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.
Meet The SD Navy Spouse That Built A Seven-Figure Meal Prep Company While Her Husband Was On Deployment
Every parent wants to feed their kids healthy food. And every parent understands the struggle of trying to find the time, energy, budget, and recipes...
The Gaslamp Quarter Is Turning 150…Which Means It’s Time For A Party!
The Gaslamp Quarter Association is celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Gaslamp Quarter under the stars in the Gaslamp on on November 7th. The Lamplighter Gala will be...
There’s A Big Party Tonight In Gaslamp To Raise Funds For Hurricane And Earthquake Victims
GBOD Hospitality Group invites you to “3 Places 1 Moment in Time” tonight in Gaslamp. The event is a fundraiser for hurricane and earthquake relief at...
Love Craft Beer? Don’t Miss Collabapalooza, The Celebration Of The SD Indie Beer Scene!
The spirit of collaboration is alive and well in San Diego’s vibrant brewing community. To celebrate this camaraderie, Karl Strauss Brewing Company rallied together 30+...
Business is Booming at Breakfast Republic – New Locations Announced!
Business is booming at Breakfast Republic, and they have recently announced that more locations are coming soon! The incredibly popular brunch joint recently opened their new...
Head To See/Saw Mini Carnival This Saturday For Cute Barnyard Animals, Fluffy Cotton Candy And More!
This Saturday, grab your little ones and head to Point Loma Villages’ favorite children’s boutique, See/Saw. Their backyard is being transformed into a mini carnival...
Is IDEA1 The Future Of How We’ll Live, Work & Create In San Diego?
IDEA1, a new mixed-use community developed by Lowe, LaSalle Investment Management and I.D.E.A. Partners, will welcome its first residents on November 10th. The completion of this project...
Take A Tour Of Rare Sake With San Diego’s Sake Master
How often do you get the opportunity to experience a sake tasting with a certified sake master? East Village’s trendy new eatery BeShock Ramen &...
Run With Rainbows And Unicorns This Saturday At The Color Run Dream Tour!
The beloved Color Run is coming back to San Diego this Saturday, November 4th, with the “Color Run Dream Tour, Presented by Lay’s”! Get ready...
Cider Lovers! The Hard Core Cider Tour Comes To San Diego
It’s not just craft beer that’s having its moment; craft cider is also seeing a surge in popularity. The Hard Core Cider Tour is coming to San...
Did You Know There’s An Ice Rink At Liberty Station? Neither Did We!
We love it! There’s an outdoor ice rink at Liberty Station! Rady Children’s Hospital Auxiliary and Liberty Station bring the Rady Children’s Ice Rink at...
Kick off San Diego Beer Week At The Stone DRK Festival
Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens in Escondido invites you to come celebrate the dark side of ales! Stone Brewing has combined their annual Pour It...
Parq Invites You To Get A Little Freaky At The Haunted Circus
Get ready for a hot, unforgettable Halloween experience! This Saturday, October 28th, Parq Nightclub is bringing you ‘The Haunted Circus’, for a night full of thrill,...
Celebrate The Groundbreaking Of Quartyard’s New Home With Music, Drinks, And Pups!
Quartyard is breaking ground on their new home – let’s help them celebrate the milestone! Created by architecture students as their school project, Quartyard is a...
What’s It Like To Live In Tiny Homes? Find Out At A San Diego Exhibit Happening This Weekend
You have probably seen or heard of the TV show featuring people living in tiny homes, and wonder how or why do they do it. Or maybe you’re...
Park 101 Announces Movie Date Nights!
Park 101 is one of our favorite new North County businesses, and their ‘Movie Night in the Park’ series just adds to the list of...
Halloween Ball At Oxford Social Club Is Going To Be Scary Hot!
Oxford Social Club is the hottest spot in town, and they don’t plan on losing any momentum for Halloween! One ticket will get you into...
Experience The Beauty Of A Truly Dark Night Sky At Joshua Tree National Park Night Sky Festival
https://www.instagram.com/p/BT6zbtChVbe/?taken-by=joshuatreenps Those twinkling little stars in all their glory.  Countless and jaw-droppingly amazing. As the National Park Service says, “The night sky is a glittering dome...
Trick-or-Treat
Little Italy Invites You to Trick-or-Treat on India Street
Ghouls, witches and goblins are invited to storm Little Italy for the neighborhood’s 10th annual Trick-or-Treat on India Street celebration. Sweet and spooky fun will be...
Check Out The 5th Annual Dia De Los Muertos Skull Art Show At La Bodega Gallery
  Day of the Dead (Día de Los Muertos) is a Mexican holiday, celebrated throughout Mexico and acknowledged around the world, to celebrate, remember, and...
San Diego Art Lovers: Don’t Miss Modern Masters From Latin America At The SDMA!
Calling all San Diego art lovers! The San Diego Museum of Art has opened its new exhibition “Modern Masters from Latin America: The Pérez Simón Collection” to...
Creepin’ It Real At The Liberty Station Halloween Party
Liberty Station invites you to its 3rd annual Daytime Halloween Party, where you can enjoy all the Halloween festivity in the sun! Liberty Station is partnering...
Unlimited Samples Of 100 Craft Beers At The San Diego Beer And Music Festival Halloween Edition
Come in costume and enjoy unlimited samples of over 100 craft beers from both local and regional breweries (be prepared for killer autumn seasonals) at...
Local Filmmaker To Debut ‘Tony The Movie’ To Shine A Light on San Diego’s Homeless
On October 28, local business owner Dennis Stein will debut his documentary “Tony The Movie,” to jumpstart a community discussion on solutions to our region’s...
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