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Cheers to the Weekend with Ja Made Smith’s Rum Cream!

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NEW NEW Smith’s Rum Cream (Ig: @smiths_rumcream_ja) will have 4 versions of their Milky Liqueur Suga Lifestyle’s Mother’s Day Expo at The Jamaica Pegasus on SATURDAY, MAY 11, 10AM – 6PM!

The PICK, CHOOSE & AMUSE Edition with FREE ENTRY!

Beauty and the Beads Ja (Ig: @beautyandthebeadsja) will return to mesmerize you with their colours and styles of precious beads and stones to adorn your necks and hands!

Lorraine Sinquee and Debbie Leyow of Beauty and the Beads Ja!

What’s for Dessert this fine Sunday afternoon?

Sweet Encounters Limited returns May 11!

Shop over 30 Local Businesses at Suga Lifestyle’s Mother’s Day Grande Expo at The Jamaica Pegasus on SATURDAY, MAY 11 from 10AM – 6PM!

BUT FIRST…

1 Week to Go! Come see me next Sunday at The Liguanea Art Festival (Ig: @liguaneaartfestival) !


From an annual Solo Art exhibition to Pop-Ups and Expos, come see how Suga Lifestyle began! My passion.

Sunday, April 28 at Liguanea Plaza, 134 Old Hope Road. 10AM – 6PM.

Free Parking with Venue Shuttle from Sts. Peter and Paul Church.

By: Gabrielle Burgess (CEO, Suga Lifestyle)

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Rainforest Caribbean Brought the Sea to ROK Hotel Kingston last Friday!

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Gabby Burgess a.k.a Suga with Award-Winning Chef Volae Williams at ROK Hotel Kingston’s Seafood Buffet with Rainforest Caribbean last Friday.
[Dress: EtAl]

TGIF was an understatement. Thank you Rainforest Caribbean and the Award-Winning Chef Volae Williams and his team at ROK Hotel Kingston by the ROKStone Grill for a spectacular Seafood Buffet Experience spanning about 7 stations.

Suga Highlights? Check them out here!

https://www.instagram.com/reel/C5TVWcTO-HO/?igsh=YmxjMTN6cmloMHls

Jerked Octopus with scotch bonnet citrus herbed butter


– My targeted, ‘meaty’ Jerked Octopus with adequate heat from scotch bonnet citrus herbed butter
– Hubby’s fave, Ceviche by the Raw Bar was on point
– Enjoyable selection of traditional and Jamaican rolls by the Sushi and Nigiri station
– The Mixed Seafood Pasta! I’m gonna tell you about it!
– The Strawberry Macaroons and rich Chocolate Log Cake were perfection. Definitely worth the calories.

Chef Volae told Suga they made a special effort to bring out the taste of the flavour of Rainforest Caribbean’s Seafood and of course you can’t do that by piling on a sauce. So hubby and I definitely appreciated their mixed seafood tossed in fettuccine with sundried tomatoes in a very light Mondavi Wine, butter and garlic sauce. Surely the Fit Happens with Gabby way. Nailed it!

All you can eat for J$10,000 with a live band and wait staff that we gave an A for effort. This experience was definitely value for money, especially as we continuously strive to revive Downtown, Kingston.

Same time, same place each month Chef Volae, ROK Hotel Kingston and Rainforest Caribbean? We’ll see!

XoXo,
Suga

By: Gabrielle Burgess (CEO, Suga Lifestyle)

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Still Smitten! #FlingBackFriday with us for Our V-Day Pop-Up Highlights!

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Thanks again Suga Fam, Suga Artisans and Vendors, The Liguanea Club, Tamara Campbell for the Pink cloth you followed to enter, Shelly Clarke, Krishna Turner, Randy Burgess and other dear Family & Friends, Jamaica Stock Exchange’s CBX CENTV for Covering, our Partners, JABLUM Coffee for your continued sponsorship and support to help make bringing the Best of Brand Jamaica to You via our Pop-up, a Success.

Enjoy our V-Day Pop-Up Highlights with us!

https://www.instagram.com/reel/C3aeRjqO94P/?igsh=MXV3Z3A1ZjMxa2x6ZQ==

Please SAVE THE DATE, SATURDAY, MAY 11 for our grande Mother’s Day Expo at The Jamaica Pegasus!



Have a Great Weekend!

XoXo,
Suga

By: Gabrielle Burgess (CEO, Suga Lifestyle)

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Artisans Shine at Suga Lifestyle’s V-Day Pop-Up According to CBX Business News!

