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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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Jurassic Maki from Omakase Philippines Japanese Cuisine

Mom Violy had called up her daughter Carmina telling her she misses eating California Maki from Omakase Philippines Japanese Cuisine. Mom Violy said only if you will order Japanese food because I don't want to pay for the delivery charge just for my food. What Mom Violy doesn't know if you've purchased worth of PHP 600.00 of food by ordering in any restaurant you get free delivery charge through Grab Food. Carmina had decided to order Mom Violy's food along with our meals for lunch today. California Maki PHP 225.00 ($4.50) Carmina had tried something different for a change. Carmina had ordered Jurassic Maki ingredients are Ebi Tempura, Unagi, Salmon Skin, Cucumber and Ebiko for PHP 390.00 ($7.80). The best part is that Omakase Philippines Japanese Cuisine  separates the main ingredients and soup when you order Sukiyaki for PHP 375.00 ($7.50). All you need to do is combine everything together in a serving bowl arriving in your location still hot you can eat it right a...
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Pancit Palabok Bento Box from Manam

  Duty calls when Mom Violy calls up her daughter Carmina to order her some Kare Kare from Manam. Carmina is talking to Mom Violy on the phone letting her know the price difference from small and medium portion including the delivery fee and tip to the Grab rider. Mom Violy became undeceive to figure which one she prefers the most. Carmina had reminded Mom Violy in her previous order she has always purchased the medium portion. To read all about it with the Kare Kare picture is to click at my article: https://www.carminalifestyle.com/2021/02/my-moms-cravings.html   Carmina had placed her own order for Pancit Palabok Bento Box from Manam for PHP 255.00 ($5.10). Pancit Palabok Bento Box from Manam comes with 2 pieces Caramelized Patis Wings. Carmina couldn't finish her food saving some for her mom Violy to add to her meals for the week without her knowing. Those who would like to check the menu  Official Website . NOT SPONSORED. Subscribe @ Carmina Lifestyle YouTube Ch...
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Selecta Limited Edition Milk Tea with Cream Cheese Ice-Cream

Few days ago Carmina had mentioned to Manang V there is a new ice-cream it is milk tea. At first Manang V didn't take me too seriously in order for her to see Carmina is not joking is to let them try it. Carmina went downstairs at the kitchen to get three bowls and an ice-cream scooper. Manang V said, what is that you're feeding us.  That is not prohibited we'll get diabetic from eating too many ice-cream. Carmina didn't listen to Manang V and went downstairs had three bowls of Selecta Limited Edition Wintermelon Cream Cheese Milk Tea Ice-Cream. Manang V was busy looking at the ice-cream by the color she thought it was mocha flavored. Carmina kept insisting it is not mocha it is Selecta Limited Edition Wintermelon Cream Cheese Milk Tea Ice-Cream. Only way for Manang V to believe Carmina is to try it and see if what Carmina said was true. Carmina had purchased Selecta Limited Edition Wintermelon Cream Cheese Milk Tea Ice-Cream from  Selecta Ice Cream  Online Lazada Phili...
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