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.
James and Anne Hubbell
Ilan-Lael Foundation Honors Their 40th Anniversary To Celebrate The Past And Future
Celebrating their 40th year milestone, the Ilan-Lael Foundation continues to act as a home for art education and inspiration in natural surroundings. As time has...
Second Chance Beer Anniversary
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Second Chance Beer Company Celebrates 8th Anniversary With Beer & Wine Pairing
  • Second Chance Beer Co. Brewery
Second Chance Beer Company, the “Seize a Pint, Save a Pup” brewery, will celebrate its eighth anniversary with a beer-and-wine pairing dinner on Saturday, September...
Alesmith brewing anniversary
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AleSmith Celebrates 28 Years Of Brewing With Live Music, Beer Releases, & More!
  • AleSmith Brewing Company
Come join us at AleSmith Brewing Company as they celebrate their 28th anniversary! Doors open at 11AM with the party ramping up at 2PM. Live...
The Heights Chophouse grand opening
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The Heights Chophouse Celebrates Grand Opening
Little Italy has an exciting looking new restaurant opening its doors, and you’re invited to the Grand Opening celebration! Stop by The Heights Chophouse to...
Stranahan’s Whiskey pairing dinner at The Desmond
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Join An Unforgettable Whiskey Pairing Dinner With Stranahan’s Whiskey
The San Diego Bay Wine and Food Festival has joined forces with Stranahan’s Whiskey to present an unforgettable whiskey pairing dinner, hosted at the renowned...
Chula Vista Starlight Parade & Festival
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Chula Vista Welcomes The Return Of The Starlight Parade & Festival
  • Third Avenue Village
Grab your holiday attire, light accessories, and hold on to your reindeer horns because the Starlight Parade is coming back to Chula Vista this holiday...
Artelexia Hosts Meet & Greet With Founder Of Nopalera
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Artelexia Hosts Meet & Greet With Founder Of Nopalera, Sandra Velasquez
  • Artelexia
Located in the heart of North Park, beloved Mexican gift shop, Artelexia, will host a Meet & Greet with Sandra Velasquez of Nopalera. Owner and Founder...
Cali-RAD Fest Returns To San Diego, Benefiting CureDuchenne
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Second Annual Cali-RAD Fest Returns To San Diego, Benefiting CureDuchenne
  • Beach House in Belmont Park
  • The Boochyard at Local Roots
The second annual Cali-RAD Fest (Reggae Against Duchenne) will return to The Beach House in Mission Beach to benefit CureDuchenne, a leading global nonprofit focused...
Salt + Lime Del Mar
Savor The Zest Of Mexico As Salt + Lime Makes Its Debut In Del Mar
Salt + Lime, an exciting new restaurant Inspired by the vibrant flavors and rich traditions of Mexico, has opened its doors in the heart of...
Smoking Gun anniversary party
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The Smoking Gun Celebrates Six Years With $6 Specials
  • The Smoking Gun
Gaslamp’s The Smoking Gun is celebrating its six year anniversary party on Thursday, August 24th, with $6 specials! Come in for $6 drinks deals that...
The Barrio Jalisco Mexican Music Festival Comes To Gaslamp!
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The Barrio Jalisco Mexican Music Festival Comes To Gaslamp!
  • Gaslamp Quarter
San Diego, get ready to salsa at the Barrio Jalisco Mexican Music Festival Friday, August 25th at 7PM under the iconic Gaslamp Quarter arch! Join us...
Henri and the Magnificent Snort
Solana Beach Author Writes Award-Winning Children’s Book About Her Frenchie And His Lessons About Bullying
The story of Henri, a French Bulldog, and his experience learning how to deal with bullying, is winning over hearts here in San Diego and...
SD Art Advisory To Host Hearts Of Hope Silent Auction
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SD Art Advisory To Host Hearts Of Hope Silent Auction To Benefit Maui Strong Fund
Come join us for an unforgettable evening at the Hearts of Hope for Hawaii – Silent Art Auction! This in-person event will take place on...
Dia De Los Deftones Returns To Petco Park
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Annual Dia De Los Deftones Returns To Petco Park For Its 4th Year
  • PETCO Park
Dia de los Deftones returns to Petco Park on Saturday, November 4! Join us as Deftones, 100 Gecs, Knocked Loose, Doechii, Pinback, and many more...
