Let’s come together after Covid-19 and boost Jamaican Tourism. Look out for Suga in the video and follow @sugalifestyle and @topeventsjamaica !
Watch “Boosting Jamaican Tourism After Covid-19” on YouTube here:
Suga Lifestyle Inspires, Educates, Promotes & Entertains.
I am Gabrielle Burgess a.k.a Suga, Radiologic Technologist by trade, also Founder/Owner of Suga Lifestyle. I am passionate about Sports, Health & Wellness, the Arts, Giving back and discovering naturally talented local Artisans and the best Food spots across Jamaica.
My website, www.sugalifestyle.com and Instagram/Facebook pages, @sugalifestyle, highlight these passions and I host events to promote local artisans and businesses in the MSME sector, including my business, GW Art.
Stay tuned for more.
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By: Gabrielle Burgess
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Suga Taster, Kimberly Nesbeth’s Ratings for TOOKSIE’S CANTEEN by Tooksie Kay Catering
Date and time of order: April 29, 2020
No. of orders: 4
NB. Ratings fill 5 stars maximum
Speed: ★★★★★
Food quality: ★★★★★
Serving amount: ★★★★★
Packaging: ★★★★★
Value for $: ★★★★★
Suga Taster, Kim’s Breakdown!
Suga Taster, Kimberly Nesbeth
During Love in the Time of Corona, some of us are getting tired of cooking. All foodies know Alexa Von Strolley is that culinary artist who’s never afraid to wow our minds and surprise our taste buds, leaving her patrons wondering how she thought of this while leaving us begging for more. When I heard about Tooksie’s Canteen, I browsed the Instagram page and started to order.
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Tooksie’s Canteen operates Wednesdays to Fridays. The menu options change weekly. For each day there is usually one light option, such as a Salad or Flat Bread, two heavier options and a sweet treat. You order and pay online, which helps significantly with reducing human interaction, and you pick up at noon. I ordered on Instagram, received an email with the invoice and made payment via Sagicor e-banking.
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I ordered the In-n-Out Burger and Crack pie for Wednesday, Oxtail and Fish tacos on Thursday and Tuna Tataki Pizza and Tea-ramisu for Friday.
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Wednesday
In-n-Out Burger – Double stacked Beef Burger with American Cheese ($1400JMD)
The In-n-Out Burger was a tasty juicy American burger with lots of American cheddar cheese and fries. The fries and bread were clearly done on my arrival. Despite the juicy, cheesy burger, no soggy bread ‘roun here! Also the crispiest fries I’ve had in years. I expected the burger to be something out of the ordinary, but it was ordinary.
Sidenote: The Burger I had from Alexa the week before though, was heaven!
Double stacked Beef Burger, Crispy Pork Belly, Caramelized Onions, Cilantro Garlic sauce, Monterrey Jack Cheese with Fries – $3000JMD
Crack Pie with Cinnamon Whipped Cream
The Crack Pie was amazing! It tasted like danish butter cookies made into moist sweet indulgence. So addictive. I immediately understood how this American dessert got its name.
The Oxtail taco was perfect! Tender meat and a loud flavour with a kick of something I couldn’t put my finger on. It was delicious.
The Fish taco had too much batter for me, but once I squeezed the lime provided on the Fish, the bold flavour combinations completely outshone the batter.
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Friday
Tuna Takati Pizza
The Tuna Tataki Pizza was fresh and exciting, spicy but not peppery. I wish I ordered more! This dish was a reminder of Alexa’s versatility as a chef.
Tea-ramisu Chai soaked Lady Fingers with Dulce de Leche Mascarpone and Matcha Powder.
The Tea-ramisu was like a green tea tiramisu. Very interesting, unexpected and refreshing.
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Chef Alexa Von Strolley is as cute as her logo, but her food is LOUD, BOLD and BRAVE. Each meal tasted fresh and specially prepared. Her prices are comparable to mid-priced restaurants and the wait time is five minutes or less.Â
TOOKSIE’S CANTEEN by Tooksie Kay Catering Ph: 876 – 537 – 5443 Email: [email protected] Instagram: @tooksiekaycatering
Edited By: Gabrielle Burgess (Founder/Owner, Suga Lifestyle)
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Mystic Thai is not only one of the best Restaurants in Montego Bay, but definitely one of the best Restaurants in Jamaica. Mystic Thai is Suga’s Best Ethnic Restaurant in Jamaica and has been awarded that title on a few occasions by the Table Talk Jamaica Observer Food Awards.
