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.

Celebrate Christmas In The Sand At Lakehouse Hotel & Resort

The sunny shores of Lake San Marcos are going from a summer getaway to a winter wonderland with all the holiday happenings at Lakehouse Hotel...

Cyclists To Light Up Balboa Park At Holiday Themed Ride

Bring your bikes, your tinsel, and your ugliest Holiday sweater for the 11th Annual Holiday Joy Ride! Hosted by the San Diego County Bicycle Coalition...

Third Avenue Village’s Ugly Sweater + Stocking Stuffer Bash!

Third Avenue Village is kicking-off the holiday season with the FIRST Ugly Sweater + Stocking Stuffer Bash! Grab your best ugly sweater and join Third...

Spreckels Organ Society Announces 2022 San Diego International Summer Organ Festival Lineup

Spreckles Organ Society Spreading The Holiday Spirit With Special Christmas Concerts

Spreckels Organ Society, a non-profit organization curating concerts and performances in the heart of Balboa Park, is kicking off the holiday season with three free...

Local Cycling Leaders Recognized At Golden Gear Awards For Making San Diego A Safer Place To Ride

Leaders who have put their pedals to the metal in making cycling safer and more fun across San Diego will be honored at this year’s...

SD Loyal 2022 Season Ticket Memberships On Sale Now

San Diego Loyal SC (SD Loyal), announced that Season Ticket Memberships are officially on sale for the club’s 2022 season. Building off a momentous 2021...

Balboa Park Carousel Designated Historical Resource

The City of San Diego’s Historical Resources Board has unanimously voted to designate the Balboa Park Carousel and adjacent Kiddie Ride as Historical Resources. Currently...

Celebrate Winter Solstice & Welcome The Holidays With A Healthy Mindset At Mesa Rim North City

Celebrate The Winter Solstice With A Healthy Mindset At Mesa Rim North City

Calling all climbers, yogis, and fitness lovers! Mesa Rim North City is hosting a free Winter Solstice Yoga Event to help you wrap up the...

Ocean Park Inn In Pacific Beach Is Partnering With Top Luxury Hotels Across The Western United States To Raise Money For Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

Pacific Beach’s own Ocean Park Inn, owned by entrepreneur and current chair of the San Diego Convention Center, Elvin Lai, is tapping into the giving...

Vistal Premieres 2022 Menu With Gray Whale Conservation Fundraiser Dinner

Celebrate peak whale watching season and support conservation of the magnificent gray whale with an evening of cocktails, dinner and sweeping views of the coastline...

Get Into The Holiday Spirit At The PB Crazy Christmas Holiday Bar Crawl

With Christmas soon approaching, there’s no better way to get into the holiday spirit than giving back to those in need! High Noon is hosting...

San Diego Vintage Flea Market – For The Holidays

Our “For The Holidays” market is geared towards gift giving for our holiday shoppers. We welcome makers and vintage small vendors to join us for...

Uptown Rhythm Makers At Panama 66!

The Uptown Rhythm Makers are back at Panama 66 soon – the perfect venue to enjoy their show while having a drink and admiring the...

Holiday Updates From You & Yours & The Loma Club!

Learn how to make your very own Y&Y cocktails! You & Yours Distilling‘s holiday-themed cocktails are about to sell out for December. However, reserving a...

It’s Holiday Boozy Garden Tea Time At Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa

Take a break from holiday shopping and enjoy bites and sips at Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa’s lush Secret Garden for their Holiday Edition...

Shop The Carlsbad Village Makers Market For Unique Local Holiday Gifts

Just in time for the holidays! The Carlsbad Village Makers Market Holiday Showcase, sponsored by the Carlsbad Village Association is happening December 4th at the...

TrustedHousesitters To Spread Holiday Cheer For Shelter Dogs With A Dog Toy Drive

TrustedHousesitters, the largest and most trusted vacation pet sitting community of its kind, is hosting a shelter pet holiday toy drive at the Little Italy...

SeaCo Catch Takes Both “People’s Choice” And “Judges’ Choice” At The 9th Annual Taco TKO For The First Time In Competition History

Sponsored by Hornitos Tequila, the San Diego Bay Wine + Food Festival® announces the winners of this year’s Taco TKO Competition, held on Sunday, November...

Wormwood Absinthe Bar And French Restaurant Opens Tomorrow In University Heights

San Diego will receive its first absinthe-focused cocktail bar and restaurant with Wormwood, a new concept opening in mid-November 2021 under the leadership of Amar Harrag,...

Brits Christmas Party Night at theShakespeare pub

Party Like Your Across The Pond At The Brits Christmas Party Night At Shakespeare Pub’s!

Shakespeare Pub and Grille in Little Italy is hosting a Brit Christmas Party that sounds damn fun! Here’s the description they post when announcing the...

Little Italy To Transform Into A Christmas Village At Annual Tree Lighting Celebration

Little Italy will be kicking-off the holiday season by welcoming back their annual Little Italy Tree Lighting and Christmas Village on Saturday, December 4th. Transforming...

Join The Holiday Celebrations At Liberty Public Market

Liberty Public Market invites you to join in the fun as they kick-off the season with holiday festivities! Sit back and relax as their carolers...

Family Day With Santa At The San Diego Automotive Museum

The community is invited to a fun Family Day at the San Diego Automotive Museum for some exciting holiday activities, including a visit from Santa!...

Birch Aquarium Launches In-Person Education Programming

After nearly two years with no in-person school programs or Outdoor Adventures, Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego’s Education Team...