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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...

Korean Garlic Loaf with Cream Cheese from Tous Les Jour

Carmina felt the garlic butter bun that she had purchased three days ago was tiny. Carmina wanted to look for a bakery that carried somewhat a bigger size. Garlic Butter Bun is quite popular you see it often floating in our social media. For so many bakery making their own Garlic Butter Bun Carmina had moved on to another bakery that sells in the Philippines. Each and every bakery are all different just when you have found something added in the ingredients you come across cream cheese inside a Korean Garlic Loaf for the price of PHP 188.00 ($3.76) giving you one dozen slices. We all know garlic is healthy for us and having to eat it the Korean Garlic Loaf by adding it with our pasta from our regular meals can put something else added to our flavor in our dishes served at home. To check out  Tous Les Jour  in your area to see what they have to offer. NOT SPONSORED. Subscribe @ Carmina Lifestyle YouTube Channel  a place to look, discover and share. Thank you.

Grab's Signature DUO Saver's for PHP 495.00 from Papa John's Pizza

  Carmina felt she had a lucky day by receiving a free Merci Buco Locally Coconut Water with Lychee Flavor and Jufran Sriracha Hot Chili Sauce. To top it off I was able to use a promotional offer for Grab's Signature DUO Saver's for PHP 495.00 from Papa John's Pizza. My choice on my family pizza was Ultimate Beef & Pepperoni and Bacon Cheeseburger. I decided to try their Spinach Alfredo Pasta for PHP 99.00 ($1.98). To read what other pizza I have tried from Papa John's Pizza: https://www.carminalifestyle.com/2021/04/papa-johns-pizza-in-philippines.html To go directly to their  Official Website  for their menu. NOTE: Carmina is not selling or advertising for Grab's Signature DUO Saver's for PHP 495.00 from Papa John's Pizza. Subscribe @ Facebook Page Carmina Lifestyle  a place to look, discover and share. Thank you.