Mystic Thai is #SugaEndorsed and they are coming to Kingston TOMORROW!
***The MENU is on Website below. Call to Place your Orders by 4pm Today. Payment can be done by card over the Phone or by Cash/Card upon Delivery***
Mystic Thai (Asian & Thai Cuisine)
Location: B11 – Fairview Towne Centre Unit, Montego Bay
Ph: 876-889-2430; 876-422-4301
Website: http://www.mysticthaijamaica.com
Instagram: @mystic_thai_jamaica
By: Gabrielle Burgess
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Detox after weekend eats and start your week off Healthy!
Thanks Rainforest Seafoods for the Whole Grunt and green Beans. Grow What You Eat and Eat What You Grow with Veggies from the Garden, Tomato, Cucumber and Broccoli. If not, follow @sayyestofreshja on Instagram
to see how you can source fresh fruits and veggies from our local farmers.
Have a great week!
By: Gabrielle Burgess (Certified Personal Trainer and Sports Nutritionist)
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Have you missed the ordering deadlines for Mother’s Day from Suga Endorsed establishments or Chefs such as Jabba’s Peppa Swims, Simo’s Bread and Catering, Chive Jamaica, The Haven at Hillcrest, Kuk Up Kreations, Sweet Obsession Ja or Chef Alex D-Great with CPJ Ltd.?
Fret not. There is still time to plan. Did you see Executive Chef, Mark Cole from The Jamaica Pegasus cooking up a storm yesterday on Smile Jamaica, TvJ? Well his dishes are usually a treat!
You have until 5pm today to order Family size Brunch/Dinner from The Blue Window, Jamaica Pegasus for Curbside Pick Up tomorrow.
There are also Breakfast and Brunchoptions from Fromage Brasserie, Sonia’s Homestyle Cooking and one of my faves, Jamaica Liquor Warehouse!
Fromage Brasserie and Bistro have eye-catching Dinner options too!
For other fantastic Dessert Options, check if you can still get the delights of SEAR 274 by Chef and Patissier, Trevanne Donegal (Website:Â http://www.sear274.com) or Essence of Hazel (Ph: 876-874-3686).
Sear 274Essence of Hazel
If Mom still wants to cook, but wants you to stock her kitchen, you have to Drive through Rainforest Seafoods on Slipe Road and/or Box Market Ja at Mas CampTODAY for some SUPER DEALS!
Then check out how to set up at Home and the Serving Order of Wine with A Designed Life by Cecile Levee!
Hope you have a great weekend filled with Love.
GW Art (Ph: 876-422-3769)
XoXo,
Suga 💖
By: Gabrielle Burgess
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Essence of Hazel’s Bailey’s Cheesecake, Chocolate Indulgence Cupcake, Chocolate covered Strawberry and Chocolate drizzled Pretzel
#tbt to Dessert Heaven from Essence of Hazel!
When Essence of Hazel’s Budget Friendly Box of Bailey’s Cheesecake, Chocolate Indulgence Cupcake, Chocolate covered Strawberry and Chocolate drizzled Pretzel popped up in my Instagram feed for $1200JMD, it was a no-brainer.
I know CEO, Kayla Evans to be another Baker who makes rich Chocolate Cakes, so I couldn’t wait to try more from her.
It was refreshing to order from Kayla. She was professional, communicated effectively, was on time and followed up with me for feedback.
It was my Anniversary last Thursday and this box of heavenly goodness was the perfect dessert after lunch and surprise treat for my husband who adores not only me, but Chocolate. We had it with Champagne and it was just as good as expected. The Cakes were rich, moist, and flavourful.
Be sure to check out what Essence of Hazel has for Mother’s Day. A sensational package!
Sensational Package- Bailey’s Cheesecake, Black Forest Cake, Chocolate covered Strawberries, a 200ml bottle of Bailey’s, Ferrero Rocher Chocolates, all gift wrapped in a box with a card.
One thing though, hopefully next time Kayla gets some Choco Bites from one of our local Chocolatiers or incorporates them into her baking like a few others are doing right now.
She has the MAMA Box too, customized gifts and more!
