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.
Second Chance Beer Hosts Paint Your Pet Fundraiser
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Second Chance Beer Hosts Paint Your Pet Fundraiser
  • Second Chance Beer Co. Brewery
Second Chance Beer Company is hosting a Paint Your Pet Fundraiser with LoveJoy Creations! Spend Father’s Day at this special fundraising event. View this post...
Mingle Under The Stars At BRO-AM Benefit Party 2022
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Mingle Under The Stars At BRO-AM Benefit Party 2022
  • Secret Location
The BRO-AM Benefit Party, North County’s annual celebration put on by Grammy award-winning rock band, SWITCHFOOT, is back on Friday, June 24th. An exclusive performance...
Rise San Diego To Unveil Community-Focused Projects And Programs
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Local Changemakers To Unveil Community-Focused Projects And Programs That Address San Diego Issues
  • The Salvation Army Kroc Center – Theatre
On July 7, San Diego changemakers will convene at The Salvation Army Kroc Center Theatre to propose solutions that address the region’s most pressing issues...
Beach House At Belmont Park Debuts Tulum-style Bar And Menu
Beach House At Belmont Park Debuts Tulum-Style Bar And Menu
Beach House, the toes in the sand beach bar and restaurant at the iconic Belmont Park is excited to debut a new, full-service menu. Situated...
Summer Picnics And Bonfires With Barrio Star To-Go Margaritas
Summer Picnics And Bonfires With Barrio Star To-Go Margaritas
With summer approaching, we can’t wait to spend more time outdoors in America’s finest city. San Diego is home to many beautiful picnic and bonfire...
Gin Blossoms Celebrates 30th Anniversary Of 1st Album
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Gin Blossoms Brings Back The 90s As They Celebrate 30th Anniversary Of 1st Album
  • Harrah’s Resort SoCal
Gin Blossoms are performing live poolside at Dive. From “Hey Jealousy” to “Found Out About You,” the Grammy-nominated band will be bringing back the 90s...
Matt Fraser Comes To Dazzle Crowds At Harrah's Resort SoCal
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Matt Fraser Comes To Dazzle Crowds At Harrah’s Resort SoCal
  • Harrah’s Resort SoCal
Matt Fraser is coming to Harrah’s Resort to dazzle crowds for a unique night of psychic readings that will have fans entertained and intrigued. View...
Spreckels Organ Society Announces 2022 San Diego International Summer Organ Festival Lineup
Spreckels Organ Society Announces Women in Music Festival Lineup
Spreckels Organ Society, a non-profit organization curating concerts and performances in the heart of Balboa Park, announces its 2022 San Diego International Summer Organ Festival...
Alejandra’s Cocina Opens First San Diego Location
Alejandra’s Cocina Opens First San Diego Location
North County locals and visitors will soon be able to “fiesta” at Alejandra’s Cocina! This Grand Restaurant Group concept is the same team behind Nick & G’s and Bellamy’s, and they...
Quiero's New Rooftop Deck At Seaport Village
Enjoy Stunning Views As You Dine At Quiero’s New Rooftop Deck At Seaport Village
Quiero’s new rooftop deck at its Seaport Village location, that it shares with Mike Hess Brewing, is the only rooftop deck to eat and drink on...
free speed coaching at samuel adams event
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Annual Brewing The American Dream Provides Free Speed Coaching To Support San Diego Business Owners
  • Tower Beach Club
On June 14, dozens of San Diego small business owners and experts will gather at the Tower Beach Club in Mission Beach for Samuel Adams...
La Jolla Music Society Presents Midday Classics, A Free Lunchtime Concert
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La Jolla Music Society Presents Midday Classics, A Free Lunchtime Concert
  • The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center
La Jolla Music Society (LJMS) presents a free lunchtime concert, Midday Classics, on Wednesday, June 15 in the Wu Tsai QRT.yrd at The Conrad. Midday...
Big List of Things To Do In San Diego This Weekend
The Big List Of Things To Do In San Diego This Weekend | June 9 To 12
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Prince Royce (@princeroyce) Top Concerts In San Diego This Weekend From local performers to international stars,...
Ballast Point Announces New Culinary Director, Chef Tommy Dimella
Ballast Point Announces New Culinary Director, Chef Tommy Dimella
In an effort to continuously reflect its “Dedicated to the Craft” ethos, Ballast Point is pleased to announce the addition of Chef Tommy Dimella as...
San Diego Museum Of Art To Host Expressions Of Pride: On The Steps At SDMA
San Diego Museum Of Art To Host “Expressions Of Pride: On The Steps At SDMA”, June 24th
In celebration of Pride month, The San Diego Museum of Art is partnering with San Diego Pride and Art of Pride to present Expressions of Pride: On...
Communal Oceanside Extends Hours And Launches Fresh Summer Menu
Communal Extends Hours And Launches Fresh Summer Menu
With summer upon us, Communal Oceanside is happy to announce the launch of extended evening hours in tandem with its new summer menu, expanded wine...
International Yoga Day Vibe Flow
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Lululemon And Vibe Flow Yoga Team Up At One Paseo To Celebrate International Yoga Day
  • One Paseo
Yogis unite! This International Yoga Day, we are celebrating with a complimentary yoga class led by Vibeflow and Lululemon. View this post on Instagram A...
Nick Cannon’s Wild ‘N Out Sports Bar and Arcade Introduces Happy Hour
Wild ‘N Out Sports Bar And Arcade Introduces Happy Hour, Karaoke And Game Night
It’s time to bring your talents to the Gaslamp Quarter. Wild ‘N Out Sports Bar and Arcade, Nick Cannon’s new ‘eatertainment’ destination, has introduced a...
top San Diego weekend concerts
Top Concerts In San Diego This Weekend | June 9 To June 12
From local performers to international stars, this weekend’s San Diego concerts has got it all for you. From artist comebacks, to reggae legends, to country...
Second Chance Beer Hosts Final Monthly Stretch First, Drink Second Yoga Session
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Second Chance Beer Says “Stretch First, Drink Second”
  • Second Chance Beer Co. Brewery
Second Chance Beer Company co-founder, Virginia Morrison, will teach “Stretch First, Drink Second” yoga class on Sunday, the first in a series of four on the...
Blue Star Museums Program Through Labor Day At The San Diego Museum Of Art
Active-Duty Military And Families Can Visit The San Diego Museum Of Art For Free
The San Diego Museum of Art is a participating member of the Blue Star Museums program, which honors members of our military with free access...
WILDCOAST Presents The Sea Turtle Arribada
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WILDCOAST Presents The Sea Turtle Arribada With GoPro For A Cause + Kind Humans
  • Kings & Convicts
All of our WILDCOAST friends out there are invited to watch a free screening of our new Sea Turtle Arribada Film by GoPro! Witness the miracle...
Florals And Rosé For National Rosé Day At The Guild
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Florals And Rosé For National Rosé Day At The Guild
  • The Guild Hotel, San Diego, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Join floral designer, Erika Nicole, from Bay Wreath Co. at The Guild Hotel on Saturday, June 11 to celebrate National Rosé Day. View this post...
San Diego Pride Weekend At The Pride Of Hillcrest Block Party
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Kick Off San Diego Pride Weekend At The Pride Of Hillcrest Block Party
  • Pride Plaza
Pride of Hillcrest Block Party will return to Pride Plaza to kick off San Diego Pride weekend on Thursday and Friday. View this post on...
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