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.

Emo Nite LA Presents Emo Nite San Diego

Emo fans, mark your calendars! Emo Nite of Los Angeles will be taking over The Casbah for one of their signature parties, and as always, there is a...

Sam the Cooking Guy Delivers Live Cooking Demos On The Little Italy Food Hall Patio

Looking to impress your neighbors and offer the best summer soirée in the cul-de-sac? Join Sam the Cooking Guy and a Little Italy Food Hall...

Hillcrest CityFest Art & Music Festival Returns For Another Big Celebration!

Hillcrest CityFest summer art and music festival is set to take over 5th Avenue on August 12th from noon until 11pm, and this is going to...

13th Annual Fine Arts Festival ArtWalk At Liberty Station

ArtWalk @ Liberty Station will return to Ingram Plaza, August 11th and 12th, for its 13th year in the Arts District at Liberty Station. We...

Kids Ride Free On The Hopper All August Long!

Looking for something local and affordable to do with the kids before summer comes to an end? Be a tourist in your own town! We...

Yoga After Dark Festival Returns To San Diego

After a sold-out event in early June, Yoga After Dark, returns to San Diego’s Horton Plaza Park August 9th! For one night only, over 200 yogis will gather...

Head To Adams Avenue Park To Watch ‘The Princess Bride’ Under The Stars

It’s time for another outdoor movie night at Adams Avenue Park…and it’s a classic! The Normal Heights United Methodist Church and the Normal Heights Community Association have partnered up to...

Del Mar Highlands Gets $120 Million Investment For Exciting New Dining And Shopping Options

Carmel Valley and Del Mar residents will be thrilled to learn that Del Mar Highlands Town Center is making a $120 million investment to bring exciting...

The Big List Of Things To Do This Weekend In San Diego

The weather is gorgeous…you could just go sit on the beach all weekend and nobody would blame you. But if you’re looking for something more,...

Toast To Summer At La Valencia’s Veuve Clicquot Summer Soiree Garden Party

If you haven’t been to a party at La Valencia, you’re missing out! No other hotel will transport you to the charm and romance of a...

Spend Sunnny Sundays At The Charming Tasting Room Of You & Yours Distilling

Celebrate summer with You & Yours Distilling in their Tasting Room during their Sunny Sundays series! On the first Sunday of each month, sip on...

San Diego’s Little Italy Hosts First Responder’s Celebration

For the first time ever, San Diego’s Little Italy will be hosting a First Responder’s Celebration to honor San Diego’s first responders, Saturday at 5pm....

Night Swim Pool Party At The Hard Rock Hotel

Oh come on, what’s summer without at least one pool party at the Hard Rock Hotel that makes you wonder ‘what happened’ the next day?!...

San Diego Runners: Lace ‘Em Up For The Balboa Park 8 Miler!

San Diego runners: it’s time for the Balboa Park 8 Miler! This is the longest consecutively run race in San Diego and the only one...

Step Into A Cultural Experience At Island Vibe Music Festival

Nothing says relaxing summer vibes like music from the islands! Step into a cultural experience of music, food, and dance at the annual Island Vibe...

Tijuana Artist Hugo Crosthwaite To Paint 16 Murals At Arts District Liberty Station

You shouldn’t need any more reasons to visit Liberty Station – there are so many good things happening there! But if you do, here’s one...

Liberty Call Distilling Plans $1M Expansion

Congrats to Liberty Call Distilling, who has announced plans for its second location, an expanded concept that will include both a distillery and restaurant with fare from...

Help MOPA Celebrate 35 Years At Their Push Pin Party

You’re invited to make MOPA history! MOPA is turning 35 and and they are throwing it back to the Push Pin party they had during the museum inauguration...

Little Italy Association To Hold Dedication To Commemorate the Opening Of The Piazza Della Famiglia

Piazza della Famiglia is now open, and the Little Italy Association of San Diego invites the community to attend a dedication to celebrate its arrival in the...

Lyft Reveals San Diego’s Top 10 Destinations This Summer

Where do San Diegans catch a Lyft to more than any other place this summer? Lyft just published their guide to the ten most popular destinations in San...

Blade 1936 To Serve Modern Italian In Oceanside’s Blade-Tribune Building

Blade 1936, the newest dining destination to hit Oceanside, is scheduled to open late September with a menu that was created by beloved local Chef...

Cutwater Spirits Invites You To A Staycation Sunday On Their Patio

You don’t have to travel to the islands to get a taste of the tropics, just head to Cutwater Spirits‘ tasting room in Miramar for Staycation Sundays...

Outdoor Concerts, Picnics And Bay Views At Bayside Summer Nights

Ok, we totally missed this. We honestly had no clue about the San Diego Symphony’s Bayside Summer Nights program, which is why you’re getting the...

A Short Walk Home: Take To The Streets To Support San Diego’s Homeless

San Diego’s homeless population is the fourth largest in the nation, and thousands of these transient individuals seek shelter on our city streets. We all...