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.
The Amazing Shipwreck At Coronado Beach Is Exposed For A Short Time!
Thanks to recent storms and large surf, the “SS Monte Carlo” shipwreck is once again exposed at Coronado Beach! Not normally as visible, the wreckage...
Attention Runners: Lace Up For The 7th Annual Finish Chelsea’s Run
San Diego area runners – please join us for the 7th Annual Finish Chelsea’s Run in memory of Chelsea King. On Saturday, March 4th the event will...
Your Guide To This Week’s North County Concerts
This week is full of homegrown Indie music. From dream rock to space folk, country folk to Americana bluegrass, there’s a little bit of everything...
Your Guide To The Biggest Party Of The Year: Mardi Gras In The Gaslamp!
https://www.instagram.com/p/BQquUyrAHhd/?taken-by=sdblockparties Forget February 14th, the 28th is hands-down the hottest night of the year here in our fair city! Sixteen blocks of the Gas Lamp...
An Epic Scotch & Beer Dinner With Macallan & Ballast Point
https://www.instagram.com/p/BF4_yaxwOue/?taken-by=estancialajolla Down from the rugged Highlands and up from the depths of the Pacific, two beverage producers celebrated for their equally impressive crafts convene at...
Your Guide To This Week’s San Diego Concerts
This is your week for DJs and rebirths. A singer-songwriter goes from folk/country to straight rock, a pop-punk band disbands and is reborn as space...
Hot Country Artist Coffey Anderson Has One Of The Best Voices Around… And He’s Coming To SD!
https://www.instagram.com/p/BQqQsNugBeT/?taken-by=coffeyanderson Coffey Anderson’s voice might just be one of the best in country music (or all genres, actually)! This country singer grew up in the small town of...
The San Diego Vintage Flea Market Is Back!
https://www.instagram.com/p/BQQab58AfIw/?taken-by=sdvintagefleamarket The next San Diego Vintage Flea Market is set for Sunday, March 5 and it’s going to be awesome! In the back of the...
Spring Into Art At Friday Night Liberty!
Spring is coming! What better way to celebrate the fresh season of happiness and color than with “Spring Into Art” at Friday Night Liberty!? On...
Werewolf Throws An All-Day Party To Celebrate 3 Years In The Gaslamp
Time flies when you’re having fun! Werewolf has officially been serving up the goodness in the Gaslamp for 3 years now! To thank all of their...
Mezcal And Chocolate Tasting + Business Leadership Workshop!
Dive deeper into Permaculture, ecology and business in this multisensory experience with sustainably sourced Mezcal from Oaxaca and chocolate from different regions of the Americas....
A Beer Dinner Is Brewing On The Beach! JRDN + Saint Archer
https://www.instagram.com/p/BQgGTu8l_6v/?taken-by=t23hotel Take a seat at JRDN on Friday, March 3rd as they join up with Saint Archer Brewing Company for a perfectly paired 4-course meal for only...
Fat Tuesday at Tin Roof!
Come party with us for Fat Tuesday at Tin Roof in the Gaslamp. Bring your friends and your dancing shoes! It’s going to be a...
Onyx Room Presents Mardi Gras
Grab life by the BEADS! Come claim your Mardi Gras beads at ONYX ROOM’s Mardi Gras Madness event! Get a front row seat right on...
Fat Tuesday at Tavern
Join us for a New Orlean’s style Fat Tuesday at Tavern at the Beach! Complete with a Euphoria Brass Band and a Crawfish Boil, you...
Hillcrest Mardi Gras
The original Hillcrest Mardi Gras is back! Break out the masks, beads, and doubloons and join us as we celebrate Fat Tuesday on February 28th...
Exclusive Evening Access To SD Museum Of Art At #ArtAfterHours
Step into the weekend with this awesome Art After Hours event at the San Diego Museum Of Art. Every Friday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m....
Mardi Gras Seafood Boil! Feat: Trio Gadjo
Grab your friends and join #YourCityBlock for a New Orleans-style Seafood Boil on Mardi Gras Tuesday! Enjoy a live performance by gypsy jazz band Trio...
Fat Tuesday
  Celebrating FAT TUESDAY right with $5 Hurricans, $3 Beer & Live Music by Soundwave. If you are heading to the Mardi Gras parade come...
Folk Masters ‘The Wood Brothers’ and ‘Shook Twins’ Hit Up The Observatory!
https://www.instagram.com/p/BMmOOSvBgAy/?taken-by=thewoodbros These guys know how to rock the stage! On Thursday, February 2nd, head over to The Observatory North Park to watch the awesomeness of...
Support Major League Soccer In San Diego And Meet The Investors Bringing A Team Here!
https://www.instagram.com/p/BQvvYr5j01z/?taken-by=soccercitysandiego Soccer fans! Let’s show SD and MLS that we want a team here! On Friday, March 3rd come to the MLS Opening Night Viewing...
Shanghai Saloon Hosts A Whiskey Tasting And Education Night
https://www.instagram.com/p/BKgZcx0hvOB/?taken-by=shanghaisaloon Need some more whiskey in your life? On Wednesday, March 1st join The Dumpling Inn and Shanghai Saloon for an evening of specialty cocktails, whiskey flights...
Dancing, Drinking, Live Art And More At Sparks Gallery 2 Year Anniversary Party
On Friday, March 3rd join Sparks Gallery in celebrating their Two Year Anniversary with wine, bites, performances and music! Dance Performance (Tango With Colette) Jewelry Trunk...
Irish 4 A Day
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at the Annual IRISH 4 A DAY ~ San Diego’s #1 St. Patrick’s Day Party Hop on Friday, March 17 and/or...
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