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.
Adams Avenue Unplugs For Unplugged Music Festival 2018
Explore Adams Avenue while enjoying 80+ live acoustic music performances on 24 stages at the Unplugged Music Festival. Unplugged Music Festival, formerly Roots Festival, is...
The Forum Maker’s Market To Feature Handcrafted & Vintage Items From Local Entrepreneurs
The Forum in Carlsbad adds the 9-day ‘Forum Maker’s Market’ to their shopping experience starting April 21st. The event will feature creative and unique handcrafted...
Steve Aoki To Help Omnia San Diego Celebrate Their 3 Year Anniversary April 27th!
Grammy-nominated music producer and DJ, Steve Aoki will be at Omnia San Diego on April 27th to help them celebrate three years of bringing world-class DJ’s to...
Bayked By The Bay Festival Featuring Wyclef Jean Debuts In San Diego
BAYKED by the Bay is debuting in San Diego on 4/20. This event will bring you music, munchies, & more as a unique 4/20 event...
Floral Designers Use Flowers To Bring Art To Life At Art Alive 2018
Spring in San Diego means Art Alive 2018 at the San Diego Museum of Art. Art Alive is the Museum’s signature fundraiser that brings in floral...
The 34th Annual Mission Federal ArtWalk Is This Weekend!
Mark your calendar for 34th annual Mission Federal ArtWalk April 28th-29th in Little Italy – you don’t want to miss it! https://www.instagram.com/p/Bfgw3A3hY3g/?taken-by=artwalksd This FREE two-day festival will...
The Big List Of Things To Do This Weekend In San Diego
Still looking for plans for the weekend? We’ve got you covered! Friday, April 13 Catch One of San Diego’s Top Concerts This Weekend! Aspiring Dancers:...
Grammy-Winning Harlem Quartet Returns To ArtPower
After a rave reception at their San Diego debut at ArtPower in 2016, the Grammy-winning Harlem Quartet is bringing back its “new attitude to classical...
CANCELLED: UFC Fighter Paige VanZant Book Signing Friday At UFC Mission Valley
UFC Flyweight and former Dancing with the Stars competitor, Paige VanZant, is signing copies of her new book, Rise: Surviving the Fight of My Life...
Quartyard Grand Re-Opening At It’s New Home This Friday!
Your City Block is back! Quartyard is finally re-opening at their new home, and they are throwing a proper party to celebrate! https://www.instagram.com/p/BhPeGjugrNY/?taken-by=quartyardsd Haven’t been?...
Bikes, Boards and Brews In Pacific Beach…What Could Be Better?
Bikes Boards & Brews is back this weekend! Celebrate the day enjoying the Pacific Beach culture and all of the good things it has to...
Visual And Performing Arts Converge At ‘Downtown At Sundown’
Visual and performing arts converge at MCASD’s after-hours offering: Downtown at Sundown. Part open house and part happy hour all wrapped in art and culture...
Join ‘Cutwater For The Cure’ To Support Breast Cancer Research
Cocktails for a Cure decided to do something a little different and team up with Cutwater Spirits for a new and exciting event that supports a...
Switchfoot Frontman Jon Foreman Screening His New Documentary The 25 In 24 Tour
Switchfoot frontman Jon Foreman will be embarking on a tour that includes a live performance and full screening of the new documentary film, 25 IN...
Drink Wine And Learn To Make Pizza At Officine Buona Forchetta
Here’s your chance to learn the pizza-making secrets of the best in town! Buona Forchetta has a crazy loyal following in this city, so tickets...
The Annual Taste Of Point Loma Is Back!
The Annual Taste of Point Loma is back! For one ticket price, you’ll be able to taste the best that Point Loma has to offer, as...
Lionfish Rooftop Serves Up Dinner Under The Stars
Beginning April 23, guests can enjoy dinner under the stars, or take in one of San Diego’s famed sunsets, at Lionfish Rooftop, and it looks...
Goddesses, You’re Invited To Brunch At The Little Black House In Little Italy
Goddesses of San Diego, you’re invited to brunch at The Little Black House in Little Italy! The all-women founders of Eclectico Events and Local Play...
VinDiego Wine And Food Festival
Wine Connoisseurs, You Don’t Want To Miss The VinDiego Wine And Food Festival!
If wine and food are your passion, then head to VinDiego Wine and Food Festival on April 14th to sip, swirl, and savor a selection of over 300...
Award-Winning Chef Joe Elevado Joins Prep Kitchen’s Corporate Team To Oversee Culinary Operations
The team behind Prep Kitchen is set to elevate their distinctive culinary experience – and the San Diego food scene – with the appointment of Chef...
Organics By Red Bull Invites You To ‘Seed San Diego’ Succulent Party With North Park’s Pigment
San Diegans are invited to “seed San Diego” in celebration of the ORGANICS by Red Bull exclusive launch. Enjoy an afternoon of succulent creation with...
Get A Taste Of 35 Neighborhood Restaurants At Taste Of Hillcrest 2018
Gather a group of friends and head to Taste of Hillcrest to experience the sights, sounds, smells, and flavors of the neighborhood’s most recognized and...
The Big List Of Things To Do This Weekend In San Diego
As usual, the weekend is full of fun things to do and explore! Thursday, April 5 Top Concerts This Weekend in San Diego There is...
A Weekend Of Tequila, Tacos, Art & Music At Tequila & Taco Music Festival
We know that San Diego has beer-related events every weekend, if not everyday, but the Tequila & Taco Music Festival is going to be hard...
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