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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...

Survey from Carmina Lifestyle Working In Call Center

REAL LIFE STORY There are times you need to break away from your regular routine. Lately I have been able to keep in contact from my friends whom I haven't heard from a long time. You end up absorbing the lifestyle they live and you begin to compare yours. Sometimes you want to do more out of life just staying at your home. You come to a turning point you're getting bored in what you're doing. You hear your friends applying for a job online. You start to think should I try a step further and try at least working online just to see how it is really the life outside from your own home. You hear how much you're friends are earning at the call center. You've never thought of applying for a job other what you have right now. You seem to have more time aside doing your blog you want to go somewhere you can earn money from what you love to do. I decided to write a survey for my friend to fill up to see what it is the life inside when you have just graduated from college fr...