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Mom Violy and Carmina’s dining experience at Dean & DeLuca

  Mom Violy told me she wanted to order the Paella Negra from Dean & Deluca. Carmina suggested we dine in since we’d never really tried their main courses, always just getting takeout with the cream puffs . Mom Violy agreed, and we arrived about thirty minutes before the lunch rush began. The service was very slow, even though we had ordered ahead of time. They mistakenly brought out the Paella Valenciana , despite Mom Violy repeating the order three times to the person who took it. It turned out the cook on duty made the error, even though it was written down clearly. We know Paella Negra takes a long time to prepare, which is why Mom Violy had requested it to be cooked beforehand. She wanted it as her main meal, but because of the mix-up and feeling hungry, she took a piece of Carmina’s Turkey Club Sandwich and asked for the bacon on the side. I didn’t expect the turkey to be just one piece, and the bread was toasted so hard that it removed one layer of the sandwich. Since ...

Carmina's Experience on the San Francisco Bay Ferry

Commuters use San Francisco Bay Ferry to ride based on the schedules given. Rather drive your car you can go to San Francisco just 25 minutes one way. All you need to do is purchase tickets online giving you to swipe before upon boarding the ferry to San Francisco Bay Ferry allow you to bring your bikes. In front of the San Francisco Bay Ferry there is a bike rack those who want to bring along with you. The area to reach the port is in Alameda. California where the parking is free to the public. Riding the San Francisco Bay Ferry make sure you have your face mask on. Anyone who need to work on the laptop there are tables provided and plugs to charge any electronic gadgets located on the wall near the windows. The best part there are public restrooms provided for both men and women. The restrooms are big, clean for you to use provided with hand soap and toilet paper. The ferry is air-conditioned.  There is no assigned seat you may pick where you want to seat down. Upon leaving after...

Father's Day Dinner from Holly's Mandarin

Everyone wants to a good meal in celebration of Father's Day even though the family is not complete we can still celebrate without them. Carmina placed an order from Holly's Mandarin asking Papa Ping what he wanted to eat. Papa Ping requested for Salt & Pepper Pork Chop. Mom Violy wanted to eat Honey Walnut Prawns and Barbecue Pork Chow Mein. Carmina just ordered from Door Dash having it delivered to our home. We got free Buchi for dessert. Holly's Mandarin  has always been a favorite restaurant for the family living in California. NOTE: Carmina is not selling or advertising for food served at Holly's Mandarin. Subscribe & Follow @  Carmina Lifestyle  a place to look, discover and share. Thank you for your support!