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.

Stone Brewing x Speaqua Launch Buenaveza Speaker

Hey, San Diego, check out this cool local partnership – two San Diego companies, Speaqua & Stone Brewing have partnered together to launch a custom...

San Diego Legion To Play 2022 Major League Rugby Season At SDSU Sports Deck

San Diego Legion announced that they will play the 2022 season at the San Diego State University Sports Deck. The team is excited to welcome...

Rare Society’s New Cocktail Menu Takes A Meaty Twist

Rare Society Solana Beach’s New Cocktail Menu Takes A Meaty Twist

Trust Restaurant Group’s newest venture, Rare Society Solana Beach, has introduced an elevated cocktail program to the Cedros Design District paying homage to the traditional...

Winter Means Whale Watching Season In San Diego

Every winter, hundreds of Gray Whales make their annual 12,400-mile round trip journey between their northern feeding grounds off Alaska to Baja California, passing San...

SD Loyal’s Collin Martin Awarded 2021 USL Impact Player Of The Year

At the United Soccer League’s (USL) annual Winter Summit, San Diego Loyal SC (SD Loyal) brought home three of six 2021 USL Impact Awards –...

The Aisle Magazine Launch Party Hosted At The Guild Hotel

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This Boutique Hotel Is Hosting A Wedding Planners Dream Event

The Guild Hotel, San Diego, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Demand for weddings has only gone up since the pandemic, which is why this January, The Guild Hotel in downtown San Diego and Aisle Planner...

North City Debuts Newest Installation In Comprehensive Public Art Program

North City, the developing downtown hub in North County, is celebrating the debut of its newest art installment, “Wood Toy Fire Gate” by artist Taylor...

Ring In The New Year With The Herb & Sea ‘Dine & Dip’ Skinny Dip at Moonlight Beach!

Ring in the new year the Herb & Sea way by skinny dipping at Moonlight Beach. Dine & Dip starts with dinner at Herb &...

Talking Food, Culture, and Community With Chef Phillip Esteban

One of our priorities here at ThereSanDiego, as we head into the new year, is to do more work to tell the stories of the...

Ballast Point Reboots "Victory At Sea Days"

The 8th Annual Celebration Of Dark Beers, “Victory At Sea Days,” Returns This Weekend

The countdown is on to the darkest days of the year. Ballast Point’s popular celebration of dark beers, Victory at Sea Days, returns for a...

Roll Into The Spirit With Rouleur Brewing’s Ugly Christmas Sweater Ride!

Roll your way into the holiday spirit with Rouleur Brewing’s Ugly Christmas Sweater Ride. In cycling lore, a Rouleur is the most exciting and savvy...

Seahorse Tours Are Back At Birch Aquarium

Just in time for winter break, Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego is relaunching its popular Behind-the-Scenes Seahorse Tours on...

Cars & Coffee With San Diego Automotive Museum

Cars & Coffee is an exciting way to visit the San Diego Automotive Museum and all the incredible exhibits on display! The community is invited...

Garibaldi Announces New Chef, Debuts Refreshed Menu

Garibaldi, the InterContinental San Diego’s Southern Italian-inspired rooftop sanctuary, is excited to announce the appointment of Chef Todd Bencivenni as Chef de Cuisine, along with...

Breakfast Republic Expands To Hillcrest

Breakfast Republic continues its reign as one of San Diego’s most well-known spots for an indulgent brunch, and soon, it’ll be readily available for the...

Cesarina Cocktail Program, Winter Wonderland Décor & Holiday Dining

Cesarina Debuts Its Cocktail Program And Winter Wonderland Décor

With a shiny new full liquor license in-hand, Cesarina just debuted a spectacular cocktail program centered around reimagined Italian classics, just in time for the...

Winter Cocktail Release Party At Kettner Exchange

Kettner Exchange To Launch Winter Season Cocktail Menu With Rooftop Party

Kettner Exchange will launch its winter season cocktail menu, including the Scout’s Honor, with a Winter Solstice Cocktail Party on the KEX rooftop on Thursday,...

Bivouac’s Holiday Hangout + “Scenic Route” Cider Release

Bivouac Ciderworks invites you to celebrate the festive season with the release of Bivouac’s new ‘Scenic Route’ cider, ornament making (a vintage camping lantern), flannel...

Newborn Squirrel Monkey Will Soon Call San Diego Zoo’s Wildlife Explorers Basecamp Home

At less than 3 weeks old, an infant squirrel monkey clings to its mother, Rocket, while inquisitively taking in the sights and sounds of its...

El Viejon Is Your Mexican Seafood Restaurant With An Asian Twist

Convoy’s newest and hottest restaurant, El Viejón, is serving up Mexican Seafood con Asian Twist! From the Seafood Towers to the Aguachiles and the Quesitacos,...

Westfield UTC Brings Special Holiday Moments To Life With This Year’s Seasonal Programming

The holidays are officially here, which means San Diego’s premier resort-inspired lifestyle destination, Westfield UTC, is ready to spread some seasonal cheer! As a true...

The Friendly Feast Cookie Club: Christmas Edition

Enjoy an exciting assortment of festive holiday cookies from San Diego’s best pastry chefs and bakers. Each Friendly Feast Cookie Club: Christmas Edition box is...

Free Holiday Cooking Class With Brian Malarkey

Sharpen Your Cooking Skills At This Free Holiday Cooking Class With Chef Brian Malarkey

‘Tis the season for holiday home cooking with Celebrity Chef and Founder of Chefs Life cooking oils, Brian Malarkey. Just in time to sharpen those...

Become An Expert (Mixologist + More) At Communal's Holiday Workshops

Become An Expert (Mixologist + More) At Communal Oceanside’s Holiday Workshops

San Diego’s creative-minded café & shop, Communal, has extended its offerings and now also offers ticketed workshops at its newly opened Oceanside location (602 S...