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.

Meals On Wheels Holds Their Annual Gala…..VIRTUALLY!

Join Meals on Wheels San Diego County for the 60th Anniversary Virtual Gala! It is their biggest fundraiser to help home-bound seniors and with the...

Flower Hill Has Pivoted To Meet The Demands Of Our Community

Flower Hill, much loved by the San Diego community for over forty years, has seen their businesses change and pivot to meet the demands of...

Trust Restaurant Group To Reopen For Takeout Service

Trust Restaurant Group (TRG) has reopened to the public to offer pickup and delivery service starting on Wednesday, April 22, from their Fort Oak Restaurant...

Del Mar Highlands Offers Virtual Kids Concerts, Mother’s Day Art Projects, And More!

Initiatives out of Del Mar Highlands Town Center are bringing light (and much needed activities) to children and families around San Diego. From virtual live...

Some Heroes Sew: Fashion Week San Diego Designers Create Face Masks

In these trying times, a definite boost in our spirit would be hearing stories about San Diegans giving back to the community no matter how...

Family Kit Now Available At North Italia As It Opens Its Pantry

North Italia is opening its pantry. Guest can now order the Family Kit ($65; feeds 4-5; some assembly required) boasting a large caesar calad, parmesan...

Introducing One Paseo’s At Home Wellness Offerings

As the San Diego area adjusts to a new home-based lifestyle, local urban village, One Paseo, is remaining a beacon within the community by shifting...

Ranch 45’s Fish Taco Box Is Perfect For At-Home Taco Tuesday

For San Diegans looking to master the perfect at home taco to celebrate Taco Tuesday while quarantining, Ranch 45 is offering Fish Taco boxes, available...

Museum Of Photographic Arts Returns To Its Roots As A Community Attraction Without Walls

The Museum of Photographic Arts (MOPA) is going virtual while its brick-and-mortar location remains closed to combat the spread of COVID-19. This is an opportunity...

Pho Ca Dao & Grill Launches Free Meal Program For First Responders

As a gesture of thanks towards the dedicated healthcare workers, police officers, EMTs, and other first responders who have been working tirelessly to keep our...

Coastal Roots Farm Is In The Critical Sector And Is Still Open

Coastal Roots Farm Is Still Open To Get Food Into The Hands Of Those Who Need It

Coastal Roots Farm falls within Food and Agriculture, one of the Critical Sectors providing vital services, allowing them to continue their Food Distribution Program to...

You're Invited To The Saint Archer Family Reunion To Celebrate 8 Years

Saint Archer Brewing Offers Delivery To Locations Close To Their Tasting Rooms

Saint Archer Brewing Co.’s two tasting rooms, Miramar and Leucadia, are open daily from 3:00-7:00PM for to-go beers only, along with local delivery for parts...

Second Chance Seeks Community Support To Deliver Produce To Those In Need

Urban Garden Seeks Community Support To Deliver Produce To Those In Need

Local nonprofit, Second Chance, operates two urban gardens and seeks community support to distribute and deliver the garden’s vegetables to those who need it most....

History Happening Now: San Diego History Center’s COVID-19 Initiative

The San Diego History Center has created an initiative called History Happening Now! Share Your Story to engage the community and help San Diegans share...

Keep Student’s Creative Juices Flowing With An Art Contest

With kids staying at home, parents are on the hunt for creative and educational ways to keep them busy. Local nonprofit, Flying Leatherneck Historical Foundation’s...

Liberty Call Distilling & Kitchen Postpones Opening

Liberty Call Distilling is (understandably) putting the grand opening of its new Barrio Logan location on hold. Although Liberty Call Distilling’s restaurant-distillery location in Barrio...

These Little Italy Businesses Are Still Open!

San Diego County has mandated that all restaurants discontinue dine-in service and focus solely on take-out, delivery, and drive-thru until further directives are given by...

The Big List Of San Diego Restaurants Offering Takeout And Delivery During The Coronavirus Lockdown

We’re doing our best to keep a big list of San Diego restaurants that are still providing takeout and delivery options – let’s show them...

One Paseo’s Eateries Offer To-Go Dining, Meal Kits, And Grocery Essentials

During this unprecedented time, One Paseo is remaining open, allowing the center’s numerous food and beverage offerings to continue to serve the San Diego community....

The Loma Club Invites You To Get Lucky At The Shamrock Shamble Tournament

Stop by The Loma Club for their annual Shamrock Shamble! Entry fee includes 9 holes, a welcome drink, and on-course tasters from the new menu....

15 Healthy Things To Do In San Diego When The Coronavirus Is Scaring The S#it Out Of You

It’s pretty hard to keep the mood light around here right now, and encouraging people to go to big, crowded events (our normal routine around...

California Ballet Presents Beer & Ballet

A best-of-both-worlds night & audience favorite by California Ballet. Fresh new works form company dancers all in the intimate, raw setting of the White Box...

The San Diego Museum Of Art Presents La Harptette

Get transported to the mythical gardens of “Bouguereau & America” by the music of LA Harptette! This Los Angeles-based harp quartet will perform a program...

Barrio Art Crawl

The Logan Avenue Consortium & The Barrio Logan MAD present the Barrio Art Crawl. The “Barrio Art Crawl” is a free self guided tour consisting...