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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...
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Carmina's Review on Ristorante Bigoli in Ayala Feliz

Carmina never saw a Pepperoni Stromboli that resembles of a cinnamon roll. It is really soft, chewy mozzarella cheese and pepperoni filling with dipping sauce. Pepperoni Stromboli for PHP 200.00 ($3.57) Bacon Stromboli for PHP 200.00 ($3.57) Everything adds flavor with the bread sticks of six pieces for PHP 65.00 ($1.60) Carbonara for PHP 225.00 ($4.02) Create Your Own Meal Pasta Al Pesto with Pepperoni Slice for PHP 240.00 ($4.29)  has a variety of food to choose and one day Carmina is looking forward in trying their other dishes in the future. NOTE: Carmina is not selling or advertising for food served at Ristorante Bigoli located at Ayala Feliz, Philippines. Subscribe & follow @ Carmina Lifestyle  a place to look, discover and share. Thank you for your support!
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Mad Café in Holy Spirit Drive

If your feeling mad no worries the mood will change once you order something to fill you up was craving for pasta of course living some where else brings us to a new restaurant we never tried. Mad Cafe  have selections from meals or beverages. First is to decided what you would like to order. We come down from the following: Chicken Cajun for PHP 219.00 ($3.91) Creamy Carbonara for PHP 189.00 ($3.75) Chicken Pesto for PHP 219.00 ($3.91) Cookie Dough for PHP 129.00 ($2.30) Family members are the ones who ate the meals from Mad Cafe in Holy Spirit Drive said the pasta was alright just the toast bread seemed Filipino. NOTE: Carmina is not selling or advertising food/beverages from Mad Café in Holy Spirit Drive, Philippines. Subscribe & follow @ Carmina Lifestyle  a place to look, discover and share. Thank you for your support!
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Highlands Coffee Today's Offer for 92.00 Pesos per Beverage

Carmina always wanted to try the Highlands Coffee just out of curiosity since it is coming from Vietnam. Highlands Coffee  had a Today's Offer when I had purchased both drinks for PHP 92.00 ($1.64) each 16oz Medium size beverages not including delivery fee from Grab Food. On the left hand side is the Golden Milk Tea and Peach Tea with Lemon Grass. It has peaches slices on the bottom of the drink. They are both not too sweet something you can recommend others to try. NOT SPONSORED. Subscribe & follow @ Carmina Lifestyle YouTube Channel  a place to look, discover and share. Thank you for your support!
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NEW BBQ Bacon Melt from Wendy's Philippines

Do you want a Western Sandwich? Only difference it is not a burger it is a spicy chicken sandwich the best part it has the same ingredients with barbecue sauce, cheesy, onion rings just kind of healthy way. Carmina had enjoyed her BBQ Bacon Melt from Wendy's Philippines. It can pass my test for my close to home Western Sandwich in California. Choose whether you want a solo just the BBQ Bacon Melt for PHP 192.00 ($3.43) or a Combo with fries and beverage of your choice for PHP 247.50 ($4.42). Wendy's Philippines  has other new products that you may want to try for yourself. NOTE: Carmina is not selling or advertising for NEW BBQ Bacon Melt from Wendy's Philippines. Subscribe & follow @ Carmina Lifestyle  a place to look, discover and share. Thank you for your support!
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Carmina's Review on Gureisu Okawari in Katipunan

Carmina has been craving for something close to poke salad yet she discovered  Gureisu Okawari  has a lot of Japanese dishes to choose. There is the Spicy Crunchy Tuna Salad which is raw tuna with spicy salad dressing for PHP 325.00 ($5.80) also included is two lemon slices, lettuce and nori strips. Chicken Teriyaki for PHP 255.00 ($4.55) Katsu Don for PHP 275.00 ($4.91) Oyako Don for PHP 255.00 ($4.55) Crazy California Temaki with kani, avocado, cucumber and seaweed for PHP 190.00 ($3.39). Carmina's Review on Gureisu Okawari the Spicy Crunchy Tuna Salad has a big serving and was able to fill me up. The Don bowls also is a big serving for the price being reasonable. Overall you can see Carmina trying other dishes served at Gureisu Okawari. NOT SPONSORED. Subscribe @ Carmina Lifestyle YouTube Channel  a place to look, discover and share. Thank you for your support!
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