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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...

Carmina's Review on Hot Prawn Salad from Tomato Cannon

Carmina went back into eating salad to get back getting fit for her upcoming travel plans. Carmina's favorite has always been Hot Prawn Salad, but she never had it made in a different way. Where your Hot Prawn Salad is covered with lettuce, fruit cocktails topped with breaded shrimp you can only cook this way from Tomato Cannon. We know today is Friday, March 25, 2022 most people go toward only eating seafood for Lent. Carmina found a place for you to try and eat if you want something healthy. Today's Offer was Caesar Salad for 251.00 ($4.83) Hot Prawn Salad for PHP 395.00 ($7.60) Solo Aglio Olio ingredients oil based with garlic, parmesan, parsley and black olives for PHP 145.00 ($2.79) with garlic bread. Mozzarella Chicken with Rice and Chicken Alfredo for PHP 329.00 ($6.33) During our summer we would have Chocolate Smores ready packed for us to eat for PHP 175.00 ($3.37) Tomato Cannon  has a lot of food to choose from to those who don't want lent food they also offer piz...