is hosting its September Whiskey Club Event...
Taste of Gaslamp at Gaslamp Quarter
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San Diego’s Longest Running Tasting Tour, Taste Of Gaslamp, Returns For Its 27th Year
  • Gaslamp Quarter
San Diego’s original tasting tour returns to the iconic Gaslamp Quarter for the Taste of Gaslamp on Saturday, September 9th. This event is a scrumptious...
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Join Carte Hotel & Lalo Tequila For A Delicious 5-Course Tequila Dinner
Carte Hotel and Lalo Tequila, producers of exclusively blanco tequila known for its taste and purity, have teamed up to create a unique 5-course tequila...
The Lot La Jolla Mezcal + Tequila Fiesta
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The Lot La Jolla To Celebrate Mexican Spirit & Flavor With Mezcal + Tequila Fiesta
  • THE LOT La Jolla
Get ready to fiesta on September! The Lot La Jolla Mezcal + Tequila Fiesta is no ordinary party; it’s a celebration of Mexican spirit &...
Chefs Claudette Zepeda & Antonia Lofaso To Host Dinner At VAGA
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Chefs Claudette Zepeda And Antonia Lofaso Host Dinner At Del Mar Wine & Food Festival
As part of Del Mar Wine & Food Festival‘s signature event lineup, James Beard Semifinalist Chef Claudette Zepeda and Celebrity Chef & Restaurateur Antonia Lofaso...
Erik Fowler, New Executive Director Of San Diego Brewers Guild
San Diego Brewers Guild Names 15-Year Beer Industry Veteran As New Executive Director
San Diego Brewers Guild, a nonprofit 501(c)(6) organization that promotes local small businesses and entrepreneurs of craft beer, has named 15-year beer industry veteran Erik...
Otaku Smash Night
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Cars N Anime, Cosplay Contest, Japanese Pop-Culture & More Await At Otaku Smash Fest
  • Japanese Friendship Garden
Japanese Friendship Garden invites you to the 2nd Otaku Smash Fest to celebrate the art of Japanese pop culture! This ticketed event invites guests to...
Raise Up For Monarch Fundraiser
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“Raise Up For Monarch” Fundraiser Helps To Reach More Unhoused Students & Families
Monarch School, the only public K-12 school in the U.S. serving unhoused students, will host its annual fundraiser, Raise Up for Monarch, on October 5....
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Score Sweet Holiday Deals While Supporting Cardiff’s Local Gems
November 30, 2024
9:00 am
When Cardiff 101 Main Street invites us to shop local in Cardiff this holiday season, they’re celebrating something truly special—the vibrant independent businesses that make...
Annual Small Business Saturday Escondido
Shop Small and Skate On in Downtown Escondido
November 30, 2024
6:00 am
  • Downtown Escondido
Downtown Escondido is kicking its 9th Annual Small Business Saturday into high gear with an incredible twist. This year’s celebration combines the charm of local...
San Diego Thanksgiving Family Cruise
A Mission Bay Thanksgiving Adventure
November 28, 2024
3:00 pm
  • Bahia Resort Hotel
The San Diego Thanksgiving Family Cruise is shaking up holiday traditions with a splash of nautical fun! Swap the usual Thanksgiving tradition for an unforgettable...
most iconic divas jazz concert at Jacobs Music Center
A Night of Jazz Royalty Hits the Jacobs Music Center
November 23, 2024
7:30 pm
  • Jacobs Music Center
Three of the most iconic divas in jazz history—Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, and Sarah Vaughan—are getting a spectacular tribute at the first jazz concert in...
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Free On the Steps at SDMA Festival Celebrates Islamic Artistry
November 23, 2024
1:00 pm
On the Steps at SDMA is about to transform the museum into the coolest celebration of the Wonders of Creation exhibition. We’re talking mind-blowing music,...