Happy National Rum Day! Celebrate with Mystic Thai, Montego Bay!
Did you know?
â—Â National Rum Day is observed annually on August 16th.
â— Rum originated in Papua New Guinea.
◠Rum is the 3rd most popular spirit in the United States, following Vodka and all kind of Whiskeys.
â— Tax on Sugar, Molasses and Rum (The Sugar Act 1764) by the British on American colonies, helped to start the American Revolution.
â— Rum is a byproduct of molasses production or made directly from sugar cane juice.
â— Rum is a clear, distilled alcoholic beverage that turns brown in colour after being aged in wooden oak barrels following the fermentation and distillation process.
[ Source: https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com ]
*** Please celebrate, but drink responsibly 😊 ***
Mystic Thai (Asian & Thai Cuisine)
Location: B11 – Fairview Towne Centre Unit, Montego Bay
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Comments: Panoramic view of the mountains, good service, tasty cocktails and savoury dishes and desserts with excellent presentation at a high price. Prices could be reduced for full value for money. Also, quite a few items were unavailable from the menu. Perhaps more preparation should be made for busier periods when the cottages are full and persons drive up to escape the heat on the flats.
Suga’s Breakdown
After some disappointing visits earlier this year in April and May from Suga Bears with regards to poor quality food and slow service, I was relieved to have a pleasant experience last Sunday from start to finish. I was impressed with my first visit to Blue Ridge Restaurant almost 3 years ago, so I was curious about what could have changed. I was told that one of their Chefs is no longer there for about two months now. We may not know for sure, but that could be one of the reasons. General Manager, Zoe Alexander was present and seen overlooking operations of the restaurant. Kudos to her and her courteous staff for a memorable visit.
What did we have?
Appetizers
My husband, Randy and Suga Bear friends, Ashleigh and Tennyson Arnold, started off with a tasty Tortilla soup, tomato based with black beans, corn, carrot and Chipotle seasoning, topped off with crunchy tortillas and cheese ($850 JMD + Tx+S.c).
However, I think everyone was quite jealous when I had the very last Creamy Crab dip that the restaurant had to offer. It was served with artichokes and roasted garlic ($1600 JMD +Tx +S.c). The taste of the crab was rich and it was delicious.
Cocktails
The cocktails were excellent. We had Sangria, Mojitos and Moscato infused Strawberry slushies.
Tennyson enjoyed his Land and Sea Special, which was Chicken breast stuffed with seasoned crab topped with grilled shrimp and creamy garlic sauce ($4300 JMD +Tx+Sc).
Linguini with Shrimp in creamy cilantro sauce ($3800 JMD+Tx+Sc.)
My husband Randy enjoyed his Shrimp pasta. The sauce was not too heavy and was zesty with the right amount of herbs.
Ashleigh and I had the Salmon fillet in cilantro cream sauce ($3800 JMD + tx+Sc.) with a side of garlic mashed green banana ($400 JMD tx +Sc.).
Potatoes may be scarce at this time of year, but the mashed green banana as a side needs to be replaced. It was too chunky with no evidence of garlic.
We were quite satisfied with the healthy serving of well cooked Salmon served on veggies, that was enough on its own.
Dessert
Oreo Cheesecake ($1200 JMD+tx +Sc.)
I was going to pass on dessert, until I took a bite of Randy’s Oreo Cheesecake and ordered my own to pile on those calories that were definitely worth it.
Ashleigh and Tennyson fought it out too. It was a similar situation, where Ashleigh probably regretted ordering the Hot Chocolate, although she enjoyed that too.
It was a great day out and a refreshing break from routine activities and the humidity of the flats. If you decide to head up there and give them a try or revisit, ensure that you go up early to make it back before night-time and in a vehicle that can handle the rocky road.
Make the best of the rest of summer and head on up to Blue Ridge Restaurant, because they are once again, Suga Endorsed!
***Reservations recommended***
Blue Ridge Restaurant and Cottages
Location: Salt Hill Lot 9 East Rural, St. Andrew, Blue Mountain
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Take the Children (Ages 3 – 16) out this Saturday to New Kingston Rotaract Club’s FREE Back to School Medical at Nannyville Community Center by Mountain View. Take advantage of all the FREE Services and save!
The children will get FREE Dental checks, Eye screening and Medical checks.
***Immunization Cards or Health Passbooks are Required***
Directions to Nannyville Community Centre:
Follow The New Kingston Rotaract Club on Instagram, @nkrcjamaica and see how you can join the Club, participate or donate to their Projects. Help to Build a Better Jamaica.
