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...
I don't normally complain about how a certain food taste like but sometimes we need to let people know before they decide to taste it for themselves. I have been eating Authentic Vietnamese sandwich for a very long time. I know what it should have by the ingredients made in a Banh Mi. For the first time my Banh Mi Lon Nuong Barbecue Pork Sandwich was too salty in the meat and sweet on the barbecue marinated in it. There wasn't any pate on the bread that is often used to make a Banh Mi in most Authentic Vietnamese Restaurants would put. The vegetables inside wasn't what I had expected little amount inside. The bread was hard on the top but soft in the inside might be due the process being over toasted. I have experience in baking bread during my college years. My parents had owned a Subway Sandwich Franchise when I was living in California. I had worked there for eight years based on my experience being an Sandwich Artist gave me the knowledge of how our sandwich should tas...