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 Opportunity To See A Legend Perform: Herbie Hancock Comes To San Diego

Now in the sixth decade of his professional life, Herbie Hancock has had an unbelievable career, having been an integral part of every popular music...

Giant Pickles, Doofus Ricks, and Robot Dogs Aplenty At The Rick and Morty Pub Crawl San Diego

There is gonna be hundreds of Rick and Morty‘s marching through the streets of North Park during Rick and Morty Pub Crawl! Expect to see Pickle...

Final Call For Tickets To CRSSD Festival 2018!

CRSSD Festival 2018 is the seaside jewel of San Diego, and it returns this spring of 2018 with another massive lineup that celebrates and appreciates all...

Modern Times ‘Carnival of Caffeination’ Is Pouring You Some Rad Beer And Dank Coffee

You say you like beer AND coffee?? Well get ready for a day of pure bliss at Modern Times ‘Carnival of Caffeination’. The festival is back with more caffeinated...

Celebrate Craft Beverages From California and Beyond At The San Diego Winter Brew Fest

It’s San Diego, so there’s really no surprise that we have so many brew festivals. But get ready for one of the coolest locations for a...

KRANE + SLUMBERJACK At Bassmnt

Insomniac Events presents KRANE + SLUMBERJACK At Bassmntat Bassmnt! https://www.instagram.com/p/BXv7GSulnS4/?taken-by=kranetakespics Drawing upon his eclectic musical background and foundations in jazz, his music combines elements of trap...

Pamper Yourself or Loved One This Valentine’s Day At AquaVie Fitness + Wellness

This February, show yourself and your loved one some love by heading to AquaVie Fitness + Wellness for Valentine’s Day Spa Special! Because when you love yourself first,...

5 Food & Wine Paring Guidelines For A Perfect Valentine’s Match

It is hard to think about Valentine’s celebration without dinner. And even harder to think about a Valentine dinner without good wines! That’s why we...

The C.Y.A. Last Minute Guide To Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas

Yeah, yeah…we know the feeling. Valentine’s Day is THIS WEEK and you haven’t done your shopping yet! Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Here’s your...

Demi Lovato & DJ Khaled At Viejas Arena

Lovatics, she’s coming for us so let’s get ready! A can’t miss show with Demi Lovato & DJ Khaled is coming to San Diego so...

The Taco Stand Opens in North Park

Hola, North Park! Just when we thought North Park couldn’t get any cooler, The Taco Stand – one of our all-time favorites – goes and...

‘Mondays Don’t Suckling’ At Campfire In Carlsbad

Monday Blues? Not at Campfire. The restaurant in the heart of Carlsbad, which celebrates the spirit of the campfire through the daily use of live...

Pop-Up Doughnut Shop At You & Yours Distillery… YUM!

Attention doughnut lovers! Four of San Diego’s top pastry chefs will join forces with You & Yours for a pop-up doughnut shop! I have the...

Completion Of “Greetings” Mural Kicks Off The Little Saigon Public Art Project

On Saturday, February 3 a “Greetings” mural was completed in the Little Saigon District, which spans from Highland Avenue to Euclid Avenue in El Cajon....

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

With an unbelievable lineup of things going on this weekend, you are going to want to scroll our big list of things to do this...

Super Hot LA Poke Concept Sweetfin Is Opening Its First San Diego Location At UTC

The super hot LA poke concept Sweetfin is opening their first San Diego location, and we are excited! This is Sweetfin’s eighth location, but its very first outside...

Liberty Station Is Bringing You Free ‘Friday Night Liberty’ Art Walk Every Month

Got nothing to do on Friday night? Then head to Liberty Station as it is bringing you ‘Friday Night Liberty’, a FREE art walk taking place on the...

Raise Hell With Dorothy At The Music Box

Dorothy, named one of the “50 Best New Artists of 2014” by Rolling Stone Magazine, is coming to the Music Box. They have a sound...

Creatives & Cocktails: A Boozy Tea Party At You & Yours Distilling

San Diego ‘Creative’ professionals – Bloggers, Influencers, Photographers, Designers, and more – you’re invited to ‘Creatives & Cocktails: A Boozy Tea Party’ being held February...

SoundBite Dinners Combine Music And Food To Create A Unique Dining Experience

Get ready for the next SoundBite Dinner, San Diego! – at Quad over 5th! SoundBite Dinner is a traveling series of multi-sensory dining experiences in San Diego...

After-Hours Valentine’s Day Romantic Tour & Gourmet Garden Picnic At The Museum Of Art

Embrace romance this Valentine’s Day with an after-hours romantic tour at the Museum Of Art, followed by a gourmet picnic in the Sculpture Garden! The...

2018 Galentine’s Day Cupid Bar Crawl

Calling all ladies, single guys, and cool couples! Whatever your relationship status or sexual orientation is, get out and celebrate friendship and love for two consecutive...

Six Local Artists To Create Murals Live At San Diego Museum Of Art This Friday

This is a great way to support San Diego’s art scene! Come see six local artists create amazing are LIVE in front of The San Diego...

The 80s Are Calling And They Wanna Party With Shadowplay At Music Box, Too!

Get on your hoverboard and turbo sunglasses- Shadowplay at Music Box is looming around the corner… https://www.instagram.com/p/Be154taDkL6/?taken-by=shadowplay.live https://www.instagram.com/p/BetOoXCDDnk/?taken-by=shadowplay.live Grab your tickets now for the New Wave...