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...
Mom Violy had informed me that she was craving for steak and would like to eat for lunch. Mom Violy was busy doing her errands. Carmina went to check where there was a steak restaurant near our location. Mom Violy said, she remembered she saw Gulliver's Prime Ribs of Beef long time ago but couldn't remember the location. Upon entering Great Eastern Hotel I had asked the person outside where Gulliver's Prime Ribs of Beef he had informed me to take the elevator it is on the 8th floor. Mom Violy started remembering the last time she went there was when her cousin Pera was still alive bringing her to parties. Reaching the 8th floor there is a brown door that say's Gulliver's leading to a fine dining room with so many tables. The place looks fancy with a lot of friendly staff approaching you showing you to your table and handing you the menu. Mom Violy was very hungry she kept asking where her clam chowder soup. The server went to follow up her clam chowder and gave u...