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.
Whiskey & Cheese With Seven Grand
You say whiskey, I say whisky – what’s the big diff? Come find out at this fantastical tasting adventure. We all know that wine and...
W A S T E D | A Celebration of Sustainable Food
Chef Works and Kitchens for Good have come together to bring you WASTED: A Celebration of Sustainable Food. https://www.instagram.com/p/BnZ4LllHW75/?taken-by=chef_works https://www.instagram.com/p/BneWd73jESf/?taken-by=chef_works At this tastemaker event, 30...
Dine, Drink And Explore At Taste Of North Park
This is going to be a blast! Taste of North Park is this weekend, with over 40 food tastes from the neighborhood’s best restaurants, from piping hot...
Come Join The San Diego Modern Home Tour And VIP party
Modern Architecture + Design Society is proud to be returning to San Diego in partnership with D3 Home, located in the vibrant neighborhood of little...
Lily Tomlin Returns To Perform Live At The Balboa Theatre!
From Edith Ann to Frankie Bergstein, Lily Tomlin, continues her run as one of America’s foremost actresses and comediennes. She brings her unique comic timing...
Wild Life Is Back!
Wild Life is back and it’s time to explore your wild side! Begin your metamorphosis and let your instincts lead you to unknown adventures at...
Fashion Week San Diego 2018 Is Ready To Dazzle
Celebrating 11 years of fashion, Fashion Week San Diego will hold the 2018 Fall Runway Shows at Lux Art Institute in Encinitas for the first...
Junior League of San Diego Hosts 1920s-Themed Gala To Support Foster Youth And To End Human Trafficking
Dressed in black-tie attire and 1920s-inspired costumes, guests will step back in time to enjoy champagne and cocktails, gourmet dinner, silent and live auctions and...
It’s Time For The Sixth Annual “Bike For Boobs” Ride!
Many people look to make a difference every October for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, but for one local survivor, making a difference is a task...
Have You Heard The One About The Two Scientists That Walk Into A Bar?
What sounds like the beginning of a rather bad joke is actually a fun community program by the Fleet Science Center. During Two Scientists Walk Into...
Puesto And You & Yours Distilling Team Up For Taco Thursday
Mmmmmm…Puesto and You & Yours Distilling have teamed up for a Taco Thursday collaboration? Two of our favorite things together can’t be wrong! https://www.instagram.com/p/BgyxAFoBwkS/?taken-by=eatpuesto The two...
New Kids On The Block MixTape Tour Coming To San Diego
They’re baaaaaaaack! The New Kids On The Block are bringing their Mixtape Tour to San Diego! And you thought boy bands had an expiration date?!...
Prohibition Adds Havana Jam Sessions On Tuesday Nights
Tuesday nights are the time to let those hips fly at the new Latin Jazz/Afro Cuban jam sessions at San Diego’s legendary speakeasy, Prohibition! Music is brought to you...
Three New Shops Slated For Del Mar’s One Paseo
The spring 2019 opening of One Paseo continues to build buzz with the announcement of three exciting shopping destinations added to the list of highly-anticipated...
Clever Talks 2018: Made In America
Have you been to Clever Talks yet? This month’s looks to be set to be the biggest and best San Diego Clever Talks yet, so...
The Big List Of Things To Do This Weekend In San Diego
It’s going to be a great weekend! Thursday, October 4 Congrats To Bar Three Piece On Their 3 Year Anniversary! Congrats to Bar Three Piece...
Expand Your Brunch Horizons On The Brunch Bus
Want to explore some of San Diego’s many brunch options outside of your normal routine, but don’t want to be on the hook to drive? ...
West Coast Oktoberfest “The Pursuit of Hoppiness” Comes To Downtown’s Columbia District
Inspired by the world’s largest and most revered beer festival in Germany, Music Box will be partnering with local nonprofit and member-based organization, Downtown San...
ArtReach Celebrates 6th Annual Party ARTy
ArtReach, a nonprofit aimed at increasing equity in visual arts education to K-6 schools throughout San Diego County, will host the 6th Annual Party ARTy...
It’s Time For Pacific Beachfest!
What could be better than a full day of fun on the beach in Pacific Beach?! That’s what in store this weekend at Pacific Beachfest,...
First Friday Night Market Oktoberfest
Join us for a FREE, monthly vegan market at Anthem Vegan North Park on El Cajon Boulevard every first Friday of the month! https://www.instagram.com/p/BmJdzfQnhAR/?taken-by=firstfridaynightmarket We’ll...
Rob Lowe: Stories I Only Tell My Friends Live!
Following his sold-out debut in Mesa, Arizona, Rob Lowe is taking his one man show, Stories I Only Tell My Friends: LIVE! on a limited-run...
Cheese Lovers Rejoice: It’s Say Cheese Fest This Weekend!
Celebrate National Cheese Month at Say Cheese Fest, a social event that highlights restaurants and retailers that serve the cheesiest products happening at Lot8 this week! Local...
A Hands-On Festival Of Innovation And Creativity At Maker Faire In Balboa Park
Maker Faire San Diego is a hands-on festival of innovation, invention, and creativity happening in Balboa Park this weekend! This multi-museum event showcases over 250...
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