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.
Date Night! Watch A Movie Under The Stars At Del Beach
If this doesn’t have “date night” written all over it, we don’t know what does! Cuddle up around a private bonfire with s’mores while lounging...
The Village At Pacific Highlands Ranch Invites You To The Ultimate Dinner Party
https://www.instagram.com/p/BStvlxyBQTy/?taken-by=villageatpacifichighlandsranch This month has been packed with taxes, Spring break shuffling, Easter plan-making… and we think it’s time for a swift kick into relaxed and...
The Big List Of Things To Do This Weekend In San Diego
It’s Easter weekend and that’s music to San Diego’s ears. Speaking of music, this weekend has the soundtrack to your life—you just haven’t heard it...
Learn How To Build The Best Flower Crowns In The Game, At Mint Studio!
https://www.instagram.com/p/BSL9JcTDR7C/?taken-by=craftblooms Calling all your inner flower children… It’s festival season!! https://www.instagram.com/p/BEU1D3VkslT/?taken-by=coachella And what better way to slide into Coachella Weekend 2 than decked with freshly...
You Need This Smile On Your Face! Don’t Miss The Great Inflatable Race!
https://www.instagram.com/p/BREnsaTh1lE/?taken-by=thegreatinflatablerace When was the last time you free fell into a soft inflatable with your bestie, shoes off, and above smile on your face?! Inflatable runners,...
Local Sesh
Exhibitors LOCAL COLLECTIVES, HOTTEST PRODUCTS, EDUCATION Wall-to-wall and then some, we pack the house with San Diego’s top Dispenseries, Growers, Bakers, & Industry Professionals. You...
We’ve Got Your List Of Festival Essentials And Where To Buy Them Locally!
Let’s be real, festival fans. Coachella is quickly approaching this upcoming weekend, and the weekend after, and your outfit planning starts NOW! We’ve got you...
Here’s What You Can Rent For $1,500 In 7 San Diego Neighborhoods
https://www.instagram.com/p/BSufu4slQxD/?tagged=sandiegoskyline It’s no secret that the price of home rentals in San Diego is on the rise. Sure, our sweet city is not as pricey as,...
Your Guide To This Week’s North County Concerts
This weekend, North County is pulling out all the stops just for you. Interested in a showcase of local bands? Want to see a live...
Your Guide To This Week’s San Diego Concerts
There’s too much good music in San Diego this weekend—an extra entry needed to be included on this list. Between CD releases and big acts...
The Best Deals This Week In San Diego
Before waxing lyrical on April being National Poetry month, let’s move on to some deals that will set your heart aflame—even if they don’t rhyme!...
The Marriott Brings Ultimate Glamping To 8 Tents At Coachella This Year
Say what!! Coachella comrades, things just got fancy. Hotel giant Marriott International is getting their hands into the musical empire and profitable world of Coachella. The...
The Insanely Beautiful Infinity Cube Exhibit Is Now Open At The Birch Aquarium
The Infinity Cube exhibit is now open at Birch Aquarium at Scripps in La Jolla — and invites viewers to step into the ethereal glow of a world created...
‘Desert X’ In Coachella Valley Is Worth The Road Trip. Here’s Why…
https://www.instagram.com/p/BPvWwrjBMqJ/?taken-by=_desertx For those of you who don’t know, “Desert X” is a really cool, contemporary, funky art exhibit in the Coachella Valley that’s running until...
Destination Iceland: Stone Cold Magic
A wise man once said, “Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.” So San Diegans, we have a question for you: Are you...
Beer, Cheese And One Incredible Experience At Carlsbad’s New Rouleur Brewing Company
Rouleur Brewing Company is tucked away in an industrial nook of warehouses in Carlsbad alongside neighbor Wise Guy Brewery. The sun is going down and...
San Diego Film Festival
Join us Oct. 4-8 2017 for 5 days showcasing the best of U.S. & International independent film from emerging & veteran filmmakers. This is a...
San Diego Fashion Week Spring Showcase
This year marks the 10 year anniversary of FWSD. To kick off this major year of celebrations, we are having our Annual Spring Showcase at...
Adams Avenue Unplugged
Adams Avenue Unplugged takes place April 29, 2017 along a two-mile stretch of Adams Avenue, from University Heights on the West through Normal Heights, and...
Step Into Summer Feeling Lean And Clean! The 6th Annual Healthy Living Festival Is Coming…
https://www.instagram.com/p/BEEZ0c9jwxr/?taken-at=1033121639 San Diego’s largest health and fitness festival is coming back for its 6th year! On Saturday, April 8th, through Sunday, April 9th, come check out the gigantic Healthy...
The Andaz Hotel Downtown Makes Local Art Front And Center
You may have heard of the Andaz Hotel in downtown San Diego. You may have even frequented it when it was the Ivy Hotel. But...
7 Ways To Make Padres Home Games Even Better Than They Are
https://www.instagram.com/p/BSVSQt6B6-n/?tagged=petcopark So now that summer is back in San Diego (you can tell because our Padres are playing), we wanted to give you some ideas...
21st Annual Meet the Chefs
Love good food and wine? You won’t want to miss Meet the Chefs, one of San Diego’s best food and wine events. This exquisite culinary...
SD Earth Fair, Balboa Park
Our annual EarthFair in Balboa Park is the largest free annual environmental fair in the world. EarthFair 2017 will be our 28th annual event! Each...
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