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.
The Big List Of Things To Do This Weekend In San Diego
Thursday, July 27 You Don’t Have To Come Back Down From This Cloud: Bush Performs At Open Air Theatre The Brit rockers that are Bush...
You Won’t Snorkel With Leopard Sharks! …Or Will You!?
Sunday, July 30th, why not visit some leopard sharks in their home!?  https://www.instagram.com/p/BWbIQW_FibC/?taken-by=birchaquarium That’s right. If you’ve been perusing Instagram feeds of your super cool...
Cucina Enoteca Del Mar Hosts A Rosé Partay
Join CUCINA enoteca Del Mar for an afternoon celebrating all things rosé! https://www.instagram.com/p/BW3yz3nFATW/?taken-by=cucinarestaurants The restaurant is hosting a Summer In Pink party at their mystical...
Tri-Tip, Beer And A Historic San Diego Gathering Space
In the place that used to house 98 Bottles — now resides the home of Little Italy’s Loading Dock. It’s a place for sports, conversation,...
Hessfest Celebrates 7 Years Of Great Beers (With Unlimited Samples)!
Saturday, July 29th is a GREAT day! It’s the day of Mike Hess Brewing’s 7th anniversary celebration and charity fundraiser (better known as HESSFEST)! For...
Violent Femmes Stop In Del Mar For Summer Concert Series
After a few years away, Violent Femmes is back for Del Mar’s Summer Concert Series and you don’t want to miss it! https://www.instagram.com/p/BXCfUtkDMhF/?taken-by=officialviolentfemmes That’s right, one of...
San Diego Is Joggin’ For Frogmen – Are You?!
On Saturday, July 29th, The Navy SEAL Foundation’s “Joggin’ for Frogmen Race” brings community and family together to jog in honor of the Naval Special...
A Free Pizza And Prosecco Party To Celebrate Ambrogio15 Turning 1!
The number 15 might be in the name, but the delicious pizza purveyor that is Ambrogio15 is just turning one year old! And to celebrate, the restaurant is...
Neon And Fanny Packs Required: Westroot’s 1 Year Anniversary Party!
Dig out your best neon clothing and a fanny pack… Westroot is turning 1! To celebrate, the tavern that asks you to “be you, with us”  is asking...
Races, Billy Currington, And A Chili Cook-Off All In One Day
For those of you who aren’t following the ridiculously awesome Del Mar Summer Concert Series, allow us to remind you of the major acts coming with...
You Don’t Have To Come Back Down From This Cloud: Bush Performs At Open Air Theatre
https://www.instagram.com/p/BW1Afd0gGEh/?taken-by=bushofficialinstagram The Brit rockers that are Bush are coming to San Diego on Thursday, July 27th and no one is making you come back down...
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Steam Up Your Date Life With This Whimsical Evening Down The Rabbit Hole
San Diego. Friend-to-friend: Is your date life lacking a little bit of… steam? Good thing we have just the elixir to get the sultry vibes...
Level Office San Diego Opens Its Doors!
https://www.instagram.com/p/BWXsCQaB7Hi/?taken-by=level.office For those of you that read our article about the 11 Coolest Co-Working Spaces In San Diego, allow us to announce that the coolest co-working space...
Billionaire’s Film ‘Good Fortune’ Premieres In San Diego
Did you all know how amazing this guy is? That’s John Paul DeJoria we’re talking about; the guy with a $3.2 billion dollar net worth… co-founder...
3 Glorious Days Of ‘Nat Diego’ Natural Wine Festival
Do you like parties? Festivals? Winemakers? Wine? https://www.instagram.com/p/BW0KdPthjS8/?taken-by=natdiego If you answered “yes” (the only acceptable answer!), then Nat Diego is a three day festival for...
The Deals You Need This Week In San Diego
San Diego, have we told you we love you? Well, we do. And that is why we’ve refreshed the look of our weekly deals post....
Your Mid-Week Happy Hour Has Arrived: The Local, Pacific Beach
Well San Diego… we are officially half way through the week. Hell yes! What better way to celebrate than to grab some friends and enjoy...
Your Guide To This Week’s North County Concerts
It’s a fuzzed out weekend in North County. There’s plenty of psychedelic garage rock to be had—get yours. If that doesn’t sound appealing—what’s wrong with...
Your Guide To This Week’s San Diego Concerts
It’s a weekend of throwbacks, punk and new wave. Isn’t it great when what’s old feels new and what’s new doesn’t get old fast? Celebrate...
Lululemon Brings Four Sunset Savasana Sessions To La Valencia
https://www.instagram.com/p/BVSK3lWlRXH/?taken-by=lavalenciahotel We could all use some extra peace in our lives. And why not achieve it through beautiful outdoor sunset Savasana sessions that support a...
A Great Excuse To Get Tropically Cocktailed At 2 P.M. This Tuesday
We are impatiently awaiting the August arrival of Tiki Oasis, a 4-night and 3-day tiki take-over of the fine San Diego. A celebration of topical...
This Is How San Diego Celebrates National Merry-Go-Round Day
Tuesday, July 25th, grab your family, a blanket for the grass, and head to Balboa Park for National Carousel Day! There will be food available for...
Break Up Your Week With A Free, Outdoor Screening Of ‘Almost Famous’
Sitting at your desk thinking, man I wish I was rich and famous? Well first, allow us to say: You are amazing, and you live...
Learn About The LadyKillas Of San Diego And Join Their Mystic Carnival
Women in leadership is something that is becoming more and more common, but there is still an undeniable lack of female boss ladies throughout all...
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