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.

Oddish Wine Seasonal Spritzes And Summer Wines

Newly-Opened Oddish Wine Debuts Seasonal Spritzes And Summer Wines

San Diego’s newest urban winemaker Oddish Wine, which celebrated its grand opening in Bay Park just last month, announces new summer wines and seasonal spritzes...

Lost Cause Meadery Wins Best Mead At First-Ever US Mead Open

Congrats to San Diego’s own Lost Cause Meadery, who won best mead at the inaugural US Mead Open! Lost Cause Meadery took the top spot...

White Rice Panciteria by Chef Phillip Esteban

Chef Phillip Esteban Unveiled New White Rice Panciteria On Philippine Independence Day

White Rice Panciteria, an updated concept from award-winning chef Phillip Esteban, has officially launched on June 12th in honor of Philippine Independence Day. In the...

Cucina Carnevale at Vino Carta Solana Beach

Cucina Carnevale Started Weekly Residency At Vino Carta Solana Beach

Cucina Carnevale, a pop-up pizzeria founded by the husband-and-wife team of Mikey and Sara Carnevale, started a weekly residency at Vino Carta’s Solana Beach location...

WNDR Museum San Diego Unveils Two New Exhibits Titled “Interoptics” And “Waterfaux”

WNDR Museum, San Diego’s immersive art and technology experience, welcomes two brand-new exhibits to its gallery. Interoptics, a multi-sensory fiber-optic experience, and Waterfaux, inspired by...

Join The Fun At KidsFest & Kids Run The Bases, Plus Awesome Giveaways

Sundays at Petco Park are perfect for kids! Families are encouraged to arrive when gates open for KidsFest, presented by SDG&E, to enjoy bounce houses...

Birch Aquarium Unveils Blue Beach + Launches Happy Hour Series

Just in time for World Ocean Day, Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography is unveiling Blue Beach, a place for people to connect with...

San Diego Loyal Soccer Club vs Borussia Dortmund

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San Diego Loyal Soccer Club To Take On German Giants Borussia Dortmund This Summer

Snapdragon Stadium

San Diego Loyal SC will play against European opposition for the first time in club history when they take on Germany’s Borussia Dortmund in San Diego,...

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Rendezvous In The Zoo Brings Back The Glamour Of The 1950s & 1960s At The San Diego Zoo

San Diego Zoo

Pack your trunk for a return to the golden age of air travel at the San Diego Zoo! The glamour of the 1950s and 1960s...

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San Diego Lao Food Festival To Showcase The Diverse Cuisine & Culture Of Laos

Mira Mesa Community Park

Come taste the “richly satisfying food with deeply interesting flavors that fine dining chefs crave after work” (according to Anthony Bourdain) at the San Diego...

Sing With Soapy Joe’s Car Wash In Summer Campaign, Car Wash Karaoke

Soapy Joe’s, the community-oriented, family-owned car wash with locations across San Diego County, is rebooting a fan favorite with a new gamified twist: Car Wash...

La Pastaia Italian Restaurant In Bay Park

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Two Pasta Queens’ Dreams Become Reality As They Open La Pastaia In Bay Park

La Pastaia, a Venetian-style Italian restaurant, has opened its doors in Bay Park. The restaurant is owned and operated by two women who moved to...

Survival Japanese with Japanese Friendship Garden

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Survival Japanese, Your Gateway To Exploring Japan With Confidence

Japanese Friendship Garden

For those yearning to visit Japan, but unsure of how to start learning Japanese, JFG’s new program – Survival Japanese, is perfect for you! Survival...

SeaWorld San Diego Summer Concert Series

SeaWorld San Diego Announces Incredible Lineup Coming To 2023 Summer Concert Series Sponsored By Coca-Cola

SeaWorld San Diego has announced its 2023 Summer Concert Series Sponsored by Coca-Cola that features something for everyone with a range of pop, R&B and...

