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.

Pacifica Del Mar’s Annual Ugly Sweater Christmas Party

Pacifica Del Mar‘s Annual Ugly Sweater Christmas Party is happening and you’re invited! Wear your ugliest sweater for a chance at winning prizes for best...

Happy Hour At Smokin J's With Plenty Of Outdoor Space

Smokin J’s BBQ To Open First Restaurant In San Diego

After two-and-a-half years perfecting their BBQ on the road, brothers Jeremy and Joshua George are opening their first restaurant, Smokin J’s BBQ, in Poway, California,...

A Full Schedule Of Holiday Fun At Flower Hill This Weekend!

Join us for special holiday events, food and shopping! ‘Tis the Season of Giving Back at Flower Hill. Cucina Enoteca Sip & Support Program &...

Tahona Presents Chef’s Table Dinner With Origen Raiz

Tahona’s Chef’s Table Dinner

San Diego mezcal bar and kitchen, Tahona, will host an intimate Chef’s Table dining event alongside artisanal mezcal from Origen Raiz during a one-night-only dinner...

Masquerade Into 2020 With FLUXX Nightclub’s New Year Celebrations

Masquerade into 2020 with FLUXX Nightclub’s New Years Celebrations

Have a ball this New Year’s Eve at FLUXX Nightclub with a magical, masquerade-themed party, and continue the celebration into the New Year with FLUXX’S...

Holiday Food Truck Festival Brings Five Full Days Of Holiday Cheer To Balboa Park

San Diego residents and out-of-town visitors are invited to extend their holiday celebrations at Balboa Park’s annual Holiday Food Truck Festival. For five days between...

Moonshine Flats And Moonshine Beach Introduce New Weekly Lineup

San Diego’s favorite Honky Tonk bars, Moonshine Flats and Moonshine Beach, have introduced a new weekly lineup, aimed at allowing everyone to get a little...

Little Italy Unveils Never Seen Before Christmas Tree Design

San Diego’s Little Italy is getting a brand new custom-designed Christmas tree for the 21st Annual Tree Lighting and Christmas Village this Friday. Located in...

Flower Hill Promenade Has A Full Schedule of Holiday Fun For North County Shoppers

Flower Hill Promenade brings its ‘Shop, Eat, Play’ spirit to life this holiday season, celebrating the season with a packed schedule of fun holiday events,...

The Big List Of Things To Do In San Diego This Weekend

The Top Concerts In San Diego This Weekend Thursday, December 5 Snowfall At Omni La Costa Resort & Spa Celebrate the holiday season with magical...

Have Breakfast With Santa At The San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Santa Claus is coming—to the Safari Park! He’ll be here for breakfast and would love to see you. Bring friends and family and gather at...

Come And Get A First Taste Of Buona Forchetta Family’s Matteo

This Saturday, the public will have its first chance to experience Matteo, the nonprofit restaurant in South Park from Buona Forchetta Family owner, Matteo Cattaneo,...

Carnage X Insomniac Events At Bassmnt

A bass-loving producer who trades in EDM, rap, and trap, Carnage was a successful hip-hop beat maker before he transitioned into the world of dance....

Eat Dinner In A Clear Geodesic Dome At San Diego’s New Luxury Pop-Up Experience!

Dinner With A View invites you to experience an unforgettable dining event this winter! The luxury pop-up experience will be located in Liberty Station’s Central...

The Village People (Yes, THOSE Village People!) Set to Unveil Christmas Show at Balboa Park December Nights!

The world-famous musical group Village People are happy to announce the first of what is likely to become an annual Christmas tour called “The Village...

Steve Aoki At OMNIA San Diego

Two-time Grammy-nominated producer and DJ, Steve Aoki is one of today’s most successful American cross-genre artists, collectively counting 1.5 billion music streams on Spotify, with...

Snowfall At Omni La Costa Resort & Spa

Celebrate the holiday season with magical snowfall in The Plaza at Omni La Costa Resort & Spa this December. Experience the enchantment of a winter...

Discover What’s New At Stroll The Boulevard This Holiday Season

Join over 20 businesses on El Cajon Blvd for an evening of holiday cheer! There will be drink and food specials, street vendors and live...

The Local Holiday Bazaar Is Back For It’s 4th Year

Join The Local Bazaar, in partnership with Arts District Liberty Station, for their 4th annual Holiday Bazaar this Friday 6th December 4 p.m – 10...

Prohibition San Diego's Repeal Day Celebration

Prohibition Hosting A Proper Repeal Day Celebration

Cheers to celebrating #RepealDay the old-fashioned way at Prohibition San Diego! Enjoy live music and $1 Old Fashioned cocktails in honor of the 1930s-era holiday!...

Holiday Pop-up Party At North Park Beer Co.

Join us for a Holiday Pop-Up Party at North Park Beer Co. for local gift shopping, live music, beer specials, food, and fun. We’ll have...

Mystics Of Alkala Recruitment Night!

The secret rum and cocktail drinking club of False Idol will be officially recruiting new members on the first Tuesday of every month. Existing members...

Join The Block Party For A Cause At Lola 55

Mark your advent calendars for December 9th — Lola 55 is hosting an all-you-can-eat Block Party For A Cause in support of wildfire relief in...

Hop Down The Rabbit Hole This New Year’s Eve At The Mad Hatter’s Ball

Toast to 2020 with the entire family at The Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa’s Mad Hatter’s Ball this New Year’s Eve! The family-friendly celebration will...