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.
Salt & Straw Opening Second San Diego Location At One Paseo
It was only a few months ago – before Salt & Straw opened their first San Diego location in Little Italy – that we had barely...
Haute 2 Trot Runway Fashion Show Coming To La Jolla
It’s time to pick up that hot new look for summer, and the Haute 2 Trot Fashion Show in La Jolla is just the place...
Secret Off-Menu Cocktail Served In A Lamp At Sycamore Den!
Sycamore Den has a secret! The Adams Avenue watering hole announces the latest recipe to hit their menu – the ‘Den After Dark’! Den After Dark...
Maestoso Adds Sunday Brunch…And It Looks Amazing!
Maestoso, the Hillcrest restaurant of acclaimed Chef Marco Maestoso and partner Dalila Ercolani that opened earlier this year, announces the addition of Sunday brunch service to complement...
Watch Fourth of July Fireworks From A Paddleboard!
If you’re up for a little adventure this 4th of July, we have just the thing for you – watch the fireworks from a paddleboard!...
LOLA 55 Taco Pop-Up At Grand Ole BBQ Y Asado Your Chance To Get An Early Taste
For one night only, get a taste of the soon-to-open LOLA 55 in one of San Diego’s most laid-back outdoor settings, North Park’s Grand Ole...
One Paseo Adds Four New Restaurants To Join Its Highly Anticipated Culinary Lineup
One Paseo, the hotter-than-hot development due to deliver a variety of shops, restaurants, living spaces and offices to Del Mar Heights, announced the addition of four...
Tuesday Night Movie Nights At Stone Brewing Liberty Station!
Head on to Stone Brewing Liberty Station every Tuesday night all summer long for their Stone Brewing Movie nights! They’re showing some of your favorite movies starting...
The Big List Of Things To Do This Weekend In San Diego
It’s going to be a warm, gorgeous weekend to get out and have some fun! Thursday, June 28 Get Your Grub On With Food Truck...
The San Diego Vintage Flea Market Is Back This Weekend
The San Diego Vintage Flea Market is back with 100 vendors bringing you the very best in vintage wares, clothing, furniture, knick-knacks, and more! https://www.instagram.com/p/BkVdrhTnc50/?taken-by=sdvintagefleamarket...
You Know It’s Summer When The Hard Rock Hotel Pool Party Season Starts
You know it’s summer when the Hard Rock Hotel pool party season starts! This time they are throwing their ‘Night Swim’ pool party with a Cruise Ship...
Argh! The Booty Boat Sets Sail In San Diego This Weekend!
Argh, me Lovers! Once again the Booty Boat be ready t’ ransack th’ waters o’ San Diego wit’ a ship full o’ smokin’ hot pirates this Fourth...
Herb And Eatery Serving Up Homemade Ice Cream Sandwiches For 4th Of July
We love Herb and Eatery in Little Italy – so we aren’t missing out on this! The casual market and counter service restaurant attached to Chef...
Free Concerts Every Monday Night At The Spreckels Organ In Balboa Park
Did you know that the historic Spreckels Organ in Balboa Park is the largest outdoor pipe organ in the world? Well now you do! And you...
The Patio Group Announces The Opening Of The Patio On 101 In Encinitas
The Patio Group recently celebrated the opening of its North County location, The Patio on 101 in Encinitas. The new California coastal chic eatery brings a...
Dua Lipa: The Self-Titled Tour
Dua Lipa recently reached a major milestone, becoming the youngest solo female artist to reach 1 billion views on YouTube with the video for her double-platinum...
IDEA1 Hosts Sensorium, A Multi-Sensory Art Experience Themed Around The 5 Senses
IDEA1, the mixed-use community developed by Lowe, LaSalle Investment Management and I.D.E.A. Partners, will host Sensorium by Vanguard Culture at IDEA1 on June 30th. At...
A Brunch Like No Other…Tiki Brunch At The Grass Skirt
There are a lot of excellent brunch options in San Diego, but how many of them can claim to have the world’s largest mai tai?! You’ll...
Eclipse Chocolate To Host A 10 Day Cupcake Extravaganza!
Get ready for your heart to explode with chocolaty goodness! Eclipse Chocolate has a spectacular line up of events you don’t want to miss in honor of...
Vin De Syrah Hosts ‘Healing Spirits And Jazz’ Thursdays
Vin De Syrah is serving up healing spirits and smooth jazz to heal what ails you! The ‘wine parlor’ styled off of the eclectic lounges of...
The San Diego Startup Community Comes Together For San Diego Startup Week
Thousands of San Diego entrepreneurs, developers, designers, investors, students, and community leaders will come together to connect, share ideas, and foster entrepreneurship in San Diego at...
Congrats To Bottlecraft On Their 7th Anniversary!
Bottlecraft is celebrating their 7th anniversary this weekend, and they’d love you to join in the fun! Staying true to Bottlecraft Anniversary beers of the...
Vans Warped Tour In San Diego For The Last Time
Join San Diego’s Alt 949 and the Subaru Street Team at the Vans Warped Tour, making it’s way back to San Diego for it’s FINAL YEAR...
Super Diamond Channels Neil Diamond At Music Box San Diego
If you haven’t been to a Super Diamond concert, you haven’t lived! Seriously, these guys are a blast! And don’t even act like you don’t like...
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