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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...

Craving for Mos Burger

When I say I'm craving Mos, I don't mean the color green but rather the sandwiches served in Japan, where we used to grab a burger or sandwich for a quick bite.  Mos Burger is hugely popular in Japan, with branches spread everywhere. It became a family favorite since everyone loves their hamburgers.  They recently opened one in the Philippines, so today I went to check it out to see if it tastes the same as it did when we visited Tokyo, Japan, years ago. Menu Take a bite of feeling you are in Japan while you get a bite of  Mos Burger .  You can now have it delivered by ordering from Food Grab in the Philippines. This is the only way I’d be able to enjoy it given our situation right now. NOT SPONSORED. Check out  Carmina Lifestyle YouTube Channel  and click on the subscribe button for free. Thank you for the support.