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.
The Craft Creamery scoops on tap
The Craft Creamery Brings Unique Ice Cream Experience Inspired By Craft Beer Bars
On the heels of a sleek new remodel, The Craft Creamery in Point Loma has embraced a distinctive “scoops on tap” business model, drawing inspiration...
Steve Aoki 2023 World Lacrosse Men's Championship
Steve Aoki Set To Perform At Opening Of World Lacrosse Men’s Championship
The 2023 World Lacrosse Men’s Championship, presented by Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego, is set to begin in just 22 days on June 21, 2023, when...
Arcade at Brew30 At Manchester Grand Hyatt
Brew30 At Manchester Grand Hyatt Announces Arcade Pop-Up
The Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego has undergone a remarkable transformation and is thrilled to present The Arcade at Brew30, a retro coin-op arcade experience...
The 2023 Alila Marea Sessions at Alila Marea Beach Resort.
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Alila Marea Beach Resort Announces 2023 Marea Sessions Lineup
  • Alila Marea Beach Resort
Back for its second year, Alila Marea Beach Resort and legendary concert venue Belly Up present 2023 Marea Sessions, a series of intimate seaside music...
Beeside Balcony La Jolla Grand Opening Event
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Beeside Balcony La Jolla To Host Grand Opening Event
  • Beeside Balcony
Join Beeside Balcony La Jolla for their Grand Opening event, from 6-8pm on June 1st, as they unveil their newest restaurant, and get a sneak-peek...
Summer events at Mission Pacific Hotel & The Seabird Resort
Mission Pacific Hotel & The Seabird Resort Introduce A Summer To Remember In O’Side
Mission Pacific Hotel and The Seabird Resort are excited to usher in summertime with a host of new offerings, events, and a new membership option...
Aromi Restaurant, Italian Restaurant
Aromi Restaurant Brings The Essence Of Italy To Life In La Mesa
Aromi, a new Italian restaurant, is thrilled to announce its grand opening in La Mesa, inviting guests to immerse themselves in the flavors and charm...
Del Mar Wine & Food Festival Tickets
Tickets Officially On Sale For The Inaugural Del Mar Wine + Food Festival
Tickets are officially on sale for the inaugural Del Mar Wine & Food Festival taking place September 6-11, 2023. The new six-day destination event was created by a...
Carruth Cellars Wine Dinner at Liberty Station
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Carruth Cellars Liberty Station Wine Garden Hosts First Wine Dinner Of The Year
  • Carruth Cellars
Carruth Cellars’ Liberty Station Wine Garden will host its very first wine dinner of the year on Thursday, June 15th in collaboration with Imperial Beach’s...
El Chingon To Host Fat Ass Burrito Challenge
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El Chingon To Host Five-Pound Burrito Eating Challenge!
  • El Chingon
What’s more fun than burritos and a little friendly competition?! El Chingon, GBOD Hospitality Group’s “Bad Ass Mexican” restaurant and bar in the Gaslamp, is...
san diego museom of art merger with the museum of photographic arts
The San Diego Museum Of Art Announces Merger With The Museum Of Photographic Arts
The San Diego Museum of Art and The Museum of Photographic Arts (MOPA) announced upcoming merger to become one unified institution. This strategic merger will...
San Diego Freak Out at The Casbah
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San Diego Freak Out Celebrates 10 Years With A 2-Night Affair At The Casbah
  • The Casbah – San Diego
Calling all psychedelic music lovers! Get ready to embark on a mind-bending journey at the San Diego Freak Out, an extraordinary event brought to you...
Summer High Tide Dinner Series at Marine Room
La Jolla’s Iconic Marine Room Makes A Splash With The Return Of High Tide Dinner Series
High Tide Dinner Series at The Marine Room, a sophisticated staple of La Jolla’s seaside dining scene and signature coastal restaurant at the La Jolla...
Fisher’s San Diego interior
International Seafood Chain Fisher’s Now Open In San Diego
Fisher’s Group is thrilled to announce the grand opening of their first US location in Little Italy. After some unexpected delays, Fisher’s San Diego, an...
