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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...

Future Goals For Carmina Lifestyle 2021

You will see future goals for Carmina Lifestyle upcoming year 2021 I have set aside of places to see, to do and add something new to my personal blog there are opportunities that I had discovered.   No matter if traveling is on hold there are other subjects to talk about in every lifestyle there are more things in life just on own travel experiences. Even though there are limits in your life there are ways to find new subjects to discuss one day you will be able to read, look at pictures or watch a vlog from other than not only about my life to those who will allow me to reveal the life they grew up from decades ago from their upbringing. In each person has their own stories, struggles to pursue them to work harder than others sometimes we take our life for granted and don't see other people's perspective on the life they lived in. Each person's environment and lifestyle are all different to get to know someone is to interview them on their biography for those who will allo...