The Issue

Good morning, San Diego!

Welcome back to The San Diego Meteor - your go-to guide for the best events, food finds, and hidden gems happening around town this weekend. Whether you're hunting for Easter eggs with the family, soaking in vibrant flower fields, or discovering a new restaurant to delight your taste buds, we’ve got you covered.

So, grab your calendar, because this weekend is packed with exciting adventures you won’t want to miss:

• Easter Egg Hunts galore! 🐰

• The Flower Fields are in full bloom – don't miss this burst of color! 🌸

• Lilo’s new tasting menu – A culinary experience like no other. 🍴

• And so much more...

Let’s dive into the details! 🚀

— Steve DeLong

The Events

Easter Egg Hunts - Oh, My!

Multiple free egg hunts and spring festivals are happening countywide on Saturday, April 19, including:

• Carmel Valley Community Park: Bunny Bash Spring Egg Hunt with a magic show, obstacle course, and arts & crafts (10:30 am–12:30 pm).

• Encinitas Community Park: TWENTY Thousand Eggs plus Live music, crafts, and the Easter Bunny (10 am–12 noon).

These events are great for families, grandkids, or anyone who loves classic spring fun.

The Union Tribune has a huge list of locations you can browse to find one near you. If you can’t read the article [since the UT requires a subscription and limits free articles] Instagram is a great place to search for an Easter Egg event near you.

The Flower Fields - Full Bloom Magic for Easter!

We touched on this one a few weeks ago but hey … “The fields are bursting with color—80 million flowers at their peak right now! Come experience the magic while it lasts… it won’t be here for long! 🌸✨ #FullBloom” FYI, You have to purchase tickets online to visit.

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Butterfly Jungle at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park - It’s on NOW!

“Once a year, this aviary transforms into a world of color. As hundreds of butterflies fly around guests and explore the colorful foliage and flowers in their habitat, you'll snap amazing photos and experience wonder while discovering the important role butterflies play in nature.“ This costs a bit extra over the regular ticket price but just WOW!

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The Food

Lilo - A new Tasting Menu Restaurant Opens

Get ready to tantalize your taste buds at Lilo, the exquisite new fine dining gem opening in Carlsbad, where acclaimed chefs Eric Bost and John Resnick promise a vibrant blend of flavors and artistry, offering a seasonal menu that will make your palate sing, all set in an inviting and stylish atmosphere.

How about some Chicken and Waffles?

Mom’s Chicken and Waffles is now doing breakfast and I tell you what my mouth is watering.

Subscriber Shout Outs! 

Donald says that Pete’s Seafood & Sandwich in North Park is his favorite restaurant. New England style food including Lobster Rolls! Here is a link to their Website.

Marlene loves the Brigantine on Harbor Drive. I must admit the one in Del Mar has been my go to for years and I had my 50th birthday dinner there. Love me some Brigantine! The ones in Escondido and Poway are great too! See their Website here.

Amy wrote in and mentioned Cafe Luna in Carmel Mountain. I’ve been and can vouch for it. Great place with delicious Italian cuisine. See more on their Website.

Susan couldn’t stick with just one place! She mentioned Fidel’s, Point Loma Seafood, and Ruth Chris. I went and read Fidel’s story and I’ve gotta go check it out soon.

And Welcome to all out new subscribers this week. We are grateful you decided to join us!!! Thank YOU!!! Let’s Go! ☄️

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The Views

How about a Carlsbad Sunset!

