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.

Dance The Summer Nights Away Downtown at Sundown

Explore art exhibitions while getting down to some groovy beats by Miss Lady D. Every 3rd Thursday of every month Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego...

Get Your Grub On With Food Truck Thursday At Horton Plaza Park

It is time to change up your lunch time routine fellow San Diegans. Every Thursday come enjoy delicious food from local San Diego food truck...

Summer Literary Tea Adventure at Westgate Hotel in San Diego

Enjoy the Summer Literary Tea Adventure- an exquisite 3-course afternoon tea with champagne in the Le Fontainebleau Room at San Diego’s Westgate Hotel. Celebrate Michelle Gable...

IDEA Fitness Convention, Billed as the “Superbowl of Fitness” Returns

IDEA Health & Fitness Association, the world’s leading organization of fitness and wellness professionals, is bringing the IDEA World Convention to the city of San...

Berry Good Food + Catania’s Summer Grain Dinner

In collaboration with the Berry Good Foundation and Jack Ford of Taj Farms, Catania chefs Dusty Karagheusian and Ryan Johnston along with Catania alum Vince...

BeachBreezeBrunch Kicks Off Summer Brunch Experience Series At Pacifica Del Mar

Attention all brunch lovers! Bloody Mary Obsessed, a new business recently launched in San Diego to create unique experiences for brunch lovers, is launching their summer...

Summer Kickoff ‘Velobration’ To Benefit The San Diego Biking Community

The San Diego bicycling community is going to get summer off to a good start! The Summer Kickoff Velobration presented by New Belgium Brewing will feature...

Sculpture & Cocktails Epic Summer Kick Off Party At San Diego Museum Of Art

We LOVE the Culture & Cocktails series at the San Diego Museum of Art – these are can’t miss events that bring a whole new...

Celebrate The Impact Of Immigrant Entrepreneurs In San Diego On World Refugee Day

Suri Market and Restaurant is hosting a free small business mixer to celebrate World Refugee Day, as well as to celebrate immigrant entrepreneurs and their economic...

The Fray Playing At The Del Mar Fairgrounds

The Fray will be performing at the Del Mar Fairgrounds this summer on June 27th at 7:30 pm! The Fray formed in Denver, Colorado in...

Distilled: The San Diego Spirit & Cocktail Festival

San Diego is becoming an epicenter of personally crafted distilled spirits. Distilled: The San Diego Spirit and Cocktail Festival honors the best distillers and mixologists throughout...

Calling All Wine Lovers! Satisfy Your “Winederlust” At Tower23 Hotel

Wine lovers- get ready to swirl and sip at 6 pm every Wednesday evening from June 20th to September 12th. TOWER23 is putting the wine into “Wine...

Dolce At The Highlands Re-Launching As Amici’s Ristobar

We are happy to share the news that the beloved restaurant Dolce at the Highlands, located in Carmel Valley’s the Village at Pacific Highlands Ranch,...

Celebrate the Summer Solstice at North Park Thursday Market

The official start of summer is just around the corner, and North Park Thursday Market is celebrating with a Summer Solstice party! The event will feature tastings...

See Top Amateur Skateboarders Compete At The 12th Annual Zumiez Best Foot Forward Contest

The skate community in Southern California is such an important part of the history and culture here, and the 12th annual Zumiez Best Foot Forward skateboarding contest...

Summer Camp For Adults At The Secret Society Of Adultologists

Camp without the counselors? Yep! This edition of The Secret Society of Adultologists – the adults only program at the Natural History Museum – will allow...

Sample The Best Of Gaslamp Restaurants At The 24th Annual Taste Of Gaslamp

On Saturday June 16th, the Gaslamp will have extra buzz as the 24th Annual Taste of Gaslamp presented by Karl Strauss – San Diego’s original culinary...

What Could Be Better Than An Entire Festival Dedicated To Carne Asada Fries?!

Carne Asada Fries lovers…Saturday is your new national holiday!! Carne Asada Fries Fest is celebrating the iconic San Diego born dish that has brought you...

Pack A Picnic Dinner And Watch The Classic Movie The Princess Bride Under The Stars

“The Princess Bride” is showing for free outside in Adams Avenue Park this Saturday! This one of the most loved movies ever…SO many people rank...

Barks & Brews Beer Festival To Raise Money For ‘The Barking Lot’

Join Barks & Brews Beer Festival Saturday June 16th for a day filled with opportunity to try refreshing beer from dozens of craft breweries, indulge in some...

Brats And Beer On The Bay In San Diego

A Father’s Day celebration over at the Maritime Museum of San Diego aboard the Californian or San Salvador is one you don’t want to miss for a...

2018 FIFA World Cup Viewing Party with San Diego Sockers

The San Diego Sockers have partnered with Nason’s Beer Hall to host the 2018 FIFA World Cup Viewing Party Series! https://www.instagram.com/p/Bj01HsVneFR/?taken-by=nasonsbeerhall https://www.instagram.com/p/BghXhGFDRAG/?taken-by=nasonsbeerhall https://www.instagram.com/p/BbD8YeeghoT/?taken-by=nasonsbeerhall https://www.instagram.com/p/BcfwyopgZo7/?taken-by=nasonsbeerhall https://www.instagram.com/p/Bhcm3zSn2fW/?taken-by=nasonsbeerhall...

A San Diego ‘Must Do’: A Beachside Clambake at Hotel Del

Settle into the warm beach sands on a summer evening as The Del’s signature Southern California Clambake makes its seasonal return. Dress to impress...

Eat Breakfast With Penguins At The San Diego Zoo

Looking for something unique and fun for your summer bucket list?! What could be more unique than breakfast with the penguins at the San Diego Zoo?? Eat...