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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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Kakui Sushi Restaurant, California

Having lunch with my high school friend I have known since we're young and still able to see each other every time I would visit my home town. This time we hung out other than our usual hang out. For more information on Kakui Sushi here is their link: http://kakuisushi.com/menu.html
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Cibo Restaurant, Philippines

During my Ninang's visit while we went shopping we decided to eat at Cibo Restaurant her favorite restaurant located at the Greenhills Shopping Mall taken last February 2017. https://www.cibo.ph/
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Flying Business Class on Philippine Airlines

Some times in life you get to experience the royal of first class when flying to visit your family and close friend in California from departure from Manila. Sometimes in life you get to experience the ordinary from flying economy but get to experience something greater is business class with my mom. It was the best experience I have ever had with so many delicious foods to try and the treatment is so great and gets to meet new friends during your fourteen hour direct flight to San Francisco. For those who are like me never experience business class I would like to share you pictures I took on our trip last May 2017 riding Philippine Airlines. This is our flight returning back to Manila leaving San Francisco it was the best trip was able to spend time with my family and close friends during my vacation until we see each other again. Raspberry Cheesecake Beef Tenderlion ...
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Zaifu Japanese Restaurant, Philippines

 Just in time for Japanese food that is our favorite dish to eat out with family and friends. This time we had tried eating at Zaifu Japanese Restaurant located in Makati while my family was visiting us abroad. For your reference: https://www.zomato.com/manila/zaifu-japanese-restaurant-rockwell-makati-city Note: Carmina is not selling or advertising for  Zaifu Japanese Restaurant, Philippines.
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