After a great day of Labour Day Shopping in Montego Bay last Saturday with Suga Lifestyle, it was all about Lucca Italian Restaurant (Ig: @luccaitalianrestaurant) for the win!
So happy we finally got to visit.
Lucca Italian Restaurant is in The Annex Plaza Fairview, MoBay which is fairly modern, but inside the Restaurant gives you Old Tavern.
Our Server, Lawry was a breath of fresh air after a long day. She knew the menu and her wine cellar inside out, mixed great Cocktails and managed to be professional, but gave us a few laughs at the same time.
Their Focaccia starter with sautéed Mushroom (US$10.50) was one of the best Focaccia I’ve ever had. Focaccia doesn’t need to be drowned in Rosemary folks.
Hubby had the Rosse Pasta (US$12.60), which was an interesting, but tasty mix of a tomato sauce and a cream sauce with Shrimp and I thoroughly enjoyed the Chef’s Special Risotto with shrimp (US$20.60).
Authentic Italian with excellent service and affordable prices. We would definitely revisit Lucca Italian Restaurant. #SugaEndorsed
By: Gabrielle Burgess (CEO, Suga Lifestyle)
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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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Randy and Gabrielle Burgess of Suga Lifestyle at Chillin’ Restaurant’s new location on Musgrave Avenue, Kingston, Ja last Friday, April 12, 2023.
Parking is a bit tight at Chillin’s new location at 3 Musgrave Road, but comfy and spacious with superior service once you enter, choose your desired seating area and dine.
Suga Lifestyle visited last Friday. The menu is predominantly Jamaican Cuisine, so Oxtail with rice and peas and a healthy serving of Jerked Chicken with Quinoa were our choice dishes. Both could have been authentic Jamaican with more spice, but was tasty and affordable nonetheless, especially the sauce that came on the side with the Jerked Chicken.
If taking Mom to Chillin’ Restaurant, make sure you know how to park.
Legacy Driving Academy can help you!
Learn how to Drive Properly and make Mom proud by visiting Legacy Driving Academy at Suga Lifestyle’s Mother’s Day Expo at The Jamaica Pegasus on SATURDAY, MAY 11!
The PICK, CHOOSE & AMUSE Edition with FREE ENTRY!
Sign up with Legacy Driving Academy on May 11 for Driving lessons, Theory classes and Defensive Driving Training.
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!
By: Gabrielle Burgess (CEO, Suga Lifestyle)
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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.
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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Jakes at Treasure Beach, St. Elizabeth, JamaicaMissed me on Mello?
Want to Enjoy Easter, but stay on your Fitness Mission?
Easter Brunch or Dinner can feel just as special at home as they would at a restaurant with a little planning and prep.
Try these Dishes in the Kitchen:
1. DEVILED EGGS An Easter classic. Great brunch side or appetizer.
Use hot or mild pepper sauce, try dill or a sweet pickle relish, use fat-dree mayo and add a sprinkle of fresh Chives for more flavor.
2. Not a Deviled eggs fan? Try SPINACH AND MUSHROOM QUICHE or one of my faves, a CALLALOO FRITTATA.
Ensure you use unsweetened Almond milk and a low fat cheese such as a part skim mozzarella.
Photo: The Kichn
3. VEGGIE SIDES
Take advantage of seasonal flavors and root vegetables to add colour nutritional value to your Easter table. Root vegetables include carrots, parsnips, beets, red onion and sweet potato.
4. CORIANDER AND LEMON CRUSTED SALMON with Asparagus Salad and Poached Egg
5. CARROT CAKE OR YOUR OWN VEGETARIAN EASTER BUN!
Use whole-wheat or spelt flour (hulled, purer wheat), Unsweetened Almond milk, Cinnamon and Agave to sweeten instead of sugar.
If you aren’t Vegetarian, please also cook or bake with Olive oil or Vegetable oil, not Coconut oil. We will leave that debate for after Easter. 🙂
Have a Happy, Holy and Restful Easter. Remember Balance is key.
Check out Things to Do In Kingston this Weekend here:
XoXo, Suga
By: Gabrielle Burgess (CEO, Suga Lifestyle)
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Gabby Burgess, CEO of Suga Lifestyle at Rafjam Bed & Breakfast, Red Light District, Irish Town
If you are visiting Kingston, Jamaica this week, here are Suga Endorsed Places to Go! Suga knows the BEST
FIRST STOP FROM THE AIRPORT IF THERE IS TIME: GLORIA’S Restaurant by Port Royal For our Best Seafood Experience
*Have snacks in case of a wait, but they’ve been doing better 🙂
TO THE HILLS, JAMAICA BLUE MOUNTAINS (~45 – 60 mins from Papine): All quite Scenic
Everyone goes to Cafe Blue. You can still go there, but to be different, check out MIDDLETON CAFE!
