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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...

In-N-Out Burger in California


Lucky to the people living in the States they get to eat In -N- out Burger when they feel like it when we crave for something like this we have to find something similar to the taste.

My best friend told me yesterday she had eaten this yesterday. I was teasing her to buy me one and eat it for me so it would feel like I ate one as well. Too bad we cannot pass the food over our video call just like a window in a drive thru.

As we just have to imagine ourselves eating In-N-Out Burger for the meantime makes me want to crave for it yet can still wait for it when the time comes.

My favorite is the hamburger shown in this picture when I last ate it last year with my friends. My favorite drink is their milk shake, but now that I have become lactose intolerance I can no longer drink it as we get older and been away from home we can no longer take dairy products our body is no longer use to it.

Of course there is a secret menu in In-N-Out in which someone has told me about that you can request for at the counter when you order.






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