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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...

Employee

What happens when your employee decide to quit for so many years you have known her. When the time comes she always backs out on her word. For so many years she has been talking wanting to quit it never really push through. One day that she really decides to exit that door and leave everything behind. Today, it has happened to me our employee who has worked for us for so many years decided to leave us. This time I seemed more prepared since she has always told me many years that have passed by. I told my employee this is never a good bye we can still communicate with each other. I am not the type of person when you decided to quit I will disconnect with you. I will still communicate with you. We have been family for such a long time. She was so worried that I won’t attend her granddaughter’s baptism since I was chosen one of the godparents. I had told her that that doesn’t conflict with me. Your grand daughter has no reason for me to not be one of the godparents. No ...