MIDDLETON CAFE – Go early and call ahead for a good Jamaican breakfast. They make their own coffee from their farmed beans. (@middleton_cafe_bar) (Past Strawberry Hill, Past Red Light – town after Strawberry Hill, then past EITS)
RAFJAM BED AND BREAKFAST (+1 (876) 426-3667)
A hidden Oasis (Quite a trek down, even if you are in a SUV or if there is rain. You can park at the top and hike down or call them to come for you at the top in their Jeep) Chill out by the river. Also good for Jamaican Breakfast and Lunch! The biggest, best Frittas!
STRAWBERRY HILL Scenic and high end. Decent international food with Jamaican items too for Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner. The Oxtail Shepherd’s Pie is fire. Has a great spa. Find your inner Bob! *Only guests can use the pool. *Deposits and reservations have to be made for dining
CAFE BLUE (Award-winning Best Cafe!): Hot and Cold Coffee Blends, Pastries, Jamaican Chocolates
ON THE FLATS:
BOB MARLEY MUSEUM Tour at 56 Hope Road
Make sure you watch the Movie!
AC HOTEL KINGSTON Modern, newest hotel in Corporate (uptown ha haaa), Kingston Great for a Bar/Lounge night out Award-winning for their Cocktails! Decent menu and Seafood bowl!
Photo: @acloungekingston
SPANISH COURT HOTEL Newest Restaurant at a Hotel Strings & Stones (Never Been! Let us know!) Sky Pool Bar
DEVON HOUSE BAKERY for the BEST PATTIES! For Ice Cream, DO NOT JOIN THEIR LINE UNLESS YOU WISH TO FOR THE EXPERIENCE because *Devon House Ice Cream is also sold up the road in Sovereign North, Barbican
THE NATIONAL STADIUM Issa/Grace Kennedy Boys and Girls Championships are this week! March 19-23
DANYA’S CAFE by Grace Kennedy – Cosy Cafe Tasty pastries, good coffee and Ackee! *Only Open Mon-Fri, last Saturdays
THE PALATE by ROK Hotel Kingston Newest Hotel in Kingston View of the harbour from The ROKstone Pool Bar and Grill- Have some drinks there Award-Winning Restaurant & Chef Ask for Chef Volae, tell him Suga sent you!
Photo: @rokhotelkingston
SHOPPING HIGH QUALITY, UNIQUE SOUVENIRS We do not just have Rasta Coloured Beaded Bracelets and Tye and Dye Dresses! LOCALE JAMAICA 10AM – 6PM. 4 Holborn Road. *Closed on Sundays
For Future Visits, Suga Lifestyle hosts Pop-Ups and Expos featuring the Best of Jamaican Handcrafted, Handmade and Local Businesses. Our Calendar is almost complete for your Curated Jamaican Shopping Experience!
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Fun Memories and Experience at Jamaica Coffee Festival Rain or Shine! Perfect outing for my friend Jody who was doing a quick visit to her JA from DC.
What’s in Your Cup this Morning?
We sipped both Hot and Cold Mountain Pride in edible, Vegan Cupffee Jamaica Cups, Sampled lactose-free Smith’s Rum Creams, had a big boost with Cold Coffee our way from Cafe Blue by the winning Barista that day, Romell! Then we warmed up the richest, best and most authentic way, having our JBMCoffee Black by PerkUp Coffee and JABLUM Coffee!
Big up to all the other Coffee Makers on the Day too! #sipthegreatness
XoXo, Suga
By: Gabrielle Burgess (CEO, Suga Lifestyle)
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As you enter, you will see a sign showing that basically Good Food takes Time. Definitely freshly made, cooked to order. So if hungry, call ahead. They have THE widest range of healthy options.
Quite a clean, cosy atmosphere with a handful of in and out diners. I observed that most persons picked up their orders and the staff were polite and professional.
I had the Bad Ass Black Bean Burger with their own signature dressing in a Sprouted Spelt Burger Bun (J$2000); Baked Sweet Potato Fries that were air-fried and tossed in Cinnamon and Paprika (J$700); Immune Booster Smoothie with Spinach, Kale, Celery, Lime/Lemon Juice, Ginger and Ginger (J$950)
Hubby had the Chicken Fettuccine (whole wheat) in Pesto Scotchy White Wine topped off with parmesan cheese (J$2800).
Great flavours with a touch of spicy and we left feeling full and satisfied.
Invest in your well being. If in Montego Bay, Eat Well and Drink Well at DLE Cafe.
DLE Cafe
Location: Shop #4, Unit 11. Fairview Town Centre, Montego Bay
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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.
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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