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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...

Strawberry Acai at Starbucks



The moment when you had a full meal yet the feeling there is room for something cold to drink.

Mom Violy wanted to have her favorite Mocha Frappe so did the rest of the family.



Carmina is the odd one who goes toward something else requesting Strawberry Acai with no lemonade in her beverage.



When you feel there are too many people inside Starbucks you just feel safe drinking outside in open air and enjoy the wind passing by making us colder with our drinks. 


Carmina liked the Strawberry Acai just something we want to try other than what Mom Violy and the relatives we're drinking.

Starbucks USA caters to those who also don't want coffee in our drinks. There are beverages we can drink that comes seasonal to what only served for a short period of time.

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