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.

AnniVenti La Trattoria Brings Authentic Italian Flavors To Lemon Grove

AnniVenti La Trattoria, the Italian restaurant owned and operated by three brothers, is now open in Lemon Grove. The restaurant is named after their family’s...

A Conscious Catch Fundraiser at the Marine Room

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Top Chefs Unite For “A Conscious Catch” Fundraiser To Raise Awareness For Sustainable Seafood

The Marine Room

Join The Marine Room for A Conscious Catch Fundraiser, an evening dedicated to the advancement of sustainable fishing practices featuring flavorful dishes and drinks specially...

Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month By Supporting These San Diego Chefs

While San Diego is home to the fifth-largest representation of Filipino Americans in the US, comprising around 6% of the entire county’s population, few outside...

Puffer Malarkey Collective Kicks-Off Kooky Pop-Up Series

This summer the classic American barbeque mainstay is getting a culinary makeover from the acclaimed chefs at Puffer Malarkey Collective through a series of guerilla...

Art In The Garden by MAGEC joins The Escondido Street Festival

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Art In The Garden Joins Bi-Annual Street Side Festival In Escondido

Are you ready to immerse yourself in the vibrant arts scene of Escondido? Look no further than MAGEC’s (Museums & Arts Growing Escondido Culture) highly...

Beer O’Clock Cancer Fundraiser by the San Diego Professionals Against Cancer

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It’s Beer O’Clock Cancer Fundraiser At Original 40 Brewing

Original 40 Brewing

The 100% volunteer-based nonprofit behind San Diego Festival of Beer, San Diego Professionals Against Cancer is hosting Beer O’Clock Cancer Fundraiser at Original 40 Brewing...

Big Flavor Packed Into A Small Space At Chef Davin Waite’s New 109 Sq Ft Restaurant Project!

Husband, and wife restaurateurs, Jessica and Chef Davin Waite, are bringing a new innovative seafood concept to the iconic Oceanside pier this summer. Don’t be...

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Moonshine Beach Celebrates 7th Anniversary Party

Moonshine Beach

It’s their lucky year! Moonshine Beach, the beloved country bar owned by San Diego-based hospitality group, Good Time Design, is gearing up for an incredible...

Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens 10th Anniversary

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Stone Brewing Celebrates A Decade Of Craft Beer and Community At Liberty Station

Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens – Liberty Station

A decade ago, Stone Brewing accomplished something remarkable – they opened their second Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens location inside the newly redeveloped Liberty...

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Bring Family And Friends At The First Ever Taste Of Japan San Diego: Japan Street Food Day

Embrace the Inaugural Japan Street Food Day at the 1st Taste of Japan San Diego Event! Gather your loved ones and head to Embolden Beer...

Marisi Team To Cook For James Beard Foundation

The Talented Marisi Team Heads To NY To Cook For James Beard Foundation

The gifted team behind Marisi, La Jolla’s hottest dining destination for Italian hearth cooking and inventive cocktails, has been invited to display their talents for...

Longball On The Ball For Summer Of Twenty Twenty-Tea

San Diego’s ReBru Spirits Introduces Longball Hard Tea In Time For Summer

Summer is coming, which means warm sunny days (it’s about time!) and cold drinks in hand! Innovative San Diego distiller ReBru Spirits is ready to...

City Tacos Ocean Beach playground will be a community hub

City Tacos To Open 10,000-Square-Foot OB Playground Concept In Ocean Beach In July

City Tacos is scheduled to open a 10,000-square-foot concept called OB Playground in Ocean Beach in July that looks cool! It will be the seventh...

Padres Season Specials at LAVO Italian Restaurant San Diego

LAVO Launches Padres Season Specials

With Padres season now in full swing (had to do it), LAVO Italian Restaurant in Gaslamp wants to be your destination for the perfect pre or...

Young Blood Named As One Of The Best Bars In North America By 50 Best Bars

Young Blood, East Village’s speakeasy within a speakeasy, has been awarded with the prestigious recognition as one of the 50 Best Bars in North America...

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Family Yoga Series Kicks Off At One Paseo

One Paseo

Join One Paseo as they host free 45-minute family yoga classes in their beautiful outdoor setting on the lawn behind Harland Brewing. Led by experienced...

Art, Music & Dance at Arts District Liberty Station this May

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Art, Music & Dance Take Flight At ARTS DISTRICT Liberty Station This May

Arts District Liberty Station
Liberty Station

Experience a vibrant celebration of creativity this May at ARTS DISTRICT Liberty Station. Join us for an exciting lineup of art, music, and dance events...

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NOFX Final Tour Stops By San Diego, May 13th

Waterfront Park

NOFX is embarking on its final tour this spring, a 40-city run and one of the first is San Diego. NOFX will perform 40 songs...

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Oddish Wine, San Diego’s Newest Urban Winery, Sets Grand Opening

Oddish Wine, San Diego’s newest urban winery, has opened its tasting room doors and is releasing an impressive lineup of creative wines and adventurous beverages...

Pickleball Lands At Westfield UTC!

Just in time for summer, Pickleball, America’s fastest growing sport, has found its newest home court at San Diego’s premier lifestyle destination, Westfield UTC. All...

Springtime Events To Enjoy This Month At WNDR Museum

Spring has sprung at WNDR Museum, San Diego’s premier immersive museum experience. This month, the museum’s springtime events welcome the return of several fan favorites...

Ranch 45 National Burger Day Competition Is On!

Ranch 45’s 4th Annual National Burger Day Competition Is Hot And Is On!

Ranch 45, the Solana Beach eatery and butcher shop, is hosting its 4th Annual National Burger Day Competition with festivities kicking off on Wednesday, May...

Military Appreciation Month at Seaworld San Diego

SeaWorld Honors Military Appreciation Month Through Annual Waves Of Honor Program

SeaWorld will honor Military Appreciation Month with free one-day admission for U.S. military veterans and up to three guests to its SeaWorld Orlando, SeaWorld San...

The Cottage La Jolla Pop-Up Dinner Series

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The Cottage La Jolla To Host Pop-Up Dinner Supporting AAPI Heritage Month On May 19th

The Cottage La Jolla

Welcoming its loyal following of neighborhood regulars and foodies far-and-wide, The Cottage La Jolla is set to host a pop-up dinner event on Friday, May...

Two Ducks and Le Pigeon Serve Up an Eclectic Culinary Adventure

October 21, 2024

6:00 pm

Our underground dining darlings, Two Ducks, and Portland’s legendary Le Pigeon, are joining forces for an unmissable culinary mashup. A Night to Remember Chefs Danny...

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Temaki Bar and JuneShine Team Up for “Locs Only” Sushi Soirée

October 20, 2024

6:00 pm

North County’s about to get a whole lot cooler as two local favorites join forces for an unforgettable night. Temaki Bar and JuneShine are bringing...