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.

Local Maker’s Bazaar Happening At Flower Hill In Del Mar This Weekend

The Local Maker’s Bazaar invites you to join them for a free, fun day out for the whole family! The Local Maker’s Bazaar at Flower Hill...

Two Scientists Walk Into A Bar: “We are scientists. Ask us anything!”

We love this! What sounds like the beginning of a rather bad joke, Two Scientists Walk Into a Bar™ is actually a fun community program...

Barons Market Backroom Beer Pairing Speakeasy Session

Pay any of the Barons Market a visit this March 14th, and head straight to their backroom turned speakeasy for Barons Market Backroom Beer Pairing! Seven...

Arts And Beer Come Together At The Bankers Hill Art & Craft Beer Festival

The Bankers Hill Art & Craft Beer Festival is back again after a complete sell out last year! https://www.instagram.com/p/BSU3TswAqs_/?tagged=bankershillartandcraftbeerfestival The festival will showcase a range of our local breweries and...

Date Night San Diego: Craft & Commerce and False Idol

Coming up with an inspiring date night idea is tough work! When you’re a busy person living in San Diego, whether you are single, dating...

The San Diego Museum of Art Welcomes Two Big Exhibitions in April

Two big exhibitions are coming to The San Diego Museum of Art this April, including the Museum’s highly-anticipated Art Alive floral exhibition and Nancy Lorenz: Moon Gold, the...

The Chef Of The Trip Advisor #1 Rated Restaurant In Rome Just Opened Maestoso In San Diego

Following several months of construction along University Avenue in Hillcrest, Italian eatery Maestoso has completed a soft opening to a limited audience this last Thursday, and will...

CRSSD After Dark

CRSSD After Dark may be sold out but if you are like us you want to know it is happening and you are keeping an eye...

The Big List Of Things To Do This Weekend In San Diego

An exciting lineup of amazing things to do this weekend in San Diego! Check out the list below. Thursday, March 1 Pappy Van Winkle Dinner...

Cirque Du Soleil ‘Crystal’ Is Coming To San Diego And You Have To See It To Believe It!

Ok, so the only way you could make a Cirque performance any crazier is if you put all of the performers on ice…literally. Cirque du Soleil has...

Taste Whiskies From Small Distilleries Around The World… No Passport Required!

Mark Twain once said, “Too much of anything is bad, but too much of good whiskey is barely enough.” We agree! That’s why you should head...

Beer And BBQ In The Barrio…This Is The Next-Level Food And Beer Pairing

When an awesome food place comes together with a top brewery to satisfy all your cravings, you get Beer And BBQ In The Barrio! https://www.instagram.com/p/Be_TeXHDSJ9/?taken-by=carnitassnacks This...

Sparks Gallery Is Celebrating Its 3 Year Anniversary And You Are Invited

Join Sparks Gallery this Thursday as they reflect on the gallery’s official launch three years ago! Located in San Diego’s bustling Gaslamp Quarter, Sparks Gallery is an event...

More Restaurants Added To One Paseo Retail Lineup

One Paseo has announced the addition of three new prominent eateries to its handpicked lineup of retailers. These retailers are scheduled to open Spring 2019. Shake Shack...

Enjoy Brunch With Your Pupper At The Annual Bark N’ Brunch

Two things we can’t seem to get enough of are brunches and cute doggos. And bless Tin Roof San Diego and Second Chance Beer Co. for making...

Pacific Gate by Bosa’s Ground Floor Retail Space To Be Anchored By Puffer Malarkey Restaurant Animae

Bosa Development is pulling out all the stops to make its Super Prime Pacific Gate by Bosa residential tower the undisputed hot-spot of San Diego!...

Spin & Go Startup Launches Outdoor Pop-up Cycling Classes In San Diego

Spin & Go has launched in San Diego with a concept that just makes sense! Spin & Go is a pop-up stationary cycling class that...

The 12th Annual Spring Busker Festival Is Coming! What The Heck Is a Busker Festival…?

Come one, come all! Seaport Village invites spectators of all ages to experience an entertainment-filled weekend at the 12th Annual Spring Busker Festival. Like us, you...

Hop On Down To The Westgate Hotel For An Eggs-cellent Easter

Get ready for a weekend full of Easter fun at The Westgate Hotel! And we’re talking about Easter-themed afternoon teas, Easter Champagne brunch, and of course, Easter egg...

Aspiring Dancers: The Pulse Dance Experience Is Coming To San Diego!

The Pulse Dance Experience, one of the most respected dance conventions in the country, is coming to San Diego. In its 13th consecutive year, and led...

4th Annual San Diego Soul Music Festival Is Back At Valley View Casino Center

Valley View Casino Center comes utterly alive again for the 4th Annual San Diego Soul Music Festival. If you love yourself some soul music you are...

Grand Ole BBQ Y Asado And Social Syndicate To Bring Central Texas BBQ & Entertainment Venue To East County

Grand Ole BBQ y Asado, known by locals for its Central Texas Barbeque, announced plans to bring its famed BBQ to a second, much bigger...

$6 Sandwiches To Celebrate Lucky’s Lunch Counter’s 6th Anniversary…YUM

7th Avenue staple, Lucky’s Lunch Counter, is celebrating their 6th anniversary in style, and is inviting you to join in the fun. For five straight...

The Taste Of Third Is An Epicurean’s Answer To A Pub Crawl

The Taste of Third returns to Chula Vista’s Original Neighborhood! This annual self-guided sampling stroll is an epicurean’s answer to a pub crawl taking ticket...