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.
Shop Local At The ‘Local Spring Bazaar’ This Sunday At Liberty Station!
Shop Local! Nobody supports their local businesses like San Diego, and this weekend is one of the best opportunities of the year to do just...
Close Out April At The Encinitas Spring Street Fair
Close out April at the Encinitas Spring Street Fair! With over 450 unique food, arts and crafts vendors plus four entertainment stages, children’s rides, Electra...
Kick Off A Fun And Festive Cinco De Mayo Weekend With The Tacos And Beer 5K!
Cinco de Mayo is coming! Kick it off the fun and festive way with the Tacos And Beer 5k – going down at the Embarcadero...
The Bartenders At Analog Bar Are Battling It Out, Maker’s 46 Style!
Come watch the best bartenders in San Diego go head-to-head! Thursday, April 27th at Analog Bar, some of the top show-stoppers in the game of libations...
Cheers To More Beer! CityBeat Festival Of Beers Is Back!
https://www.instagram.com/p/BShRGREjfWr/?taken-by=citybeatbeerfest It’s a festival of beer. We could probably just leave it at that, right?! But we won’t ;)… https://www.instagram.com/p/BSj8vtbDkLC/?taken-by=citybeatbeerfest The CityBeat Festival of Beers,...
A Jazzy Night At Quartyard Filled With Live Music, Food And Drinks
https://www.instagram.com/p/BSzgLfRg9AX/?taken-by=quartyardsd Some jazz, some outdoors, some food and some drinks… sounds pretty good to us! On Saturday, April 22nd, head to Quartyard to listen to the...
The College Area Biz District Is Bringing An Awesome Art Party To The Street
College Area Business District is bringing some culture to the College Area by hosting a new special event called Art Street… and they have our attention!...
Home Grown: How To Grow Your Own Weed
https://www.instagram.com/p/BR6X1PahtCC So you want to grow your own weed! Good news: The general process is not that difficult, once you grasp the basics. With that said,...
Destination Orfila Winery: North County San Diego’s Wine Country
Have you been to the Orfila Winery? Do you even know where it is?! If you’re a local, you’ve probably driven past Orfila Winery while...
Big List Of Things To Do This Weekend In San Diego
From Earth Day fun at Balboa Park to the 47th Anniversary bash at Chicano Park…there is a lot happening in San Diego this weekend! Friday, April...
Ladies And Gents, It’s Time To Bust Out Your Parachute Pants And Drink Some Beer
https://www.instagram.com/p/BS4vRSplAgg/?taken-by=coinhaus Come taste some of San Diego’s most “legit” breweries! Head to Coin Haus on Sunday, April 23rd for the 2 Legit 2 Quit Tap Takeover which...
Sip And Savor Your Way Through This Year’s ‘Taste Of Point Loma!’
https://www.instagram.com/p/9KRJRhvWg3/?tagged=tasteofpointloma The infamously delicious Taste of Point Loma is back… and it might just be the best midweek pick-me-up around town! https://www.instagram.com/p/BLzqWfND0Hf/?tagged=tasteofpointloma On Wednesday, April...
Get Your Salsa On! No Partner Or Experience Necessary…
When was the last time you partook in some salsa dancing under the stars?! We don’t like how long that took you to answer! But...
The Best Deals This Week In San Diego
What better way to prepare for Earth Day than to get out there and experience the natural beauty of San Diego? Whether you’re sipping a...
The Gigantic Party Under The San Diego-Coronado Bridge Is Back! Celebrate Chicano Park Day
https://www.instagram.com/p/BTDBw3TAkrU/?tagged=chicanopark If you haven’t been to the Barrio Logan park that undoubtedly catches your eye as you drive by… now is your chance. https://www.instagram.com/p/BTDs36bAfUI/?tagged=chicanopark Chicano...
It’s Time To Party With The Best Restaurants And Breweries Of #NoCo!
That’s right… this is one massive party that North County folks just can’t miss. On Friday, April 21st, The Best of North County Party is...
Spreading Joy: Behind The Scenes At Chuao Chocolate Factory
On Fridays, San Diego’s beloved Chuao Chocolate (chew-wow) now offers guided tours — complete with tastings — for $10 in Carlsbad. And local chocolate-thirsty inhabitants are...
Music Box Brings A VIP Experience To The San Diego Music Scene
San Diego is home to some of the best small concert venues in the country, but the Music Box in Little Italy is giving the...
Your Guide To This Week’s North County Concerts
Saturday is the tenth annual Record Store Day – the perfect time to show your support for local music. Need plans for the day? North County has...
Your Guide To This Week’s San Diego Concerts
San Diego State University is doing it up this weekend. Whether you’re in the mood for a pioneer alt-rock band or internationally celebrated guitarists, SDSU...
Celebrate National Parks Week At The Old Point Loma Lighthouse Open Tower Day
Step back in time as Cabrillo National Monument celebrates the anniversary of the extinguishing of the light of the Old Point Loma Lighthouse. Usually held...
Rustic Root Releases A New Whiskey To The Gaslamp
Rustic Root is one of the most hip restaurants and roof-top bars in the Gaslamp. Serving up rustic American cuisine with a twist, along with ultra...
Have Dinner In The Flower Fields Of Carlsbad
As the saying in the Flower Fields near the coast of Carlsbad, California goes — from Ranunculus to Roses, The Flower Fields® is one of...
Craft At The Cove: An Epic Monthly Event For Mixology Enthusiasts
We arrive at 5:30pm on the dot to our first Craft at the Cove event with only a slight idea of what to expect. We...
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