Carmina is traveling to the United States to spend time with her family. My dad planned a family gathering for Mother's Day at their favorite Pinoy restaurant . Since reservations aren’t possible, we arrived an hour early to ensure we could get a table for twelve before everyone else showed up. As my dad approached Isla Grand , the branch we visited in Pleasant Hills, California , the host at the door said they could prepare a table for twelve at five o'clock. Later, the server called my dad's name and guided us to our table. The place was bustling with people enjoying meals and celebrating Mother's Day. On our first visit to Isla Grand, I was captivated by the décor, noticing many native items that gave the place a fancy yet authentic Filipino feel. They usually have a live band, but unfortunately, there was no entertainment the night we went. My family had spoken highly of Isla Grand and encouraged us to try the Filipino dishes we’ve been missing from back home. Lech...
Every year when I have the chance to visit the Bay Area in California I would go to inexpensive places with my best friend and her family.
She would also come up with new places to explore. Either places she wants to visit or places her daughter's have been too for their field trip from their school.
Either way it gives us a chance to bond and explore places together.
Japanese Garden
- Lake Merrit in Oakland
- Laney College Flea Market
- Address: 7th Street
- Oakland, CA 94607
- Open on Sunday: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
The entrance fee varies depending on the day you go.
Try Chamoyada a Mexican dessert made with a sweet and spicy type of shaved ice, or raspado, prepared with chamoy and mango.
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I went to Vietnam in San Jose to see what the place looked like. One of my friend had mentioned to me about it. My friend and family also wanted to see what was there. The food at the restaurant taste like you are in Vietnam. I can highly recommend it.
- Vietnam Town
- San Jose, California
- http://www.vietnamtownonline.com/
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| Crab Fried Rice |
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| Shrimp Fried Rice |
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| Chicken |
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| Chicken with Vegetables |
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| Seafood Pan Noodles |
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| Tofu with Vegetables |
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| Soup |
- J Town
- http://j-town.ca/
When you are a teen you are into animation and items coming from Japan or Korea. You are into K-Pop and other singers in the band. You don't have time to visit Japan or Korean, but what to buy their food, novelty items, clothing and etc. You can just come to this store and buy it there.
- Berkeley and the University of Berkeley Campus
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