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.
Head To The LOT Liberty Station For The Women’s Film Festival
The weekend of Friday, March 24th through Sunday, March 26th, the Women’s Museum of California is hosting their annual, international Women’s Film Festival in San...
Rainbow Kitten Surprise LIVE At The Irenic!
Rainbow Kitten Surprise and all five of its members hail from the mountains of Boone, North Carolina. With chilling harmonies, dynamic instrumentation, and introspective lyrics,...
Drinks, Eats And Live Music At Quartyard For ALF’s ‘Sip ‘N Savor’ Event
Saturday, March 25th, head to Quartyard for an event you won’t want to miss! The Sip ‘n Savor Festival is an awesome bash under the sweet San Diego...
‘Amy Winehouse Experience’ Brings San Diego A Vegas-Style Music Show. Don’t Miss This!
Celebrate the incredible music of Amy Winehouse, courtesy of the 9-piece ensemble of talent called The Amy Winehouse Experience. On Friday, March 24th, head to...
AleSmith Brewing Has A Treat For You: Cupcake & Beer Pairing!
AleSmith Brewing Company has teamed up with Daniela’s Kitchen for their first ever cupcake and beer pairing! Join the brewery Friday, March 24th between 5:00pm and 8:00pm to...
Farmer’s Table Is What La Mesa Has Been Hungering For
East County’s got a new hotspot! Celebrating the farm-to-table concept, Farmer’s Table proves that food doesn’t need to be complicated to be good. “‘Honest food...
Sprinkled Throughout La Jolla Are 16 Murals Worth Finding
Over the past few years, you may have noticed a number of large-scale artworks popping up in various locations throughout the village of La Jolla. Some can be found...
Your Guide To This Week’s North County Concerts
North County is seeing some critically-acclaimed acts pass through this week. Whether you’re looking to mull over life’s bigger questions or enjoy some feel-good hits,...
Your Guide To This Week’s San Diego Concerts
We have classic acts from the early ‘90s and ‘00s as well as some fresh faces gracing San Diego this week. Try a sampling of...
The Best Deals This Week In San Diego
Look no further! We have this week’s best deals in San Diego—all in one place, just for you. Food and Drink https://www.instagram.com/p/BR1NuvZBUdS/?taken-by=westsidetaphouse 59 Percent Off...
Vaud And The Villains Put On A Spectacle Of A Show At The Belly Up
Vaud and the Villains is an 18 piece orchestra and cabaret show (woah – impressive!). Their performance is loosely themed as a “traveling medicine show”: 50%...
Afroman Brings His Legendary Songs To San Diego!
#Throwback! If you weren’t jamming in the early 2000s to rapper Afroman’s upbeat and fun songs, then it’s not too late to redeem yourself! Wednesday, March...
A Mosh Of Music At The House Of Blues
On Thursday, March 23rd, head over to the House Of Blues for an awesome mosh of live music. There will be jam sessions from local tribute bands...
This New Non-Profit Is Making (Latte) Waves. Don’t Miss Their Launch Party!
https://www.instagram.com/p/BR3xWxXF4TF/?tagged=latteart The San Diego Coffee Training Institute (SDCTI) is a new and innovative organization making waves in the non-profit scene. The group’s mission is simple,...
Go On A Musical Journey Of Las Vegas With Singer Chadwick Johnson
On Thursday, March 23rd, singer & songwriter Chadwick Johnson will be putting on quite the show at Martinis Above Fourth Table + Stage (MA4). Beyond the intrigue of his...
Today Marks The First Day Of Spring…Which Means The Butterflies Are Back!
The sun is shining, the flowers are blooming and the butterflies are out! That’s right, Spring is here and you need to hit up the Butterfly Jungle...
Celebrate Spring San Diegan Style At The Taco And Tequila Music Festival!
In case you didn’t know, consider this a public service announcement that Spring is here and it’s time to celebrate! And we’ve got just the...
Looking For That Perfect Spring Outfit? You Can’t Go Wrong At These San Diego Boutiques!
The rain is finally slowing down, and the sun is out! That can only mean one thing: It’s time to go shopping! We asked our...
Watch Your Favorite Flicks Poolside At The Dive-In
Every Wednesday at 8pm, the Pearl Hotel’s “Dive-in Theatre” features an awesome flick under the stars. Movies are projected onto a large screen overlooking the...
Carlsbad Is About To Get A Major (And Delicious) Upgrade
The burgeoning Carlsbad Village is about to sprout one serious upgrade! Slated to open April 2017, Park 101 will reveal an expansive 8,000 sq. ft....
In Memory Of Big Josh
In July of 2016, the local bar industry was struck with some hard news. A fellow bartender, Joshua Gehlbach, known to most as “Big Josh”...
The Jamaican Prime Minister’s Brother Is A Reggae Star! Watch Mighty Mystic LIVE At Winstons!
https://www.instagram.com/p/BQN-m8zFfNW/?taken-by=mightymystic Did you know the Jamaican Prime Minister’s brother is a reggae star!? Kevin Mark Holness, better known as Mighty Mystic, is a Jamaican born, Boston-based...
Allison Crutchfield Performs Debut Album LIVE At Blonde
Alabama-born indie rock musician Allison Crutchfield is known for forming notable bands such as P.S. Eliot and Bad Banana, but now she’s going solo and this is a...
Seriously Step Up Your Social Media Game At Social Media Marketing World 2017
You have, like, thousands of followers on Twitter, right?? Get some more! Join 3,000 fellow marketers at the Social Media Marketing World mega-conference. Brought to...
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