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.
U.S. Women’s Soccer Team To Battle Brazil In San Diego
Sorry Beyonce, but we’re stealing the word “fierce” to aptly describe our respect for the women of soccer. These ladies go out there and get...
Learn About The Past, Present, And Future Of Little Italy At This Outdoor Neighborhood Dinner
If you are in need of a quaint evening dinner under the stars – one that comes with a twist of neighborhood education and some incredible...
The Hottest Date Night Of July: An Enchanted Summer Crawfish Boil At Milagro Winery
https://www.instagram.com/p/BOsvSU2gOny/?taken-by=whisknladle Infamous Chef Ryan Johnston from La Jolla’s Whisknladle had a dream… And in this dream was the ideal Southern-inspired summer meal, with a seasonal summer...
Belt Out To ’90s Legends Matchbox Twenty And Counting Crows At Mattress Firm!
Tell us you’ve never belted out to “Mr. Jones” by the Counting Crows or “3 A.M.” by Matchbox Twenty. Well… can you? (Without lying, that is!)...
The Big List Of Things To Do This Weekend In San Diego
Comic-Con has arrived, San Diego. It’s time to get wild. We’ve got Hodor from Game of Thrones bringing us a “Rave of Thrones” at Omnia,...
5 Killer Fleetwood Mac Remixes To Get You Through Your Day
Remember that moment you stumbled across a killer Fleetwood Mac remix on YouTube? The feeling was like a mixture of old-flame love… reignited with some serious brush...
Your Midweek Happy Hour Has Arrived: El Prez, Pacific Beach
Well hello there. Boy are we glad to see you. Guess what today is!? Wednesday!! You know what that means: It’s time for our weekly...
Your Guide To This Week’s San Diego Concerts
As usual, San Diego has a nice mix of old and new, local and exotic. There’s something for the adventurer who wants to travel south...
Your Guide To This Week’s North County Concerts
North County is heating up this weekend with the world premiere of a new skate video and showcase to give you a sampling of an...
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The Big List Of Not Sold-Out, Not Invitation-Only Comic-Con Parties
So by now you know, there are about to be a bunch of superheroes and other various characters running around San Diego this weekend. By...
The Family Behind San Diego’s Little Italy
If you’ve eaten Italian in San Diego, you’ve undoubtedly enjoyed some bolognese pasta or wood-fired pizza pies at one of the many restaurants owned by the talented...
The Big List Of Things To Do This Weekend In San Diego
Summer is far from over and San Diego is making sure you know it. Head to the beach for some music, the bay for some...
Win Your Weight In Beer At The Craft Classic Half Marathon And 5K!
On Sunday, July 16th, indulge in two of San Diego’s true loves: running and craft beer! https://www.instagram.com/p/BWEKcRSFxjP/?taken-by=rrscraftclassic The Craft Classic Half Marathon and 5K offers...
Art, Free Bites And Beer: Your Wednesday Happy Hour Has Arrived!
It’s Wednesday, guys. Congratulations for getting half way through the week! Now, time for a happy hour treat to celebrate your slide into the weekend. https://www.instagram.com/p/BTaJ7rfhOnY/?taken-by=andazsandiego...
Your Guide To Pride Festival 2017: This Is How San Diego Celebrates Gay Pride Weekend
https://www.instagram.com/p/BUh9zJ3lsxr/?taken-by=sandiegopride San Diego is a city of big love – and we celebrate and honor it in all its forms. This is why over 100,000 people continually...
Your Guide To This Week’s North County Concerts
Album releases, international rockers, old favorites in new outfits—oh, my! Plus a prodigy and some musicians on a mission? We’re going to try to squeeze...
Your Guide To This Week’s San Diego Concerts
Whether you want to settle down with some country or gain a new perspective on coffee house music, San Diego has you covered. As always,...
Del Mar Is Owning The Summer Twilight Concert Series
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Ocean Views, Live Music, and Warm Summer Nights At Del Mar’s Summer Concert Series
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There isn’t a much better way to kick off the weekend than the Del Mar Summer Concert Series! Del Mar’s Summer Twilight Concerts bring together...
Can YOUR Hat Game Handle Del Mar Races Opening Day?
https://www.instagram.com/p/BWDGW7bjrem/?taken-by=delmarracing Fine ladies and gentlemen of San Diego, we are happy to announce that racing returns to Del Mar on Wednesday, July 19th. More than 40,000...
Here Are Ten Of The Highest Paying Jobs In San Diego Right Now
Cha-ching! That’s the sound everyone hopes to hear when it comes to their bank account. With skyrocketing home costs, not to mention all the day-to-day...
You Really Should Uncork Yourself With This Wine Walk & VIP Pairing
Forgotten it’s summer already? We get it… sometimes the routine of daily life just gets in the way of beach balls and sun tans. But...
Turn Your Home Into A Shabby Chic Wonderland, Courtesy Of This Vintage Market
https://www.instagram.com/p/BWEbTGrD5Yc/?taken-by=junkinthetrunkvintagemarket Chippy, rusty, handmade and vintage your thing? Yeah, we get it. Good thing one of the best weekends of vintage shopping is coming to...
The Big List Of Things To Do This Weekend In San Diego
The 4th of July has passed – but that doesn’t mean the summer fun is over. In fact, it seems like it’s just begun. Thursday,...
Over 100 Craft Beers Are Calling Your Name, From The San Diego Beer And Music Festival
https://www.instagram.com/p/BTejNYZhdSN/?taken-by=rockstarbeer Celebrating craft beer and live music… we San Diegans are kind of professionals at it. And this weekend’s San Diego Beer and Music Festival is giving...
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