Tipsy Tea Party At Above Ash Social
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Experience A Tipsy Tea Party At Above Ash Social Atop The Carte Hotel
  • Above Ash Social at Carté Hotel
You are cordially invited to a Tipsy Tea Party atop the Carte Hotel at Above Ash Social. Indulge in elevated tea options served alongside a...
Moonshine Beach Summer Jam Concert Series
Moonshine Beach Kicks Off Summer Jam Concert Series
Moonshine Beach is letting the good times roll all summer long with an electrifying lineup of top-notch country music performers at its Summer Jam Concert...
Birch Aquarium Summer Hours
Birch Aquarium Is Making A Splash With New Summer Lineup
Make sure you’ve got the aquarium in your plans for summer! Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego is kicking off...
National Donut Day with Dodo Donuts
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Dodo Bird Donuts Is Giving Free Donuts Away On National Donut Day
National Donut Day is right around the corner and Dodo Bird Donuts is preparing some sweet deals that dough-n’t want to be missed! On this...
Visit Liberty Station This Memorial Day To Experience San Diego’s Rich Military History
While many Americans celebrate Memorial Day with a cookout and a long weekend, the true importance of this holiday is in honoring our nation’s history...
Monthly Oyster Monday With Friends At Fort Oak
Join The New Monthly Oyster Monday With Friends At Fort Oak
Trust Restaurant Group’s Fort Oak in Mission Hills is honoring their renowned raw-bar seafood program with a new monthly Oyster Monday with Friends series, featuring...
Janet Taylor Pickett at Oceanside Museum of Art
Artist Janet Taylor Pickett Explores Her Personal History And Ancestry In New Exhibition At Oceanside Museum Of Art
Personal history and ancestry are explored in Oceanside Museum of Art’s Janet Taylor Pickett: Light, Color, and Desire curated by Dr. Jennifer Baahng, on display...
626 Night Market Mini Downtown San Diego
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626 Night Market Mini Brings Back Epic Flavors To Downtown San Diego
  • Downtown San Diego
626 Night Market Mini is back in Downtown San Diego, bringing the epic flavors of their giant flagship food festivals in a mini version. The...
I Love Poke Festival & Competition at Bali Hai
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Annual I Love Poke Festival Is Back For Its 12th Year…And Sold Out!
  • Bali Hai Shelter Island
The Annual I Love Poke Festival & Competition, a tasting event and poke competition, is back for its 12th year at the Bali Hai. This...
Scott Silven, A Master Illusionist, Is Coming To The Conrad
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For The First Time, La Jolla Music Society Presents A Master Illusionist, Scott Silven, June 9 & 10
  • The Jai
For the first time, La Jolla Music Society is presenting a master illusionist as part of its season. Scott Silven is a phenomenal illusionist and mentalist...
Upcoming Events
Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice event
Pumpkin Spice Brings Everything Nice to Lionfish and Oxford Social Club
October 25, 2024
9:00 pm
  • Lionfish Modern Coastal Cuisine
Lionfish Modern Coastal Cuisine and Oxford Social Club are teaming up with Yes Dating App for a “Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice” event—a night that...
Disney's Coco North City
Fall Movie Magic Brings Coco to Life at North City
October 25, 2024
6:30 pm
North City is transforming into an enchanted outdoor cinema for a special screening of Disney’s beloved Coco, and we’re already feeling those cozy fall vibes....
San Diego Zombie Crawl
Party at the San Diego Zombie Crawl Halloween
October 25, 2024
6:00 pm
The zombies are coming, and they’re bringing the party with them. The San Diego Zombie Crawl is back, ready to turn the Gaslamp Quarter into...
Poe and his Progeny
Spooky Literary Soirée at Villa Montezuma
October 25, 2024
6:00 pm
It’s time to dust off your Victorian attire and prepare for a night of Gothic glamour. Write Out Loud is bringing “Poe and His Progeny”...
Jeppe Hein
Paint Your Breath at UCSD’s Latest Art Installation
October 24, 2024
10:00 am
  • Epstein Family Amphitheater
World-renowned Danish artist Jeppe Hein is bringing his incredible interactive art project “Breathe with Me” to San Diego, and we’re already feeling more zen just thinking...