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.

Apollo 9 Celebrates 50th Anniversary

Join us for an evening highlighting the 50th Anniversary of Apollo 9! Let’s celebrate at the San Diego Air and Space Museum together with the original...

Toast Gastrobrunch signature dish Eggs in Purgatory

Toast Gastrobrunch Now Open In Carlsbad

Toast Gastrobrunch specializes in clever breakfast and lunch fare coupled with uniquely honed libations. And it is sure to start any day off with a...

Farmer’s Table Expands To Little Italy

Farmer’s Table is bringing farm-fresh fare to Little Italy’s dining realm. Nestled in the neighborhood’s bustling Piazza della Famiglia, it’s gonna be a promising dining...

Cuban Artists Alfredo Rodríguez And Pedrito Martinez To Perform New Album At ArtPower

Two of the most exciting and innovative Cuban artists, Rodríguez and Martinez just released their first album together, Duologue. Their performance at ArtPower is part...

Junior League Of San Diego Announces Fourth Annual Little Black Dress Initiative

Junior League Of San Diego Celebrates Its Third Annual Little Black Dress Initiative

The Junior League of San Diego is holding its third annual Little Black Dress Initiative (LBDI)! It’s a week-long, social media-driven fundraising campaign that illustrates the...

OUT At The Pitch

Join San Diego Pride as we partner with San Diego Legion for the first OUT at the Pitch rugby game! See our San Diego Legion...

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

Ready to make the most out of your weekend? It’s a packed list of things to do in San Diego this weekend! The Top Concerts In San...

Mexico In A Bottle

Join us for the second year of Mexico in a Bottle in San Diego! Let’s celebrate Mexican craft spirits, wine, food, music and art at...

Gelato And Fresh Chimney Cakes At An’s Dry Cleaning Shop This Weekend!

Based on an overwhelming demand, Mia Sorella Co. is coming back to An’s Dry Cleaning to give you the best gelato and chimney cakes combo this...

One Fine Sunday With Succulents And Champagne At Hotel Indigo

Succulents and champagne on a Sunday afternoon in the open-air bar of Hotel Indigo just sounds wonderful doesn’t it? Enjoy a glass of champagne while you are...

Celebrate San Diego’s Mexican Heritage At The 7th Annual International Mariachi Festival & Competition

Check out the talent that will be on stage this Sunday at Mariachi Festival! Mariachi Festival celebrates San Diego’s Mexican heritage The International Mariachi Festival...

Discover Amazing Films Or Watch Your Favorite At The Fleet’s 46th Anniversary Film Festival

Celebrate 45 years of fantastic films at The Fleet with an IMAX Film Festival! Enjoy your past favorites or discover amazing films that you missed!...

No Adulting Allowed At Fleet Night Of Science: Childhood Playground Nostalgia

Remember those days when the platform of a slide magically turned into the deck of a pirate ship? Or when a swing set gave you...

Another Weekend Full Of Wonderful Art, Food And Music At Barrio Art Crawl

The Barrio Art Crawl is a free self guided tour consisting of murals, open studios, galleries, and local businesses throughout the Barrio Logan Cultural District....

An Island Style Beer Fest At Beer By The Bay 2019

Coronado’s 4th Annual Beer by the Bay Festival features unlimited tastings from several of the best local craft breweries and best regional wineries! Beer by...

Let’s Get Classy At The 5th Annual Best Coast Beer Fest

Hey party people! It’s that time again! Time for San Diego’s most glorious Best Coast Beer Fest! The 5th Annual Best Coast Beer Fest is...

Who Makes The Best Guacamole?

The 16th annual Guacamole Bowl will pit (excuse the pun) San Diego’s Finest against a variety of teams in a good old fashioned cook-off. This...

Celebrate International Women’s Day Watching Film And Float: A League Of Their Own

Batter up! Take me out to the Lafayette… and lounge poolside for A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN. Celebrate International Women’s Day on Friday with ladies...

Bao St. Buns Pop Up Is Back

Good news! Chef Brian’s Buns are popping up again this Friday on top of Devil’s Dozen Donut Shop. https://www.instagram.com/p/BszD2hwHv0C/ https://www.instagram.com/p/BuaCj28HWpH/ Starts from 6pm until they’re...

Two Scientists Walk Into A Bar: Celebrating Women In STEM

Two Scientists Walk Into A Bar® Is Back With An Artistic Twist

Join us on Thursday for Two Scientists Special Edition: A Scientist and an Artist Walk Into a Bar. https://www.instagram.com/p/BrV8QmwDT82/ During this artistic variant on the...

Beads, Brews & Bacardi

Beads, Brews & Bacardi are taking over barleymash this Fat Tuesday for one of the hottest parties in the Gaslamp Quarter! https://www.instagram.com/p/BuhVBbiDaVj/ DJ Chris Cutz...

San Diego Winery Gianni Buonomo Earns Top 10 Honors For 2018

It’s not everyday that you see a San Diego County winery keep company with the wine giants from Napa, Sonoma, Paso Robles and Italy. But...

Blue Water Seafood Market & Grill Makes A Splash In Ocean Beach

Mission Hills’ beloved Blue Water Seafood Market & Grill opened its second location – this one in Ocean Beach. The Space Blue Water Seafood and...

The Ultimate Bartender Battle: Who Does It Better With Science?

Join The Fleet Science Center at Royale and see how science can help even the best bartender become a superstar. Five local bartenders will work...