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.
9 Hangover Remedies That Actually Work
https://www.instagram.com/p/BJ1j-LzBble/ With New Year’s Eve just around the corner, many of us are about to get, well, out of our heads. The obvious problem: the...
Crafts, Cookies & Collabs at Bottlecraft Little Italy
‘Tis the season to drink and decorate! Thursday Dec 22, head over to Bottlecraft Little Italy for Crafts, Cookies, & Collabs! At this awesome event, you’ll...
A Wild Night with Desert Hearts at Spin
A photo posted by HOUSE • TECHNO • LOVE (@desertheartsfestival) on Dec 12, 2016 at 11:14am PST Who else knows how to throw a party...
Barrel Republic is Throwing One Big Customer Appreciation Party
It’s official: Barrel Republic is on the nice list. This craft beer mecca is showing major appreciation for all their customers by throwing an epic appreciation party Friday...
Take the Polar Plunge for a Good Cause!
Do something wild for a good cause this year! On Thursday Dec 22, The Pearl Hotel is teaming up with ARTS non-profit agency to bring us...
Hip Hop AND RUN
Yeah, you read it right: Hip Hop AND RUN! Look at it this way: ever wanted to jam out to a song but you’re just...
Thorn Street Brewery’s 4th Anniversary Party!
Thorn Street Brewery is turning 4! You know what that means? Beer and donuts! Come and help TSB celebrate four awesome years in North Park on Thursday Dec 22, starting...
It’s Cocktails with Santa, a Christmas Celebration
Whether you’ve been good or bad – head to downtown San Diego and celebrate it! On Dec 22, join the Side Bar crew for “Cocktails...
Pre-Party at the Poinsettia Bowl: WinterFest!
Did you hear?! The Poinsettia Bowl is getting seriously upgraded this year with a free-for-ticket-holders inaugural pre-party: WinterFest! Just before the 2016 San Diego County Credit Union...
Poinsettia Bowl: Cougars vs Wyoming Cowboys
We all know how to start our Christmas festivities off right: football! Come to the Poinsettia Bowl to witness greatness from the top teams in the Mountain West...
Christmas Day Onesie Party at PB Shore Club
Hung over or in a state of food coma from Christmas Eve? Pacific Beach Shore Club cordially invites you to stay in your pajamas (actually...
Keep the Between Christmas and New Year’s Festivities Rolling: Henry Rollins at The Observatory
If you’re looking for an event to keep the in-between Christmas and New Year’s festivities rolling, we’ve got you covered. Head over to The Observatory on...
Get Your Groove On with George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic
The Observatory is helping us get our groove on this holiday season with live music from George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic! These 1970s-80s funksters are...
Gucci Mane is Here!
Gucci Mane is in the house! The Observatory’s house. Come out to see this musical genius on Friday Dec 23. Because starting your Christmas holiday...
Ho Ho Ho with RYBO at Shelter
Home for the Holidays!? Come get yourself a nice drink and enjoy the musical pleasures of RYBO Thursday Dec 22. If you don’t already know, #alivethursdays...
Belching Beaver Presents the 3C’s: Cigars, Chocolates and Craft Beer
Belching Beaver Brewery is making our holidays right with “Master Pairings” of fine brews, a great cigar and chocolates December 20. Each third of the cigar...
Queenstown Public House Transforms Into Life Sized Gingerbread House
Queenstown Public House, a New Zealand-inspired and American fare restaurant located inside a quaint historic craftsman cottage in San Diego’s Little Italy, has transformed into...
12 San Diego Bars To Grab a Drink On Christmas Eve When You’re Done With Shopping
Regardless of where you’re spending Christmas, we’re willing to bet that by Christmas Eve, you’ll be in need of a nice stiff cocktail (or seven)....
Count Down to 2017 with this Glorious Prix Fixe Dinner
Attention! You’re going to want to read this: one of the tastiest restaurants in San Diego (with one of the best atmospheres) is ringing in...
$1 Pints and Food Trucks: #FeelGoodFridays at Latitude 33
Your weekend has officially started once you stop by Latitude 33! $1 pints and food trucks – how amazing does that sound? Every Friday at...
Last Minute Christmas Shopping – and Santa – at Liberty Station
Still have last minute shopping to do? Need to keep the kids entertained while you do it? Swing by Liberty Station’s Winter Wonderland Christmas Market...
Get Your Ugly Christmas Sweater at the Huge Frocking Sale!
It’s time for the Huge Frocking Sale and this is one event you won’t want to miss if you’re in need of an Ugly Christmas Sweater! There will...
Chargers vs Raiders. Final TWO of the Season at Qualcomm. BE THERE!
It’s the FINAL TWO of the season! The Chargers face the Oakland Raiders at Qualcomm Stadium on Sunday Dec 18 at 1:25 p.m. So clear...
Holiday Fiesta at Blonde: Harvard Bass and Toy Drive
With DJ Harvard Bass, you can have a crazy night and feel good about it too. Come to Blonde with toy-in-tow for Bass’s annual toy drive and dance...
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