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 San Diego Zoo Hosts The Food Wine And Brew Celebration
Enjoy globally-inspired food, wine, and brew tasting event with more than 160 of Southern California’s best vendors, mixed with live entertainment and dancing, at the...
Get On Your Bikes For Women Ride IB 2018
The 2nd Annual Women Ride IB will celebrate the love of bike riding we all share! The San Diego County Bicycle Coalition, the region’s non-profit...
East Village’s New LOLA 55 Is Not Your Average Taco Shop
In a city where you can practically trip on a taco concept on every corner, LOLA 55 is trying to differentiate itself from the rest....
Boy George And Culture Club With Thompson Twins’ Tom Bailey
Boy George is coming to San Diego! Since their inception in 1981 Culture Club have sold more than 50 million records worldwide, lead by their...
FNGRS CRSSD Presents: The Midnight At Quartyard
FNGRS CRSSD Presents: The Midnight At Quartyard. The Midnight consists of Tyler Lyle, a songwriter from the Deep South, and Tim McEwan, a producer from Denmark....
Vaud & The Villains Highlight The Last Summer Concert At Liberty Station
Vaud & The Villains were the highlight of last summer’s concert series at Liberty Station, and they are back by popular demand to finish of...
‘Namaste On The Bay’ Yoga & Brunch On The Coasterra Harbor Float!
Calling all yogis! Septembers is National Yoga Month, and Coasterra invites you to celebrate with a little ‘Namaste On The Bay‘ yoga and brunch on their Harbor...
Come Out For The Ocean Beach Pier Pancake Breakfast!
What could be better than a hot breakfast with friends and family on the OB Pier?? Come out to the 20th Annual Pier Pancake Breakfast on Ocean...
Electric Skateboard Competition Takes Over Chula Vista
There’s a new generation of electric skateboard riders taking the streets and off-roading by storm, and this week is an opportunity to see the world’s...
Seany’s Chefs Fest Is A Culinary Competition With A Heart
The Seany Foundation is proud to present some of San Diego’s leading Chefs for an exciting culinary competition; all while helping to improve the lives...
Mezcal Tasting Room And Restaurant Tahona Coming To Old Town This Fall
San Diego will receive a mezcal infusion with the arrival of Tahona, opening next door to the historic Cemetery of El Campo Santo in Old...
Meet Tommy Chong At March And Ash’s Grand Opening!
March and Ash invite you to swing by their Grand Opening Party to see why March and Ash is Chong’s Choice! The store will be open...
The Eagles Are Coming To Petco Park
Hotel California, New Kid in Town, Heartache Tonight, Best of My Love….just a few of the many rocking reasons to see the Eagles at their upcoming concert in...
One Love Movement Presents 7th Annual Charity Yoga Event
The One Love Movement 7th Annual Charity Yoga Event is happening this weekend, with the goal of bringing the San Diego community together to unite for a common...
Drink For A Cause At The 24th Annual San Diego Festival Of Beer At Broadway Pier
San Diego’s original beer fest, the San Diego Festival of Beer, is back for its 24th year of serving up delicious craft beer, great food, and lively...
Carlsbad’s Windmill Food Hall To Bring Food, Cocktails And Fun To North County
Food Halls are a hot concept around the country right now because of the variety and social atmosphere they give to guests – just look...
Wokou Ramen & Yakitori Is Opening In P.B!
After enjoying much success at The Village at Pacific Highlands Ranch in Carmel Valley, Wokou is opening up a second location in Pacific Beach! Scheduled...
Vin De Syrah Is Hosting Its First Ever Wine Festival!
Vin De Syrah, the unique subterranean wine lounge in Gaslamp, is hosting its first ever wine festival – fall down the rabbit hole for this...
The Big List Of Things To Do This Weekend In San Diego
It’s going to be a warm weekend, and there are a lot of things to do this weekend in San Diego! Enjoy! Thursday, September 13...
The Tequila Is Flowing At Margaritas Y Mas Festival This Weekend!
Coming to San Diego for the very first time, the Margaritas Y Más Festival is pouring unlimited margaritas this weekend! There will also be Mezcal tastings from...
Azealia Banks With Riston Diggs At Music Box San Diego
Azealia Banks is performing at Music Box in San Diego, joined on stage by Riston Diggs. https://www.instagram.com/p/BnUZYMvh_Gy/?taken-by=azealiabanks The hip hop rapper & singer has made her...
Cheers To Six Years! Stop In To Celebrate Herringbone’s Anniversary!
Cheers to 6 years in La Jolla, Herringbone! In celebration of their last six years in the La Jolla community, Herringbone is making the most of it...
San Diego Is Getting A New Dispensary…And It Looks Fancy!
San Diego is getting a new dispensary, and it looks fancy! March and Ash have been busy designing San Diego’s finest licensed dispensary experience in the...
Venture With The Wine Pub To Discover Baja’s Craft Beer & Street Food Scene
Since 2016, the owner of The Wine Pub, Sandy Hanshaw, in collaboration with Baja Wine + Food‘s Fernando Gaxiola has organized intimate, sold out tours...
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