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.
Sparks Gallery Invites You To Their “Chapter Two” Reception
In celebration of Chapter Two of their 2018 Gallery Selections Exhibition, Sparks Gallery is hosting an evening of artistic creation, including live painting and a fresh...
Beach,Breeze,Brunch At Bub’s At The Beach
Bloody Mary Obsessed presents the Beach, Breeze, Brunch Event Series: Sunday Funday at Bub’s at the Beach in Pacific Beach! Call your brunch squad for...
SDMBA Brings You The 11th Annual Bike The Bay
Pedal around the San Diego Bay and enjoy your only opportunity to ride across the San Diego-Coronado Bay Bridge. This non-competitive Annual Bike the Bay...
15th Annual Carlsbad Music Festival
Let’s Get Some Good Music And Family Fun At The 15th Annual Carlsbad Music Festival
Adventurous music invades the seaside Village of Carlsbad for the nationally renown, 15th Annual Carlsbad Music Festival! The Festival programming is an eclectic mix of...
West Coast Hip Hop Legends Warren G & DJ Quik At Del Mar Summer Concert Series
Regulators, head to the Seaside Stage following the last race as dynamic rap and producer duo Warren G and DJ Quik perform at the Del...
Cafe Mambo Ibiza Makes Its US Debut In San Diego
The iconic Cafe Mambo Ibiza is taking its legendary party on the road, and is making San Diego’s Hard Rock Hotel the location of it’s USA...
Chef Jason McLeod And Kelly Fukushima Lead Sustainable Seafood Class
We are incredibly fortunate to have access to some of the freshest seafood in the world in San Diego, and thankfully we have a community...
Rock 105.3 Presents Rob Zombie & Marilyn Manson: Twins Of Evil
Don’t miss the Twins of Evil Tour featuring Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson at Mattress Firm Amphitheathre. Rob Zombie continuously challenges audiences as he stretches...
The Rock 105.3 Is Throwing An End Of Summer Party At The Beach House
The Beach House and ROCK 105.3 are partnering up to host an End of Summer Party – complete with live music, a cornhole tournament, tug of...
Freakshow Friday Returns To Vin De Syrah
Vin De Syrah’s Freakshow Friday is back with an incredible performance by Nomad Arts. There will be tons of sultry belly dancing and snake charming…...
San Diego Tattoo Artist Turk To Compete In Season 11 Of ‘Ink Master’
Tattoo artist Turk will be representing himself, his family, his tattoo shop, and San Diego on Season 11 of Paramount Networks’ ‘Ink Master‘ – let’s...
Treat Yourself To ‘Movies On The Beach’ At The Hotel Del
The Hotel Del still has a few movie on the beach nights planned before summer wraps up – treat yourself and your friends and family...
Join Oceanographers For A Full Moon Walk On Scripps Pier
A warm night lit by a full moon is the perfect time to explore one of La Jolla’s most prominent landmarks! During this program you...
Encinitas’ New ‘Death By Tequila’ Blends Baja Cuisine With Encinitas Scene
The newest restaurant drawing buzz and crowds in Encinitas is the ominously-named Death By Tequila ! The restaurant combines fresh Baja cuisine with the attitude and...
One Paseo Adds Four New Beauty And Wellness Tenants To Opening Lineup
One Paseo, a mixed-use development bringing shops, restaurants, apartments, offices, and public spaces to Del Mar Heights, has announced four new retailers to add to...
Here’s Your Chance To Beat Tony Hawk At His Own Game!
Sure, there’s probably zero chance that you’ll ever beat him on an actual skateboard, but in a video game…it’s at least a possibility! If you...
Ice Cube Is Coming To Del Mar Labor Day Weekend
Looking for Labor Day Weekend plans? There will be a party going on at the Del Mar Racetrack with a special performance from rapper, producer, actor,...
The San Diego Symphony Performs Star Wars: A New Hope Under The Stars!
If you haven’t been to one of the San Diego Symphony’s Bayside Summer Nights Concerts yet, you really should go before they are done for...
Second Chance Beer Co. 3 Year Anniversary Celebration Includes Special Can Release And Brunch Party
Second Chance Beer Co. is turning three! To honor the occasion, they releasing a special collaboration beer and hosting a Labor Day Weekend party that...
Prohibition’s Seasonal Cocktail Selections Sing Of Hometown Glory
This is cool. Prohibition, the Gaslamp Quarter’s underground speakeasy located at 548 Fifth Ave., has introduced a new seasonal cocktail menu that is a playful ode...
Shoppers Rejoice: UTC’s Queenstown Bistro Now Serving Weekend Brunch And Happy Hour
New Zealand-inspired Queenstown Bistro – sister restaurant to popular Little Italy eatery, Queenstown Public House – has just announced it is now serving a full...
The Dispatch Summer Tour 2018 Stops In San Diego This Weekend
Looking for a concert this weekend? Rally up your friends and grab a ticket to see Dispatch as they stop by San Diego for their...
The Big List Of Things To Do This Weekend In San Diego
Summer is winding down…take advantage of it while you can! Have a great weekend – so many fun things to do this weekend in San...
L’Auberge Del Mar Will Host This Year’s Pacific Classic Party
In collaboration with the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, L’Auberge Del Mar will host this year’s Pacific Classic Party, the highlight event of Del Mar’s racing season...
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