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Jamaica Stock Exchange’s CBX (Caribbean Business Exchange) Local Business News’ Yoneil Wood reported that Artisans Shone at Suga Lifestyle’s V-Day Pop-Up last Saturday at The Liguanea Club.

Please take literally 5 minutes to check out the Full Feature!

Watch “CBX Local Business News: Artisans Shine at Suga Lifestyle’s V-Day Pop-Up 12.2.24” on YouTube here:

https://youtu.be/HNFAeslBJVg?si=2jGba790-8GT_o8R

I am over the moon for CBX’s continued interest in Suga Lifestyle and the high quality local, small businesses we select to showcase. The demand for me to release exclusive Suga News to them is astonishing, but I am here and ready for it!

Thanks to CBX, Yoneil and her team for Covering and Reporting! There is still time to contact our showcased businesses in time for Valentine’s Day!

Stay tuned to CBX to stay ahead with Local and International Business News and Opportunities via their Live Channel on http://Jamstockex.com, Digicel 28 or Flow 143!

Let’s be more aware and Invest in Brand Jamaica!

Also, check out our NEW SOLD OUT MOMENT with Cookie Kraftja!

https://www.instagram.com/reel/C3SRGgjOIo6/?igsh=Ynh6Z3IxYW9hamJu

We will put out our Calendar of Upcoming Events soon. We are just as excited as you are to see what’s next.

Until then, please SAVE THE DATE, SATURDAY, MAY 11 for our grande Mother’s Day Expo at The Jamaica Pegasus.

By: Gabrielle Burgess (CEO, Suga Lifestyle)

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Thanks for Shopping at Suga Lifestyle’s V-Day Pop-Up!

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Happy Monday! Thanks for Shopping Our V-Day Pop-Up last Saturday at The Liguanea Club, New Kingston! 3 Suga Artisans SOLD OUT!

We AppreciLove You!

YAASSSS 3 of our Sweet yuh up #SugaArtisans Sold Out. Congrats to Donut Desires and our two first timers Cookie Kraftja and Chews Tasty!

Congrats also to our 18 other Local Businesses who put on a fantastic showcase, thoroughly engaging and impressing our patrons with their high quality and variety of products.

Thank you to The Liguanea Club for your hospitality and to all the members and staff who came out to support the event.

BIG up to everyone who assisted with our set up and execution, Tamara Campbell, Shelly Clarke, Krishna Turner, Randy Burgess and other dear friends.

Thanks to Jamaica Stock Exchange’s CBX CENTV for covering the event, where we will be featured TODAY on their Live Channel on http://Jamstockex.com, Digicel 28 or Flow 143. Keep an eye out!

Thanks always to our Partners, JABLUM Coffee for your continued sponsorship and support.

To my Dear Suga Fam, including those who could not make it and sent your best wishes, we thank you always for your support. We will put out our Calendar of Upcoming Events soon. We are just as excited as you are to experience what’s next.

Until then, please SAVE THE DATE, SATURDAY, MAY 11 for our grande Mother’s Day Expo at The Jamaica Pegasus.

Did You Miss Our CEO, Gabrielle Burgess on Jamaica Stock Exchange’s Let’s Talk Stocks last Friday?!

WATCH SUGA is back on Jamaica Stock Exchange’s CBX CENTV Let’s Talk Stocks! 9.2. 24 here: https://youtube.com/watch?v=eEkxxUY0PYA&feature=shared

Neilson Rose and Gabby Burgess spoke about Suga Lifestyle’s plans for this Calender year! Watch and Enjoy!

XoXo, Suga

By: Gabrielle Burgess (CEO, Suga Lifestyle)

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Happy Emancipation Day! Missed Suga on Sunrise Yesterday?

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Happy Emancipation Day Jamaica! ~From Suga and her Annie B

Missed Suga on Sunrise Yesterday? Suga embraced Boss Barbie to Talk on Suga Lifestyle’s New Upcoming Event, the Art and Lifestyle Expo Launch on CVM at Sunrise.

Watch Suga Talking about Event Launch, Art and Lifestyle Expo on CVM at Sunrise Yesterday here:

https://youtube.com/watch?v=ZyOq_XqgR1g&feature=share

The Art and Lifestyle Expo is a New Event in collaboration with main sponsor AC Hotel Kingston and Suga Lifestyle is excited!

