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.

Tequila Fortaleza Sips & Bites At The Patio On Goldfinch

Calling all tequila lovers! The Patio on Goldfinch, the cozy Mission Hills eatery, is hosting a four-course dinner featuring sips of Tequila Fortaleza. Chef Ambrose...

City Lights Fireworks Dinner Cruises On San Diego Bay

Come aboard the Hornblower for their most popular three-hour dinner cruise, combining a boarding glass of champagne, mouth-watering three-course dinner, DJ entertainment, views of San...

Get Your Furry Friends Ready For The 14th Annual Cardiff Dog Days Of Summer

Join us at the 14th Annual Cardiff Dog Days of Summer event. Tucked away in the beautiful coastal community, there will be over 100 dog-related...

The 2nd Annual Same Same But Different Festival Lineup Just Announced!

Same Same But Different Festival (SSBD) is excited to unveil the lineup for their second annual music and arts festival happening Sept 20-21, 2019. This two-day event...

The Westgate Hotel Debuts Their First Ever Princess Tea Party

Make dreams come true with a magical afternoon of fairytale princess fun. Dress up, meet our favorite princesses and indulge the young royalty in your...

The San Diego Architectural Foundation Opens Nominations For The 2019 Orchids & Onions Program

The San Diego Architectural Foundation (SDAF) has announced the return of the 43rd Annual Orchids & Onions program with the opening of public nominations for...

Beach House Kicks Off Live Summer Vibes Music Series With Fresh Renovations For Summer

Beach House, located at Belmont Park in Mission Beach, has launched its Live Summer Vibes music series featuring live DJs and music on Saturdays from...

Saint Archer Brewing Co. Partners With RVCA’s Artist Network Program To Create RVCA Session IPA

Saint Archer Brewing Co., a craft brewery located in San Diego, CA, is pleased to announce the release of the RVCA Session IPA, created in...

Legendary Drag Queens Of San Diego Honored At The San Diego History Center Exhibition

In conjunction with the groundbreaking exhibition LGBTQ+ San Diego: Stories of Struggles + Triumphs, the San Diego History Center will shine the spotlight on the...

CRSSD Festival Fall ’19 With Portugal, The Man, Hot Chip, Richie Hawtin, Amelie Lens + More!

The starting roster for CRSSD Festival Fall ’19 has arrived! https://www.instagram.com/p/Byap0jzg2cD/ We are ready for the floor with Portugal, The Man, Hot Chip, Kaskade (Redux),...

Creamistry Set To Open In San Diego

Creamistry – a California-based franchise chain that specializes in made-to-order liquid nitrogen ice cream using all-natural and organic ingredients – is set to open its...

Lyft & Fashion Valley Launch Rideshare Program, Designated Lyft Zones Throughout

Lyft San Diego has teamed up with Fashion Valley to launch a rideshare program that offers sustainable and affordable transportation as well as convenient drop-off...

Get Your Brunch On At The San Diego Reader Brunch And Booze Festival!

Join the San Diego Reader at the first annual Reader Brunch and Booze event on Saturday October 19, 2019 at NTC Park in Liberty Station....

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

The Top Concerts In San Diego This Weekend Thursday, June 20 Hello Summer Cocktail Dinner With You & Yours Distilling Kick off summer with the...

You’re Invited To An Afternoon Tea With The Rabbits!

You’re invited to join the San Diego House Rabbit Society Adoption Center for a vegan potluck and afternoon tea with the rabbits! Enjoy an afternoon with good...

Namaste On The Bay Is Back At Coasterra

Calling all yogis – Namaste on the Bay is back! Join us at Coasterra on Harbor Float as we partner with Yoga Box for Namaste...

The Festival of Yoga & Healthy Living San Diego 2019

In celebration of the United Nations International Day of Yoga, the Festival of Yoga & Healthy Living is on for this weekend at Waterfront Park!...

Chelsea Handler Is Making A Stop In San Diego For Her Sit-Down Comedy Tour

This tour is in support of Chelsea’s new book, Life Will Be the Death of Me. A copy of the book will be provided with...

Little Italy Summer Film Festival: Come Un Gatto Tangenziale

For every Saturday night of the Summer, enjoy an Italian movie under the stars at the Annual Little Italy Summer Film Festival! The films are...

The Princess Bride In Summer Movies In The Park

“Inconceivable!” 😉 This weekend they’ll be showing the fan favorite “The Princess Bride” at Waterfront Park! The classic movie that’s good for all ages is being...

South Park Summer Walkabout Is Back With A Fun-Filled Evening For The Whole Family

The South Park Summer Walkabout Is Back!

We LOVE South Park! But to be honest, we don’t get there nearly enough. The South Park Walkabout is a perfect opportunity to change that!...

The 3rd Annual San Diego Wing Fest At Broadway Pier

Join us at the Broadway Pier and enjoy the best wings from the Top Wings Venues and Vendors in San Diego all in one place!...

Summer Kick Off Rooftop Pool Party At Hard Rock Hotel

What better way to kick off an exciting summer than an awesome rooftop pool party?! Hard Rock Hotel San Diego is ready to give everyone...

Make Your Way To Del Mar Playgrounds For The Distilled Spirit & Cocktail Festival

Cocktail Connoisseurs: Make Your Way To The Distilled Spirit And Cocktail Festival

As every cocktail lover knows, San Diego is fast becoming an epicenter of personally crafted distilled spirits! Well, it’s time to celebrate! The Distilled Spirit &...