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.
Grant Grill Lounge
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“Come On Barbie, Let’s Go Party” At The US Grant Hotel
  • The US Grant Hotel
An Icon Celebrates An Icon at The US Grant Hotel! Enjoy sips, snacks and sweets inspired by the new Barbie movie at the Grant Grill...
Del Mar Beer Fest
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Del Mar Beer Fest Is Back With Food, Fun, & Brews
  • Del Mar Thoroughbred Club
Del Mar Beer Fest is back at the Del Mar Racetrack, and it’s overflowing with food, fun and brews.  Local brewery reps will be on-hand...
Hunger Action Hero for Feeding San Diego
Feeding San Diego’s Hunger Action Heroes Are Back To Meet The Public At Multiple Events During San Diego Comic-Con International
Hunger Halter and Demeter, the hunger action heroes that were introduced by Feeding San Diego and Comic-Con Museum last year as part of the Hunger...
Fairways 4 Veterans Golf Tournament with Wounded Warrior Homes
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Wounded Warrior Homes Hosts Fairways 4 Veterans Golf Tournament
  • Shadowridge Golf Club
Wounded Warrior Homes’ annual golf outing, Fairways 4 Veterans, will be held on September 18th this year to raise money for veteran services. Proceeds will...
Matsu tasting menu
Matsu Serving 6-Course Tasting Menu These Summer Months
Chef Willam Eick’s elevated, modern Japanese restaurant concept, Matsu, is now offering a 6-course tasting menu available during the summer months. Matsu, which initially started...
Taste Of The Turf Club tickets at Del Mar
Taste Of The Turf Club Experience Available This Summer At Del Mar Racing
Every Sunday, experience a taste of the locally-inspired menu with a breathtaking view at the ‘Taste of the Turf Club Experience’ at the exclusive Turf...
Miss B's Coconut Club Real Housewives Trivia Night
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Put Your Real Housewives Knowledge To The Test At Miss B’s Trivia Night
  • Miss B’s Coconut Club
Who’s up for another trivia night? This time all housewives! Miss B’s Coconut Club will put your reality TV knowledge to the ultimate test.  Join...
Taco Buffet At Maverick's Taco Tuesdays
Indulge In An All You Can Eat Taco Buffet This Summer At Maverick’s
Taco Tuesday at Mavericks San Diego is a culinary event that brings together the vibrant flavors of street tacos, refreshing margaritas, and a festive atmosphere....
Opening Day After Party at L’Auberge Del Mar
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Celebrate Opening Day At L’Auberge Del Mar’s After Party
  • L’Auberge Del Mar
It’s time for opening day at the Del Mar Racetrack…which means it’s time to get your party on at the Opening Day After Party at...
Beyster Family Little Blue Penguins
Penguins Celebrate First Anniversary At Birch Aquarium
The Little Blue Penguins at Birch Aquarium at Scripps celebrated the first anniversary of Beyster Family Little Blue Penguins with a pool party complete with...
Sip & Savor Understory And Urbana Mexican Gastronomy
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Understory And Urbana Mexican Gastronomy & Mixology Join Forces To Present Sip & Savor
Understory and Urbana Mexican Gastronomy & Mixology join forces to present Sip & Savor, a unique Mezcal pairing experience on Thursday, July 13th, with a...
Communal Launches Flower Subscription Service
Communal Launches Flower Subscription Service
Communal is making this simple joy of fresh flowers easier than ever with the launch of their new Flower Subscription service providing fresh arrangements, bouquets,...
Milonga Empanadas North City
Milonga Empanadas Bringing Artisanal Argentinian Pastries To North City
North City, the evolving live-work-play community in North County San Diego, announced the addition of Milonga Empanadas to its restaurant collection. A regular at local...
Sommelier Wine Dinner With Adam Jesberger
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Come To Vino Carta For A Guest Sommelier Wine Dinner With Adam Jesberger
  • Vino Carta
Vino Carta is thrilled to welcome one of their very own team member and local sommelier, Adam Jesberger, to join us for a 5-course sommelier...
Brine Box Oceanside Pier
Hook, Line And Sinker: Brine Box Officially Open On The Oceanside Pier
Trailblazing Oceanside restaurateurs (Wrench & Rodent Seabasstropub, The Plot, Shoots Fish & Beer) Jessica and Davin Waite’s newest seafood venture, Brine Box, is now open...
