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.
Parrothead Nation, See Jimmy Buffet Live October 21st
Jimmy Buffett is coming back to San Diego! Parrothead Nation can see Jimmy live at Mattress Firm Amphitheater October 21st at 8pm!
celebrate the craft
The 15th Annual Celebrate the Craft at The Lodge at Torrey Pines
Celebrate the Craft, with a tradition of culinary innovation, California is rich in extraordinary agricultural abundance. Gourmets converge each year in beautiful La Jolla for...
Grab Your Golfing And Beer Drinking Buddies And Head To Golf And Craft Beer Festival
Golf and Craft Beer Festival, one of the longest running outdoor golf shows in the country, is returning to San Marcos for it’s 20th year. “It’s like...
There’s A Ginormous Playground For The Kids At Del Mar Fairgrounds This Weekend
If you are looking for some family fun this weekend, stop by the San Diego Kids Expo and Fair at the Del Mar Fairgrounds! The...
There Will Be Dogs In Costume At Camp Run-A-Mutt’s Howl-O-Ween Open House
Camp Run-a-Mutt of Point Loma doesn’t think your pets should be left out of the Halloween fun! This Sunday they’ll be hosting their ‘Howl-o-ween’ open...
ArtReach Rings In Their 10th Year Of Connecting Students With Art In San Diego
ArtReach , a nonprofit aimed at increasing access to visual arts education to K-6 schools throughout San Diego County, will host the 10th Annual Party...
Experience The Wonder: ‘Wonder Woman’ on The USS Midway
This Friday, October 20th, bring your family and head to the USS Midway museum for a family movie night featuring the Warner Bros. blockbuster hit, ‘Wonder...
‘Get It Started’ The Message Of The San Diego Women’s Entrepreneurship Conference
Calling all women entrepreneurs (or would-be entrepreneurs) of San Diego! The San Diego Women’s Entrepreneurship Conference invites you to attend their ‘Get It Started!’ themed...
Have All Your Questions Answered With ‘Two Scientists Walk Into a Bar™’
Have you ever lied awake at night wondering ‘What is the universe made of’, ‘Why is the sky blue’ or ‘How do planes fly’? During...
Horse Lovers, See World-Class Jumping This Weekend At The Longines FEI World Cup™ In Del Mar
Horse lovers, here’s your chance to see world-class competition in a beautiful setting – and for only $20! World-class show-jumping athletes and their horses will...
Beware: Hundreds Of Zombies Are Taking Over Balboa Park This Saturday!
This year marks 10 years of America’s Finest Zombies shambling through San Diego! Just like last year, Zombiewalk will be collecting socks for San Diego’s homeless population...
We Want The Funk! George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic Coming To Observatory
George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic are at the Observatory on Monday! Yes, everyone is welcome but if you are under the age of 18, you need...
Calling All Irish Music Fans: Bogman Is Back!
Calling all the Irish music fans! Keep your Saturday night, October 21st, open because Bogman is back at the Music Box! This year, the famous...
There’s An Extreme Sailing Competition Coming To San Diego
There is an extreme sailing competition coming to San Diego this week, and it’s going to be intense! Come see the action for free as...
Aruna​ ​5K Run
Run For A Cause: ‘Aruna 5K Run’ For A Specific Enslaved Women
Aruna 5K Run is hosting its first annual San Diego 5K Run for ‘Their Freedom’ this coming Saturday October 21st. The goal of the Aruna...
‘Secrets of Burlesque Revealed!’ Unleash The Inner You With Burlesque Star Vixen DeVille
Want to rediscover and take ownership of your own body? Want to break down your mental barriers of being judged or not being accepted? Or...
Mmmmm…A Festival Of Two Of Our Favorite Things: Craft Beer & Cheese
This Sunday Stone Brewery invites you to the ‘Ultimate Pairing Festival’ being held at their Liberty Station location! Stone Brewery has tracked down some of the...
Jason Mewes
Spend An Evening with Jason Mewes at The American Comedy Co.
Indie film icon, Jason Mewes will be at The American Comedy Company this week. You most likely know Mewes’ from his infamous role as “Jay,”...
Mac n' Cheese Festival
The San Diego Mac n’ Cheese Festival is Back!
The San Diego Mac n’ Cheese Festival is back! This year’s festival is going to feature even more serious cheesiness, as local restaurants battle for...
Is the Star of India Haunted? Find Out at Haunted Tales
Is the Star of India Haunted? Find out Saturday October 21 & 28. It’s time again for all aspiring ghosts, goblins, pirates and princesses to...
You and Yours Distilling
Learn to Shake & Stir Cocktails Like a Pro at You and Yours Distilling Co.
Come on…you know you’ve always wondered if you have what it takes to sling cocktails behind the bar with the best of them. Here’s your chance!...
Taste the Local Flavors of Fall and Support Local, Sustainable Foods
Did you know that the San Diego area has access to more family farms that any other area in the state? Michelle Lerach wants you...
Are You Brave Enough For ‘The Inn-Sane Asylum’? Find Out At ‘Halloween Extravaganza’
Boo! For two nights only, The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe is hosting its 4th annual Halloween Extravaganza. Come for the thrilling experience including “The...
Bike for Boobs
Bike for Boobs is Back for Its Fifth Annual Pink Celebration
October means it’s breast cancer awareness month, and Bike For Boobs is back for its fifth annual pink “iconic neighborhood bike ride and celebration”.   https://www.instagram.com/p/BaJ-pJSgFSS/?taken-by=winepubsd...
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