XoXo, Suga
By: Gabrielle Burgess (CEO, Suga Lifestyle)
***Awarded by the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce for Entrepreneur of the Year and Nominated for Best in Chamber (Micro Enterprise)***
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It’s been a busy year, but Suga still makes her foodie rounds, especially to a few new spots!
Ahmeraki Cafe (Ig: @ahmerakicafe) opened earlier this summer. We visited mid July and need to go back!
Comfy, cosy cafe with artwork in arched walls, serving local JABLUM Coffee!
Courteous and attentive staff with tasty food for a quick, simple breakfast or lunch. I enjoyed my Salmon bagel and appreciated that though simple, they took pride in its presentation.
Overdue to revisit this one, by Constant Spring Golf Club.
Have a great start to your week Suga Fam!
By: Gabrielle Burgess (CEO, Suga Lifestyle)
***Awarded by the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce for Entrepreneur of the Year and Nominated for Best in Chamber (Micro Enterprise)***
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Our Eye Wata an Our Nose Run
Yellow was the Colour part of our Shirts Tun
Likkle AnnieB did Fraid a being suh Close to di Road
…and the friendly, big Dogs welcoming her to their Abode
I missed capturing the Goats Crossing
They disappeared so quickly, Curry in di Pot was Calling.
Check out the Memories from 2 Weekends ago here!
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[They had Indoor Dining, but it was too beautiful Outside]Mussu’s Restaurant, Holland Bamboo and Dear St. Elizabeth,
We wish we could offer more than our well wishes and prayers at this time, but we will check and listen out to see if there is ANY way we can help them to rebuild.
Persons have already messaged us, that just simply helping to replant the Bamboo would be appreciated. Pictured, it takes about 5 years for Bamboo to reach that height and maturity.
The people of St. Elizabeth will be out of electricity for weeks, maybe months. Some of their medication needs to be refrigerated. Generators are needed and much more.
American Friends of Jamaica is collecting Donations for the Southern Coast of Jamaica affected by Hurricane Beryl:
We are a resilient People. Sweet Jamaica. Jamaica Strong.
Build Back Stronger Sweet Jamaica
By: Gabrielle Burgess (CEO, Suga Lifestyle)
***Awarded by the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce for Entrepreneur of the Year and Nominated for Best in Chamber (Micro Enterprise)***
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There are ~500,000 MSMEs in Jamaica that contribute a significant amount to our GDP and Workforce. Yet, access to Finance remains to be a significant challenge.
Let us Leverage The Power of MSMEs.
By: Gabrielle Burgess (CEO, Suga Lifestyle)
***Awarded by the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce for Entrepreneur of the Year and Nominated for Best in Chamber (Micro Enterprise)***
***Jamaica Chair of the G100 Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) global sector/wing.
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Two weeks ago Suga Lifestyle was pleasantly surprised at the Launch of Jamaica Chamber of Commerce’s 39th Annual Awards Banquet, to not only be Nominated for one Award, but two!
* Best in Chamber (Micro Businesses)
* Entrepreneur of the Year
Share the moment with us here:
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Thanks so much to everyone who continue to support and encourage Suga Lifestyle and our events elevating Brand Jamaica.
Please continue to cheer us on and support us as we strive for Excellence, Bringing the Best of Local to you always.
XoXo, Suga
By: Gabrielle Burgess (CEO, Suga Lifestyle)
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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 sautĂ©ed 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!
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:Â @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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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.
Get a Preview here:
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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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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!
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– 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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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.
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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