Rooftop Cinema Club To Raise Funds For Lambda Legal During Pride Month At Its Venues Nationwide

Rooftop Cinema Club has announced plans to donate $1 to Lambda Legal for every ticket sold to special Pride Month screenings during the month of...

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Find Out Who Has The Best Chili In Town At The 43rd Ocean Beach Street Fair & Chili Cook-Off

Ocean Beach

Who has the best chili in San Diego? We’ll find out at the 43rd Ocean Beach Street Fair & Chili Cook-Off! The annual festival offers...

O’Keeffe and Moore at the san diego museum of art

June At The San Diego Museum Of Art

Experience a groundbreaking exhibition at the San Diego Museum of Art this June. From the extraordinary O’Keeffe and Moore exhibition to engaging workshops and virtual...

Mavericks Beach Club Mamma Mia Dance Party

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Mavericks Kicking Off Summer With Mamma Mia Dance Party

Mavericks Beach Club

Kick off summer by belting your lungs out during the Mamma Mia Dance Party at Mavericks Beach Club! on Wednesday, June 14th! Located along Garnet...

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Join Us For Trivia & Beer Night To Help Raise Funds To The Local Cancer Charities

Societe Brewing Company

Looking for a fun-filled evening with friends? Don’t miss out on the exciting Trivia & Beer night happening at Societe Brewing in partnership with San...

Two Pasta Queens Opens La Pastaia In Bay Park

Two Pasta Queens’ Dreams Become Reality As They Open La Pastaia In Bay Park

La Pastaia, a Venetian-style Italian restaurant, has opened its doors in Bay Park. The restaurant is owned and operated by two women who moved to...

House Of Mexico Lawn Program at Balboa Park

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Join The House Of Mexico For A Spectacular Lawn Program At Balboa Park!

Come and experience a vibrant celebration of Mexican culture at Balboa Park! Throughout the year, different houses in the park have the opportunity to showcase...

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Celebrate Greek Culture At The Annual San Diego Greek Festival

The San Diego Greek Festival returns this Summer! Once again, they extend an invitation to partake in their food and drink offerings while enjoying the...

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City Heights Street Food Fest Celebrates 3 Years Of Providing Support to The Community

The City Heights Street Food Fest, a family-friendly evening of live art, music, drinks, games, and street food, is back for its third year. In...

SeaWorld’s Newest Coaster, Arctic Rescue, Now Open!

SeaWorld San Diego’s all-new Arctic Rescue roller coaster, the longest and fastest straddle coaster on the West Coast, is now open to the public! Named...

Nicholas Phan at Bach Collegium San Diego

Bach Collegium San Diego Brings Baroque Brilliance With Nicholas Phan

October 26, 2024

7:00 pm

Get ready for a musical journey that’ll transport you back in time while asking some seriously modern questions. Bach Collegium San Diego (BCSD) is teaming...

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80s Vibes Hit SMSC’s Secret Garden Party

October 26, 2024

6:30 pm

St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center is throwing the most radical Halloween bash of the year, Spookeasy, transforming their secret garden into an 80s-themed speakeasy that’ll have...

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Halloween Spooktacular at the Spreckels Organ Pavilion

Zombie Jives and Phantom Melodies in Balboa Park

October 26, 2024

5:30 pm

Spreckels Organ Pavilion

The Spreckels Organ Society is pulling out all the stops for a Halloween Spooktacular that’s sure to give you goosebumps—in the best way possible. A...

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Little Buds Nature Club at Cardiff Farmers Market

Little Explorers and Nature Club Take Over Cardiff Farmers Market

October 26, 2024

10:00 am

Cardiff Farmers Market is transforming into a kid’s paradise, with the amazing Little Buds Nature Club leading the charge alongside a full day of creative...

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Marching Bands Battle it Out at Mt. Carmel’s Epic Tournament

October 26, 2024

9:00 am

The Mt. Carmel Tournament of Bands is set to return for its 47th year, promising a showstopping spectacle of music and pageantry. This event stands...

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