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.
Throw On Your Roller Skates And Feather Your Hair…Xanadu Is BACK!
Could the storyline of Xanadu possibly be any better?! Beautiful muse Kira (Newton-John) is sent from up above to inspire struggling artist Sonny (Michael Beck)...
This Cute, Etsy-Like Queen Bee Market Is Here To Satisfy Your Shopping Needs
If you’re a lover of anything cute, then you’ll love this original urban-style, Etsy come-to-life, curated artisan market. Better yet, it’s called the Queen Bee...
You & Yours Distilling Co Launches New Winter Gin & Cocktail Menu
East Village hotspot You & Yours Distilling has released their new Winter Gin, officially available in the distillery and tasting room. When we first met...
Liberty Station’s Hanukkah Celebration And Menorah Lighting At The LOT
Liberty Station is partnering with the Chabad Centers of Pacific Beach and Downtown at The Lot at Liberty Station to host Liberty Station’s Hanukkah Celebration and...
Parade Of Lights
Have Dinner On The Judging Platform During The Parade Of Lights
The annual fundraiser is held aboard the Berkeley steam ferry during Parade Of Lights, which is the judging platform for the parade. Complete with dinner this is...
The Turtleneck And Sweater Party At BellyUp Is Guaranteed To Get You On The Naughty List!
The Annual Turtleneck And Sweater party is always a wild time and this is the 15th year of being on the naughty list so get your tickets...
CAKE At The Observatory
Short Skirt, Long Jacket. An Evening with CAKE At The Observatory
There’s still a way to get your tickets to see CAKE At The Observatory even though the show sold out immediately. How? You have to get...
Not Sleeping? Neither Are These San Diego Restaurants
The 24/7 restaurant is often overlooked as a place that only exists for the 2 a.m. crowd. While this crowd might frequent such spots, 24-hour restaurants...
Lyft Offering Free Rides For Fire Evacuees
We just got word that Lyft San Diego is offering free rides up to $50 for evacuees who use the code KEEPSDSAFE to the following evacuation...
Prepare To Be Dazzled At The 46th Annual San Diego Bay Parade of Lights
If you missed it last weekend you still one more opportunity this year to catch the Parade Of Lights! The San Diego boating community brings you the...
11 of the Best Places to Find East Coast Style Pizza in San Diego
If you make the mistake of asking an East-Coaster currently living anywhere other than the East Coast where you can get a good slice of...
The Big List Of Things To Do This Weekend In San Diego
There’s something for everyone this week, from a Lil Jon concert, to a gin bartending class, the Parade of Lights, and an intimate evening with comedic...
A Night To Remember With Carol Burnett
During “An Evening of Laughter and Reflection,” Carol Burnett will take questions from the audience, show video clips from her shows in a format that...
Teddy Bear Teas With Santa And Friends
Share in the joys of the season with your family and friends for an afternoon tea at Teddy Bear Teas. This one-of-a-kind experience features an...
Design Your Own Custom Chuck Taylors Starting This Weekend At Fashion Valley Mall
Chuck Taylors have represented cool for as long as I can remember – Kurt Kobain’s Chucks anyone? Converse has announced its first-ever “Chucks By You” pop-up...
Sip & Savasana Yoga Flow Features Yoga-Themed Cocktails And A View Of The City Skyline
Head over to Sip & Savasana to let your spirit animal out with a great yoga flow while staring out at the downtown San Diego skyline....
IDEA1 Grand Opening Will Showcase Their New ‘Creative’ Community, And It’s Cool…
The IDEA1 Grand Opening will showcase their new mixed-use community with live/work lofts, collaborative workspaces, urban apartment homes and commercial space all set in East Village – it’s just...
top concerts this weekend in San Diego
Top Concerts This Week In San Diego
If you are looking for a show this week we have everything from a Tom Petty Tribute band to a Top 10 Rolling Stone’s New Country...
Sing Christmas Carols With Country Stars At ‘Carols By Candlelight’ To Benefit Rady Children’s Hospital
Carols by Candlelight invites you to come sing your favorite Christmas carols with top country artists Lonestar, Brandy Clark and more! https://www.instagram.com/p/BZlcWpdj-mP/?taken-by=thebrandyclark Carols By Candlelight...
Gin Lovers, This Fords Gin Home Bartending Masterclass Is Created Just For You!
If you’re a gin lover, then you will love this Fords Gin Home Bartending Masterclass at KnB Bistro. The founders of Fords Gin and Q...
10 Places to Get the Best Mac ‘N’ Cheese in San Diego Guaranteed
Macaroni and cheese — mac ‘n’ cheese — that gooey, glorious combination of macaroni noodles and cheese sauce. The mac and cheese debate is a...
12 Essential Must-Try San Diego Summer Cocktails
There’s something refreshingly memorable about the perfectly concocted summer sipper in San Diego. Its jovial nature. Its cooling demeanor on those consistently sweet 75-degree days....
Check Out Our Top 5 Places To Find Unique Holiday Gifts San Diego
There has never been a better and more exciting time to shop local if you are looking for unique holiday gifts San Diego! Why? You...
Happy Repeal Day! Here’s Where To Celebrate!
On this day in 1933, the ban on booze was lifted and Repeal Day became a national holiday that is second in importance only to...
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