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.

Celebrate Mardi Gras With A Crawfish Boil At Mike Hess Brewing In North Park

You don’t have to be from New Orleans or South Louisiana to enjoy an authentic Crawfish Boil with Mike Hess Brewing! Chefs TK and Ronnie from...

Meet The Featured Artists Of The 34th Annual Mission Federal ArtWalk In Little Italy

In April 2018 the Mission Federal ArtWalk will return to Little Italy for the 34th annual celebration of San Diego’s rich arts and culture landscape....

The ‘Long Table Project’ From Iron Pig Ale House: Series 1

The Long Table Project from Iron Pig Ale House is an exclusive 5-course dinner experience curated by IPA’s own Executive Chef Rick Daniels, and featuring...

Learn To Grow Your Farmers’ Market Business Profits At The ‘InTents Conference’

Whether you’re a small farmer, artisan food maker or farmers’ market manager, discover smart new ways to increase your income at the 2nd Annual InTents...

Kettner Exchange Invites You To Their New Orleans Jazz Brunch

We know how to brunch around here, but NOBODY does brunch like New Orleans! Thankfully, Kettner Exchange is bringing a little New Orleans to us!...

San Diego Harley-Davidson Chili Cook Off

It’s time for the San Diego Harley Annual Chili Cook Off! This is always an awesome event so be sure to mark it on your...

‘Dinner With The Dogs’ At Madison On The Park

Bring your pup(s) and enjoy ‘dinner with the dogs’ at Madison On The Park with the entire furry family. A special Mutt Menu will be available including...

Winter Games Rally Hosted By The Junior League Of San Diego

Let the games begin at Winter Games Rally at Cutwater Spirits as we rally together for Winter Games & Winter Fun to support #teamJLSD! https://www.instagram.com/p/BcsaUKkHH_b/?taken-by=cutwaterspirits https://www.instagram.com/p/BeJWynwnmUo/?taken-by=cutwaterspirits...

Sample Unlimited Macallan Single Malt Whiskies And Barrel-Aged Beers From Ballast Point At ‘By The Barrel’

Down from the rugged Highlands and up from the depths of the Pacific, two beverage producers – celebrated for their equally impressive crafts – kick...

One Paseo Announces First Confirmed Tenants…And They Look Gooood!

Just about every resident of Carmel Valley I talk to wishes they had more options for good food and drinks and it looks like One Paseo plans to deliver!...

The Happiest Place On Earth Is About To Get A Little Happier…

Beer makes people happy…I think we can all agree on that. And now, so can Disney. As part of their mega-update of the Downtown Disney...

Full Moon Hike And Meditation At Mission Trails Clairemont Mesa Trailhead

**Location Change! This was originally planned at Cowles Mountain, but the location was changed due to the overwhelming demand.** A great hike, a full moon,...

Enter to Win The Smoking Hot Valentine’s Day Giveaway!

The Smoking Gun has partnered with Brick & Mason, Side Bar, and the Pendry Hotel to deliver the ultimate Valentine’s Day package to three lucky...

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

Check out our big list of things to do this weekend in San Diego and get ready for a weekend full of fun as we get...

Human Rights Watch Film Festival Puts Real Issues In The Spotlight

Beginning on February 1, you can head to the Museum of Photographic Arts in Balboa Park for the Human Rights Watch Film Festival. The films inspire viewers...

Skiers Rejoice! Warren Miller’s ‘Line of Descent’ Showing At The Green Flash Brewing Co Tasting Room!

As a die-hard skier, the only thing that signals that ski season has arrived as much as a first snowfall is the arrival of a...

5 Years Learning To Love Fish Tacos In San Diego And I Am Obsessed With Mario’s Fish Taco Food Truck

Before Ryan and I moved to San Diego, I remember my Mom telling us about how much my Uncle Mike, who lived in California at...

Celebrate One of Rock ‘n’ Roll’s Greatest Legends At Tony-Nominated ‘A Night With Janis Joplin’

The exhilarating, Tony® Award-nominated Broadway musical, A Night With Janis Joplin, is coming to San Diego! Originally scheduled for January, the new show celebrating the life...

Put On Your Mask And Head To Gaslamp Quarter For The San Diego Fat Tuesday Masquerade Celebration

The Gaslamp Quarter is where you should be to celebrate this year Mardi Gras at San Diego Fat Tuesday Masquerade this coming February 13th! https://www.instagram.com/p/BP8nrwygPEW/?taken-by=sandiegofattuesday For...

Ja Rule & Ashanti With Ray J All In One Concert!

Head to Observatory on Friday, February 9th to take in three amazing performers in one event as Ja Rule & Ashanti With Ray J all perform on...

Meet Melissa Thompson, ThereSanDiego.com’s ‘Photo Of The Year’ Winner As Voted By Our Fans!

Congratulations to Melissa Thompson, the winner of the ThereSanDiego.com Instagram Picture of the Year photo contest. Her picture was one of our top ten most liked...

Dueling Tequila Dinners Featured At Herb And Wood This Week

Herb & Wood invites you to a two high-end Tequila-paired dining experiences with their award- winning culinary teams and those of Farmer & The Seahorse. Tequila...

BrunchCon Is Coming To San Diego!

There is no question that we brunch HARD here in San Diego; the fact that BrunchCon is kicking off its 2018 tour in our city is proof...

Raise A Glass For Boobies At The 9th Annual Brewbies® Craft Beer Festival

Sure, we have a lot of beer festivals around here, but the Annual Brewbies Craft Beer Festival hosted by Bagby Beer is a must-attend event! I mean,...