The Weather

The Music

Friday 4/18

Duke's La Jolla, Adam Bergoch, 3-6pm, La Jolla
Orfila Vineyards and Winery, Kyler J., 3:30-6:30pm, San Pasqual Valley
Aquarius Bar & Grille, The Sandcasters, 4-6pm, Mission Bay
Humphreys Backstage LIVE, Boogie Down Band, 5-7pm, Point Loma
The Camp Store, The RIDE, 5-7:30pm, Carlsbad
Pour House, Taryn Donath, 5-8pm, South Oceanside
Baba Coffee - Carlsbad, The Soto Six (minus three), 5:30-8:30pm, Carlsbad Village
Belly Up Tavern, Assisted Living Happy Hour, 5:30-8pm, Solana Beach
Felix's BBQ with Soul, John & Diego Tidwell, 5:30-8:30pm, Ivey Ranch / Rancho Del Oro
Windmill Food Hall, Alex Elisabeth, 6-8pm, Carlsbad
Panama 66, The Red Fox Tails, 6-8pm, Balboa Park
Grand Ole BBQ Flinn Springs, Taylor Johns, 6-8pm, El Cajon
Amalfi Marina Bar, Joe Wood, 6-9pm, San Marcos
Aquarius Bar & Grille, 3 Car Garage, 6-9pm, Mission Bay
Barefoot Bar & Grill, Kai Kalama, 6-9pm, Mission Bay
Bellamy's Restaurant, Get Groovin', 6-9pm, Central Escondido
Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa, Jesse Rone Johnson, 6-9pm, La Jolla
Heroes Wood-Fired Pizza, Punkgrass, 6-9pm, Julian/Santa Ysabel
Junkyard Sports Bar & Grill, Ryan Hiller, 6-9pm, Ivey Ranch / Rancho Del Oro
La Valencia Hotel, Keni Yarbro, 6-9pm, La Jolla
San Diego Mission Bay Resort, Jonny Tarr, 6-9pm, Mission Bay
Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina, Gabriele Dagrezio, 6-9pm, Point Loma
The Rabbit Hole, Kenny Eng & Rob Deez, 6-9pm, Mid-City
Topside Terrace Kitchen & Bar @ Hotel Republic, DJ Tigerlily, 6-9pm, Core-Columbia
Sunny Grove Brewing Company, Orlando Loga, 6-9pm, Santee
Babcock & Story - Hotel Del Coronado, Gonzo Solo, 6-10pm, Coronado
The Galley at the Marina, Groove Therapy, 6-10pm, Chula Vista
American Legion Post 282, Amanda & Guitar, 6:30-9:30pm, La Mesa
Eddie V's Prime Seafood, Craig Dawson Trio, 6:30-10:30pm, Marina
Golden Island Dim Sum & Asian Cuisine, Lady Dottie and the Diamonds, 6:30-8:30pm, Mira Mesa
Négociant Winery, Don L., 6:30-9:30pm, Hillcrest
Steel 94, Lefty Martin & His RightHand Band, 6:30-9:30pm, Spring Valley
Aztec Brewing Company, Oceans, 7-10pm, Vista
Books & Records, The Garners, 7-10pm, Bankers Hill
Kimball's Coastal Eatery, Rising Star, 7-10pm, National City
Fast Times, Run For Cover Band, 7-10pm, Clairemont
Il Sogno Italiano, Mercedes Moore Band, 7-10pm, Gaslamp Quarter
L'Auberge Del Mar, Marelle, 7-10pm, Del Mar
Le Papagayo Carlsbad, John Bennett, 7-10pm, Carlsbad Village
Le Papagayo Leucadia, Rheanna Downey, 7-10pm, Leucadia
Lou Lou’s Club @ Lafayette Hotel, Jesus Gonzalez & Julien Cantelm + Helena Holleran Trio + DJ Matt Bozzone, 7-10pm, University Heights
Riviera Supper Club and Turquoise Room, Ron Houston & The Berry Pickers, 7-10pm, La Mesa
Union Kitchen & Tap Encinitas, Christian Taylor, 7-10pm, Encinitas
Good Bar, The Locals & Snail Fight, 7-11pm, Point Loma
1st Street Bar, Mojo Strut, 7:30-9:30pm, Encinitas
McP's Irish Pub, Steve Wolff Band, 8pm-12am, Coronado
Humphreys Backstage LIVE, Full Strength, 8pm-12am, Point Loma
The Tower Bar, A Rock Legend – A Thin Lizzy Tribute Band, 8pm-12am, City Heights
Verbatim Books, Haydn Voyages: Seven Last Words, 8-9:30pm, North Park
Whiskey Girl, Gypsy Sally Band, 8-10pm, Gaslamp Quarter
Full Circle Saloon, Summer Breeze, 8:30pm-12:30am, Santee
Mr. Peabody's Bar & Grill, Travel Agents, 8:30-11:30pm, Encinitas
Belly Up Tavern, Common Sense + Jah Ollin, 9pm-12am, Solana Beach
Black Cat Bar, The Party Faithful + Emily Angell, 9pm-12am, City Heights
Junkyard Sports Bar & Grill, DJ Music, 9pm-12:30am, Ivey Ranch / Rancho Del Oro
Pour House, The Bro-Go's, 9pm-1am, South Oceanside
Til-Two Club, Club Aquatic, 9pm-12:30am, Talmadge
Vin de Syrah, The Ladies of Rouge, 9-9:15pm, Gaslamp Quarter
Renegade Country, Ron Houston & the BerryPickers, 9pm-12:30am, El Cajon
1st Street Bar, DJ Jeramiah James, 10pm-2am, Encinitas

