#tbt to this Shrimp Surf & Turf from The Neptune’s at Beaches Resorts, Ocho Rios !

The Neptune’s Shrimp Surf & Turf with Chargrilled Boston cut Striploin Steak, Shrimp Skewer, mashed potatoes, sautéed vegetables and garlic butter was divine! Tender, juicy and well seasoned. Kudos to Chef Viv!

Dinner was spectacular from the start with their Seafood Salad, Assorted Meze including Octopus, Prawns and more, Ceviche, the mains with Surf & Turf, Lamb, Swordfish Steak, Pastas and more, topped off with Baklava and Ice Cream for the finale. My family cleaned up!

The Neptune’s at Beaches Resorts
always delivers! Especially when they used to have booths at various festivals and events.

They maintained great service when the hotel was fully booked and understaffed. Bravo.
#SugaSnaps & #SugaEndorsed.

The Neptune’s at Beaches Resorts, Ocho Rios

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Happy Curry Goat Wednesday! Who’s your fave?!

The Rocks Restaurant and Bar, (across from Harmony Hall) Ocho Rios, Jamaica

Where’s your favourite spot for juicy, tender, well seasoned, spicy Curried Goat that ‘mek u nose run’!

Check out some of Suga’s faves here! I have a craving.

Sonia’s Homestyle Cooking on Central Avenue, Kingston.
Murray’s Fish and Jerk Hut, Clarendon Park, Toll Gate.
M10 Bar & Grill on Vineyard Road, Kingston
Janga’s Sound Bar and Grill on Belmont Road, Kingston
Jen’s Kitchen and Lounge on Manning’s Hill Road, Kingston
Cru Bar and Kitchen on Lady Musgrave Road, Kingston
Jabba’s Peppa Swims on 151 Constant Spring Road, Kingston

Instagram Handles:

BIG UP @the_rocks_restaurant_n_bar, @soniashomestylecooking, @murraysfishandjerkhut, @m10barandgrill [📸: @garfield_bucka_taylor – That mix though!], @jangas.soundbar, @jenskitchenja, @crubarjamaica, @jabbaspeppaswims !!!

Also, by popular demand, let’s not forget Moby Dick on Orange Street, Kingston!

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TGIF to Nazmar Pastries’ NEW Scrumptious Signature Doughnuts!

It was all about the Cream Cookie, Coffee Glaze & Piña Colada to treat my Pops-in-law for Father’s Day. Couldn’t let him have it all though. Gotta let them watch their SUGAr😀

Nazmar Pastries continues to deliver soft, delish, moist doughnuts.
Dough not be afraid to treat yourself to Nazmar Pastries ! #SugaEndorsed

Nazmar Pastries

Ph: 876-374-6007

Instagram: @nazmar_pastries

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A Sentimental Visit to the Relocated Summerhouse where Hubby Proposed

Suga’s Ratings for Summerhouse
Date and time of visit: Saturday, May 22, 2021 at 2:30pm
No. of diners: 4.5
NB. Ratings fill 5 stars maximum
Parking: ★★★★★
Ambience: ★★★★★
Décor: ★★★★★
Comfort: ★★★★★
Service: ★★★★★
Speed: ★★★★★
Food quality: ★★★★☆
Serving amount: ★★★★★
Plating: ★★★★★
Value for $: ★★★★★

Suga’s Breakdown

It’s always a pleasure to visit Harmony Hall, that dates backs to the 19th century, now the home of Summerhouse.

Exquisite outdoor dining with superior service and delectable courses that I enjoyed with my husband, Randy, friends and Suga Tasters, Ashleigh and Tennyson Arnold and Suga Baby, Blaire Arnold.

Suga Tasters, Ashleigh and Tennyson Arnold with Suga Baby, Blaire Arnold.

I could almost say our culinary experience was excellent from start to finish, but with fair warning, disappointing Dessert loomed the air. Bread Pudding is usually a common, highly anticipated request by us Jamaicans, where the calories are worth it. When ordered with a side of their dairy-free ice cream, the ice cream didn’t help it. It was dry and left unfinished. The other Dessert options weren’t satisfying either and sometimes this may leave a lasting impression, but definitely not this time. It’s early days, with many naturally talented bakers emerging during Covid. They should be able to find a superb Pastry Chef.

The Appetizers and Starch dishes were large enough to share, the Coal-Fired Proteins were divine and we had a few Cocktails. The Strawberry Bellini was on point👌🏾. Executive Chef Dennis McIntosh paid us a visit for feedback and he was lauded.

Gabrielle Burgess a.k.a Suga of Suga Lifestyle with Strawberry Bellini in hand at Summerhouse last Saturday, May 22, 2021.

We enjoyed scrumptious Saltfish Fritters with a spicy dipping sauce, mouth-watering cheesy Callaloo dip with Crostini, Curried Ackee Wontons, juicy Local Beef Tenderloin cooked as ordered, Sweet Potato Gnocchi, tasty Orzo, mixed Mushrooms, savory Fresh Grouper, delish Ripe Plantain Gratin and one of specials of the day, Grilled Tuna with a heavenly lemon & cilantro butter. Feast your eyes.