Red Chickz Carlsbad
The Red Chickz Hot Chicken Ready To Roost In Carlsbad
Hold on to your taste buds! Red Chickz, the sensational Los Angeles hotspot known for its mouthwatering Nashville hot chicken, is ready to turn up...
Modern Times Beer
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Modern Times Beer Celebrates 10 Years With Decade Of Decadence Extravaganza
Modern Times Beer is thrilled to announce the most extravagant event of the year – Decade of Decadence! As they raise their glasses to a...
A Weekend With Pablo Picasso at New Village Arts
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A Weekend With Pablo Picasso Returns To New Village Arts
New Village Arts (NVA), North County’s cultural hub, is bringing back to its stage one of the most popular productions of 2019, Herbert Siguenza’s tour-de-force...
Poolside Movie Series La Valencia Hotel
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La Valencia Hotel Invites Guests To New Poolside Movie Series Under The Palms
  • La Valencia Hotel
What an amazing summer experience! The iconic La Jolla landmark, La Valencia Hotel, invites you to dive into their new Poolside Movie Series under the...
Smokin J’s BBQ Food Art Installations in the Spirit of San Diego Comic-Con 2023
Smokin J’s BBQ & Las Vegas Fashion Brand, BOYWORLDWIDE, To Host Two Food Art Installations for Comic-Con
Smokin J’s, San Diego’s beloved family-owned BBQ restaurant, today announces it is partnering with Las Vegas-based fashion and art brand, boyworldwide, to launch two food art installations...
The Bachelorette Goes To Mission Pacific Hotel & Seabird Resort
Mission Pacific Hotel & The Seabird Resort Are Proud Participants In Next Week’s Episode Of ABC’s Hit Reality Series, “The Bachelorette”
Mission Pacific Hotel and The Seabird Resort are proud participants in the newest season of ABC’s The Bachelorette. The episode will feature a Barbie-themed group date at the...
Butchery Crash Course With Bob The Butcher At Ranch 45
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Treat Yourself To A 2 Night Butchery Crash Course With Bob The Butcher At Ranch 45
  • Ranch 45
Learn from one of the best in the business. In this 2 night butchery crash course, special guest, Bob the Butcher, will teach you techniques...
Bivouac Ciderworks Neighborhood Cleanup
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The Mighty Bin & Bivouac Ciderworks Host Neighborhood Cleanup In North Park
  • Bivouac Ciderworks
Join us for a social neighborhood cleanup event to celebrate Plastic Free July, co-hosted by The Mighty Bin and Bivouac Ciderworks! It’s going to be...
Bleu Bohème 16th anniversary
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Bleu Bohème To Celebrate Sweet 16 With Winemaker Dinner & Bastille Day Specialties
  • Bleu Bohème
Bleu Bohème, San Diego’s award-winning French restaurant located in Kensington, will celebrate its 16th anniversary with an intimate winemaker’s dinner featuring League of Rogues, then...
Upcoming Events
Native American Art Show
Art, Culture, and Magic Collide in the Gaslamp
November 8, 2024
6:00 pm
Get ready for an extraordinary celebration of Native American culture as EC Gallery lights up the Gaslamp Quarter with its 5th Annual Native American Art...
Swordfish Dinner at Vistal
Vistal Hooks Up With Chula Seafood for Swordfish Feast
November 8, 2024
5:30 pm
  • Vistal Bar + Restaurant
Vistal, the Baja-inspired hotspot at InterContinental San Diego, is teaming up with local sustainability champions Chula Seafood for a one-night-only Swordfish Dinner. From Sea to...
Ambrogio Truffle Dinner
Ambrogio by Acquerello’s Exclusive Truffle Tasting Dinner Returns
November 8, 2024
5:00 pm
Ambrogio by Acquerello is bringing back its legendary six-course Signature Truffle Tasting Menu for one unforgettable evening. A Journey Through Truffle Territory Michelin-starred Chef Salmoiraghi...
Jesus Gonzalez at Union Hall Gallery
Soulful Sounds Meet Visual Arts at Union Hall Gallery
November 6, 2024
7:00 pm
Art of Elan is back with their downtown series, and this time they’re cranking up the awesome to eleven! When Music Gets Magical Ever wondered...
D-Day veterans at D-Day in San Diego
D-Day Heroes Take Center Stage at San Diego’s Most Moving Celebration
November 6, 2024
5:30 pm
  • InterContinental San Diego
Seven incredible D-Day veterans are making downtown San Diego their headquarters for one unforgettable evening. The SoCal French-American Chamber of Commerce is bringing these living...