Saturday 4/19

Farmer & The Seahorse, Sean McCole, 11am-2pm, Torrey Pines
La Valencia Hotel, Jesse Rone Johnson, 11am-2pm, La Jolla
San Diego Mission Bay Resort, Tyler F. Simmons, 11am-2pm, Mission Bay
Aquarius Bar & Grille, Manzanita Blues, 12-3pm, Mission Bay
Orfila Vineyards and Winery, The Heart, 12-3pm, San Pasqual Valley
Aquarius Bar & Grille, Party Crashers, 3-6pm, Mission Bay
Orfila Vineyards and Winery, Mike Myrdal, 3:30-6:30pm, San Pasqual Valley
Alpine VFW Post 9578, Two Lane Highway, 5-9pm, Alpine
Grand Ole BBQ Flinn Springs, That Beatles Cover Band, 5-8pm, El Cajon
Humphreys Backstage LIVE, Mango Bay, 5-7pm, Point Loma
Pour House, The Tighten Ups, 5-8pm, South Oceanside
The Camp Store, Midlife, 5-7:30pm, Carlsbad
Baba Coffee - Carlsbad, David Spitzfaden Trio, 5:30-8:30pm, Carlsbad Village
Felix's BBQ with Soul, Danny Gail, 5:30-8:30pm, Ivey Ranch / Rancho Del Oro
Windmill Food Hall, Live Music with Stewart, 6-8pm, Carlsbad
Amalfi Marina Bar, Blind Miles Blues, 6-9pm, San Marcos
Aquarius Bar & Grille, Custard Pie, 6-9pm, Mission Bay
Barefoot Bar & Grill, Jolene Cruz, 6-9pm, Mission Bay
Bellamy's Restaurant, Good Fun Band, 6-9pm, Central Escondido
Carruth Cellars (Oceanside), The Soto Six Quartet, 6-9pm, Oceanside
Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa, Rachel Jay, 6-9pm, La Jolla
Heroes Wood-Fired Pizza, The Jukes, 6-9pm, Julian/Santa Ysabel
La Valencia Hotel, Kevin James O'Brien, 6-9pm, La Jolla
Panama 66, Sandpiper Ensemble, 6-8pm, Balboa Park
Good Bar, The Double Wides, 6-8pm, Point Loma
San Diego Mission Bay Resort, Sean McCole, 6-9pm, Mission Bay
Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina, Keni Yarbro, 6-9pm, Point Loma
Spacebar Cafe & Wine Bistro, Baird & Silva, 6-9pm, La Mesa
Topside Terrace Kitchen & Bar @ Hotel Republic, Mercedes Moore Trio, 6-9pm, Core-Columbia
Eddie V's Prime Seafood, Archie Thompson Trio, 6:30-9:30pm, Marina
The Galley at the Marina, Side Traxx, 6-10pm, Chula Vista
Aztec Brewing Company, Majora + MAN-FLESH + Wookalars + PitDriver, 7-11pm, Vista
Books & Records, Sue Palmer Duo, 7-10pm, Bankers Hill
Il Sogno Italiano, Mikan Zlatkovich Quartet, 7-10pm, Gaslamp Quarter
Inzane Brewing Co., The Night Owls, 7-9pm, Vista
L'Auberge Del Mar, Shea Givens, 7-10pm, Del Mar
Le Papagayo Carlsbad, LAE, 7-10pm, Carlsbad Village
Le Papagayo Leucadia, Jonathan Lee Band, 7-10pm, Leucadia
Kimball's Coastal Eatery, Evidence, 7-10pm, National City
Riviera Supper Club and Turquoise Room, ZB Savoy & Friends, 7-10pm, La Mesa
Union Kitchen & Tap Encinitas, Jarred Matthew, 7-10pm, Encinitas
1st Street Bar, Natty Prophets, 7:30-9:30pm, Encinitas
Jacobs Music Center, The Spirit of Mardi Gras!, 7:30-9:30pm, Core-Columbia
McP's Irish Pub, Royer Destroyer, 8pm-12am, Coronado
Humphreys Backstage LIVE, The Groove Squad, 8pm-12am, Point Loma
Lou Lou’s Club @ Lafayette Hotel, Sure Fire Soul Ensemble Gemini Vinyl Release with DJ Dennis Owens, 8-11pm, University Heights
The Tower Bar, Scunthorpe Yobs + Brazen Bull + Traxx, 8pm-12am, City Heights
Til-Two Club, Science In Nature + Scary Pierre + Witchface + DJ Mandy Warhol, 8pm-12:30am, Talmadge
Full Circle Saloon, Serious Guise, 8:30pm-12:30am, Santee
Mr. Peabody's Bar & Grill, Tube Amp’D, 8:30-11:30pm, Encinitas
710 Beach Club, Em Cable Band + Celina Rescott + The Playback, 9pm-1am, Pacific Beach
Belly Up Tavern, Mustache Harbor + Hot Lava, 9pm-12am, Solana Beach
Black Cat Bar, DETHSURF + Creampie, 9pm-12am, City Heights
The Rabbit Hole, Poems Band, 9pm-12am, Mid-City
Pour House, Early Moods + Magick Potion + DJ Tales From A Wizard, 9pm-1am, South Oceanside
Seven Grand, Lady Dottie and the Diamonds, 9-11pm, North Park
Renegade Country, Coyote Rebel, 9pm-12:30am, El Cajon
1st Street Bar, DJ Robi, 10pm-3am, Encinitas

