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...
This is my mom's favorite restaurant in Summer Palace in Edsa Shangri-la Hotel that she loves to celebrate her birthday with family and close friends. Summer Palace Restaurant: http://www.shangri-la.com/manila/edsashangrila/dining/restaurants/summer-palace/#! We have this thing among our friends we take turn treating each other out for our birthday and this way from our gratitude among our close friends or what they call BFF for best friends forever even if you are a female or male it goes into saying you’re always thought of even if we don't see each other often even if we don't hear each other we know everyone is in our thoughts and prayers. As we look at our past pictures and coming birthday to come and if our birthday is being affected from the virus there is a way to just celebrate not the date of your actual birthday, but you can always postpone it on another date when the best time comes in mind. Friend...