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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...

Requirements Going Back to School/Work After the Pandemic

Every student has to finish up their requirements in order to participate in their classroom inside the school. It may be stressful to those who are not used to going inside a clinic such as the one we went too was at  Hi Precision Diagnostics . Make sure you're wearing a face mask and have a pen with you. Every time you visit the branches of Hi Precision Diagnostics it is required to fill up the Patient Registration Slip before entering inside. Proceed to Window #3 the Releasing given instructions to go to Reception wait for the number to be called by seating down looking at the television screen. Proceed to what window number giving the form and present your identification card with payment of cash of PHP 950.00 and up. If you're a senior/PWD present it giving you a discount. For the drug test will be given a form to fill up and wait at the same place making sure the number appears at the television screen proceed to get your blood test, urine, stool and chest x-ray. For thos...

Self Service or With Assistance at New York Laundry

  Not many of us have a big washing machine to wash our comforters.  Carmina decided to bring it to a laundry place and found  New York Laundry . Entering inside wearing a face mask Carmina approaches the employee on duty asking whether she can leave her comforter to be washed with assistance. I was told there is an additional charge of PHP 100.00 ($1.72) to have it done. The employee from New York Laundry asked if I had any detergent with me and said yes. Letting them know I didn't want any softener because I am allergic to it. They will look at the size of the laundry to see which washing machine it will fit with different price range. Since my comforter was a king size it had it inside a bigger washing machine for PHP 220.00 ($3.79) and the dryer will cost additional PHP 168.00 ($2.90). Carmina was told it will be ready at 3:00 PM.  Upon picking it up is when you'll be asked to make a payment in cash best to pay full amount because they don't have change for large...

Vision Express BOGO (Buy One Get One Free) Sale

Vision Express has a BOGO sale for eye wear which is Buy One Get One Free by purchasing two pairs. Those who have no records inside Vision Express will be required to fill up an Optometry Consult Form by filling only the top portion. While waiting to be called to be seen by the doctor best to shop around what type of style, color and shape of eye wear will fit your face. There will be an employee to assist and suggest which ones are best for you all you need is try it on and separate the ones you like the most. It takes 30 minutes per person to be consulted by the eye doctor wearing face mask at all times. BOGO sale pays for the higher amount the lowest price is PHP 3,990 and up the catch is the frame is the promo price NOT the LENS. After you've been seen by the doctor, she'll explain how much your grade on your lens along with the cost of your frames you've decided to purchase. The BOGO sale can be for two different people doesn't necessarily have to be both for you t...