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Suga’s Top 9 to Wine & Dine with Your Valentine!

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Randy and Gabby Burgess, Owners of Suga Lifestyle at Trio Wine Bar and Grill on Hope Road, Kingston.

Where are you dining for Valentine’s?! We’ve got the entire weekend! Places may be fully booked already but here’s a tip, book an early time. Also, remember the Super Bowl is this Sunday ladies 😉

Here are Suga’s Top 9 picks in no particular order, to Wine & Dine with Your Valentine from Kingston to Ocho Rios to Montego Bay.

Ambience, Service, Menu choices, Food quality, Location and Value for money all taken into consideration.

*Reservations recommended*

Watch “Suga’s Top 9 to Wine & Dine with Your Valentine!” on YouTube here:

https://youtube.com/shorts/z-hQ8Mwgn8s?feature=share

Randy and Gabby Burgess, Owners of Suga Lifestyle at Copper’s Restaurant on Haining Road.

Trio Wine Bar and Grill (Ig: @triowinebar64), 64 Hope Road. Kingston. Ph: 876-616-4784; 876-872-3659

The Terra Nova All Suite Hotel (Ig: @terranovahotel), 17 Waterloo Road. Kgn. 10. Ph: 876-926-2211; 876-754-2114

Steak House on the Verandah (Ig: @steakhouseontheverandah), Devon House. Ph: 876-353-9728

Summerhouse (Ig: @summerhouseja), Harmony Hall, St. Mary. Ph: 876-858-0031

Stush in the Bush (Ig: @stushinthebush), Priory, St. Ann. Ph: 876-562-9760. http://stushinthebush.com/visit

Sugar Mill Restaurant (Ig: @halfmoonjamaica) , Spring Farm Drive. Half Moon, Rose Hall, Montego Bay, Jamaica. Ph: 876-953-2211; 1-800-626-0592(Website: http://www.halfmoon.com)

Copper’s Restaurant (Ig: @thecoppersja), 9 Haining Road. Kingston. Ph: 876-815-5609; 876-672-7251

Chive Restaurant (Ig: @chivejamaica), Shop 15, Orchid Village Plaza. 20 Barbican Road. Kingston 6. Ph: 876-820-1194

Jamaica Food and Drink Kitchen (Ig: @jafoodanddrinkkitchen), Ph: 876-570-5709. https://jamaicafoodanddrinkkitchen.com/

Gabby Burgess, Owner of Suga Lifestyle at Jamaica Food and Drink Kitchen

By: Gabrielle Burgess (Founder/Owner, Suga Lifestyle)

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Happy Curry Goat Wednesday from JD’s!

by Chefs, Bakers and CaterersRestaurant Reviews & RatingsSuga TastersWhat's Hot

Curry Goat from JD’s Urban Pub at The Liguanea Club still hits the spot. Tender, well seasoned and the right dose of spicy.

Just up the serving a bit for me next time please 😊👌🏾

Check them out today!

Jason Delvaille’s Restaurant, JD’s Urban Pub

Location: The Liguanea Club, 5 Kutsford Blvd. Kingston 5. JA. W.I.

Ph: 876-926-8144; 876-833-0627

Instagram: @jds_urban_pub

By: Gabrielle Burgess (Founder/Owner, Suga Lifestyle)

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TGIF! Where Are You Brunching This Weekend Ladies?!

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Gabby Burgess with friend and Suga Taster, Jehan Knight at Cellar 8 on Sunday, January 2, 2022.


I loveeee Cellar 8’s Charcuterie Board, selection of Wines and Service. Check them out!

My friend and Suga Taster, Jehan had a great time chatting up a storm and enjoying the ambience.

*Reservations recommended* 🥂

Cellar 8 Wine Bar & Bistro

Location: Shop 10, Upper Manor Park Plaza. Kgn 8. JA. W.I.

