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.
An Evening Having Breakfast At Tiffany’s
Audrey Hepburn sparkles as a swanky New York playgirl with a secret past in this swingin Sixties party. With George Peppard, Patricia Neal and Mickey...
Marcus Luttrell and Rob O’Neill To Speak At Clever Talks 2018: Force of the Future
Clever Talks is back again, and this time you’ll be able to hear straight from the man who (controversially) claimed credit for Osama Bin Laden’s death himself,...
Ripening Soon: A 6,700 Square Foot Experiential Installation Dedicated To The Avocado
We have to admit, when we first heard San Diego was getting an exhibit dedicated to the avocado, we weren’t quite sure what to think!...
How To Drink Wine Like A Somm: An Interview With Rafael Peterson
Rafael Peterson is currently the lead Sommelier of both the iconic Born & Raised restaurant, the seafood galore restaurant, Ironside Oyster & Bar, and also...
9th Annual Fiesta De Reyes Cinco De Mayo Folklórico Festival
Dancers from throughout Southern California and some from as far away as Sacramento and Las Vegas have competed for the past eight years in Old...
Cinco De Mayo Con Orgullo Festival And Car Show
More than 10,000 people are expected to gather at Chicano Park to celebrate the Cinco de Mayo con Orgullo Festival & Car Show. There will...
Cinco By The Bay
“Cinco By The Bay,” celebrates Mexican heritage and culture with a day of festivities featuring Mexican cuisine, Agave spirits, music, entertainment, arts and culture –...
Fiesta De Reyes Presents Grammy Winner Lupillo Rivera Live In Concert On Cinco de Mayo!
Fiesta de Reyes in Old Town presents Grammy Winner Lupillo Rivera live in concert on the plaza in the Old Town San Diego State Historic Park....
Yoga On The Flight Deck Of The USS Midway? Yup…This Weekend!
It’s not every day that you get the opportunity to practice yoga on the flight deck of the USS Midway, but this weekend is your...
The Big List Of Things To Do This Weekend In San Diego
As you would expect, we have lots of things in store for you this Cinco de Mayo weekend, San Diego.  The weather is going to be...
Kick-Off Jazz Festival Party With Jackiem Joyner
Join us for the exclusive Kick-off Event for the 2018 San Diego Smooth Jazz Festival with Jackiem Joyner at Wilson Creek Winery. https://www.instagram.com/p/BVVEiF_gerh/?taken-by=jackiemjoyner A night...
Hundreds To Cheer On Kentucky Derby Horses From La Jolla Cove
More than 600 guests will don Derby hats and seersucker suits to cheer on their favorite horses from La Jolla Cove. These foodies will take...
Frankie Ballard Headlines The Boots & Dukes Country Fest
Boots & Dukes Country Fest is the newest festival to hit San Diego’s Gaslamp District and Frankie Ballard is headlining it! https://www.instagram.com/p/BXjHsgwBXMB/?taken-by=frankieballard Debuting on the...
Something Really Cute And Adorable Is Happening At Helen Woodward’s Puppy Prom
You’re invited to Helen Woodward Animal Center’s Puppy Prom with a Cinco de Mayo twist! This dog-friendly, kid-friendly get-together features: – Crowning of Prom King...
Buy Yourself Something Classy And Nostalgic At The San Diego Vintage Flea Market
The next San Diego Vintage Flea Market will be behind the Observatory North Park Theater in the parking lot with 100 vendors bringing you the...
Get Rewarded With Two Tacos And A Beer After The 5K Run
Tacos & Beer Fest kicks off a fun and festive Cinco De Mayo weekend with tacos, beer, music, piñatas, mechanical bull and costumes, so bring...
Maks, Val & Peta LIVE On Tour: Confidential
‘Maks, Val & Peta Live On Tour: Confidential‘ will be a spectacular dance show, driven by a narrative of true family life and love stories....
Celebrate San Diego’s Asian Communities At The 9th Annual Asian Cultural Festival Of San Diego
Looking for an alternative to the Cinco de Mayo celebrations? Azuna Kai and Silk Road Productions invite you to the 9th Annual Asian Cultural Festival of...
Watch The Sunset Over San Diego At The ‘Tequila Sunset Party’ At Alexan ALX
Start your Cinco de Mayo weekend right with a ‘Tequila Sunset’! Learn to make the perfect margarita, sip premium tequilas, and enjoy 360 degree views...
This Is Cool! Uptown Tavern Debuts Dining In Complete Darkness!
An elevated feast for the senses—that’s the objective of “Darkroom – A Dinner Series” debuting at Uptown Tavern. The new monthly event intensifies the dining...
Kick Off National Bike Month With A Community Ride And Celebration
The San Diego biking community is strong and getting stronger every day thanks to a growing focus on the importance of being a biking-friendly community....
Chef-Driven Bake Sale This Weekend At Herb & Wood
A baker’s dozen of San Diego’s best pastry chefs and bakers will showcase signature baked goods at the Friendly Feast Chef-Driven Bake Sale. Expect internationally-inspired...
Del Mar’s Flower Hill Promenade Launches “Growing Kindness inSunshine”
Flower Hill Promenade announced the start of a very special initiative as part of its highly anticipated inSunshine summer season: “Growing Kindness inSunshine,” a four-month...
Sake Lovers! The 2nd Annual Niigata Sake Festival This Weekend In San Diego!
Niigata produces the finest sake in the world. But don’t just take our word for it, you can come and taste it for yourself at...
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