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Tired of the new rules, Carmina closed her Google Maps account — what pushed her over the edge?

It’s been months since Carmina last posted on her Google Maps. I started doing it just for fun, exploring new places to dine and travel, and sharing those spots with others. Back in 2017, I wasn’t even blogging yet. Over the years, I received numerous email updates about changes, but in September, the removal of followers on Google Maps felt particularly strange. There’s no point in complaining about it. I decided not to close my account, as it wasn’t an option, but I did delete all the photos I had contributed over the years. I have fond memories of seeing which photos were popular and had hoped to share them with you. It was surprising to see how many views my pictures had accumulated. While deleting them, I noticed that many restaurants and bakeries no longer exist, with some marked as unknown on the map. Most of my photos were from the pandemic period, a time when I could fully express myself and write about the food I enjoyed. Let's take a trip down memory lane with Carmina th...

Carmina's Review on T4 Boba Mango Pineapple with Basil Seeds

Carmina wanted some boba after eating a meal with Mom Violy notice there was a T4 Boba in the shopping mall in Walnut Creek. Something caught Carmina's eye while entering inside T4 Boba with a poster of Mango Pineapple with Basil Seeds. Carmina loves drinking beverages with basil seeds. It gave her an advantage to try with bits of pieces of fruit inside.  There is an option how much sugar level and whether you want ice. Carmina decided for 50% sugar level and no ice in her Mango Pineapple with Basil Seeds. T4 Boba  you'll come across a machine which Carmina had notice something we don't have back home when you want to place your order or at the counter to an employee. Mango Pineapple with Basil Seeds is refreshing giving you a boost of fruits. NOTE: Carmina is not selling or advertising beverages sold at T4 Boba Mango Pineapple with Basil Seeds in Walnut Creek, California. Subscribe & follow @ Carmina Lifestyle  a place to look, discover and share. Than...

TOGO's Daily Deal Monday is Hot Pastrami & Regular Fountain Drink

Carmina was craving for pastrami sandwich and use to eat it at TOGO's even if her parents owned a deli. It has been years since Carmina was able to eat her hot pastrami sandwich. Before ending her vacation, she wanted to finish off her bucket list of food to eat in California. Carmina wore a face mask although it is optional if you want to wear one not required. Carmina went inside  Togo's and notice they had a Daily Deal for $9.25 not including sales tax. The best part she went there on Monday, and it is Hot Pastrami. Upon placing your order, the staff who will make your sandwich asking what type of bread. Carmina asked for Parmesan with no pickles and no mustard. Carmina notice there is a lot of pastrami on the sandwich and the bread is also soft and hot. Carmina's drink was Barq Root beer Vanilla which was the first time trying it. It reminds Carmina of a Root beer float. Carmina was very satisfied with her Hot Pastrami Sandwich with Barq Root beer Vanilla at TOGO's...

Papa Ping's Birthday Celebration at Harborview Restaurant & Bar in San Francisco, California

When you reach a certain age, and you want to add memories through the years by celebrating your ninety-eighth birthday. Papa Ping wanted to gather his family and close friends at Harborview Restaurant & Bar in San Francisco, California. Have you've ever experienced a ten-meal course? The best tip Carmina can give you is don't eat rice it will be served in the middle. Make sure you're really hungry to full up your stomach. Or eat few of each dish served at the table. We had the Banquet Menu C with soup of Dried Scallops, Fish Mao & Sea Cucumber Soup sorry no picture of the soup too hungry. BBQ Combination Platter Salt & Pepper Dungeness Crab Peking Duck with Steam Buns Stir-Fried Scallops and Prawns Steak Cubes & Broccoli with Maggi Sauce Sauteed Peas Sprouts with Dried Scallops & Mushroom Golden Supreme Fried Rice with X.O. Sauce Steam Black Cod  Dessert Black Sesame Mochi in Ginger Tea To take a look at the full menu of  Harborview Restaurant & Bar...