Ph: 876-220-1367

Instagram: @cellar8kgn

By: Gabrielle Burgess (Founder/Owner, Suga Lifestyle)

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Don’t Get Bored Eating Healthy. Try Different Cuisines!

by Health & FitnessRestaurant Reviews & RatingsWhat's Hot

Suga visited Pho Today in New Jersey during the holiday season and it was a refreshing change for the palate.

My cousin and I enjoyed the Goi Chon Tom (Shrimp Summer roll), where there were healthier Vegetable & Avocado options as well.

Then we had the Pho Filet Mignon, with added vegetable options. It was rich with flavours and authentic. I love me some lemongrass!

In the States? Find a Pho Today near you!

By: Gabrielle Burgess (Founder/Owner, Suga Lifestyle)

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#tbt to The Bread Pudding Factory Visiting Me With Goodies!!!

by Brand JamaicaChefs, Bakers and CaterersWhat's Hot
Gabby Burgess, Founder of Suga Lifestyle with Owner of The Bread Pudding Factory, Nikeisha Reynolds.

If You Know You Know! I’m sure Suga Bears missed Nicky from The Bread Pudding Factory (Ig: @thebreadpuddingfactory) at Christmas Connection in December. There were some mishaps that occurred in the kitchen and it halted mass production.

Many of us missed out on that one of a kind goodness that only The Bread Pudding Factory can produce. I am so happy she still paid me a visit at the show and I could enjoy Babka, Bread and more for the season!

They are back in business! Order up for the weekend, especially if you earned it! #SugaEndorsed

Babka!!! Ask for the flavours!

The Bread Pudding Factory

Ph: 876-508-3154

Instagram: @thebreadpuddingfactory

By: Gabrielle Burgess (Founder/Owner, Suga Lifestyle)

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Byblos for Mediterranean in Miami!

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Gabby Burgess a.k.a Suga with friend, Diane Baboolal at Byblos Restaurant on December 17, 2021.

Byblos Miami is finally checked off Suga’s list and worth it!

I experienced a marriage of Eastern Mediterranean cuisine with strong influences from both traditional and local ingredients Byblos !

Watch “Byblos for Mediterranean in Miami!” on YouTube here:

https://youtu.be/HSqIxgNDRCY

You just got to love servers that know the menu inside out with the best suggestions too!

The Duck Kibbeh’s flavours are out of this world, the roasted pine nuts add a tasty, fun crunch to the Hummus Royale, the Black Truffle is the way you should do rice all the time with flavours complementing each other and so outside of the box. Lastly, the roasted Lamb Shoulder melts in your mouth and although I prefer the original version, they certainly do Baklava with a twist.

Byblos is #SugaEndorsed.

📸 : Instagram photo, @byblosmiami

Byblos Restaurant

Location: 1545 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139, United States

Phone: +1 786-864-2990

Instagram: @byblosmiami

By: Gabrielle Burgess (Founder/Owner, Suga Lifestyle)

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It’s a Happy Monday with Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee!

by Brand JamaicaHealth & FitnessSuga TastersWhat's Hot

Yesterday was Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee Day, but I don’t think most of us knew about it!

Calling on JAMPRO, our participating locations/brands to get us to #SiptheGreatest, embrace Brand Jamaica and have a productive 2022! Whether it is Coffee Roasters Jamaica (Ig:@coffeeroastersjamaica), Moy Hall Estate Coffee (Ig:@moyhallcoffee), 24 Seven Café at The Jamaica Pegasus, Ragamuffin Café, Rituals Coffee House, Stoneleigh Coffee (Ig:  @stoneleigh.coffee), Cafe Blue (Ig: @cafeblueja) or Jablum Coffee (Ig: @jablumcoffee), you name it!

We started our morning with JABLUM GOLD, then later in the afternoon after 4pm, why not have another cup?!

Most locations closed by then, but not Café Blue, Constant Spring. Thanks for my Mochaccino with Almond milk!

Drink Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee! #Sip #Savour #LegendaryIndulgence

By: Gabrielle Burgess (Founder/Owner, Suga Lifestyle)

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#tbt to a Healthy, but Memorable Dinner from the Renewed Hard Rock Hollywood, Florida!

