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.
July 4th May Be Over, But Fireworks Continue! Watch Them From A Kayak Tour In The Bay!
San Diego, we did July 4th right! But now that the day is over, who is to say you can’t still enjoy some amazing firework shows?! Your sentiments...
CONCACAF Brings One Of Soccer’s Biggest Rivalries To San Diego
No doubt, Mexico and El Salvador have been one of Central America’s most storied rivalries in soccer history. And on Sunday, July 9th, these teams...
The Best Deals This Week In San Diego
Indulge in some deals on your day off this 4th of July. Celebrate the U.S. with a brew or some bowling. The possibilities are endless....
CountryFest Brings Easton Corbin, Adam Craig And More To Qualcomm
Grab your cowboy boots and get movin’! On Saturday, July 15th, KSON’s CountryFest is bringing some of the best names in the game to the Qualcomm Stadium...
6,000 Cupcakes Await You At Eclipse Chocolate’s Cupcake Extravaganza!
https://www.instagram.com/p/BV0UyYIg4hr/?taken-by=eclipsechocolate In case you’re anything like us, and happen to be cupcake obsessed, boy do we have a treat for you!! The infamous, the legendary,...
Your Guide To This Week’s North County Concerts
There’s too much good stuff in North County this week. Enjoy some sweet sounds after a hard week of celebrating the U.S. You deserve it....
Your Guide To This Week’s San Diego Concerts
Get in the mood for summer with your choice of festivals: a mini-festival of rock ‘n’ roll at Brick By Brick, smooth jazz at the...
Watch Grease In The Park At Dark!
Looking for a night of magic under the stars? What better way to get it than with Sandy and Danny on the big screen for...
Drink And Parrrrty Like A Pirate At The Maritime Museum
https://www.instagram.com/p/BOavQYLjz6j/?tagged=sandiegomaritimemuseum Sometimes, we all need an excuse to dress up and drink like a pirate… right!? Well, lucky for us, the Maritime Museum of San...
Blow Some Steam Off With Dead Kennedys, Sculpins And More At Brick By Brick
San Diego’s summer may not be the hottest of summers to be had in the country, but that doesn’t mean we can’t find an excuse to blow...
Need A Little More Wonder In Your Life!? Step Inside This…
Need a little more wonder in your life!? Who doesn’t. Lucky for us it’s opening weekend of Wonderspaces – a pop-up arts experience like no other. https://www.instagram.com/p/BTZgCdChnvX/?taken-by=wonderspaces...
Tim McGraw And Faith Hill’s World Tour Stops In San Diego
If this doesn’t get you fired up, we don’t know what will! Faith Hill and Tim McGraw’s 2017 world tour is making a stop in...
Ever Run A 12K? No? That’s One Reason Why You Need To Run Crown City Classic’s July 4th Race…
What better way to show your patriotism this 4th of July than to run through the historic town of Coronado decked in your red, white...
Street Food Cinema Offers Overnight Camping Parties In The Mountains!?
If you love yourself a good night under the stars with Street Food Cinema’s outdoor movie series, how does all of that with a side of...
The Big List Of Things To Do This Weekend In San Diego
As usual, summer in San Diego is looking good. Real good. Music on the beach, movies and beer, Farm to Table food and wonderful spaces...
A Giant Sandcastle Contest And Festival At Imperial Beach
We don’t know about you, but we’ve never seen anyone sad at a giant sandcastle contest! https://www.instagram.com/p/5TELLcsQaE/?tagged=sunandseafestival Top it off with a weekend festival of...
Your Guide To This Week’s North County Concerts
Blues, jazz…and hip hop? North County is mixing up the usual rock bands with a hip hop showcase. Stick with what you’re used to or...
Your Guide To This Week’s San Diego Concerts
It’s a reggae weekend. Whether you want to blame it on the weather or just the San Diego vibe in general, everyone is in the...
The Best Deals This Week In San Diego
Comedy is in your cards this week. San Diego just wants you to take a load off. Relax and laugh—you deserve it. Or, at least,...
People Of Del Mar! We Have A Brewery! Viewpoint Brewing Co. Opens In July
How could you not come check out Del Mar’s first brewery!? https://www.instagram.com/p/BVnlkE4j1Lw/?taken-by=viewpointbrewingco These guys took this… https://www.instagram.com/p/BPid11gD1PN/?taken-by=viewpointbrewingco And turned it into this… https://www.instagram.com/p/BVsrQs5jS3d/?taken-by=viewpointbrewingco Del Mar’s Viewpoint...
Catch The Green Flash Phenomenon This Summer With Good Tunes, Savory Bites, And Craft Beer
https://www.instagram.com/p/WhsAjrnsoS/?tagged=greenflashsunset Have you caught sight of the legendary green flash before!? This natural phenomenon occurs right after the sun settles below the horizon and emits...
Pack A Picnic And Head To Del Mar’s Summer Twilight Concert Series
It’s summer and San Diego’s outdoor concert game is stronger than ever. Our fine city calls on you to grab a blanket, pack a picnic, and head...
#BalboaParkAfterDark Is Getting A Serious Summer Upgrade
It’s that time of year – when no matter how crazy your work week has been, you owe it to yourself to get out for...
The Most Laid Back Day Of The Most Laid Back Season: Reggae Sundays At Legacy Brewing
https://www.instagram.com/p/BTF3C0xhiFK/?taken-by=legacybrewingco Ah, Summer Sundays are BACK! What better way to enjoy the most laid back day, in the most laid back season, than with the...
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