Joan Rivers is Gone at 81 years old but definitely will not be forgotten

Joan Rivers who started the Trademark Red Carpet Question, ‘What are you wearing?’, went to do a simple in and out endoscopy procedure on her throat last week and went into an unexpected Cardiac Arrest. She was hospitalised for the last 8 days and put on life support. Her family made the tough decision of ending that today and now the comedian we all know is gone at the age of 81.

Friday nights definitely will not be the same for many, familiarly know as ‘Joan Rangers’ who watch Fashion Police on E!, as well as the Mondays after Sunday Award shows. She will be absolutely irreplaceable.

She has been rightfully described as ‘Viciously funny’ and ‘Brutally honest’.

Though its best with her delivery, let us remember some of her hilarious one-liners that went something like….. :

Lindsay Lohan exits rehab and Joan immediately asked, ‘I can’t believe those are the shoes she chose to take her first 12 steps in!’

Beyonce cut her hair -> Joan:  ‘That’s the second biggest cut she has made in her life after cutting out Michelle and Kelly first’

Joan was asked on The View why she had a patch over one of her eyes, she quickly replied with her raspy voice, ‘Because it got stuck on Al Roker’s zipper.’

SuGa Lifestyle wishes to say: ‘Rest In Peace Joan, we will miss you! Thanks for the many laughs and for helping to change the face of fashion. You will forever be remembered as a true icon and legend and for always keeping it painfully and hilariously real. Condolences to Melissa, The Fashion Police fam, and other family, coworkers and friends.’

 

Top left: Turkey wrap Below left: Escoveitch Fish wrap Right : Menu

There is a NEW Healthy Food Spot in Town – VIANDAS!

Top left: Turkey wrap Below left: Escoveitch Fish wrap Right : Menu
Top left: Turkey wrap
Below left: Chicken salad
Right : Menu

Just this week, Verginia Mitchell opened her BRAND NEW Restaurant, VIANDAS at Shop #46, Pulse 38A, Trafalgar Road, Kingston 5. The menu is mainly comprised of healthy wraps, salads, shakes and smoothies. 

Understandably, there are a few kinks to iron out since they just opened, for instance, only cash will be accepted for the next 2 weeks and its best to call their cell number. Ambience will also be worked on this weekend and others to come so you do not have to just walk in, but you can sit and enjoy your meal. Calorie counts are expected in the future too, but until then you can trust that Verginia who studied Culinary Nutrition will not be using fatty milk or any milk for that matter in your mashed potatoes, will give you a healthy selection of cheese or portions and will use natural seasonings. Nothing is fried.

I had my Turkey wrap delivered to my office today and it was quite tasty and filling for an affordable price of $550JMD. The presentation was lovely and vibrant. The delivery time was not too delayed either. Quite impressive for an opening week. I am surely looking forward to more weeks to come and will be trying other items on the menu. Word is the Escoveitch wrap is delicious and filling as well.

For now, Viandas is OPEN Mondays to Fridays from 8am to 5pm. Delivery is free with 5 orders and $300JMD if less than 5 orders. Call Viandas at 876-946-2424 or 876-831-3606. Follow Viandas on Instagram @viandasja!

 

Attention All Foodies! Kingston Kitchen this Saturday!

Tutti Frutti Truck + Rainforest Seafoods, Best Dressed Chicken, NCR Sheep, Hellshire Style Fish Booths and more will be there!

Pre-sold tickets available at CPJ Deli – Lady Musgrave Rd., Copy Cat – Barbican Centre, Cafe Blue – Sovereign, Tea Tree Creperie – 8 Hillcrest Ave. and Candy Craze – Manor Park.

Support Brand Jamaica – our local chefs, caterers, restaurants, small batch vendors and farmers.

 

Planning to go to ‘Pizza by Moonlight’ at Moon Hill Tonight? Best you change your Plan!

‘All you can Eat Pizza’ on Wednesdays at Moon Hill have been far too crowded with hardly anything to eat. If you are lucky, you may get to taste one of the pizzas but it is definitely not ‘All you can Eat’ as advertised.

There is no adequate parking. Prepare for a hike up the hill and then a slow process to be banded for entry after you pay $1000JMD. What’s the point of making reservations then? There is no guaranteed seating and a fight to see which pizza is brought out for you to get your hands on.

Thank goodness the quality of the pizza is good though, but not good enough for the desire to return and an overall negative experience for many.

 

Kids from the Jamaica Christian Boys Home get a Day Out to Tour the Institute of Jamaica

The New Kingston Rotaract Club in partnership with the Institute of Jamaica hosted marginalised boys from the Jamaica Christian Boys Home, between the ages of 7 and 17 on July 18, 2014 at the Institute of Jamaica. The children were exposed, educated and their awareness broadened, while they also got time away from their place of residence.

The activities of the day included Exhibitions of Rastafari, Equal Rights, Reggae and Social Change, National Art in Schools and a viewing of the National History Museum Discovery Room.

After the exhibitions, the boys enjoyed lunch provided by the New Kingston Rotaract Club.

As many good deeds like this often go under the radar, many Clubs and Non-Profit Organisations like the New Kingston Rotaract Club continue to work hard and serve the unfortunate selflessly, offering many opportunities for them to progress as well. Feel free to like or join the New Kingston Rotaract Club’s Facebook page, ‘New Kingston Rotaract Club’, to see what else they have in store this year and perhaps contribute to their efforts as well.