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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...

Spicy Gambas and Alfredo Smooth from Alya Pasta Comfort Restaurant in the Philippines

Carmina was craving for pasta on an awkward hour and saw something floating on her feeds in Facebook. She had notice there was a new restaurant that has been newly opened. Carmina was reading their post and checking out the menu.  The next day Carmina decides to be the first to place an order from their website and write an article about Alya Comfort Pasta Restaurant. You can only place the order from their website:  Alya Pasta Comfort Restaurant The menu has five pasta to choose from the following: Garden Fresh Ingredients are basil, tomato, garlic and spaghetti for PHP 180.00 ($3.60) Smooth Alfredo Ingredients are chicken breast, cream, herbs, parmesan and fettuccine for PHP 250.00 ($5.00) Fun Truffle 'Shroom Ingredients are truffle oil, porcini, Portobello, cream and fettuccine for PHP 295.00 ($5.90) Spicy Gambas Ingredients are shrimp, garlic, chili flakes and spaghetti for PHP 280.00 ($5.60) The Good Bolognese Ingredients are Grass-fed Beef, Pork, Herbs and fettucine for ...