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
Lit up trees, carol singing, and chilly temperatures abound – this weekend is definitely the official start of the holiday season! And there’s a lot...
Take Your Pizza-Making Skills To The Next Level With Authentic Italian Pizza Crafters
November is National Pizza Month! What better way to celebrate than with the most authentic Italian pizza crafters – Ambrogio15 with Sam the Cooking Guy!...
Carmel Valley Kicks Off Holiday Season With The Annual Tree Lighting Festivities At The Village
It’s that time of year again! The Village at Pacific Highlands Ranch is ready to kick off the holiday season with their annual tree lighting, including...
DAY MVS In The Park
FNGRS CRSSD returns to our favorite grassy knoll for a December DAY MVS dance. Petco Park will come alive with two stages featuring Jai Wolf, Luttrell, Tube & Berger,...
New Asian-Inspired Speakeasy ‘Realm Of The 52 Remedies’ Opening In Convoy Soon
Realm of the 52 Remedies, a new speakeasy serving cocktails and shared plates inspired by the flavors and artistry of the Far East, will be...
Birch Aquarium Transformed Into Winter Wonderland For Seas ‘N’ Greetings
The magic of the holidays meets the magic of the underwater world at Birch Aquarium during Seas ‘n’ Greetings, a month-long holiday celebration featuring SEAsonal...
Winter Nights Series Transforms Westfield UTC Mall Into A Magical Winter Wonderland
If you haven’t been to the Westfield UTC Mall in a while, you are up for a serious surprise – the place has seriously taken...
More Than 125,000 Sparkling Lights Await At The Garden Of Lights The Whole Month Of December
After the sun goes down in December, the San Diego Botanic Garden is transformed into a dazzling winter wonderland with sparkling lights illuminating the Garden...
Think you’re the best PAC-MAN player in San Diego? Here’s your chance to find out!
Think you have what it takes to be the best PAC-MAN player in San Diego? Here’s your chance to find out! Red Bull and Coin Op...
Let It Glow! Let It Glow! Let It Glow!
Bioluminescence is more than beautiful, it also helps creatures survive. Get hands on with glowing activities, meet scientists who study illuminating creatures, celebrate the season...
Birch Aquarium Whale Watching Kicks off Adventure On The High Seas
Between December and April, approximately 20,000 gray whales migrate along the coast of San Diego. Get an up-close view of this incredible journey on board...
The Adventure Begins At Holiday By The Bay
Hilton San Diego Bayfront‘s newly re-imagined holiday tradition features an exhilarating ride down a two-story 100-foot ice slide and a spin in an ice bumper...
A One-Of-A-Kind Seafood And Spirits Dinner Experience
Kettner Exchange, Catalina Offshore, and You & Yours Distilling Co. are teaming up to bring you a one-of-a-kind pop-up dinner experience! https://www.instagram.com/p/BqtKTsQH7fR/ Join us in...
It’s A Mustache Shaving Party!
End No-Shave November in style at The Smoking Gun for a Mustache Shave Off Party with the barbers of Brick and Mason! https://www.instagram.com/p/BqsgzU3go9l/ Ditch the...
The Whiskey House Lays Claim To National Record For Largest Whiskey Collection
San Diego is great town for whiskey lovers, and The Whiskey House is making sure you’ll have many world-class whiskey options to choose from for years to come. In fact,...
‘Tis The Season To Shop Local At The Local Holiday Bazaar!
Shop Local! The Local Holiday Bazaar, a one-day pop-up Holiday Market featuring carefully curated local boutiques selling a mixture of their hand made and vintage products, is back...
Little Italy Tree Lighting & Christmas Village Is Celebrating Its 20th Anniversary
Little Italy is inviting all to the neighborhood for an evening filled with Christmas cheer and holiday décor! This year’s festivities include two Christmas trees,...
Satisfy Your Ramen Cravings At The San Diego Ramen Festival 2018
The San Diego Ramen Festival is back with the most fun and exciting food fest in San Diego this Fall! Yes, ramen DOES deserve its...
Cygnet Theatre’s Holiday Tradition Continues With A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Carol returns to Cygnet Theatre for it’s fifth season of cheer. And while it has become a tried and true holiday favorite, each...
Cheers To A Very Special Bourbon County Beer Dinner At Barleymash
This November, barleymash’s Bourbon County Beer Dinner promises to be the event of the season for beer enthusiasts. Cheers to a four-course dinner pairing! https://www.instagram.com/p/BpsGhzmH_vU/...
Barrel Republic Adds Kitchen And Elevated Bar Food To Their PB Location
Barrel Republic in Pacific Beach has added a kitchen, opening Wednesday, November 28th, to their newly remodeled watering hole and tasting room, where they plan to dish out...
Harumama Restaurant Now Open In Carlsbad
Harumama, Little Italy’s cutest and most insta-worthy restaurant has soft opened in Carlsbad. The new restaurant, a smaller version of the Little Italy’s spot with...
Curbside Eatery & Drinkery Opens In La Mesa
Curbside Eatery & Drinkery, the much anticipated 2200 square foot social restaurant and bar concept, has opened in La Mesa’s vibrant downtown district! https://www.instagram.com/p/BpcnfDdFir6/ Curbside...
Arts District Liberty Station Salutes the Season With A Full Event Calendar
Each year, Arts District Liberty Station invites the community to Salute the Season with a full event calendar during the holidays. This year’s schedule has been...
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