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.

Connie Jenkins Intertidal exhibit on display at Oceanside Museum of Art

Climate Change & Human Impact On Our Coastline Explored Through Art At Oceanside Museum Of Art

Even though Earth Day has passed, the need to take care of our planet and environment remains as important now as ever. A look at...

The Kentucky Derby Party at Monarch Ocean Pub

Kentucky Derby Parties and Specials Around San Diego

It’s a busy weekend! As if Cinco de Mayo isn’t enough of a party, it’s also time to gear up and celebrate at the Kentucky...

Pupapalooza Dog Festival by Second Chance Beer

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Second Chance Beer Company + Puppy Picnic Co. To Host Pupapalooza Dog Festival

Second Chance Beer Co. Brewery

Second Chance Beer Company, the award-winning “Seize a Pint, Save a Pup” brewery in Carmel Mountain, will host the 3rd-Annual Pupapalooza Dog Festival along with...

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Same Same To Host LGBTQ+ Night Saturday, May 6th

ROGUE: Evening of Escapism is an LGBTQ+ fellowship experience celebrating queerness and freedom of expression — featuring past and present pop mixes, house mixes, hip-hop,...

Cardiff Farmers Market Hosts Surfboard Swap

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Cardiff Farmers Market Hosts Monthly Surfboard Swap

Looking for a new board or wanting to get rid of one (or more)? This is the perfect opportunity to do either, while also getting...

Lumi By Akira Back Launches New Rooftop Lunch Menu

Lumi by Akira Back is bringing back its day-time dining experience with the launch of its new lunch menu, just in time for the summer...

Kentucky Derby Mint Julep at Fifth & Rose

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Catch The Kentucky Derby At Fifth & Rose With The Best Mint Julep In The City

Fifth & Rose

Mint Juleps for everyone! Come take in the Kentucky Derby classic on May 6 at Gaslamp quarter’s central and elegant cocktail bar, Fifth & Rose,...

Trino’s World Exhibition at Comic-Con Museum

“Trino’s World” Exhibition, Celebrating the Work Of Mexican Cartoonist, Is Now Open At Comic-Con Museum

Comic-Con Museum and the Consulate General of Mexico in San Diego has opened “Trino’s World” (El Mundo de Trino), an exhibition dedicated to one of...

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Marisi Invites Guests To An Exclusive Tasting Featuring Pappy Van Winkle Bourbon

Marisi, the Italian restaurant favorite in La Jolla, is hosting its second dinner in its dinner series, and this one is a rare opportunity for...

Mavericks Beach Club Orangetheory Sweat and Sip Workout

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Mavericks Beach Club Hosts Outdoor Orangetheory “Sweat and Sip” Workout

Mavericks Beach Club

Mavericks Beach Club will turn their lot into an outdoor workout class to host a Sweat and Sip Workout Event. The Head Coach, Kylie of...

RakiRaki Ramen Establishes First North County Location

RakiRaki Ramen & Tsukemen, San Diego’s award-winning ramen spot, is excited to announce the opening of its new location in Rancho Penasquitos. The doors opened...

Ginger's whiskey tasting at their hidden speakeasy in the Gaslamp district of San Diego.

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Ginger’s Hosts Whiskey Tasting Event With Elijah Craig, Evan Williams, & More

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Ginger’s

Ginger’s, the secret downstairs speakeasy below barleymash, is hosting a whiskey tasting event to show off the sophisticated side of America’s favorite spirit. The tasting...

Temakeria Residency At Novo Brazil Brewing

Temakeria Makes Weekly Residency At Novo Brazil Brewing

Temakeria, a food trailer featuring Japanese-Brazilian cone-shaped sushi hand rolls called temaki, has begun a weekly residency at Novo Brazil Brewing Company’s Lane Avenue taproom...

Seaport Village Cinco De Mayo Celebration

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Seaport Village To Host A Bayfront Cinco De Mayo Celebration On Saturday, May 6th

Seaport Village

Seaport Village, downtown San Diego’s iconic shopping and dining complex on the bay, is set to host a Cinco de Mayo celebration on Saturday, May 6th. Presented in...

You & Yours Launches Natural Wine Pop-Up

You & Yours Distilling Co. is thrilled to announce LUSH, a natural wine pop-up coming to the East Village tasting room beginning Friday, May 12th....

Hotel Del Coronado Launches Gray Malin Suite To Accompany New Series Inspired By Iconic Hotel

Hotel del Coronado has partnered with fine-art photographer, Gray Malin, for a one-of-a-kind themed suite, inspired by the new series shot at the iconic hotel:...

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The David’s Harp Foundation Students-Turned-Entrepreneurs To Launch Next Level Live-Stream Video & Event Production In San Diego

On Thursday, May 11th, The David’s Harp Foundation (DHF) welcomes San Diegans as well as an audience around the globe to participate in the official...

Gift Mom With Mother’s Day Floral Arrangements & Gift Bundles From Communal

Mother’s Day is less than one month away, but there is still time to celebrate every mother figure on your list with a gift bundle...

Bun & Patti Features Baker's Bacon Pop-Up

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Bacon Truck Pop-Up Coming To Little Italy’s Bun & Patti

All aboard the bacon truck! Bun & Patti, Little Italy’s newest fine-casual burger restaurant, is bringing home the bacon on Saturday, April 29 during a...

Got Boeuf? Bleu Boheme Puts A French Twist On National Hamburger Month

Got boeuf? With National Hamburger Month approaching next month, we wanted to share the Français way to enjoy this foodie holiday at Bleu Boheme. Located in...

Tacotarian Plant-Based Burger, Underground Burgers

Tacotarian Launches New Plant-Based Burger Concept In San Diego, Underground Burgers

Tacotarian has launched a new plant-based concept out of their North Park location called Underground Burgers, offering 100% plant-based, crave-worthy burgers, tots, fries and shakes. Their...

Takeover Tuesdays at Bivouac Ciderworks with Chef Ron Oliver

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Bivouac “Takeover Tuesdays” Continues On April 25th With Chef Ron Oliver

Bivouac Ciderworks

Bivouac Ciderworks’ “Takeover Tuesdays,” an ongoing series of collaborative culinary events, continues on April 25th, with an exclusive pop-up menu by acclaimed Chef Ron Oliver, an...

San Diego EarthFest To Debut At Balboa Park

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New Earth Day Festival To Debut At Balboa Park

The San Diego EarthFest will be held on Earth Day, Saturday, April 22, in Balboa Park at the Park Boulevard and Presidents Way Lawn, Park...

America's Finest Heroes Cup after SD Loyal

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SDFD vs. SDPD In America’s Finest Heroes Cup On First Responders Appreciation Day

Torero Stadium

Stick around after the SD Loyal vs. Tampa Bay Rowdies match this Sunday to catch the first-ever America’s Finest Heroes Cup featuring The San Diego...

La Valencia Hotel Flicks & Frights Series

Pup-Friendly Flicks and Frights at La Valencia

October 16, 2024

6:30 pm

La Valencia Hotel

The Pink Lady is rolling out the red carpet for pups and their humans with their Flicks & Frights series. Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice… Pet Sematary? Flicks...