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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...

Salt and Pepper Shrimps from Lin's Kitchen Claypot and Noodle House

Carmina didn't want to eat igado cooked at the house. Carmina had no food to eat her lunch she ended up ordering her own food. Carmina hasn't eaten salt and pepper shrimp for a long time decided upon ordering somewhere else. While typing it down in search in Grab application Carmina found Salt and Pepper Shrimps from Lin's Kitchen Claypot and Noodle House. Carmina had placed her order for PHP 330.00 ($6.60) not including handling fee. The Salt and Pepper Shrimps from Lin's Kitchen Claypot and Noodle House had arrived in a plastic container in a plastic bag. Carmina had plain rice that was cooked the only thing she had purchased was the Salt and Pepper Shrimps from Lin's Kitchen Claypot and Noodle House.  Highlight: Usually when you order salt and pepper shrimp there is the shell on the shrimp. I had enjoyed it at Lin's Kitchen Claypot and Noodle House. I am not into eating the shell from the shrimp. You can taste the flavoring from the shrimp and if you don'...

Spanish Style Sardines Corn Oil from Pan de Manila

  Yesterday, Manang V asked Carmina if she can suggest what breakfast she can serve for her boss.  Carmina said how about the Spanish Style Sardines Corn Oil in a bottle that they normally eat. Manang V said where I can buy that.  Carmina said no problem I will look where I can purchase it and make sure you'll be able to serve it for breakfast the next day. It was six in the evening when Carmina had placed the order through Grab and searching for the Spanish Style Sardines Corn Oil. Carmina was able to find the place where she purchased her bread last week had Spanish Style Sardines Corn Oil for PHP 130.00 ($2.60). Carmina felt just purchasing the Spanish Style Sardines Corn Oil was not enough she went ahead and purchase some bread. Pan De Ube and Spanish Bread Pan de Ube for PHP 38.00 ($0.76) Spanish Bread for PHP 40.00 ($0.80) has two pieces The verdict Manang V's boss was happy with their breakfast hopefully the next time around we'll not have a pro...