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.
The Big List Of Things To Do This Weekend In San Diego
Christmas is just around the corner now, folks, and you can sooo feel it in this big list we’ve cooked up for you this weekend. ...
The Top Concerts In San Diego This Week
When you’ve had enough of the Christmas music and carolers, here are the top concerts in San Diego this week to keep you entertained! Thursday, December...
‘Tis The Season To Rock Ugly Sweaters And Go On A Cocktail Cruise
Come aboard the only floating holiday happy hour in San Diego! Join hosts Tati and Frankie, plus DJ Gigi from JAM’N 95.7, for the ultimate...
Moonlight, Marshmallows & Movie Night Featuring Buddy The Elf At Flower Hill Promenade
The Flower Hill Promenade invites you to join them for a chilly evening in the cozy Flower Hill courtyard theater for a special holiday screening...
The San Diego Symphony Is Back With “Noel, Noel”, An Annual Concert
The San Diego Symphony invites you to make Copley Symphony Hall your home for the holidays at the annual “Noel Noel” concert. Broadway darling, Bryonha...
Kettner Exchange And Devil’s Dozen Collaborate For A Special Christmas Feast
Kettner Exchange and Devil’s Dozen present The Exchange: A Special Christmas Experience! That’s a perfect Christmas pairing in our book! https://www.instagram.com/p/BqyLzmXH-xb/ Enjoy a limited seating,...
Celebrate The Best Time Of The Year At The Parq Holiday Party
We celebrate the best time of the year with our closest friends and Parq wants in! Grab a ticket to their holiday party featuring OPEN...
Salsa Under The Stars This Holiday Season At The Seaport District
Get them feet and hips ready for another night of salsa with Manny Cepeda and his crew at the Seaport District‘s amazing outdoor courtyard! This...
A Cosmic Experience Awaits At The Spaceman Of Ocean Beach Art Reception
Join Kilowatt Brewing at their Ocean Beach Tasting Room for a special one-of-a-kind exhibit of the cosmic black light paintings of the Spaceman of Ocean...
Bernardo Winery Hosts Breakfast With Santa And His Mimosa-Pouring Helpers
Hey, moms and dads! Here’s something your kids will truly enjoy this holiday – a meeting with Santa at the beautiful Bernardo Winery! Kid-Friendly Entertainment Awaits...
San Diego Sunroad Boat Show Returns January 23-26, 2020
The San Diego Sunroad Marina Boat Show Returns in 2019!
San Diego Sunroad Marina Boat Show is back by popular demand!!! Hosted by the Sunroad Resort Marina, the 29-year annual San Diego tradition will be...
“For The Sender Holiday Show” Returns To The Belly Up With Acclaimed Artists
Singer-songwriter and author of the popular For The Sender book and album series, Alex Woodard, hosts For The Sender Holiday Show at the Belly Up....
Every Day Is A Winter Wonderland At The Grand Del Mar
The Grand Del Mar is pulling out all the stops for the holidays this year! Every day until the last day of December, it’s going...
10 Great San Diego Bars To Visit For a Holiday Cocktail!
The holiday season is our favorite time of the year to explore San Diego’s many amazing bars. The festive mood, time away from work to relax...
The Big List Of Things To Do This Weekend In San Diego
Take your tacky and ugly sweaters out together with your cutie Santa suits because they take the limelight this weekend. Don’t forget to check out...
You & Yours Distilling Releases New Holiday Menu
Just in time for the holidays, You & Yours Distilling Co. has released a new menu available since December 7th! https://www.instagram.com/p/BrD2hG-nrNk/ You’ll find drinks like the...
Have A Tire-Kicking Good Time At The Hillcrest Classic Car Show
Rev your engines and join classic car collectors for a “tire-kicking” good time! This monthly show allows avid collectors to share their love of cars...
Hillcrest Taste ‘N’ Tinis 2018 Is Your Fabulous Sip And Shop Event This Holiday Season!
We think that it only makes sense that if you’re going to be shopping…you might as well be sipping too! And Hillcrest agrees! Join Fabulous...
The Pacific Beach Holiday Parade Is Back For Its 38th Year
This year marks the 38th Annual Pacific Beach Holiday Parade! Please join us for this fun filled community event to celebrate the holidays together in...
The Top Concerts In San Diego This Week
The holidays are a great time to get out for a show! Grab your crew and get out there! Thursday, December 13 La Santa Cecilia...
Will You Be Naughty Or Nice At Oxford Social Club’s Holiday Party?
As the year comes to an end, Oxford Social Club wanted one more chance to host a little holiday revelry! Have you been naughty or...
‘Sips & Socks’ Invites You To Have A Drink, Donate Socks…And Help Our Homeless!
Did you know that socks are the most needed article of clothing in the homeless community…yet the least donated?! It makes sense that we would...
Spend An Hour Of Mezcal Meditation At Tahona
For centuries, mezcal has been drunk in ceremonies and social activities – baptisms to weddings, falling in love, and especially in large quantities when one’s...
Queenstown Public House In Little Italy Turned Into A Giant Gingerbread House
Queenstown Public House in Little Italy has once again been turned into a giant gingerbread house for the holiday season – and it looks like...
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