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Charred Octopus with Romesco sauce and roasted Marcona Almonds. (US$22)

Throwback to probably the best Octopus I’ve ever had, 3 Thursdays ago!

Suga had a GNO at Council Oak Steaks & Seafood, a staple of the renewed Seminole Hard Rock in Hollywood, Florida.

The menu offers prime cuts of beef, signature raw bar & delectable seafood selections, and more. I heard of their state-of-the-art wood fire grills and Josper coal ovens and was eager to try their Lamb Chops, but they were unavailable that night.

So I had the most delish Charred Octopus as a starter with Romesco sauce and roasted Marcona Almonds. Perfectly grilled. Tender, succulent, with a crispy outside and slightly smoky flavour from the wood fire grill.

I then enjoyed the Parmesan crusted Salmon, complemented by a tasty Beurre Blanc sauce with a glass of vino.

Parmesan crusted Salmon in a Beurre Blanc sauce (US$36)

Excellent service and food, accompanied by live entertainment. Their menu has high quality options that are value for your money.

**Reservations recommended** Council Oak Steaks & Seafood is #SugaEndorsed.

Council Oak Steaks & Seafood

Location: Base of the Guitar Hotel at Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood, Florida.

1 Seminole Way
Hollywood, FL 33314

Ph: (954) 327-7625

By: Gabrielle Burgess (Founder/Owner, Suga Lifestyle; Certified Personal Trainer & Sports Nutritionist)

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Happy Monday & Back to Work!

by Brand JamaicaCharitiesGW ArtHealth & FitnessRestaurant Reviews & RatingsSportsSuga TastersWhat's Hot

Happy Monday and Back to Work!

I will admit, that’s not Apple juice. It’s Scotch on the rocks. I think it is ok to bring a little vacay or holiday spirit back to work. Let’s be real, some of us think it’s 2020 all over again and need a strong one. Let’s try not to think that way though.

Of course numbers will sky rocket for January. Try to ignore it. We just concluded the biggest holiday of each year with lots of travelers. Continue to wear your mask and sanitize. Arrange to get your booster if you haven’t yet and remember that we can’t put our lives on hold until 2025 or however long this will last. You will be left behind. Notice I haven’t mentioned what ‘this’ is. We are moving forward.

For those of you like me with a never ending ‘To Do’ List. Let’s not obsess over it. As you check things off, more things will naturally replace them. Get to it when you can. Be confident you are doing your best.

Oh and I really hope they keep the kids in school. Cheers to Monday and have a great, productive week! 🥂

By: Gabrielle Burgess (Founder/Owner, Suga Lifestyle)

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Happy New Year from Suga Lifestyle!

by Brand JamaicaCharitiesGW ArtHealth & FitnessRestaurant Reviews & RatingsSportsSuga TastersWhat's Hot
Happy New Year from Suga Lifestyle Directors, Randy and Gabby Burgess who dined at Coppers Jamaica Restaurant to ring in the New Year.

Happy New Year Suga Bears! Let’s get it 2022!🎉🥂

Covid or no Covid, you can’t quarantine the Hustle. Let’s do the best we can to keep safe, healthy and just keep moving and striving. Time isn’t waiting on us and we have to make the best of it and the best of life.

Suga Lifestyle plans to continue bringing to you what Brand Jamaica has to offer with GW Art, other talented local artisans, Health and Fitness, Restaurant Ratings and Reviews, Charities and Sports.

We expect a lot of growth from Suga Lifestyle Charities this year. We can’t wait to simply share, collaborate with other non-profit entities and give back to communities in need while advancing health care, art and education.

Please continue to support Suga Lifestyle events. An exclusive shopping experience in comfort, with the best showcase of the island’s creative industries, confectioneries and the opportunity to sip, taste and shop in a cool, cosy setting, with others that enjoy shopping for unique, high quality locally made products.

Have a Blessed, Healthy and Prosperous 2022! XoXo, Suga💖

By: Gabrielle Burgess (Founder/Owner, Suga Lifestyle)

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