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.
Battle Of The Beach Bartenders Tonight At Duck Dive!
There are some damn good bartenders at San Diego’s beachside bars…I wouldn’t want to be the one responsible for having to determine THE BEST. Buy...
The Big List Of Things To Do This Weekend In San Diego
Wow! So much happening around San Diego this weekend! Your big challenge is going to be deciding what NOT to do…there’s too much fun stuff!...
Football Fans: Head To Draft Mission Beach For A Beachfront NFL Draft Party
Football fans, Draft Mission Beach at Belmont Park will be hosting a NFL Draft Party for two days this weekend on their jumbo 32′ TV screen! We can’t...
Heads Up! The Little Italy Mercato Is Moving To Date Street On May 5th!
Heads up! Our beloved Little Italy Mercato that happens every Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. is moving back to W. Date Street stretching...
Little Italy Food Hall Announces All Vendors For Summer Lineup
Little Italy is on fire. The Little Italy Food Hall, the highly anticipated project opening adjacent to the Piazza della Famiglia in Little Italy, is adding...
A Beautiful Sunset Celebration Only At The Best Of North County Party
The Best of North County Party returns to Carlsbad for a sunset celebration of the top restaurants, breweries and businesses in NoCo. Guests will dine...
CANCELED: Ocean Beach Beerfest
Ocean Beach Beerfest is a dog-centric event in which human attendees may indulge in unlimited samples of craft beer in our beer garden area from...
The 22nd Annual Meet The Chefs 2018 Is Here!
Love good food and wine? You won’t want to miss Meet the Chefs, one of San Diego’s best food and wine events. This exquisite culinary...
Head To The Bay For The 7th Annual Waterfront Chocolate Festival
Why does San Diego have a ‘Chocolate Festival’, and why is it at the Maritime Museum? Well, apparently the history of chocolate and how it...
House Of Air To Host First Ever SpringFest Event
House of Air, a Carlsbad-based indoor adrenaline park offering air-based activities, announced that it will be hosting its first ever SpringFest event. The family-friendly event is...
Liberty Call Distilling Invites You To Help Them Celebrate 4 Years Of Distilling In San Diego
Liberty Call Distilling will mark four years of making award-winning rums, whiskey and gin in San Diego. Taking place throughout the distillery’s original tasting room...
The HUGE List Of Mother’s Day Specials
Mother’s Day is right around the corner and you know everything will get booked up…now is the time to make those plans! Lucky for you,...
Take Your Dog On A Cruise At Hornblower’s 18th Annual Pet Day On The Bay
Hornblower knows you dog owners are a little crazy about your dogs! That’s why for 17 years, Hornblower has offered this popular, pup-friendly ‘Pet Day On...
Kids 11 And Under FREE At Día del Niño At San Diego Zoo Safari Park
When was the last time you were at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park? April is the time for families to pay them a visit,...
West Coast Weekender Returns To San Diego For Celebration Of Music, Dance And Culture
Get ready for a high-octane weekend as the West Coast Weekender event returns to San Diego!  Equal parts music festival and conference, this celebration of music,...
‘OUT At The Park’ This Friday At Petco Park!
Join San Diego Pride as they team up with the Padres for ‘OUT at the Park’ at Petco Park this Friday! Grab your friends, family...
Golf And Vodka Mix At The You & Yours Distilling Tournament And Tasting At The Loma Club
Golfing with good spirits?!  What a great idea! My grandfather would be ashamed if I were to be out on a golf course without a...
Celebrate ‘Out At The Park Night’ With Uptown And Smoking Gun
The San Diego Padres’ Out at the Park Night is scheduled for Friday, April 27th, and the The Smoking Gun and Uptown Tavern would like to help you celebrate! The...
The Big List Of Things To Do This Weekend In San Diego
It’s the freakin’ weekend people…and the weather is going to be perfect! Get out there and have some fun!   Friday, April 20 Bayked By...
Bow Poses And Brews At Bay City Brewing This Saturday
Most folks would tell you downward dog and beer don’t mix, but folks at Bay City Brewing Co. say otherwise. They are serving up ‘Bow...
New Gelato Experience With An Unusual Name Set to Open in North Park
Adams Avenue will soon be home to a sweet and savory version of An’s Dry Cleaning (pronounced Ahhh-n’s) , a former dry cleaning business that...
Fishmonger’s Market Delivers Authentic European-Style Fish Market With A Creative Twist
I had the chance to try Fishmonger’s Market in Mission Hills the other day, and it’s a must-try for any seafood lover!   I feel like...
Salsa Under The Stars At The Headquarters In Seaport Village
Love to dance Salsa, or want to learn? Dance the night away with Manny Cepeda and his orchestra in the beautiful outdoor courtyard at the Headquarters...
Road Trip! Head To Oak Glen’s 29th Annual Apple Blossom Country Festival
It’s road trip season! If you’re looking for a new adventure within a couple hours of San Diego, check out beautiful Oak Glen, and consider...
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