Sunday 4/20

California English, Jenny & The Tramps, 9:30am-2:30pm, Sorrento Mesa
Bahia Resort Hotel, Shea Givens, 10am-1pm, Mission Beach
Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa, Jolene Cruz, 10am-1pm, La Jolla
Felix's BBQ with Soul, Sunday Brunch with Robert Parker, 10am-2:30pm, Ivey Ranch / Rancho Del Oro
Brickmans Restaurant & Bar @ Lakehouse Resort, Rachel Jay, 10:30am-1:30pm, San Marcos
Seasons Restaurant, Kaylee Daugherty, 10:30am-1:30pm, Carlsbad
Baba Coffee - Carlsbad, Champagne Brunch with Calabio Twins, 11am-2pm, Carlsbad Village
La Valencia Hotel, Kevin James O'Brien, 11am-2pm, La Jolla
San Diego Mission Bay Resort, Jesse Rone Johnson, 11am-2pm, Mission Bay
Aquarius Bar & Grille, High Noon Grateful Dead Party, 12-4:20pm, Mission Bay
Orfila Vineyards and Winery, Fercho, 12-3pm, San Pasqual Valley
The Holding Company, Metalachi, 12-4pm, Point Loma
Windmill Food Hall, Car & Bike Show with Crown City Bombers, 12-3pm, Carlsbad
Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa, Sean McCole, 1-4pm, La Jolla
Brickmans Restaurant & Bar @ Lakehouse Resort, Helena Holleran, 2-5pm, San Marcos
Grand Ole BBQ Flinn Springs, ZB Savoy, 2-5pm, El Cajon
McP's Irish Pub Paddy-O, Northstar, 2-5pm, Coronado
Spreckels Organ Pavilion, Sunday Organ Concert, 2-3pm, Balboa Park
Bahia Belle Cruises, Jolene Cruz, 3-6pm, Mission Beach
The Galley at the Marina, The New Catillacs, 3-7pm, Chula Vista
Orfila Vineyards and Winery, Andrew Peña, 3:30-6:30pm, San Pasqual Valley
Eddie V's Prime Seafood, Craig Dawson Trio, 4-8pm, Marina
Aquarius Bar & Grille, Purple Kief, 5-8pm, Mission Bay
Kimball's Coastal Eatery, Ca-Set, 5-8pm, National City
Panama 66, Amanda Portela y Los Brujos Atómicos, 5-7pm, Balboa Park
Spacebar Cafe & Wine Bistro, Art Show, 5-9:30pm, La Mesa
Til-Two Club, DJ Betty Bangs + Friends, 5-9pm, Talmadge
Tio Leo's Mexican Restaurant & Lounge, Jazz Night, 5-7pm, Morena
Le Papagayo Carlsbad, Pete & Lauren, 6-9pm, Carlsbad Village
Le Papagayo Leucadia, Trey Hill, 6-9pm, Leucadia
Belly Up Tavern, Orianthi + The Blitz Brothers, 8-11pm, Solana Beach
Prohibition, Pro-Am Blues Jam, 9pm-1:30am, Gaslamp Quarter

