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.

Quartyard 7th BYOD: Bring Your Own Dog Is Back!

The 7th ‘BYOD: Bring Your Own Dog’ Is Back At Quartyard!

Quartyard’s 7th BYOD – Bring Your Own Dog – is back to celebrate the dogs in our lives! Bring your four-legged friend by Quartyard this weekend...

A Beer Release And 4th Year Anniversary Brunch At Second Chance Beer Company

Come toast with us as Second Chance Beer Company turns 4! They’ll release their Anniversary collab with AleSmith Brewing Company, a tasty Double Hazy IPA,...

Cloak And Petal Invites You To An Unforgettable Dining At The Cloak’s Table

Cloak’s Table at Cloak and Petal is an intimate, unforgettable six-course dining experience that provides an exclusive look at new and seasonal off-menu dishes and...

Cook A Fresh Fish: Live Demo At Little Italy Food Hall

Learn How To Cook A Fresh Fish At This Live Demo At Little Italy Food Hall

Catch the next cooking demo with Sam the Cooking Guy and Tommy from Catalina Offshore Products this weekend at the Little Italy Food Hall, as they...

Maestoso And Batasiolo Chef’s Tasting Wine Dinner

Join us for an extraordinary 5-course (plus a couple surprises) tasting menu created by Executive Chef Marco Maestoso, paired with the wonderful wines of Beni...

A Beautiful Sunset Yoga Experience At Namaste By The Bay

Enjoy a beautiful sunset yoga experience at Namaste by the Bay, with proceeds supporting I Love A Clean San Diego! Join instructor and ILACSD Board...

A Refreshing Back To School Brunch Awaits At The Florence

Hey, Parents! Are you ready for back to school day?! We want to celebrate your renewed freedom with you. https://www.instagram.com/p/B1Pm3POHs9e/ An amazing back-to-school brunch at...

Say Goodbye To Summer And Hello To Bubbly And Brunch At JRDN

Toast one last time to warmer weather and gather beachside at JRDN in Pacific Beach for some bubbly and brunch with a view. Featuring sparkling...

Celebrate Summer At The SunSETS Music Festival Day Party

SunSETS Music Festival is a collaboration of three music event collectives combining to bring you a top musical experience in a unique day party setting! This one-day event...

Crush Summer With 10 Barrel Brewing Co.

10 Barrel Brewing has added an all-new Strawberry Sour to its lineup, just in time for summer. R&D Brewmaster, Tonya Cornett, has been experimenting with...

Cinépolis Handpicked Features The Goonies

Cinepolis brings cult classics and fan favorites back to the big screen with Cinepolis Handpicked featuring The Goonies! The combined talents of two of today’s...

Wine, Chocolate And Cheese Adventure At Eclipse Chocolate

Careful What You Wish For! You might just get wine, chocolate, cheese, and a really suspenseful new novel, all of which you can enjoy in...

Enjoy Tuesday Tacos & Tunes At Ocean Beach’s Sunset Plaza

Wonderland Ocean Pub , Blue Water Seafood , and OB Surf Lodge are hosting Tacos & Tunes every Tuesday night from now until mid-December. Join these Ocean Beach staples...

EMO Night LA Is Coming To San Diego And Will Be Taking Over The Casbah

Emo Nite LA is different from any other emo evening that exists and has ensured that they are a mainstay of the entertainment calendar across...

An Evening Of Exciting, Soulful Jazz With Christopher Hollyday & The Telepathy Quartet

Christopher Hollyday returns to Dizzy’s Jazz Club for an evening of exciting jazz music featuring Christopher Hollyday alto saxophone, Joshua White piano, Rob Thorsen bass,...

Tavern At The Vogue Opens In Chula Vista

Tavern at the Vogue officially opens its doors this month. The old world-style beer hall and sausage house is located right next to the historic...

Farmers’ Market Brunch At Vistal Bar And Restaurant

Vistal Bar And Restaurant, located on the third floor of InterContinental San Diego, is now offering a weekend brunch menu with Executive Chef Amy DiBiase’s...

Optimus Volts: We Are The Dreamers Of Dreams / A Solo Show

Sparks Gallery is pleased to host a solo show for Optimus Volts, featuring new sculptural works inspired by the artist’s childhood experiences, interests, and objects....

El Chingon Says “Adios” To Summer Bods With Monstrous Burrito Challenge And New Menu Items

El Chingon, GBOD Hospitality Group’s “Bad Ass Mexican” restaurant in the Gaslamp Quarter, has introduced new dishes, drinks and a five-pound burrito challenge to its...

Join An Exciting Scavenger Hunt At The Little Italy Urban Challenge

The Little Italy Food Hall will be hosting its first scavenger hunt around the Little Italy neighborhood! Teams of two will receive clues and search...

Celebrate National Roller Coaster Day At Belmont Park

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

The Top Concerts In San Diego This Weekend Thursday, August 15 Downtown At Sundown Is Back! On the third Thursday of every month, visual and...

Tequila Farmers Market At Volcano Rabbit

You may call it crafty marketing…we think it’s genius: Volcano Rabbit is hosting a ‘Tequila Farmers Market’! I mean…what could be better than that?! Join...

Travel Back To 1920’s Prohibition Era With Speakeasy Comedy

Make your way to the Speakeasy Comedy – if you can find it – to throw back some hooch & have a few laughs at the...

Who will Win The Official Lord Of The Wings Title? You Can Help Decide!

Who Makes The Best Chicken Wings In PB?

Head to Mavericks Beach Club this weekend to help us crown the Lord of the Wings – the winner of the title of best Chicken...