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.
Learn To Make French Macarons From Scratch
In this fun and hands-on class, you’ll learn tips and techniques for making delectable macarons, easy enough to be done in your home kitchen. Demystify...
Watch Holiday Movies Under The Stars On The Beach At The Hotel Del
File this one under “Only in San Diego”. The Hotel Del Coronado is hosting a special edition of Movies on the Beach with holiday films...
Break Out Your Ugliest Sweater At The Gaslamp Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl
It’s time to dig deep in your closet and pull out the ugliest, tackiest, and most AWESOME holiday clothes you have and don them proudly!...
Get Your Holiday Shopping Needs At The Little Italy Wednesday Market
Support local businesses this holiday season and shop at the Little Italy Wednesday Market for all your holiday meal & gift giving needs! https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq3QbolnL7w/ Enjoy...
Liberty Station Hosts Inaugural Nutcracker Tea Party With Santa
Liberty Station welcomes the community to partake in the magic of the holiday season at its inaugural Nutcracker Tea Party with Santa at Building 177....
Dress To Impress At Mavericks Winter Formal
No boring office party here. Let Mavericks Beach Club and Maker’s Mark show you the Best Holiday Party Ever! https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq83Fjonomi/ Grab your fancy attire, get...
Louisiana Purchase Offers A Bite Of The Big Easy In North Park
Grind & Prosper Hospitality, the San Diego-based restaurant group behind Miss B’s Coconut Club, in Mission Beach, and Carlsbad’s Park 101, is set to open...
Stance ISA World Adaptive Surfing Returns To La Jolla
The fourth edition of the event will take place at La Jolla Shores beach from December 12-16, welcoming more than 25 of the world’s best...
Get Sucked Into The Black Hole At Balboa Park’s December Nights
For the first time ever, The Fleet Science Center will have a 21+ lounge, The Black Hole! This indoor escape is the perfect spot to get...
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Kick It Old Skool With Searsucker’s Notorious Hip Hop Brunch
Get off your seat and brunch around! Back by popular demand, Searsucker‘s kickin’ it old skool with a brand new edition of the infamous Old Skool Hip...
Alexan Millenia Bringing 100 Tons Of Snow To Chula Vista This Weekend!
Saturday’s Festive Forecast calls for tons of snow—100 tons to be exact—to transform Chula Vista into a Winter Wonderland! Alexan Millenia, Chula Vista’s newest luxury apartments,...
The Big List Of Things To Do This Weekend In San Diego
This IS a really big list this weekend, with the holiday activities kicking into high gear! You have a really fun and busy weekend ahead of you,...
Annual San Diego Bay Parade Of Lights Is Back To Dazzle Again
The 47th Annual San Diego Bay Parade Of Lights Is Back To Dazzle Us Yet Again
Continuing its long-standing San Diego tradition, the 47th annual San Diego Bay Parade of Lights promises to dazzle and entertain bayfront crowds once again this weekend! The...
Dim Sum Night At The Grass Skirt
A Delish Dim Sum Brunch…Grass Skirt Style!
The only thing better than a good dim sum brunch is a good dim sum brunch with fruity cocktails from The Grass Skirt! Lucky for you,...
Experience Winter Wonderland At Princess Del Cerro Park
Join us again this year for a free Winter Wonderland 2018 experience at Princess Del Cerro Park! Bring the kids to see Santa and his...
Spend An Afternoon Festively Feasting At Toast Of Gaslamp
It’s time to toast the holidays and reclaim all that is merry and bright – with plenty of festive cocktails, notable nibbles, and shopping discounts...
The 2nd Annual Island Food And Beer Fest Comes To Waterfront Park
Aloha!  The 2nd Annual Island Food and Beer Fest by Coconuts & Cocktails is coming to Waterfront Park this Saturday, featuring three hours of unlimited beer pours and...
One-Of-A-Kind Shopping Experience At The Annual Makers Arcade Holiday Fair
Come and join us for the annual Makers Arcade Holiday Fair and discover the best of San Diego’s one-of-a-kind makers! https://www.instagram.com/p/BqTEqwDhgmp/ https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq7mRx_BOn5/ https://www.instagram.com/p/Bo8EXLRDHPW/ There will...
Find Something Special For Tiki Lovers At The Tiki Traders Holiday Marketplace
Where to go to get a unique gift for the tiki lovers in your life? Look no further…the Tiki Trader Holiday Edition Marketplace is this weekend, featuring...
Drink Play Create: A Holiday Party At The New Children’s Museum
It’s that time of year! ‘Drink Play Create’ is back at The New Children’s Museum. Grab your friends and head to the adult-only after-hours party for a...
Balboa Park’s December Nights Returns For Its 41st Year!
December Nights is back, and it’s expected to be bigger and better than ever! Back for its 41st year, December Nights will feature our favorite holiday traditions,...
Dare To Embark On A Nightmare Before Christmas Inspired Brews Cruise
Set sail with us as we embark on this Special Edition Nightmare Before Christmas Inspired Brews Cruise. The Flaghsips Luxury Spirit of San Diego Yacht...
Get Your Holiday Zen On With Rooftop Yoga At The Solamar Hotel
The holiday craziness is about to get real! Now is a good time to take some Zen time for yourself with a rooftop yoga class! Kimpton Solamar...
Beachfront Holiday Fun And Toy Drive At Belmont Park
Belmont Park is turning up the holiday celebrations this year with their first annual ‘Beachfront Holiday Fun’ festivities! Beachfront Holiday Fun will feature Santa Saturdays – a...
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