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.

Union Kitchen & Tap Hits The Open Road With New Food Truck

Union Kitchen & Tap and the OMG Hospitality Group are known for their modern-American fare and coastal flair reminiscent of the San Diego area, and...

Salk Institute Invites You To The 7th Science & Music Series

The Salk Institute invites you to attend the seventh season of the Salk Science & Music Series. The series consists of four remarkable Sunday afternoons...

Announcing Carlsbad’s New WR Kitchen & Bar

WR Kitchen & Bar is proud to announce the upcoming opening of a Carlsbad location, adding to its first outpost in Laguna Niguel. The new...

Bazaar Del Mundo’s “Día De Los Muertos” Brings Tradition And Family Friendly Activities To Old Town

Old Town’s Bazaar del Mundo and Casa Guadalajara are teaming up, Friday through Sunday, November 1-3 to celebrate Día de los Muertos – or “Day...

Sundays Are For Sunday SupperBankers Hill Bar + Restaurant

Sundays Are For Sunday Supper At Bankers Hill Bar + Restaurant

There is now one more reason to love Sundays on top of family time – BANKERS HILL BAR + Restaurant’s newly launched Sunday Supper series!...

Happy Hour HOwLoween At The Local Pacific Beach

Join us for Happy Hour HOWLoween at The Local Pacific Beach! Bring your pup for a Dog Costume Contest sponsored by your favorites: Tito’s &...

Join Jsix And The Local Pacific Beach For Spooktacular Halloween Festivities

Join Jsix For A Halloween Rooftop Beer Festival

Join Jsix on the roof of Upper East Bar for an all-you-can-drink Halloween beer festival. Bring your boo-tiful costume and enjoy plenty of brews and...

Halloween Trick-Or-Treating At The Village At Pacific Highlands Ranch

Boo! A Spooktacular family-friendly Halloween event is going down at The Village at Pacific Highlands Ranch and we don’t want you to miss out! Bring...

First Annual Distillers Fest Debuts At Liberty Station On Saturday, November 16

First Annual San Diego Craft Distillers Guild Fest Debuts At Liberty Station

As part of its commitment to promoting local craft spirits, the San Diego Distillers Guild has announced the arrival of its first annual San Diego...

Bobboi’s Newest Location In Little Italy Is Now Open

San Diego’s mainstay Italian gelato shop, Bobboi Natural Gelato, is now open on the corner of Kettner Boulevard and Ivy Street in Little Italy location....

Kat Hammock From Encinitas, CA Wins Her Battle On The Voice

On The Voice’s Battle Rounds last Monday, October 14th, Encinitas, CA native, Kat Hammock, went head-to-head with teammate Josie Jones. Singing a duet of “Take...

7th Annual Bike For Boobs Ride To Raise Funds For Breast Cancer Awareness

Let’s ride for breast cancer awareness! This fun ride invites community members to grab their bikes and wear pink to raise breast cancer awareness and...

There’s A ‘Cookie, Jerky, & Beer’ Social Hour At Quartyard…And You Should Come!

Yes, that’s right…a Cookie, Jerky, & Beer Social Hour! It’s the perfect combo, and the proceeds from the event will benefit Cookies for Kids Cancer....

House Of Blues Restaurant & Bar Announces The Launch Of "Country Brunch Live" Food And Music Celebration

House Of Blues Launches The “Country Brunch Live” Food And Music Celebration!

House of Blues San Diego recently announced the launch of “Country Brunch Live”, a multi-sensory experience of food and music that will kick-start folks’ weekend vibes, kicking off...

The Orfila Vineyards & Winery Brings In The Orfila Fall Festival

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

The Top Concerts In San Diego This Weekend Thursday, October 17th Culture & Cocktails: Abstract Revolution The San Diego Museum of Art celebrates the ‘Abstract...

Taste Of La Jolla 2019

La Jolla’s finest outdoor dinner party returns as the Foundation of La Jolla High School hosts the 19th annual Taste of La Jolla benefiting scholastic...

Guns N' Roses In Tijuana At Estadio Caliente

Guns N’ Roses Performing At Estadio Caliente In Tijuana

What could possibly go wrong with Guns N Roses playing in Tijuana Mexico?! Sounds like our kind of trouble! Experience the legendary rock band, Guns...

2019 Mac N’ Cheese Throwdown

Calling all those who love Mac N’ Cheese, and calling all those who make Mac N’ Cheese! Join us for a big Mac N’ Cheese...

Fall Cyder Dinner

Join Newtopia Cyder and The Good Seed Food Company to welcome fall with a delicious cyder-paired dinner! This five-course menu designed by Chef Chuy of...

Dueling Pianos At Dusk With B-Present

The b-present Foundation is excited to invite you to join us under the stars at Quartyard, San Diego’s trendiest concert venue, for their Fall Fundraiser....

Festival of Lights – 12th Annual Diwali Celebrations

The San Diego Indian American Society, in association with India Associations celebrating the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, presents the Festival of Lights –...

Karl Strauss Brewing Company Proudly Brings You Collabapalooza 2019

The spirit of collaboration has always been alive and well in the San Diego brewing community and Collabapalooza is focused on highlighting this camaraderie and...

Reader Brunch & Booze 2019: The Search For The Best Brunch Bite

Join the San Diego Reader for their first annual Reader Brunch & Booze event. Brace yourself for the most brunch-tastic event around! A brunch battle...

The Orfila Vineyards & Winery Brings In The Orfila Fall Festival

Orfila Vineyards & Winery is hosting a Fall Harvest Festival this Friday! There will be wine, crafts, activities, live music, lawn games, food trucks and...