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.
Little Italy Launches New Italian Experience: An Evening In Tuscany
The Little Italy Association (LIA) of San Diego is bringing a brand new, premier event, Solo Italiano: Dinner in Rosso (Dinner in Red) presented by PenFed...
Sold Out: Celebrity Chef Series Dinner Featuring Chef Sam Talbot At Herb & Wood
The bad news is that if you don’t already have tickets to see celebrity Chef Sam Talbot (Top Chef) at Herb & Wood to kick off the...
Congrats To Bar Three Piece On Their 3 Year Anniversary!
Congrats to Bar Three Piece for celebrating 3 years of offering a unique hospitality experience that fosters friendships through whiskey! https://www.instagram.com/p/BkwIGDJFgOg/?taken-by=barthreepiece Not familiar with Bar Three Piece?...
San Diego Chefs Join Star-Studded Lineup at Valle Food & Wine Festival
The Valle de Guadalupe is on fire right now, with so many amazing new wineries and restaurants seemingly popping up daily, and the Valle Food...
The Big List Of Things To Do This Weekend In San Diego
This weekend is packed! Too. Many. Options. The hardest part will be deciding what to miss out on this weekend in San Diego! This Weekend’s...
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The Annual Adams Avenue Street Fair Is Back For Its 37th Year
Normal Heights will be hopping this weekend, as the Adams Avenue Street Fair takes over for the 37th year! Southern California’s largest free two-day music...
The Bubble Run – San Diego 2018!
If you’ve done a traditional 5K, you know they can be a bit lackluster. But the BUBBLE RUN™ is like running through Willy Wonka’s factory!...
Have An Epic Ending To Your Summer At The Subelo Sundays Summer Finale
San Diego’s top Latin Dj’s, Promoters & Influencers join forces to bring you SUBELO Sundays! Don’t miss out on the Summer Finale Sunday at The...
Green Flash 8th Annual Treasure Chest Beer + Food Fest
Join us for the largest and most anticipated rare beer and food pairing event of the year! For the 8th year in a row, Treasure...
Movies On The Bay
Are you a Hunger Games fanatic? Mission Bay is the perfect place to sit back and enjoy the thrills of this awesome movie with your...
It’s The 22nd Anniversary For Bocce Fest At Del Mar
BocceFest is now in its 22nd Anniversary, led by the Del Mar Rotary Club. Join us at the Surf Cup Sports Park for a rousing game...
Attend The ROMP Gala And Support Our Local Ronald McDonald House
Support Ronald McDonald Children’s Charities of San Diego by attending a roaring 1920s Supper Club themed-evening with delectable dining, dancing, and entertainment that supports families...
Coronado Brewing Celebrates Oktoberfest With Five German-Style Beers And A Big Party!
Oktoberfest is officially underway, and Coronado Brewing invites you to stop in to celebrate! https://www.instagram.com/p/BKfFiwHAhJQ/?taken-by=coronadobrewing They’ll be serving up 5 freshly brewed small batch German-style beers, and DJ Mike...
Sessions In The Park: An Intimate Dinner Outdoors At The Spreckels Organ Pavilion
What a one-of-a-kind San Diego experience! This intimate dinner will be served in a beautiful outdoor setting under the Spreckels Organ Pavilion colonnades. Guests will enjoy a...
Curadero Presents: Tequila & Tacos Rooftop Fiesta To Wrap Up Summer
Curadero and Cruz Tequila invite you to join them for an end of summer rooftop party, celebrating two of our favorites things – tequila and tacos!...
Single Fin Kitchen And You & Yours Distilling Partner For Live Cooking Demo
Single Fin Kitchen and You & Yours Distilling Co. have partnered up to give you an introduction to Donburi bowls, a traditional dish of fish and vegetables, along with...
Beyond Babel Immersive Dance Show Makes World Debut In San Diego
A new immersive dance show created by Keone & Mari Madrid and Hideaway Circus makes its world debut this month in San Diego. Starring Keone and Mari in...
Local Leaders, Clergy And Fire Department Compete In Hoops4Hope Basketball Tournament
Lincoln High School will serve as host as the home court as local nonprofit leaders, clergy members, police officers and firefighters compete in a basketball tournament...
Fashion Week San Diego And JSix To Host Culinary Couture Dining Experience
Join Fashion Week San Diego and JSix Restaurant for a memorable five course dining experience where the food and cocktails are as glamorous as the...
Gallo Brothers Behind Civico 1845 Set To Open New Bankers Hill Concept
In early 2019, Dario and Pietro Gallo, the Calabrian-born brothers behind lauded Civico 1845 in Little Italy, will open their next culinary venture – a homage to...
Get Ready To Be Wowed At The 2018 Miramar Air Show!
Wow! This year we celebrate 100 years of women serving in the Marine Corps – an incredible milestone! The Marine Corps Air Station Miramar invites you to...
Celebrate World Sake Day At The San Diego Sake Festival
Calling all sake lovers! It’s time to celebrate World Sake Day at San Diego Sake Festival, presented by BESHOCK Ramen and Quartyard! https://www.instagram.com/p/Bm5YPUCn-82/?taken-by=beshockramen The event starts with...
Culture & Cocktails: Art Of The Body At The San Diego Museum Of Art
We LOVE the Culture & Cocktails events at the San Diego Museum of Art! The Museum’s Sundown Series returns this Thursday with Culture & Cocktails: Art...
The Big List Of Things To Do This Weekend In San Diego
Fall is in the air! It’s going to be a beautiful time to enjoy our amazing city! Friday, September 21 Save 50% on A Cup...
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