The Craving: San Diego Food + Drink – Week of May 25, 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.

Ephrat Asherie Dance Returns To ArtPower With A Series Of Virtual Events

Award-winning New York City-based b-girl, dancer, and choreographer, Ephrat Asherie, embarks on a virtual dance residency at ArtPower from October 27 through November 19, 2020....

Breakfast Republic Features Traditional Swedish Dish For Brunch

Restaurateur Brings A Taste Of His Home Country To San Diego

Born and raised in Sweden until age 16, Johan Engman has become a prominent industry figure in San Diego since making it his permanent home....

The Presley Launches Weekend Brunch Beginning October 24

The Presley, Good Time Design’s (Moonshine Beach, The Blind Burro,) new hotspot in Liberty Station, is excited to announce the launch of their brunch menu,...

The California Family Halloween Hike & Seek Challenge

Looking for an alternative to Trick-or-Treating this year? Parents need something to do with their kids on Halloween while also keeping them safe. Here’s a...

Saint Archer Pairs With Local Food Partners To Reopen Tasting Rooms

After over six months of closure, Saint Archer Brewing Company is excited to announce it has reopened both of its San Diego tasting rooms. Located...

Get In The Halloween Spirit With Wonderspaces VR Film Gloomy Eyes

Wonderspaces Returns With VR Film Gloomy Eyes To Get You In The Halloween Spirit

Wonderspaces VR is bringing a virtual reality film series to Liberty Station, starting with the spooky virtual reality film Gloomy Eyes, directed by Fernando Moldanado...

Celebrate Oktoberfest At The ‘Stone Oktoberfest Im Garten’ At Liberty Station

What does the name mean? As you may guess, “Oktoberfest in the Garden. ”Stone Brewing will be hosting another socially-distanced, seated dinner in their gardens...

Fall Critter Camp At Helen Woodward Animal Center

School breaks are tough for busy parents and having a safe place for kids to socialize is more important than ever, so register for Fall...

Vinyl Junkies Pop-Up Shop w/ DJs & Thousands Of Records For Sale

There’s a great new outdoor location for the All-Ages Vinyl Junkies Pop-Up Shop at Krakatoa Cafe in Golden Hill. Thousands of records for sale, DJs,...

Rock The Vote At The Smoking Gun On Election Day

If you plan on turning in your ballot early this year, be sure to save your ‘I voted’ sticker because The Smoking Gun will be...

625 Broadway Creates Meditative Environment With The ‘Zen Den’

We could all use a little Zen these days, and 625 Broadway is trying to bring more of it to the lives of its residents....

Mr. Trustee's Fall And Limited Edition Halloween Flavor Available Soon

Mr. Trustee Is Scooping Up New Fall Ice Cream Flavors!

Although fall is calling, our San Diego weather is still hot, hot hot! Mr. Trustee, adjacent to Trust Restaurant Group’s Cardellino Restaurant in Mission Hills,...

Special Brunch Pop-Up At Craft & Commerce

Little Italy’s Craft & Commerce will be hosting GQ’s best new restaurant Tuetano Taqueria, a hole in the wall in San Ysidro known for their...

Facciamo Festa! (Let’s Party!) For Italian Heritage Month

October is Italian-American Heritage & Culture Month and, boy, are we in need of something to celebrate! Thankfully, Little Italy is giving us a good...

ArtWalk At Liberty Station Celebrates 15 Years With A Modified Experience

ArtWalk At Liberty Station announces its return to the ARTS DISTRICT Liberty Station on Saturday, November 7 and Sunday, November 8. This year marks fifteen...

Backyard’s Spooky Movie Nights Every Thursday In October!

Backyard Kitchen & Tap is giving Halloween-lovers what they want with a lineup of spooktactular movies every Thursday night in October! Head to Pacific Beach...

Halloween At Liberty Station Comes With Virtual Costume Contest, Restaurant Specials, And More

Liberty Station’s Annual Halloween Costume Contest Goes Virtual

While Liberty Station must forgo its annual Halloween celebration, the historic Point Loma neighborhood remains a go-to destination to sport festive getups with a virtual...

The Third Annual Mavericks Beach Club Pink October

To help show support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Mavericks Beach Club, on Garnet Avenue in Pacific Beach, is partnering with Ketel One Botanicals and...

The Original Starfires Hosts Album Release Concert

The Original Starfires All-Star Band Hosts Album Release Concert Benefiting Wounded Warrior Homes

The Original Starfires All-Star Band is hosting an album release concert at a private estate in Carlsbad. The Original Starfires All-Star Band will perform hits...

Filipino-Inspired Cooking With Chef Phillip Esteban

October is Filipino History Month! We’re giving you a great excuse to learn how to cook Filipino-inspired dishes from San Diego chef, Phillip Esteban! Learn...

Spooktacular Carlsbad Resorts Are Brewing Up Hocus Pocus For Halloween Getaways & Staycations

Halloween is not completely canceled this year! Little ghouls, goblins and superheroes can enjoy bags full of treats, trips to the pumpkin patch, runs through...

Break Point Does Brunch

Brunch lovers can add a new destination to their list of must-try spots in San Diego. Pacific Beach’s Break Point has launched a new brunch...

Fashion Week San Diego Designers' First Ever Virtual Runway Show

FWSD’s Designers Take The Stage In First Ever Virtual Runway Show

Fashion Week San Diego’s first-ever virtual runway show is taking place on Saturday, October 17, and tickets are now on sale for $40 – the...

One Paseo Kicks Off Halloween Celebrations

While Halloween is sure to look a little different this year, One Paseo in Del Mar is welcoming spooky season with several socially-distant friendly Halloween...