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.
Here’s Your Opportunity To Own A San Diego Craft Brewery!
You just lovvvvvve San Diego beer, right?! Well now you can own your own (piece of a) brewery! Mission Brewery, one of San Diego’s most historic...
Everything We Love About San Diego In One Day: Pacific Beachfest
Everything we love about San Diego is coming together in one place, in one day! Saturday, October 7th, head to the 20th annual (and free!)...
Balboa Park’s Mind-Blowing ‘Maker Faire 2017’
Whether it’s some art, some science, or just a nice day outdoors at Balboa, the Maker Faire San Diego has got what you need! In...
Do You Even Beer Cup, Bro?
All San Diegans have grown to love and respect PB’s Beachfest – after 20 years of live music, delicious beer and food, surfing competitions and...
Yes! Breakfast Republic FINALLY Opens In Carmel Valley!
We may be a little too excited about this…but The Village in Carmel Valley desperately needs a good breakfast spot we can call home! Well...
What Happens When Art And Science Come Together? This.
Have you ever wondered what would happen if art and science were to come together? Well we’ve got an event that’s got the answer. In...
Steins, Brats, Trots And More – All At OB’s Oktoberfest
Looking for the end-all, be-all Oktoberfest? Look no further! Two full days packed with the most delicious beer and brats in the world, some seriously sassy lederhosen,...
The Oktoberfest Of Champagne
While most people are celebrating the season of fall leaves and Oktoberfest brews, the fine state of California will be extending the list of parties to add...
The Biggest Bounce House In The WORLD Comes To SoCal
At times, we think we couldn’t be more proud to be Southern Californians. And then, SoCal throws our assumptions on their asses once again! Speaking...
BeShock Shakes It Up On World Sake Day
Psssst. Hey. Hey you, San Diegan. Do you find yourself feeling a little… beer’d out? That’s okay! It’s nothing to be ashamed of. We know our...
Sarah Stieber’s Installations At Art San Diego Might Just Change The Way You Look At Life
Yassss. Another hearty dose of divine inspiration, coming right to you the San Diego way. For those of you who do not know the amazing creative...
San Diego International Film Festival Is Here
San Diego, our red carpet has arrived. https://www.instagram.com/p/BXBR0qDgebx/?taken-by=sdfilmfestival The 2017 San Diego International Film Festival is finally here Wednesday, October 4th through Sunday, October 8th,...
Can’t Make It To CRSSD Fest? These Afterparties Might Be Even Better…
CRSSD Fest: The epic electronic music festival that doesn’t drive us nuts. We love it. However, sometimes we don’t feel like ponying up a hundred bucks...
Yoga, Then Deli And Dough. Every Wednesday. ‘Nuff Said.
Yoga – it feels good. It is good – for the body, the mind and the soul. And each Wednesday, Carlsbad’s burgeoning new outdoor entertainment hub,...
Food, Drinks And DJs At Sandbar’s Hurricane Relief Fundraiser
Here in San Diego, we have enough love to go around. And then some. That’s why on Wednesday, September 27th, Sandbar is holding a fundraiser...
Why You Need To Stop By The Cat Cafe In San Diego – Right Meow!
We think it’s clear: The world is divided in two types of people – cat people and dog people. For the purposes of this feature,...
Depeche Mode Still Rocks It 40 Years Later. Witness The Magic At Mattress Firm!
We all love a good reason to throw it back to Britain’s new romantic movement, 1980s style. Depeche Mode’s sound is all about that synth,...
One Huge Welcome Home To WWII Veterans, Because This Is How We Do It In San Diego
Our city is one of mad love and mad respect. We’re always looking to support the latest local tech start up, or the craft brewery...
20 Hours Of Oktoberfest!? Yup, The Del’s Doing It Right.
You see these fine people!? They are just waiting to serve you up THE best Oktoberfest experience this side of the Atlantic (that’s right, the Atlantic)!...
XTERRA Surf + Alesmith Brewing Present September Fest
  https://www.instagram.com/p/BZXad7mF8rK/?taken-by=xterrasurf What could be more San Diego than a celebration of great waves and fresh local brews? Alesmith Brewing Co. and XTERRA SURF are...
Did You Know There’s A Monet Masterpiece In San Diego Right Now?
If you’ve got a bucket list, may we suggest adding one monumental item to the bunch: Seeing a Monet in the flesh (or in the paint,...
Let’s Get CRSSD! The Electronic Musical Festival We Can Handle…
It’s about that time folks. Saturday, September 30th and Sunday, October 1st, San Diego will play host to the CRSSD Music Festival! https://www.instagram.com/p/BYzKlJtHSib/?taken-by=crssdfest Featuring the best...
80 Bands, Giant Carnival Rides And Festival Foods: The Adams Avenue Street Fair Returns!
Ohhhh yeah! One of our favorite events returns to San Diego this weekend: The Adams Avenue Street Fair! This is event is just all about...
Two Days Of Borderless Wining & Dining At The Westgate
Is it just us, or has September been a crazy busy month?! Of course, the only honorable way to say goodbye to such a stressful month...
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