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.

See The Best Pastry Chefs And Bakers At The 4th Annual Chef Driven Bake Sale

A dozen of San Diego’s best pastry chefs and bakers will showcase signature baked goods at the fourth annual Friendly Feast Chef-Driven Bake Sale. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bsn6Z7wnl_J/...

Glow In The Dark Golf With Mikkeller Brewing

We’re combining the fun of Glow In The Dark Golf with craft beers from our friends at Mikkeller Brewing! See you there!

Ballast Point’s ‘Made In San Diego’ Block Party To Take Over In Little Italy This Weekend!

Come celebrate our San Diego roots at the Ballast Point Brewing Company Made In San Diego Block Party happening this Saturday, March 30th from 2-7pm! A San...

Be At Your Funkiest At The Mustache Bash 2019

The funkiest disco day on earth returns to Broadway Pier at Port Pavilion! Get ready for the 12th Annual Mustache Bash this weekend! Check out...

It’s Opening Day For The Best Rooftop Party In San Diego

Join us at Hard Rock Hotel every Saturday this season at the best pool party and day club in Southern California, Sunburn Pool Lounge! Elevate your...

Watch Historic Vessels Compete At America’s Schooner Cup Charity Regatta

Our very own The Maritime Museum of San Diego will race the 142-foot schooner Californian in the 31st Annual America’s Schooner Cup. See Amazing Vessels...

Breakfast At Penguins

Visit the San Diego Zoo before it opens to enjoy a buffet breakfast while you watch African penguins waddle, swim, and play! You’ll enjoy an exclusive...

Freakshow Friday Is Back At Vin De Syrah

Freakshow Friday at Vin De Syrah is back! Get ready for tons of sultry belly dancing and snake charming. Don’t miss a one-of-a-kind stunning performances...

International Whiskey Day Date Night At Cutwater Spirits

Join us this International Whiskey Day for Date Night at Cutwater‘s Tasting Room & Kitchen. https://www.instagram.com/p/BocYMBvHBnL/ International Whiskey Day includes: RTE can & tour Light...

Get The Best Chew-Wow Experience At The Chuao Chocolatier Factory Tour

Join us for a guided tour of Chuao Chocolatier‘s JOY Factory! Learn about the chocolate master who started it all. Taste their top-most admired chocolate...

Emo Night Brooklyn Is Back In San Diego

They’re baaaack! Let’s join Emo Night Brooklyn as they celebrate the music that made them who they are with the people that they love. Prepare...

Farmer & The Seahorse Hosts Complimentary Tamale Fest

Tamale Fest, a kid friendly event featuring live music and lots of Tamales, of course. Spicing up traditional happy hour, Farmer & The Seahorse will...

It’s Finally Crawfish Season At The Fish Shop!

Get ready for some cray-zee good times at the first Crawfish Cookout of the year! We’re kicking things off with the Crawfish Cookout season launch...

Green Flash Supper Club 2019 With El Jardín

Let’s join Green Flash Brewing Co. as they welcome Chef Claudette Zepeda Wilkins and El Jardín for a beer and food pairing extravaganza to kick...

House of Blues’ New Menu Takes Center Stage

Sure, you’ve probably been to a concert at House of Blues, but when was the last time you just dropped in for dinner? We were...

Cherry Blossom Season Returns To Japanese Friendship Garden This March

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

Here’s to a fun and memorable weekend, San Diego! The Top Concerts In San Diego This Weekend Make the most out of your weekend. Watch...

Native Poppy Celebrates The Grand Opening Of Their South Park Location With A Party!

Hey there, wild flowers! You’re invited to come celebrate the Grand Opening of the new South Park location of Native Poppy! They’ll be celebrating Native Poppy style!...

Be Dazzled At The 1000 Lights Water Lantern Festival

The 1000 Lights Water Lantern Festival is an experience you don’t want to miss! 1000 Lights brings families, friends, and communities together as we celebrate love, peace,...

San Diego Taco & Beer Festival Serves Up Unlimited Pours And Taco Tastings

Some of the top restaurants & food trucks in Southern California are serving up unlimited pours of local craft beer and unlimited taco tastings at...

Choral Consortium Of San Diego Presents San Diego Sings! Festival 2019

Every two years, CCSD choirs gather together to sing in this day-long celebration of our choral community. Hear performances by a variety of choirs, and...

Daybreaker SD Presents The Future Is Feminine

In honor of International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month, we’re rising to a beautiful history of human rights and dance to the future it’s...

Wanderlust 108

Wanderlust 108 brings the community together for a 5K run/walk, dj-powered yoga session, and guided meditation in your local park. https://www.instagram.com/p/BsWJG6IhjoV/ Following the triathlon, you...

Art Happy Hour At Octopus Garden

Let’s get loose like the octopus. Enjoy libations and the laid back vibe of The Loma Club. Ease your worries with a fun beginner style...

Downtown At Sundown

Visual and performing arts converge at MCASD’s after-hours offering, Downtown at Sundown. On the third Thursday of every month, enjoy free museum admission and exhibition...