Trivia and Karaoke

Friday 4/18

Alpine VFW Post 9578, Karaoke, 5-9pm, Alpine
710 Beach Club, Karaoke, 8pm-12am, Pacific Beach
Harry's Sports Bar & Grill, Harryaoke Fridays, 8pm-1am, Fallbrook
Happy Does Bar, Karaoke, 8:30pm-1:30am, Gaslamp Quarter
Carriage House Cocktails & Karaoke, Karaoke, 9pm-1am, Kearny Mesa
The Rabbit Hole, Live Band Karaoke, 9pm-12am, Mid-City
Werewolf American Pub, Karaoke, 9pm-1am, Gaslamp Quarter
The Clark Cabaret Bar & Lounge, Karaoke, 10pm-12am, University Heights
Night Parade Brewing Company, Trivia, 5:30-7:30pm, Scripps Ranch
White Labs Brewing Co - San Diego, Trivia, 6:30-8:30pm, Miramar
Dirty Birds Ocean Beach, Trivia, 7-9pm, Point Loma
Dave & Buster's Carlsbad, Trivia, 8-10pm, Carlsbad

Saturday 4/19

American Legion Post 282, Karaoke, 6-9pm, La Mesa
Soda Bar, Death Cab For Karaoke, 7-11pm, City Heights
Junkyard Sports Bar & Grill, Karaoke, 8pm-12am, Ivey Ranch / Rancho Del Oro
Happy Does Bar, Karaoke, 8:30pm-1:30am, Gaslamp Quarter
The Rabbit Hole, Karaoke, 9pm-12am, Mid-City
Carriage House Cocktails & Karaoke, Karaoke, 9pm-1am, Kearny Mesa
Werewolf American Pub, Karaoke, 9pm-1am, Gaslamp Quarter
Round Table Pizza (Poway), Trivia, 6-8pm, Poway
Dirty Birds College Area, Trivia, 8-10pm, Rolando Village

Sunday 4/20

American Legion Post 282, Karaoke, 1-4pm, La Mesa
710 Beach Club, Karaoke, 8pm-12am, Pacific Beach
Full Circle Saloon, Karaoke, 8:30pm-12:30am, Santee
1st Street Bar, Karaoke, 9pm-1am, Encinitas
Carriage House Cocktails & Karaoke, Karaoke, 9pm-1am, Kearny Mesa
The Kensington Club, Karaoke, 9pm-1am, Kensington
Werewolf American Pub, Karaoke, 9pm-1am, Gaslamp Quarter
Bayside Kitchen & Bar, Trivia, 5-7pm, Little Italy
Dirty Birds Liberty Station, Trivia, 7-9pm, Point Loma
Original 40 Brewing Company, Trivia, 7-9pm, North Park

*Some events may require tickets, reservations, cover charges, or be full/sold out…

And that’s a wrap for this week folks…

San Diego Meteor is published every Friday Morning by Steve DeLong. Steve is an Escondido High Graduate and has lived in San Diego County since 1972.