ThereSanDiego Hosts Mezcal Pairing Experience At El Sueño
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Sip & Savor The Spirit Of Mexico As ThereSanDiego Hosts Mezcal Pairing
We’ve partnered with MalaSanta Mezcal and the beautiful, highly anticipated jungle-themed restaurant and cocktail lounge, El Sueño in Old Town, to craft a mezcal pairing...
Holy Paleta pop-up at one paseo
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Holy Paleta Is Popping Up At The One Paseo Farm Truck
  • One Paseo
North County is getting a tasty treat in August: San Diego’s beloved Holy Paleta has set up a pop-up store at the One Paseo Farm...
Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa Whiskey & Wine Bash Is Back!
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Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa’s Annual Whiskey & Wine Bash Is Back!
  • Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa
Get ready to dance under the stars with some whiskey in hand at Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa’s Annual Whiskey & Wine Bash! The...
Crab boil at Duck Dive
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Duck Dive To Host First Ever Crab Boil!
  • Duck Dive
Pacific Beach’s Duck Dive is hosting their first ever Crab Boil on Monday, August 21st. Guests will enjoy 1 ½ lbs. of Cajun Style Snow...
Dinky Donut Shack At The Islander On Coronado Island Now Open
Dinky Donut Shack At The Islander On Coronado Island Now Open
The Islander, Coronado Islands’s tiki-inspired restaurant by Blue Bridge Hospitality, officially opens the Dinky Donut Shack! The Dinky Donut Shack features a rotating selection of the beloved...
La Prima Festa Di Marisi: La Jolla Standout Marisi Celebrates One Full Year Of Service
Marisi, the standout new Italian restaurant in La Jolla, will be hosting La Prima Festa di Marisi on Thursday August 24th in celebration of the...
John Halaka exhibition at Oceanside Museum of Art
San Diego-Based Artist, John Halaka, To Present New Exhibition At Oceanside Museum of Art
San Diego-based visual artist, John Halaka, presents a new exhibition, titled Listening to the Unheard / Drawing the Unseen: Meditations on Presence and Absence in...
Julian Starfest
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Experience The Cosmic Wonders Of The Dark Sky At Julian StarFest
  • Menghini Winery
Get ready for the much-awaited Julian StarFest happening on August 11-13, 2023, at the Menghini Winery in Julian! After a two-year hiatus due to the...
Summer Pop-Up Shop Pendry San Diego
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Pendry San Diego Showcases Local Brands At Summer Pop-Up Shop
  • Pendry San Diego
Shop an IRL collection of Pendry San Diego’s favorite local brands at this limited edition Summer Pop-Up Shop in the lobby, featuring Carbon38, L*Space, Freya,...
Arlo Welcomes Elijah Craig For Evening Of Bourbon And Blues
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Town & Country Resort Welcomes Elijah Craig For An Evening Of Bourbon And Blues
Come have a blast at ARLO’s Bourbon and Blues event on Thursday, August 31! Join us for a mix and mingle evening filled with great...
Upcoming Events
Sensory Cocktail Experience San Diego
There’s a New Sensory Cocktail Experience Coming to San Diego
November 21, 2024
5:00 pm
Get ready to embark on a mind-bending mixology adventure! San Diego’s about to get a whole lot more intoxicating with the Sensory Cocktail Experience hitting...
beachfront ice rink
Get Ready to Glide at The Del’s Winter Paradise!
November 21, 2024
4:00 pm
  • Hotel Del Coronado
Skating by the Sea at The Del is back, and it’s serving up pure winter magic with an epic SoCal twist. Picture gliding across their...
80s neon-themed party at coin-op game room north park
Game On at Coin-Op’s Totally Rad 11th Birthday Bash!
November 19, 2024
8:00 pm
Who’s ready for the ultimate throwback party? Coin-Op Game Room North Park is cranking up the nostalgia with an incredible 80s neon-themed party for their...
Grand Kyiv Ballet presents The Snow Queen
Grand Kyiv Ballet Brings Holiday Classics to Life
November 19, 2024
7:00 pm
  • California Center for the Arts
  • San Diego Civic Theatre
Two nights of jaw-dropping Ukrainian artistry are about to sweep us off our feet! The Grand Kyiv Ballet is bringing not one, but TWO spectacular...
Tree Lighting and Holiday Farmers Market in Otay Ranch Town Center
Holiday Magic Sparkles in Chula Vista
November 19, 2024
4:00 pm
  • Otay Ranch Town Center
The holiday season is about to shine a whole lot brighter! Otay Ranch Town Center is transforming into a winter wonderland with their 18th annual...