By: Gabrielle BurgessÂ
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GW Art Tabletop/Desktop pieces that are currently in Things Jamaican Stores in various sizes, L – R: ‘Cheers’, ‘Mi Ackee’, ‘Coffee Fix’ and ‘It’s Always Wine O’Clock’
Things Jamaican represents products that have been produced in Jamaica and serves as the marketing support services unit of the JBDC. Gabby a.k.a Suga is extremely happy to have GW Art amongst other products representing Brand Jamaica for tourists to take a piece of Jamaica back home with them.
GW Art tabletop/desktops are compact (5×7)”, (8×10)” and (9×12)” pieces convenient for souvenirs, gifting and travel and are in Things Jamaican stores near you!
Buy Jamaican and Build Jamaica
Things Jamaican store at Devon House
Things Jamaican Locations
Devon House . Norman Manley International Airport . JBDC’s Corporate Office (14 South Camp Road)
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Two Sundays ago, the Rotaract Club of St. Andrew visited the Golden Age Home on St. Joseph’s Avenue in Kingston. They handed over about $70,000JMD worth of toiletries and fellowshipped with the residents.
Members of the Rotaract Club of St. Andrew fellowshipping with Residents of the Golden Age home two Sundays ago. They had a fun-filled day.
If you would like to also donate to the Golden Age Home,
Ph: 876-928-1017; 876-928-4312; 876-618-0021
Location: 3 St. Joseph’s Avenue. Kgn. 3. Ja. W.I.
How can you join or assist and keep up with the Rotaract Club of St. Andrew?
DM and follow them on Instagram: @rotaractstandrew
Facebook: Rotaract Club of St. Andrew
Attend their meetings: 1st & 3rd Wednesdays at 6:30pm at the Footprints Cafe, New Kingston
By: Gabrielle Burgess
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Are you the Founder of an innovative Jamaican venture seeking Angel financing to start or expand your business?
Sign up for Development Bank of Jamaica and Biz Tactics Ltd.’s Investment Readiness Workshop to be held on August 11 and 12, and you may be on your way to success!
Click on the link below to sign up:
https://t.co/hntNuoqNyF
By: Gabrielle Burgess
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Suga sampled the new Roasted flavour from The Jamaican Peanut Butter factory a few weeks ago at the Potter’s Fair in Hope Gardens and it was an instant buy for the home.
Word is that samples of the new Scotch Bonnet Flavour were given out at the Devon House Expo last weekend and persons loved it too!
Keep up with The Jamaican Peanut Butter Factory as they expand their flavour line and distribution outlets! #SugaEndorsed #BuyLocal #BrandJamaica
The Jamaican Peanut Butter FactoryÂ
Distributes to: Loshusan, John R. Wong and General Foods Supermarkets
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Date: Saturday, August 25, 2018 Time: 9am – 1pm Location: The Jamaica Pegasus, 81 Knutsford Blvd, Kingston.
Admission:
General: Branson – $4500JMD; Public: $6000JMD
Branson’s Centre of Entrepreneurship Caribbean will be hosting a workshop to allow entrepreneurs or potential entrepreneurs to learn the framework for creating operational excellence for both service and manufacturing companies.
The workshop will last half the day and should provide focus on using innovative process improvements to create a sustainable value chain.
Ready to make the first step in your organization’s journey to industry-leading performance? If so, check the link below:
https://t.co/yU5TeNBTW3
***REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Friday, August 10, 2018***
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The oldest, largest and most dynamic Agricultural show in the English-speaking Caribbean will be this weekend!
The 66th staging of Denbigh will be this Saturday, August 4th to Monday, August 6th at the Denbigh Showground, May Pen, Clarendon. Exhibits will be open between 8am to 5pm.
***Tickets cost $1000JMD for Adults and $400JMD for Children***
The theme this year is, ‘Grow What You Eat, Eat What You Grow: Agriculture Securing Our Future’.
Patrons should ensure that they take advantage of purchasing fresh produce from farmers who represent farms across the island at the Farmers’ Market.
Source: www.jas.gov.jm
There will be numerous Attractions and Entertainment such as:
– Agricultural and Horticultural Exhibits
– National Champion Farmer Competition
– Farm Queen Competition
– Youth in Agriculture Competition
– An Assimilation Exercise on Climate Change and the Impact of Technology
– Greenhouse Farmer Competition showcasing linkages within the Tourism and Agricultural Processing sectors.
JUTC is providing a PARK-AND-RIDE Shuttle Service from Kingston over the 3 days!
JUTC Office, Shop 126b, Greater Portmore Shopping Centre, Spanish Town Transport Centre on Burke Road, Half-Way-Tree Transport Centre and JUTC Downtown Hub, 9 East Parade.
Departure times from locations in Kingston:
Spanish Town Transport Centre: 10am – 1pm
Half-Way-Tree Transport Centre: 8:30am – 11am
Portmore Mall: 9am – 12noon
Departure times from Denbigh: 7:30pm and 10:30pm daily
#BuyLocal #EatFresh #SugaEndorsed
By: Gabrielle Burgess
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