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Suga Taster, Kimberly Nesbeth’s Ratings for EITS Cafe Doorstep Dining
Date and time of order: April 17, 2020
No. of orders: 2
NB. Ratings fill 5 stars maximum
Speed: ★★★★☆
Food quality: ★★★★★
Serving amount: ★★★★★
Packaging: ★★★★★
Value for $: ★★★★★
Suga Taster, Kimmy’s Breakdown!
Suga Taster, Kimberly Nesbeth
During Love in the Time of Corona, EITS Cafe has been offering Door Step Dining. There are usually two Soup options and six Meal options, in addition to some fun treats such as Pesto, Herb Butter and Cookies.
There are also refreshing and simple Salads. There are suggested combinations and an option to build your own Salad, which is what I ordered.
There are quite a few options you can choose from, and part of the fun is switching it up so that you’re not having the same Salad every day.
Edited By: Gabrielle Burgess (Founder/Owner, Suga Lifestyle)
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HAPPY TEACHER’S DAY to all our Mentors out there helping students and parents in Virtual times. Gift them with Chocollor Chocolate !
It’s not too late! Whether it’s for Teacher’s Day or Mother’s Day, Chocollor Chocolate Delivers and has Affordable Gift Packages including Masks ranging from $1800 – $2700, Chocolate Bars (~$300 & up) and Variety Boxes ðŸ˜ðŸ«
Support our local Bean to Bar Chocolatiers and get great Gifts from Chocollor Chocolate today!
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Thank you so much for attending Suga Lifestyle’s Virtual Pop Up Shop!
You supported our local artisans and small businesses in the MSME sector just by showing up.
We all had a fantastic time listening, watching, interacting, networking and of course winning prizes!
Thanks to all my Suga Artisans and Special guests for fully engaging my Suga Bears, Suga Babies and Suga Daddies.
I’m so sorry if you missed it, but you have the opportunity to catch up on what you’ve missed and still get something for Mother’s Day and Teacher’s Day.
Here is the LINK to the VIDEO!
Watch “Suga Lifestyle’s Virtual Pop Up Shop!” on YouTube here:
https://youtu.be/h19N3-BcaVk
The Schedule of Suga Artisans and Guests on the Video are as follows with a brief summary from all at the end:
• Introduction by Suga Lifestyle • Chocollor Chocolate • Blissful Dreams ***Quick PLUG on Natural Sources Consultancy • PukrUp Cosmetics • Rêve Jewellery and Accessories • Suga Lifestyle wraps up Personal care, does Giveaways and introduces Barita Investments Ltd. • GW Art • Creative House of Plants Etcetera • Stush in the Bush • Blue Banyan Books • Bee Sweet, Honey! ***Quick PLUG on Bliss Valley • Chorlavi’s • Kaela-Made Xpreshans • Roseberry Paper Company • Suga Lifestyle wraps up Vendors, *Quick plug for Pool Aerobics with Kim and introduces The Haven at Hillcrest • Jabba’s Peppa Swims • Kuk Up Kreations by Suga Lifestyle • Suga Lifestyle wraps up small, local businesses and does giveaways • It’s a wrap!
Here are Suga Lifestyle’s Vendors & Featured Guests Contact Information:
VENDORS
GW Art Contact: Gabrielle Burgess Website: www.sugalifestyle.com (Menu tab; Available GW Art) Instagram: @gwartbygabby Ph: 876-422-3769 Email: [email protected]
Bee Sweet, Honey! Contact: Anna Smith Ph: 876.398.7307 Email: [email protected] Instagram: @therealbeesweethoney
Kuk Up Kreations Pastry, Cakes and Catering Location: Shop #1 Mid Spring Shopping Centre at 134C Constant Spring Road, Kingston. Ja. Ph: 876-854-0085 (Head Office); 876-633-5609 (Kuk Up Outlet) Email: [email protected] Instagram: @kukupkreations; @kukupoutlet
Pool Aerobics with Kim Contact: Kimberly Nesbeth Ph: 876.327.4758 Email: [email protected] Instagram: @poolaerobicswithkim
Stush in the Bush Contacts: Chris and Lisa Binns Email: [email protected] Ph: 876-562-9760 Website: www.stushinthevush.com/visit
The Haven at Hillcrest Contact: Karen Darby Location: 12 Hillcrest Avenue. Kingston Ph: 876-648-2115
If you aren’t a light drinker, enjoy with your drink of choice.Stay safe everyone and have a fantastic weekend!
XoXo Suga 💖
By: Gabrielle Burgess
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