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.
How To Win Parent Of The Year? Join Your Kids At The Inflatable Run!
How to become badass parent of the year in your kid’s eye? Surprise them by doing the Inflatable Run with them! The Inflatable run is an...
Love Poke? Of Course You Do! Don’t Miss ‘I Love Poke San Diego 2018’!
Running on its 9th year, the ‘I Love Poke’ food competition produced by Ono Yum features approximately 30 tastings of poke and other island-inspired sweet and savory dishes....
Young Cancer Patients Walk The Red Carpet At The 12th Annual “Unforgettable Prom”
The Friends of Scott Foundation will be holding their 12th annual “Unforgettable Prom” on April 13th. This year’s theme is Star Wars “Reach for the Stars”, and...
Sample Local Chefs, Breweries, & Distilleries At Sip ‘n Savor Festival 2018
The Sip ‘n Savor Festival 2018 is coming to Hard Rock Hotel San Diego  this weekend! You’ll have the opportunity to sample and learn about a big...
InterGalactiCon Showcases Local Illustrator’s Work To Raise Money For At-Risk Youth Artists
Nothing pairs better with beer than nerds. That’s why Trekkies, Jedis, Warlocks and cosplayers will gather at Intergalactic Brewery in Mira Mesa for a free...
Wanderlust 108 Returns To San Diego’s Liberty Station
Wanderlust 108—the world’s only “Mindful Triathlon”—brings the community together for a 5K run/walk, a DJ-powered yoga session, and guided meditation in the beautiful lawns of...
Car Lovers, Don’t Miss This Weekend’s La Jolla Concours d’Elegance!
If you love vintage cars this event is created just for you! Quite possibly the most beautiful car show in the world, the La Jolla...
San Diego, It’s Time To Party Like Gatsby!
The excess and decadence of The Roaring 20’s is the stuff of legend, and Party Like Gatsby wants to give you the chance to experience it all for yourself at...
San Diego Coffee Training Institute Launches SCA Certified Coffee Roasting Curriculum
We LOVE our coffee here in San Diego! In fact, our love of it is driving a lot of coffee-related jobs in the area. The...
Pacific Gate By Bosa Leads The Way In San Diego’s Waterfront Redevelopment
The San Diego Waterfront area is about to go through a period of major change for the better, and Pacific Gate by Bosa is leading...
Here Are All Of The Winners From The 27th Annual San Diego Music Awards
The 27th annual San Diego Music Awards were presented on Monday, March 19, 2018 at House of Blues San Diego. The San Diego Music Awards started...
The Wine Pub Unveils Meet The Baja Winemaker Series
Valle de Guadalupe is home to some of the most untouched and spectacular wineries on the coast, and is quickly earning a reputation as one...
Father Joe’s Villages To Host Gala Benefiting Children In Need
Father Joe’s Villages does so much to help the San Diego community – here’s a great opportunity to support their work! Father Joe’s Villages invites the...
Empanada Kitchen Bringing Authentic Handmade Argentine Empanadas To Downtown San Diego
Empanada Kitchen, a local purveyor of authentic handmade Argentine baked empanadas, which softly opened its Downtown San Diego storefront location last month, is holding its official grand...
San Diego Selected As Launch City For New Organics By Red Bull Product Line
Red Bull has gone organic! The brand selected San Diego as one of only two launch cities for its new line of organic drinks, called ORGANICS by...
Mission Valley Craft Beer & Food Festival Returns To SDCCU Stadium
According to the organizers of the Mission Valley Craft Beer & Food Festival, you can’t be festive if you aren’t feasting! That’s why food is...
The Big List Of Things To Do This Weekend In San Diego
Happy Easter weekend! It’s going to be beautiful weather – get out and enjoy it! Friday, March 30 Last Chance To Make Easter Brunch Plans!...
Heading To Opening Day? Hit These East Village Spots For Game Day Deals!
It’s opening day! The Padres face the Milwaukee Brewers at Petco Park at 1:10 p.m., and we wouldn’t miss it! For those looking to extend their...
Dive-In Movies At The Pearl
Cocktails poolside while watching a good flick? Sign us up! The Pearl Hotel presents “Dive-In Theatre,” a free weekly “cinema social” combining eclectic film selections, food and drink,...
How To Make Peeps-Infused Cocktails To Take Your Easter Up A Notch
Who doesn’t love Peeps?! Well, whether your love them or hate them, they are going to go down easier this Easter when paired up with...
Fashion Week San Diego® Announces Spring Showcase 2022
Fashion Week San Diego Blooms Into Style In The Carlsbad Flower Fields
Nothing says Spring like warm air, fresh flowers, and fresh outfits to celebrate the change of season! That’s why Fashion Week San Diego (FWSD) is holding its first...
Tickets Still Available For George Clinton At House Of Blues
There are still tickets available to see George Clinton at House of Blues! Recording both as Parliament and Funkadelic, George Clinton revolutionized R&B during the...
Spring Eggstravaganza Kicks Off At Birch Aquarium
Birch Aquarium invites you to celebrate the arrival of spring and the changes it brings by joining them for the biggest Eggstravaganza ever! Explore animal eggs,...
Looking For A Good Spot For Easter Brunch? You Can’t Go Wrong With These!
The hunt is over! As the birds start to chirp and the flowers start to blossom, restaurants around San Diego are also getting into the...
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