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.

The 25th Annual Pacific Islander Festival

Come enjoy a bit of Island culture with us as the Annual Pacific Island Festival returns on its 25th year. There will be entertainment, foods...

See Them Aliens Night At Rooftop Cinema Club San Diego

While hundreds of thousands of men and women are set to rush Area 51 to “see them aliens,” Rooftop Cinema Club is offering a less...

Coronado Island Will Be Live With Music At The Coronado Music Festival 2019

The Coronado Music Festival is a three day, family-friendly, FREE Music Festival in Coronado CA, featuring local and regional musical talent of all genres and...

Dunedin New Zealand Eats Celebrates It's 3rd Anniversary With An End Of Summer Hula Party

Dunedin New Zealand Eats Celebrates End Of Summer Hula Party

Dunedin New Zealand Eats is celebrating their 3 Year Anniversary with an End of Summer Hula Party. Join us for a fun night out in...

Rooftop Pig Roast With Tequila Fortaleza

Head to Level Four rooftop pool deck and lounge for an end of summer Pig Roast with Tequila Fortaleza. Curadero’s head chef, Brad Kraten, will...

Dine Out For The Cure At Cusp Dining And Drinks

As part of Susan G. Komen’s Dine Out for the Cure campaign, two La Jolla restaurants are coming together for a tasteful night of fundraising....

Cooking With A View At The Marine Room

Gather and enjoy a fine dining experience next to the waves and learn to cook from the professionals as The Marine Room hosts its Fall Cooking...

End Of Summer Pool Party With Mezcal Mal Bien

End Of Summer Pool Party With Mal Bien Mezcal

Say farewell to summer by celebrating at Level Four! The end of summer party with feature specialty cocktails like the Margarita, Ranch Water, Paloma, Oaxaca...

Desert Daze Announces Single Day Lineups!

Desert Daze daily lineups announced and single day passes available now! Performances by Wu-Tang Clan, Ween, The Flaming Lips, Flying Lotus, Khruangbin, Stereolab, Animal Collective,...

Fairmont Grand Del Mar To Host Downtown Abbey, The Movie-Themed Afternoon Tea

Fairmont Grand Del Mar welcomes guests for an afternoon tea in the style of the Lords and Ladies of Downton Abbey. The special tea is...

Glenlivet Tasting At The Whiskey House

If you are a scotch enthusiast, then you might already know that Glenlivet is considered one of the bestselling scotches in the world. Experience the...

The Magnolia Announces End Of Summer Promo For Shows Without Breaking The Bank

As the summer season ends, The Magnolia looks to keep the good time rolling with the announcement of their new special ticket promotion: The “End of Summer...

French-Inspired Zinqué Says Bonjour To San Diego’s Little Italy Neighborhood

Zinqué, a French bistro, café and wine bar known for iconic locations in Venice, West Hollywood, Newport Beach, and Downtown Los Angeles, has opened a...

Blind IPA Battle At North Park’s Beerfish

The time has come to showcase your love for beer and put it to the ultimate test at the Blind IPA Battle at North Park’s...

Octoberfest Party At Tavern At The Vogue

Oktoberfest Party At Tavern At The Vogue

Tavern at the Vogue invites you to kick off Octoberfest at their Grand Opening Party! Chula Vista’s newest restaurant will be celebrating with a day...

Half Way To St Paddy’s Day At The Field Irish Pub

Come Join us at The Field Irish Pub as we celebrate Half Way To St. Paddy’s Day! Half Price Irish Fayre and Drinks await! https://www.instagram.com/p/B2P0g8xBvIl/...

Desert Daze 2019 Reveals Mystic Bazaar Lineup

Once again we have lifted the inter-dimensional veil and invite you to step into the realm of The Mystic Bazaar. Tucked away in our campgrounds...

Caliber 3 USA Now Open Offering Self Defense & Anti-Terrorist Training With FREE Classes For Community

With the opening of its first North American facility in San Marcos, Caliber 3 USA is offering FREE classes and workshops to the public in...

Belmont Park’s 8th Annual Beachside Fall Fest Returns With Limited-Time Seasonal Experiences Starting October 4th

Belmont Park returns with its 8th annual Beachside Fall Fest for guests of all ages in October and November. The magic of the season will transform...

Jimbo’s Del Mar Highlands Town Center Hosts Grand Opening Event And Opens Doors To New Store

San Diego County’s premier natural food store, Jimbo’s will officially open the doors of its new Carmel Valley location at the Del Mar Highlands Town...

Fall Flavors At 10 Barrel Brewing San Diego Are Definitely Ready For Autumn

It’s autumn! 10 Barrel Brewing already has their fall-flavored beers ready for the taking! Clodhopper (ABV 6.1%) Clodhopper brings all of the fresh fall flavors straight into a...

Cork And Craft Is Celebrating A 5 Year Anniversary With An OG Chef Collaboration Dinner With Firestone Walker

Cork & Craft’s 5 Year Anniversary OG Chef Collaboration Dinner With Firestone Walker

Celebrate 5 years of The Cork and Craft! They are bringing back some of the OG Chefs that helped make them who they are today....

Holly Guacamole! Free Rubio’s Chips & Guac On September 16th

Holy Guacamole! Celebrate National Guacamole Day at Rubio’s Coastal Grill with free, freshly made chips and guacamole with any order on Monday, September 16, 2019. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bxal5KElH25/ Rubio’s guacamole...

ArtReach Hosts 7th Annual Party Arty With Tacos And Tequila Theme

ArtReach, a nonprofit aimed at increasing equity in visual arts education to K-8 schools throughout San Diego County, will host the 7th annual Party Arty...