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...
Originally I didn't order the ham and cheese croissants that were on sale the sales person at Cafe France had informed me that the chicken pastel pie wasn't available if there was a substitution from my order. The sales person informed me she had a promotional going on for ham and cheese croissant. I said sure why not and asked how many sets I wanted to order during my transaction over the phone. I felt like eating something for a change to eat some sandwiches and came upon ordering from Cafe France. I wanted to try French Dip Roast Beef Sandwich for PHP 285.00 ($5.70) the bread is ciabatta not the type of bread they use back home in California. Family member wanted to try their CF Premiere Clubhouse for everything is inside choice of single PHP 165.00 ($3.30) or whole PHP 275.00 ($5.50) price difference in Cafe France. I wanted to add soup with my meal and added my favorite Pumpkin Soup PHP 120.00 ($2.40). My favorite from Cafe France is their potato & bacon salad canno...