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.

31st Annual Taste Of Encinitas

Don’t miss the best event in downtown Encinitas! Treat your taste buds to food and drink samples from 25+ restaurants and enjoy local wine and...

Maker’s Mark Super Shot High Score Competition

We are excited to announce the kickoff party to Coin-Op‘s new and improved #MondayMania w/ a month long Super Shot High Score Competition. No sign...

Wine Spectator Announces Winners Of 2019 Restaurant Awards

These San Diego Restaurants Have Some Of The Best Wine Lists In The World According To Wine Spectator

Finding a place to drink great wine around the globe has never been so easy. Wine Spectator has uncorked the winners of the 2019 Restaurant...

Kick Off Tacos Of The Month This August At City Tacos In All Its Three Branches

San Diego’s favorite taqueria, City Tacos, is kicking off August with the Flor de Calabaza Taco – a special menu item that will be available...

Puesto Teams Up With Califia Farms For Plant-Based Frozen Horchata For A Cause

For the month of August, San Diego’s taco institution, Puesto , is giving its popular frozen horchata – which has been on the menu since they opened...

Same Same But Different Festival Announces Daily Lineups And Artist Additions

Same Same But Different Festival has just announced a fresh wave of performers for its second annual event taking place on the shores of Lake...

Park 101 August Movie Night Lineup

School starts back up soon, and August is the perfect time to sneak in a few last-minute family summer experiences, such as outdoor movie nights....

Ponce’s Mexican Restaurant Is Now Serving Its Summer Menu

Ponce’s Mexican Restaurant is now serving its summer menu at both the Kensington and Del Sur locations. Additions include Carne en Su Jugo (marinated flank...

New Local Menus At Monzu Fresh Pasta This Summer

Monzu Fresh Pasta’s summer menu is now available for all you pasta-lovers out there! https://www.instagram.com/p/Bmvn9axnRMl/ For the carb-lovers Carb-loving guests can enjoy Linguine Alla Puttanesca...

Tahona Released New Seasonal Menus That Will Run Until The End Of Summer

Tahona’s summer menu launched last week and includes Executive Chef Adrian Villareal’s Watermelon and Hoja Santa Salad with fresh watermelon, hoja santa (Mexican Pepperleaf), Cotija...

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

The Top Concerts In San Diego This Weekend Thursday, August 1 Online Voting For The 2019 Orchids & Onions’ People’s Choice Awards Opens Thursday Locals...

Cielo Summer Latin Rooftop Party – Bachata Edition

Cielo returns to San Diego! Come experience the only Summer Latin Rooftop Party in all of California! Happening every 1st Sunday of every month this...

Join Us In A Unique Sensory Dinner Experience At The Hobbit House

Sensory Dinner at the Hobbit House is a semi blindfolded experience presented by La Cocina Secreta by Chef Daniella de la Puente. Ticket includes: Transportation...

The Island Vibe Music Festival

The Island Vibe Music Festival is a one-day event that incorporates musical performances by Island-inspired performers from across the Pacific Islands including Polynesia, Micronesia, and Melanesia....

Coronado Brewing’s 23rd Anniversary Celebration

Join us at Coronado Brewing inside their Tasting Room as we celebrate 23 years of brewing award-winning beer in San Diego. They will have live...

Margaritas Y Mas Festival '19 - San Diego

Margaritas Y Más Festival Returns To San Diego For Its 2nd Year

Enjoy UNLIMITED tastings of Tequila and Mezcal from Mexico’s Top purveyors in a signature cocktail or straight up, savor mouth watering food from Local Food...

A Gastronomic Weekend At The San Diego Taco And Beer Festival

The San Diego Tacos & Beer Festival features more than 100 local and regional breweries as well as tacos prepared by 20-25 of the top...

Balboa Park 8 Miler

The Balboa 8 Miler is the oldest race in San Diego (65 years!) and the only one that offers a full tour of Balboa Park!...

Paint The Town: A Summer Party For A Good Cause

Lady Killas and Ladies Who Paint are combining forces to make the East Village a more colorful place! Come out to support the female art...

A Night Of Ballet At The Museum With San Diego Ballet Performing Pieces From Don Juan

SDMA + San Diego Ballet : Don Juan

Join us for a night of ballet at the San Diego Museum. Dancers from San Diego Ballet will perform a program of duets and ensemble...

2019 San Diego Bon Odori Festival – A Gathering Of Joy In Balboa Park

The Buddhist Temple of San Diego and the Japanese Friendship Garden invite you to the 2019 San Diego Bon Odori Festival in Balboa Park! This...

Pure Project At The Park – Grand Opening Weekend!

Grand Opening Weekend for the new tap room of Pure Project Brewing in Bankers Hill. https://www.instagram.com/p/B0L8HnMimjK/ Pure Project is looking forward to sharing what they...

First Thursday At North Park Beer Co.

First Thursday is back at a new location — North Park Beer Co.! Support your community by shopping local at this signature monthly pop-up event....

Summer Movies In The Park Features Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory

Come to Pantoja Park Park for Summer Movies in the Park! They will be showing “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” (G)! Bring your blankets, picnics,...