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When the longing for authentic Pinoy dishes strikes in the U.S., Isla Grand stands ready to transport your taste buds back to the Philippines.

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...

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Holding on to someone thinking there are sparks in the air makes you drawn into your imagination.

You’ve always thought this person was the love of your life.

You we’re drawn to the attention you couldn’t have from your family.

You we’re looking for love.

You wanted your family to be there when you’re feeling sick to the moment you can’t cook your own food.

You we’re driving yourself for attention that the person you claim to be your true love.

He was able to pull you away from the missing feelings you wanted your family to give you.

Even if he was the opposite mate you never knew you would fall head over heels.

Everything about him is none of what personality you wanted from a person.

As you linked away from him finding out he fooled behind your back you become drawn to your friends who was there for you from all the troubles you had experienced.

Your friendship grew and became close.

Your friend told you that you are just like family to her.

You became like a sister to her but not blood related.

You had confided to her more than anyone else.

You shared your secrets and stories to each other.

We set aside our problems and move on with our lives.


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