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.
Don’t Miss The Day Of The Dead Festival At North Park
The Day of the Dead Festival North Park is happy to be back for their second year as they continue a tradition of celebrating one...
It’s The 4th Annual San Diego Mac N’ Cheese Fest
The 4th Annual San Diego Mac n’ Cheese Fest showcases incredible local restaurants by engaging in a friendly culinary competition where judges will select the...
Celebrate The Creeps Of The Deep At Birch Aquarium
Meet the creeps of the deep and get hands-on with Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego science during the 19th-annual Haunted Aquarium: Sea...
Sinners & Saints Halloween At The Haunted Museum
Join the 3rd annual Sinners & Saints Halloween Party at the iconic Museum of Man as they raise money for a great cause with a...
Bring Your Little Goblins To Trick-Or-Treat On India Street!
Little ghouls, witches and goblins will storm through the streets at Little Italy’s 11th annual Trick-or-Treat on India Street at Piazza della Famiglia, taking place...
The WCKD Village Halloween Festival Set To Take Over East Village
Prepare to enter a realm of electrifying adventures as Monster Halloween Bash returns with a new wicked twist – the WCKD Village! San Diego’s largest...
Hillcrest’s Nightmare On Normal Street Is Back!
Hillcrest’s haunted Halloween dance party and costume competition is back! With late night live entertainment, a costume competition runway, outdoor bars, and the best people...
Have You Seen Young Frankenstein Yet?
Mel Brooks is puttin’ on the Ritz in this bawdy spoof of the Mary Shelley classic. Frankenstein’s grandson (Gene Wilder) uncovers his secret legacy and...
The Oxford Horror Story Is Scarily Sexy
Halloween Weekend at Oxford Social Club – Will you escape? Take out your sexiest costume if you wanna earn a big cash prize. Ludacris will...
The Big List Of Things To Do This Weekend In San Diego
Yes, fall has officially started, but it won’t feel like it this weekend. It’s going to be warm, sunny and gorgeous! Get out there and...
Experience Haunted Tales Aboard The Star Of India
It’s time again for all aspiring ghosts, goblins, pirates and princesses to gather on the Star of India for some ghostly haunted tales of enormous...
The Scallywag Festival Returns To Waterfront Park
The Scallywag! festival returns to Waterfront Park on Saturday October 20th! The day-long music and craft beer festival features live music throughout the day including Rancid, Mighty Mighty...
Eat, Drink And Explore At The South Park Fall Walkabout
If you haven’t been to South Park in a while, The South Park Walkabout is the perfect opportunity to explore one of San Diego’s incredible neighborhoods! The...
You & Yours Distilling Co. Launches Canned Cocktail Program
We are HUGE fans of You & Yours Distilling Co., and we are thrilled about their latest news: California’s first urban destination distillery announced the launch...
A Nice Treat For You And Your Fur Baby At The 10th Annual Bow Wow Brunch Cruise
Have you ever taken yourself and your dog on a cruise…together? Bow Wow Brunch is just like the weekly Sunday Champagne Brunch Cruise, and this...
The Hard Core Cider Tour Returns To San Diego For Its 2nd Year
Cider lovers, this weekend is all for you! Enjoy UNLIMITED 2 oz. samples from some of the World’s Top Craft Hard Cider Makers, savor mouth...
The Barks & Brews Oktoberfest At Spanish Landing Park
Bring your fur baby and come down to the Barks & Brews Oktoberfest, featuring a day filled with craft beer tastings from dozens of breweries, great...
A Perfect Family Weekend At The San Diego Kids Expo & Fair
The San Diego Kids Expo and Fair is a two-day event catering to kids and families. And it comes in two types — If you...
Squid, Octopus, And Cuttlefish, Oh My!
Sometimes weird, always wonderful, and highly intelligent, octopus — and their cousins squid, nautilus, and cuttlefish — are the stars of Cephalopod Celebration at the...
Get Your Running Feet And Tummies Ready For The 2018 Fit Foodie 5K
Eat your way to the most delicious Finish Line ever, then celebrate at the post-run Food and Fitness Festival with mouthwatering bites, beer garden, culinary...
The 6th Annual BOOmont Park Is Gonna Run All October Long!
Belmont Park turns into BOOmont Park for the month of October! Every weekend, the park has festivities and activities for the whole family to enjoy!...
Extreme Sailing Series Makes Its Way To San Diego For Its Only U.S. Stop
If you haven’t seen an Extreme Sailing Series event, you are in for mind-blowing experience! These boats are big, fast, and agile – way beyond...
Blanco Tacos And Tequila Brings Fresh Mexican And Premium Tequila To Fashion Valley Mall
San Diego’s malls are definitely leveling up their food and drink game (Raised by Wolves, Great Maple, True Food Kitchen and more at UTC Mall!),...
The Big List Of Things To Do This Weekend In San Diego
It’s supposed to RAIN this weekend! We are sooooooo ok with that…a little variety! And there are plenty of great rainy day things to do...
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