Envision an Art Gallery, but be greeted by samplings from a Food Gallery first with fine pairings of Jablum Coffee and Beverages, various Spirits from Wine Lady Debra, Select Brands Ja and Miracle Corporation Ltd. Also, Light Entertainment to enhance the Visual Arts with Performing Arts. Ooo La la

The Event is By Invitation, but still reach out to Suga if you are interested

XoXo,
Suga

Thank you Adrian and CVM at Sunrise and CVM Television for allowing me to tell everyone what to expect on the big staging for 2024!

By: Gabrielle Burgess (CEO, Suga Lifestyle)

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Did You Miss Suga on ‘FRIDAY ENGAGE’ on LOVE101FM Giving Customer Service Tips?

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Here is the LINK for FULL LOVE101FM JAMAICA INTERVIEW that was streamed to LOVE101FM’s YouTube Channel:

Watch “FRIDAY ENGAGE” on YouTube here:

https://www.youtube.com/live/4Kdqzd6jknw?feature=share

Victor and Ronella were so much fun! They definitely gave me the chance to address so many issues and give lots of tips. Let me full your belly for Lunch Time Today 🙂

NEW Reviews coming up from places with Good Customer Service! Hope they keep it up!

Thanks for Engaging Suga!
***Past Jamaica Observer Table Talk Food Awards Judge
Past People’s Choice Jamaica Gleaner Restaurant Week Ambassador***

Check out the Blog on our website http://sugalifestyle.com with Past Restaurant Ratings and Reviews
Plug in YOUR City in the Search bar and find somewhere to dine!

By: Gabrielle Burgess (CEO, Suga Lifestyle)

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Tune In to Hear Suga During Rush Hour on Love 101FM!

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The discussion continues with Suga on giving tips to improve customer service in various establishments.

The interview will be aired live within an hour TODAY on LOVE101FM or you can stream it on LOVE101FM’s YouTube page using this link:

https://youtube.com/@LOVE101FMJAMAICA

Enjoy and have a great weekend!

By: Gabrielle Burgess (CEO, Suga Lifestyle)

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1 Meat – Curry Goat Boiled in 30 Minutes from Chef Alex D’Great!

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Happy Curry Goat Wednesday!

After half an hour and a pour out, check out the bubbling pot here!

https://vm.tiktok.com/ZM2Qwg2jP/

All Yuh need fi Mek u nose run.
The perfect amount of Ingredients to get a balance of flavour and spice.

I can’t believe this was frozen!

Check out @greatchoicegroup and @alexdgreat.ja on Instagram or Call 876-789-3984. This is definitely #SugaEndorsed.

By: Gabrielle Burgess (CEO, Suga Lifestyle)

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Did You Miss Suga on Smile Jamaica TVJ on Where We Want Restaurant Service to Get To?!

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On set, Smile Jamaica on Television Jamaica Hosts, Neville Bell and Simone Clarke with Gabby Burgess of Suga Lifestyle yesterday, June 3, 2023.

For Full Smile Jamaica on TVJ Interview and Brawta from Suga, Watch “Suga speaking on Restaurant Service in Jamaica on Smile Jamaica TVJ!” on YouTube here:

https://youtu.be/UHCVSjB1x_k


Restaurateurs, Café Owners, Bar and Hotel Managers...

S U G A  L  TIPS from Suga Lifestyle,
Past Jamaica Observer Table Talk Food Awards Judge
Past People’s Choice Jamaica Gleaner Restaurant Week Ambassador

S mile and greet us with your NAME professionally, but courteously.
Make us feel welcomed.

U usher us to our seats and take us through the Menu they are well versed on and ensure we get some water. Update us on specials. Make recommendations.

G Ive us some time, but not too much time to peruse the Menu.

A ttend to us throughout our stay. Update us on service time, ask for feedback.
Show us you care.
Tell us your name again and express that you hope to see us again.
Gives us a feel of accountability and reason to return

L ook Professional. Look the part and play the part. If you have our reservation, or we come more than once, call us by our name.

STAFF RETENTION

1. Monetary Staff compensation

  1. On the spot scenarios when hiring.
    Train staff and include scenarios. Ensure you are trained first.

COMMUNICATE with staff often, keeping all updated, equipping them with info and authority to say yes more to certain scenarios, show initiative, letting us know that you are willing to go the extra mile. Be present or available if they are not sure and need to check with you.

RESPECTFUL TREATMENT is important, especially to RUDE CUSTOMERS
We are NOT always right. We believe we are though, so staff can still try to respect our position and do their best to cater to our wishes.

Exceed our expectations. We will remember it.
Provide something extra for free that the customer wasn’t expecting.

Remember, we have a choice.
It starts with YOU.

By: Gabrielle Burgess (CEO, Suga Lifestyle)

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