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.

James Beard Foundation Smart Catch Leader Lionfish And Newly-Opened Serẽa

Chef Jose “JoJo” Ruiz Recognized By James Beard Foundation As A Smart Catch Leader For Lionfish And Newly-Opened Serẽa

Chef Jose “JoJo” Ruiz has again been recognized as a James Beard Foundation Smart Catch Leader, this time for the newly-opened Serẽa, making it the...

625 Broadway Brings The Newest Stylish And Luxurious Living To Downtown

The Spreckels Building turned 625 Broadway is Downtown’s newest luxury apartment experience and a standout from other living communities being a historical landmark and the first high-rise building ever...

The Very Best Of Wine Country To Be Showcased At The Inaugural Taste Of The Santa Ynez Valley

The Santa Ynez Valley will celebrate the bounty of the region in a fresh, unique way with the inaugural Taste of the Santa Ynez Valley,...

10 Barrel Brewing Partners with Surfrider Foundation, Releases Profuse Juice Hazy IPA

10 Barrel Brewing announced a partnership with the Surfrider Foundation and the launch of their new Profuse Juice beer, a gold medal winner at 2019...

Carté Hotel Opened Doors September 10th With Official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony That Marked The Hotel's Opening

Carté Hotel Has Officially Opened In Little Italy…And It’s A Beauty!

Little Italy has just about everything you could want – amazing restaurants, beautiful apartments, local galleries and shops – but it’s been missing a cool, modern luxury...

House Of Blues Restaurant And Bar To Offer A 3-Course, $30 Dinner Menu During San Diego Restaurant Week From Sept. 22-29, 2019

House Of Blues Offers A 3-Course, $30 Dinner Menu During San Diego Restaurant Week

House of Blues Restaurant and Bar will be offering a 3-course prix fixe menu for $30 during San Diego Restaurant Week, taking place from September 22-29,...

City Tacos Imperial Beach Goes German For Oktoberhess Festival

Beer…brats…and…tacos?! City Tacos Imperial Beach location will be cooking up some delicious bites for the annual Mike Hess OktoberHess Festival this weekend – this weekend...

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

The Top Concerts In San Diego This Weekend Thursday, September 12 Tahona Celebrates Mezcal Week With Daily Specials And Events Mezcal bar and kitchen Tahona...

Bachata in the Sky! – A Rooftop Party At Theatre Box

Hosted in San Diego’s newest rooftop, located above the Theatre Box, 5th & Sky! https://www.instagram.com/p/B2PUV-2hTHU/ This bar and restaurant features skyline views of downtown San...

Sip & Swim: End Of Summer Luau At The Lafayette Hotel

Hot summer nights call for a fun Hawaiian Luau. Put on your grass skirts and join us for the final Sip & Swim of the...

Final Oktoberfest Celebration With Eppig Brewing In North Park!

Join us for Eppig Brewing’s final Oktoberfest celebration in North Park! To commemorate an incredible 3 years in neighborhood, they’ve crafted an extremely limited run...

Get RED-dy For The Red Dress Party San Diego 2019

Red Dress Party San Diego is a celebration to raise awareness and funds for organizations that serve the local HIV/AIDS community; but not your typical...

Herringbone La Jolla Is Celebrating Amazing 7 Years Of Good Food And Good People

Let’s come celebrate with Herringbone La Jolla on their 7th Anniversary during their Oyster Hour! They have complimentary hor d’oeuvres and wines live music, and MORE!...

The First Ever Old Town Beer Festival In The Old Town Community

Old Town San Diego hosts the first beer festival in the Old Town Community. The festival will include unlimited 2 oz tasters from 16 local...

Experience Chinese Moon Festival At Balboa Park

The sights, and sounds of Chinese Moon Festival come alive with remarkable entertainment this weekend at the Organ Pavilion, Balboa Park. The show begins with...

IHeart Media Cleanup With San Diego County Toyota Dealers

Join IHeart Media With San Diego County Toyota Dealers For A Mission Beach Cleanup

Join I Love A Clean San Diego (ILACSD), iHeart Media, and San Diego County Toyota Dealers for a Mission Beach cleanup! All supplies are provided,...

San Diego GranTurismo Cars And Coffee

San Diego GranTurismo is BACK for the end of the summer, and they’re bringing some old favorites and brand new selection of rare autos you’ll...

Come And Join The Next Chef's Counter Experiences At Fort Oak Restaurant

The Next Chef’s Counter Experiences At Fort Oak Restaurant Have Arrived!

Don’t miss the next Chef’s Counter Experiences at Fort Oak Restaurant. Guest will enjoy a 6-course tasting menu led by Chef Brad Wise. There are only...

Two Scientists Walk Into A Bar®

What sounds like the beginning of a rather bad joke is actually a fun community program by the Fleet Science Center. During Two Scientists Walk...

Carrie Underwood

Carrie Underwood emerged from the promise of her 2005 American Idol win to become a true multi-format, multi-media superstar, spanning achievements in music, television, and...

Intercontinental San Diego To Launch Layover On The Fourth Floor Rooftop

InterContinental San Diego proudly announces the debut of its newest food and beverage concept, Layover, opened September 7th. Located on the hotel’s fourth floor rooftop, Layover...

Madison On Park Unveils New Cocktail Menu…And It’s A Beauty!

For the first time since opening this architecturally stunning lounge and eatery in University Heights almost three years ago, Madison on Park is unveiling an entirely...

Missiongathering Church Launches GoFundMe To Help Save The Irenic

A GoFundMe launched by Missiongathering Christian Church is hoping to raise over $15,000 to cover legal expenses and violation repairs so that the church, homeless shelter...

Toddler Time Kicks-Off New Season At Birch Aquarium

This September, Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego relaunches Toddler Time, a series of fun and engaging events geared towards guests...