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.
You Know You’ve Always Wanted To Sing Along With Maria…Here’s Your Chance!
Calling all nuns, goat herders, and baronesses…let’s sing along with Maria! Bark at Rolf! Snuggle up with Gretel and join in choruses of “My Favorite...
Hear Ye! Hear Ye! The Global Winter Wonderland Is Coming To Town!
The Global Winter Wonderland, a holiday celebration that draws 400,000 awe-struck people each year, is coming to San Diego for the first time. And it’s...
Skiers And Snowboarders Get Ready…SnowJam Is Back!
    It’s that time of year…when skiers and snowboarders get a little giddy with expectation of the coming return of white stuff in the mountains! And...
Celebrate Snooze Hillcrest’s Anniversary To Benefit Shelter to Soldier
Mmmmmm…Snooze. We loved them in Colorado (our Publisher’s old stomping grounds), and now we love them in San Diego. Snooze Hillcrest is celebrating their 6th Anniversary on Saturday...
Help Support San Diego’s Homeless At The Father Joe’s Villages Thanksgiving Day 5K
San Diego has a bad homelessness problem, but it’s not hopeless. As one of San Diego’s largest homeless services providers, Father Joe’s Villages knows that...
Entrepreneurship, Vintage Style, and Supporting Local Businesses: An Interview with Jodie and Jade of The Local Holiday Bazaar
Jodie Alonso and Jade Spalding are two positively-lovely creatives who have travelled across the pond from the UK, only to land here in our very...
Help ‘Break The Stigma’ Of Addiction & Mental Illness At The Heroes in Recovery 6K Run
Addiction and mental illness have a powerful impact on the lives of so many in our community, and unfortunately many people don’t seek help before...
Liberty Station Announces Their Lineup Of Holiday Celebrations
Liberty Station is a fantastic place to visit any time of year, but it’s magical during the holiday season when the 88-foot Norfolk pine is...
The Pacific Gate Takes Luxury To A New Level – Residents Get Exclusive Access To The Pacific Dream Yacht!
Pacific Gate by Bosa is pulling out all the stops to ensure that they are going to meet the demands of even the most discriminating luxury buyer....
The Big List Of Things To Do This Veterans Day Weekend!
Friday, Nov 10th Time to Raise Your Glass, Green Flash Brewery is Celebrating Its 15th Birthday! You are invited to join them in their tasting...
More Than A Dozen Marching Bands Performing At Liberty Station On Veterans Day
There’s nothing like a good parade to celebrate Veterans Day! The Veterans Day, The Liberty Station Band Review will feature performances by more than ten...
Veterans, Soapy Joe’s Wants to Wash Your Car For Free On Veterans Day
San Diego area veterans, Soapy Joe’s wants to say ‘thank you’ for all that you’ve done for us this Veterans Day the best way they know how...
Himitsu Brings World-Class Sushi With A Personal Touch To La Jolla
I kind of don’t want to tell you about Himitsu…so you don’t go…so I can have it all to myself. It’s that good. I’ve been...
Tamale Lovers, The Escondido Tamale Festival Is Calling Your Name!
There’s a guy that comes around our office every week selling fresh, hot tamales…and I am a total sucker. I can’t say no to those...
USS Midway Memorial Day Legacy Week
Climb On Board The USS Midway This Veterans Day to Salute Our Heroes
We’re so lucky to have this incredible gem of a museum parked in our waters as a powerful reminder of the fine men and women...
Check Skydiving Off Your Bucket List at Convergence 2017
Do you believe you can fly? You can at Convergence, a 2-day Action Sports Industry event hosted by Skydive San Diego this Veteran’s Day weekend, created...
Time to Raise Your Glass, Green Flash Brewery is Celebrating Its 15th Birthday!
Green Flash Brewery is celebrating its 15th anniversary on November 10th, giving you another thing to celebrate this San Diego Beer Week! Since their opening 15 years...
Tedeschi Trucks Band is Coming To San Diego For a Night of Southern-Infused Blues Rock
If you’re into blues and rock with a dash of southern soul, then you don’t want to miss the Tedeschi Trucks Band concert at the...
DixiePops Brings Fresh, Hand-Crafted Popsicles To Little Italy…YUM!
Dixie Hall, a veteran of the San Diego commercial real estate industry, decided to follow her passion for the next stage in her career, and...
It’s The 4th Anniversary Of The Freedom To Pour Your Own Beer
Putting a man on the moon, creating the first electric car, and being able to pour your own beer…all major milestones in humanity that deserve...
Kettner Exchange Invites You To ‘Havana Nights’ To Celebrate Their 3 Year Anniversary
Kettner Exchange is marking their 3 year anniversary, and they’d like you to be a part of the celebration! San Diego’s ultimate rooftop destination is throwing...
Carruth Cellars Needs Your Help Crushing 150 Tons Of Grapes!
Wine lovers, you know you’ve always wanted to do this! Every wine lover has dreamed of having their own vineyard in the hills of Napa...
The Breeders’ Cup Takes Over Del Mar This Weekend
The Breeders’ Cup has officially taken over Del Mar! If you’re into horse racing, this is apparently a really big deal – “a two-day, $28...
Take The Kids To The 16th Annual Fall Back Festival In Gaslamp This Weekend
Take the kids to the Gaslamp?! Seriously? Ok, that may not be our normal recommendation, but this weekend is an exception! The 16th Annual Fall...
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