Quite a delightful experience and currently considered one of the Best places to Brunch on a Sunday. Kudos to Suzanne and Michelle Rousseau, Jamaican sisters who have found a new home, where it’s always Summer, providing us with the pleasure of embracing modern, heritage dining with a side of fresh, Caribbean Sea breeze.

Summerhouse

Location: Harmony Hall, St. Mary.

Reservations: 876-603-3777; 876-858-0031

Instagram: @summerhouseja

Website (Including Menus): www.summerhouseja.com/

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#tbt to this Grouper from Summerhouse that’s now by Harmony Hall, St. Mary!

[📸: Suga Baby, Tricia-Gaye O’Connor]

#tbt to this Grouper from Summerhouse that’s now by Harmony Hall, St. Mary!

I’ve been getting rave reviews from my Suga Bears and Suga Babies about the relocated Summerhouse (Instagram: @summerhouseja) from The Liguanea Club to Harmony Hall, St. Mary, Ocho Rios. Can’t wait to visit!

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TGIF to Absolutely DOUGH -LICIOUS Doughnuts from Nazmar Pastries !!!


Suga’s Weekend Lockdown Edition continues!

Strawberry and Vanilla cream filled doughnuts from Nazmar Pastries

Yes Yes Yes to Strawberry and Vanilla cream filled doughnuts from Nazmar Pastries!

With the combination of these soft, delish, moist doughnuts and the rain…Weekend lockdown did sweet bad. They never made it to another day, much less a few hours.

Dough not be afraid to treat yourself to Nazmar Pastries (Ig: @nazmar_pastries) ! Great, quick customer service and don’t you just enjoy a pleasant tone over DM with your requests?! #SugaSnaps #SugaEndorsed

Nazmar Pastries

Ph: 876-374-6007

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TGIF to Chef Conroy Arnold’s Catch of the Day!

[Instagram 📸: @stutteringchef]

Pan seared Tuna served with wild arugula sourced from Eden Bower Farms (Ig: @edenbowerfarms). Mouth-watering and healthy! A True Story….

Check out Chef Conroy Arnold at Christopher’s at Hermosa Cove to experience what’s in season ! A farm to table Experience.

Christopher’s at Hermosa Cove

Location: Hermosa Lane, Pineapple, Ocho Rios. JA.

Ph: 876-974-3699

Website: www.christophersjamaica.com

Instagram: @christophersjamaicaaaw

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#tbt to Cheat Day Fun with Strictly Cookies Ja !!!

The pictures practically say it all, giving some Photo credit to Strictly Cookies Ja because this is a Cookie Jar you dig into right away.

Each month Strictly Cookies Ja usually presents an exciting new flavour and I had the pleasure of doing back to back, March and April! The Berry Cookie Jar and the Duplex Cookie Jar … totally worth the calories!

The Berry Cookie Jar, probably one of Lauren’s best yet, had homemade strawberry & blueberry jams blended in with  vanilla whipped cream and soft strawberry cookies with a freshly baked oatmeal Cinnamon streusel layered throughout for that added crunch of perfection.

The Duplex Cookie Jar had chocolate, chocolate chip & vanilla cookies, orange cream cheese filling with strawberry jam and Pure Chocolate Company’s Cocoa nibs! Delish!

These Jars remind me of a delicious, addictive Strawberry Shortcake back in the day. If you know, You Know.

Follow & keep up with Strictly Cookies Ja on Instagram, @strictlycookiesja to see what’s in the May Jar. They get sold out fast! #EarnYourCarbs

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TGIF & Fling Back Friday to Brie and Vino on V-Day!

Brie and Vino had a few of us a little worried on V-Day two weeks ago, but they came through!

Hubby and I enjoyed the Date Night Graze Box with Vino of course. 👌🏾

Presentation and Packaging were on point!

Brie & Vino

Instagram: @brieandvino

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TGIF! Who’s in need for some HOT CHOCOLATE?

Watch “TGIF! Who’s in need for some HOT CHOCOLATE?” on YouTube here:

https://youtu.be/iVlKm5O4KoI

Fling Back Friday! These Chocolate Bombs were literally ‘tha BOMB’ last Christmas from Chocolate Dreams
One of my favourite Christmas indulgences.

Hoping that Chovolate Dreams can start to make these all year round! It was really rich. #SugaSnaps

Visit Chocolate Dreams at their new location and treat yourself to their handcrafted luxury Chocolates and custom Cakes.

Chocolate Dreams Ltd.

Location: 24 East Kings House Road. Kingston 6

Ph: 876-289-2379

Opening Hours:

Mon. – Thurs., 10am – 6pm; Fri. 10am – 7pm; Sat. 12 noon – 7pm; Sun. 1pm – 5pm

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