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.
#HolidayBowl Is ‘The Spartans Holiday Bowl Happy Hour’ At Barleymash!!
The best way to explain this would be to say “it’s a SPARTAN thing” but if you are a Michigan State fan you need no explanation. Head...
Let The Taste Of Rum Transport You To The Islands For Christmas During Tiki Oasis At The Grass Skirt
This Wednesday, you are invited to escape for a night of holiday cheer at The Grass Skirt’s Tiki Oasis Holiday Party. What could be more festive...
San Diego Staycations: Timeshares, Hotels, Vacation Homes…Oh My!
Where do you go for vacation when you live in paradise? Is it really worth the time and expense to travel to a far-flung destination...
7 Great San Diego Date Ideas That Won’t Break The Bank!
You want to take that special someone out – but you’re a little strapped for cash? That’s OK, we’ve all been there at one point...
A Cheese Lover’s Guide To San Diego 
Cheese. In a word, it’s fantastic. In a sentence, it’s the reason I get out of bed each day. Between cheese plates, mac and cheese,...
ozokidz at music box
‘OzoKidz’ Is Bringing A Family-Friendly Performance To Music Box
‘Ozokidz’ is an unclassifiable band of Latino-hip-hop-reggae-rockers known for their kinetically feel-good performance style. After roughly 18 years of singing about gang violence, immigration and...
JSix Restaurant Invites You To Celebrating National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day
Put on your ugly Christmas sweater and head down to JSixmas at JSix Restaurant for National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day. Ugly, tacky, or slightly offensive sweaters...
‘San Diego Cares: It’s In Our Blood’ Is Happening Despite The Chargers Skipping Town!
‘San Diego Cares: It’s in our Blood‘ is the successor to the 38-year San Diego Chargers Blood Drive and is taking place this year just...
new year's eve
The Big List Of San Diego New Year’s Eve Parties For Any Budget
When the clock strikes midnight on December 31, where do you see yourself? If the answer is partying at one of the biggest New Year’s...
Hotels/Motels Transforms The Lafayette Hotel Into A Giant Art Show This Weekend
Artists from all over San Diego and LA will transform Lafayette Hotel rooms into galleries, stages, and project spaces this weekend at the Hotels/Motels Unofficial...
Ride A Carriage And Sip On Hot Mulled Wine During Holiday Nights At Bernardo Winery
Grab your family, friends, and the coziest winter jacket (even if you don’t need it) and head to North County next week for an old-fashioned annual Holiday...
Congrats To Forbes 30 Under 30 Nominee Laura Johnson of You & Yours Distilling!
Laura Johnson and You & Yours Distilling are on fire! Not only is the distillery one of the hottest new spots to have a cocktail...
Monzu Fresh Pasta to Open in the Heart of East Village by March 2018
The East Village is on fire! Monzu Fresh Pasta, an eatery that will combine traditional Italian freshly-made pasta with contemporary flavors, will open in the neighborhood March 2018...
Top Concerts This Week In San Diego
Pato Banton, Everlast, CAKE, and a DJ they are calling ‘the next Armin Van Buuren’…there truly is something for everyone on the list of top...
Pacific Beach Santacon 2019
The Big List Of Things To Do This Weekend In San Diego
It’s the holidays, which means there is no shortage of things to do this weekend in San Diego! Whether you are looking for a burlesque...
15 Fantastic Easter Brunch Options In San Diego
https://www.instagram.com/p/BSKJvddA90g/?taken-by=chandlerscarlsbad Sunday brunch is always a good way to wrap up a weekend, but you know just as well as we do that Easter weekend...
Poseidon Project Expands Menu To Include A Wood Fired Pizza Kitchen
Ok, you probably know Poseidon Project in the Bay Park neighborhood for their 13 craft beer taps, rotating wine menu, and friendly casual neighborhood vibe (if you...
Burlesque Brunch Brings Live Burlesque And Jazz To The Lafayette For The First Time Since The 1960s!
Pull up a chair and allow yourself to be transported back to the big band era with the swingin’ jazz sounds of Whitney Shay and...
60 Local Vendors Join The ‘San Diego Made’ Holiday Market This Sunday!
A little late on holiday shopping? No problem! San Diego Made Holiday Market is here for your last-minute local holiday shopping! There will also be...
Ten Tenors Wish You Were Here Tour Comes To San Diego!
Ten Tenors Wish You Were Here has over 700 sold out shows across the US, six albums that have gone platinum and gold, appearances on...
7 Must-Try San Diego Taco Stands To Explore For #TacoTuesday
Ok, taco aficionados, it’s time to mix it up a little and get out of your normal #TacoTuesday routine! We have so many great taco...
Have What It Takes To Win The Queenstown Public House Gingerbread House Decorating Contest?
Think you have what it takes to win the Queenstown Public House Gingerbread House Decorating contest? Here’s your chance to prove it! The annual tradition takes place...
Raise A Glass For Local Charities At The 12 Bars Of Charity Pub Crawl
If you are going to do a pub crawl, why not do one that’s making a contribution to charity? The 12 Bars Of Charity Pub...
Pacific Beach Santacon Bar Crawl Is coming To Town
Pacific Beach Santacon welcomes all Surfer Santas, Garnet Grinches, Christmas Kooks and Rollerblading Rudolphs. Whether you are a dating duo, a team of reindeer or...
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