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.
Puesto’s Alexander Adler Makes Forbes’ 2019 ’30 Under 30′ List
Puesto’s co-founder Alexander Adler, who is just 25 years old, has been recognized on this year’s Forbes’ ’30 under 30′ list! Alexander founded Puesto with his brothers Eric and...
The Big List Of Things To Do This Weekend In San Diego
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! Here’s our list of something amazing to do together with your family and friends over the weekend. Enjoy! The Top Concerts In...
Rising Tide At San Diego Art Institute
Curated by San Diego Art Institute’s Deputy Director, Sarah Trujillo-Porter, the multi-media show will feature solo exhibitions by Francisco Eme, Jacob Sundstrom, and Jana Brike....
Let’s Sip & Shop At Downtown Oceanside
Join us as we kick off  “’Tis the Season to Shop Local” holiday celebration with the first of two walkable Oceanside shopping experiences. The second...
Shop Local At Little Italy’s Small Business Saturday
Support small businesses and our local economy this holiday season and shop local at Small Business Saturday in Little Italy! Here’s a small list of...
21st Thanksgiving Day 5K
Thanksgiving Day 5K: San Diego’s Original & Longest-Standing 5K
The Thanksgiving Day 5K is not only the most fun turkey trot in town, it also generates awareness and funds to help support Father Joe’s...
Three Sumptuous Thanksgiving Dining Options At Fairmont Grand Del Mar
Destination diners and local guests will have the opportunity to savor an eight-course tasting menu at award-winning Addison; a special all-day three-course menu with various...
Help Raise Over 1,500 Teddy Bears At The Teddy Ball 2018
The Teddy Ball is a high energy black-tie holiday celebration which brings together San Diego’s finest for this “beary” exclusive and un”fur”gettable charity event. As...
La Catrina Opens In San Diego
Transporting distinct flavors and style across the border, La Catrina Tapas & Cantina landed in North Park with festive fanfare. The Best Mex In Town...
Getaround Brings Instant Carsharing To San Diego
Getaround, the carsharing platform that empowers users to instantly rent and drive great cars shared by people in their city, has arrived in San Diego....
Charles + Dinorah's 'Dinner And A Movie' Series Makes A Comeback
Get In The Holiday Spirit At The Seasonal Dive-In Movies At The Pearl Hotel
The holiday dive-in screenings of movies at the Pearl Hotel in Point Loma are the perfect way to cozy up, sip on a festive beverage like a Norwegian...
The Big List Of Things To Do This Weekend In San Diego
It’s going to be a gorgeous, slight cooler fall weekend in San Diego – perfect to get out and have some fun. Enjoy! The Top...
Shopping, Beer Garden, And Live Music At The 28th Encinitas Holiday Street Fair
Main Street in Encinitas will be hopping this weekend, like only Encinitas can, as the 28th Encinitas Holiday Street Fair rolls into town on Sunday....
Uncorked: Derby Days Wine Festival Is Back With A New Twist
Enjoy over 100 wines and champagnes, gourmet food and music at the Uncorked: Derby Days Wine Festival this weekend, all while track side watching the...
Join The Grand Tasting At The City’s Biggest Foodie Party Of The Year
The awe-inspiring San Diego Bay plays host to the city’s biggest foodie party of the year in a picture perfect celebration of everything delicious. Taste...
The Star of India Sets Sail For The First Time In Five Years!
The Star of India will set sail this weekend, and you’re invited to help celebrate the occasion! Five years have elapsed since the last time...
Join The ‘Sweat For Service’ Workout On The USS Midway
A workout on the USS Midway? What could be more uniquely ‘San Diego’ than that?! Join Katie B Happyy, and Tabu Lanier for a sweat...
Paris-Based Modigliani Quartet Returns To UC San Diego
Praised as “one of today’s best quartets in the world” by Süddeutsche Zeitung, the Paris-based Quatuor Modigliani celebrates its 15th anniversary this season. A regular...
Get Smoked At Quartyard: A Live Fire Meat Smoking And Whiskey Pairing
Love meat? And whiskey?! Stupid questions, we know! That’s why you don’t want to miss Chefs Tommy Fraioli and Ivan Munoz as they curate a four-course...
The Secret Society Of Adultologists Is Back With Some Shiny Pretty Things
The Secret Society of Adultologists is back, and it’s time to bring your shimmer and everything that glitters.  In celebration of their newest exhibition, Hidden...
A Delicious Night Of Pâté + Charcuterie Featuring Celebrated Author, Michael Ruhlman
Join the Born & Raised team for a delicious night of pâté + charcuterie with prolific culinary author, Michael Ruhlman, best known for his celebrated...
San Diego Museum Of Art’s Culture & Cocktails Presents “Reflect”
You are invited to an exclusive C&C-inspired happening. This new event will provide you with much that you love about Museum events–unabashedly innovative cocktails, trendy...
Oysters, Caviar, & Dom Perignon
The prestige cuvées of Dom Perignon take center stage alongside some of the sea’s greatest treasures: oysters and caviar! https://www.instagram.com/p/BfykVF4nNCD/ https://www.instagram.com/p/Bph02RRjR5U/ This special experience will...
Tahona Brings Modern Mexican Food And A Proper Mezcal Tasting Room To San Diego
Tahona is about to open it’s doors in Old Town, and we’re big fans! The recently announced mezcal bar and tasting room opens on Tuesday, November...
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