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 Princess Bride; An Inconceivable Evening with Cary Elwes

All done

Experience ‘The Princess Bride’ Like Never Before With Cary Elwes

Balboa Theatre

Join Cary Elwes (Westley) for a behind-the-scenes look at life on and off the set of the classic film, The Princess Bride. After a screening...

Cabrillo Under the Stars at Cabrillo National Monument

All done

Party Under the Stars at Cabrillo National Monument

Cabrillo National Monument

Don’t miss the unique opportunity to experience Cabrillo National Monument after dark during this special, once-a-year event: Cabrillo Under The Stars. Enjoy a night of...

All done

Celebrate 14 Years of Brews and Bites at Pizza Port Ocean Beach’s Anniversary Party!

Pizza Port Ocean Beach

Join your Ocean Beach neighbors at Pizza Port for an epic celebration of 14 delicious years. It’s not just an anniversary party—it’s a day to...

All done

Explore Rich Traditions at the Asian Pacific Cultural Festival

Mira Mesa Community Park

It’s that time of the year again—get ready to immerse yourself in the vibrant traditions of Asia and the Pacific Islands at the 11th Annual...

All done

Boarded! A New Pirate Adventure Docks at the Maritime Museum

Maritime Museum of San Diego

Ahoy, San Diego! Get ready to hoist the colors and embark on a one-of-a-kind swashbuckling adventure with Boarded! A New Pirate Adventure at the Maritime...

All done

Julian Beer Company Presents Hillside Rendezvous

Julian Beer Company is thrilled to announce that Sol Seed and The Resinators will be performing at the 2024 Hillside Rendezvous, taking place at the...

Open Hearts Gala: A Charity Event Benefitting Unity 4 Orphans

All done

Support Unity 4 Orphans With the Open Hearts Gala

It’s time for the annual Open Hearts Gala, held each year to generate funds that help drive Unity 4 Orphans’ five incredible programs in 16...

All done

Vanguard Culture Welcomes Art World Royalty to the Table at the Basquiat Gala

Vanguard Culture, an inclusive nonprofit dedicated to advancing San Diego’s creative industries, is hosting its signature Artist @ the Table Gala Fundraiser with legendary artist...

In Harmony Concerts by the San Diego Women's Chorus

All done

San Diego Women’s Chorus Builds Community Through Song

Join the San Diego Women’s Chorus (SDWC) for In Harmony, an unforgettable evening filled with a blend of harmonious vocals, heartfelt lyrics, and performances that...

Party On at OMA’s Street Level Block Parties

Get ready for the return of Oceanside Museum of Art’s celebrated block party series, Street Level, for another vibrant summer! Street Level Series: A Big...

whistledown package and tea at Westgate Hotel in San Diego

A Whistledown-Worthy Bridgerton Package at Westgate Hotel

With the return of Bridgerton’s third season upon us, the lavish Westgate Hotel presents a Whistledown-worthy package and tea experience that no true fan can...

All done

Epic Anniversary Bash at Moonshine Flats

Moonshine Flats

Downtown San Diego’s Moonshine Flats is gearing up for an epic three-day celebration in honor of its 10-year anniversary! For the past decade, Moonshine has...

How to Grow Orchids Outdoors in Southern California

All done

Learn How to Grow Orchids Outdoors in SoCo

San Diego Botanic Garden

Growing orchids outdoors sounds like a challenge, right? Well, here’s your chance to learn everything you need to know to do this like a pro!...

All done

Cocktails and Explorations in Curiosity at WNDR After Dark

WNDR Museum

Step into a realm of magic and curiosity as WNDR Museum comes alive at its monthly after-hours celebration, WNDR After Dark! On the third Thursday...

San Diego Opera Announces Stellar Lineup for Landmark 60th Season

Continuing its commitment to delivering exceptional opera and vocal performance to the community, San Diego Opera’s upcoming season features three of the most revered operas in...

Fierce & Kind Single Barrel Cask Strength Bourbon

Fierce & Kind Spirits Expands its Tempting Portfolio

Fierce & Kind Spirits announced some exciting news: the release of its Single Barrel Cask Strength Bourbon, a North Carolina straight bourbon whiskey distilled from...

San Diego Breweries Triumph at the “Olympics of Beer”

Coronado Brewing Company, North Park Beer Company, and Pizza Port Brewing Company won gold medals at the 2024 World Beer Cup, the largest international beer...

Naturally San Diego Announces Pitch Slam Winners

Naturally San Diego, a nonprofit organization dedicated to stimulating growth and entrepreneurship amongst environmentally and socially-conscious CPG brands across San Diego, is thrilled to announce...

Nominations Open for Oceanside Hometown Heroes

MainStreet Oceanside is excited to announce that nominations are now open for the 2024 Hometown Heroes program! This prestigious annual initiative honors outstanding Oceanside residents...

Birch Aquarium Celebrates its First Successful Penguin Hatch Season

Birch Aquarium is thrilled to announce that it has hatched five little Blue Penguin chicks this season! These adorable additions mark a significant achievement in...

First Responders Spotlighted in the Olympic-Style Police and Fire Championships

Happening at more than 25 venues across San Diego County, the 57th Annual US Police and Fire Championships will feature more than 35 different sports,...

All done

Celebrate Craftsmanship and Craft Beer at Karl Strauss Makers Market

Karl Strauss Brewing Company

Join the Makers Market at Karl Strauss Brewing’s open-air beer garden, featuring an eclectic mix of award-winning craft beers alongside delicious pub fare from an...

All done

Creativity Comes Alive at the Conrad’s Community Arts Open House

The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center

All are welcome at The Conrad for its annual free Community Arts Open House—part of the mission of the La Jolla Music Society to engage...

All done

It’s Jazz Series Every Tuesday Night at Madison On Park

Madison on Park

Eat the eats and sip the sips while John Reynolds entertains with different ensembles at Madison on Park’s Tuesday Night Jazz Series. Dr. John Reynolds...

Midway Marauders Racing Car Show Hosts Fundraiser at Bay City

May 10, 2025

12:00 pm

Bay City Brewing Co.

Hot rods, cold beers, and revved-up vibes—Midway Marauders Racing is rolling into Bay City Brewing for their second annual Racing Car Show. Hosted at Bay...

San Diego

The Sound Healing Symphony Takes Off at the Air & Space Museum

May 8, 2025

7:00 pm

San Diego Air & Space Museum

A different kind of symphony is taking off in San Diego—and it’s one you won’t just hear, but feel. The Sound Healing Symphony arrives at...

San Diego

The San Diego French Film Festival Celebrates Love Through Cinema

May 4, 2025

4:00 pm

THE LOT La Jolla

The San Diego French Film Festival is back for its fifth edition, bringing the best of French and francophone cinema to THE LOT La Jolla....

La Jolla

Wild Encounters and Bayside Fun at Animals on the Bay Day

May 4, 2025

10:00 am

Living Coast Discovery Center

The Living Coast Discovery Center is throwing open its doors for one of the most family-friendly nature days of the year—Animals on the Bay Day—with...

Chula Vista

Golden Makers Market Debuts in San Diego With Two-Day Celebration of AANHPI Creativity

May 3, 2025

11:00 am

San Diego Made Factory

A vibrant new marketplace is popping up in San Diego—and it’s all about community, culture, and craftsmanship. Golden Guide is launching its first-ever Golden Makers...

San Diego