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 was hanging out with her best friend doing some errands for the day. Lunch time came was in the area of Walnut Creek unexpected decided to have a meal at Pacific Catch . Carmina had ordered the taco platter comes with choice of two or three tacos and decided which kind you would like. Carmina had ordered one crispy shrimp and steak taco with sweet potato fries includes with beans and salsa. Carmina's best friend decided to order the same only difference she had ordered cod fish and steak tacos with chips and salsa. Carmina wasn't able to take a video of the restaurant since this is the best friend not into social media. Sometimes we have our limit when it comes to friendship would prefer being a non-blogger. 😆 We come out finding ways to take a picture of our food since it is not half as bad taking a video going to be the public eye. I wasn't able to finish my tacos since the meal was a large portion those who eat light like me may come to bringing our food home...