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Happy Monday! Where are you having your Coffee Today?

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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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Just 2 Weekends ago, We Enjoyed One of the Best Places for Curried Goat in Jamaica

by Brand JamaicaCulinary ExperiencesRestaurant Reviews & RatingsSuga TastersWhat's Hot
Mussu’s Restaurant, Holland Bamboo, St. Elizabeth 21.6.24

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:

https://linktr.ee/afjcares?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZj8-WCjF-CXGaXKPh1wDFj-MCLaTMLL-fr0UFEhg4vehNoqcF3kYaxtqI_aem_VFUjaE0gZI07Z6TPdbGUfw

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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HAPPY INTERNATIONAL MSME DAY!_20240627_132629_0000

Happy World MSME Day! Resilience is Our Middle Name

by Brand JamaicaCharitiesCulinary ExperiencesFit Happens with GabbyGW ArtHealth & FitnessRestaurant Reviews & RatingsSuga TastersWhat's Hot

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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#tbt to Lucca Italian Restaurant in Montego Bay! Authentic Italian #SugaEndorsed

by Culinary ExperiencesRestaurant Reviews & RatingsSuga TastersWhat's Hot

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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Have You Been to Chillin’s New Location? What’s for Lunch Today?

by Brand JamaicaRestaurant Reviews & RatingsSuga TastersWhat's Hot
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.

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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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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Drifting Into the Week on a Coffee High from Jamaica Coffee Festival like…

by Brand JamaicaFit Happens with GabbySuga TastersWhat's Hot
Blue Mountain Coffee Festival last Saturday, March 2 at Newcastle, St. Andrew

Watch how we’re Drifting into the Week. On a Coffee High here! :

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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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We Got Early Dibs at Chive Restaurant for V-Day! Where Did You Go?

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I Ain’t gonna lie, we werecomatosed from Chive Restaurant (Ig: @chivejamaica) yesterday.

Check out the highlights here!

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We went for a late brunch close to 1pm, but ended up ordering from their V-Day Menu.
We had our usual Appetizer Faves, Chive style Mussels and Marlin Canapes, followed by a Savoury Seafood Risotto and Whole Lobster Themidor. Chive dishes thrive with Herbs and the right amount of Spice. We thoroughly enjoyed it all and since we sighted the freshly made Desserts from we walked in, we saved space.

Tiramisu for me, where ladyfingers that were not spared and a decadent, Rich Chocolate Cake for Mr. Suga.

Then homeward bound to our Pawlentine, AnnieB

Hope you had a good one, but remember to Love Everyday, starting with Yourself first.

XoXo,
Suga

By: Gabrielle Burgess (CEO, Suga Lifestyle)

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Great way to start the New Year with Breakfast at Middleton Cafe!

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Cool, fresh Blue Mountain air, warm hospitality and freshly made, tasty breakfast with rich, Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee.

Persons seem to be slowly getting back into their routines for the New Year, so this may be the last weekend for a bit of R and R before the real hustle and bustle plus back to school begins.

Head on up to Middleton Cafe (Ig: @middleton_cafe_bar) about 45 minutes from Papine.

Go early to catch the Jamaican Breakfast, but we got there a bit after 10:30am and our Omelettes were awesome. Loved that I could customize and substitute the Cheddar Cheese with Mozzarella.

Princess AnnieB was on her best behaviour and there were diners, but it was not crowded. They have a simple, very affordable menu and we were so comfortable. Looking forward to stopping by again soon.

Middleton Cafe and Bar

Location: Gordon Town, St. Andrew. Jamaica

Phone: +1 876-344-0385

By: Gabrielle Burgess (CEO, Suga Lifestyle)

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TGIF to Endless Cocktails at The Regency Bar and Lounge!

by Brand JamaicaRestaurant Reviews & RatingsSuga TastersWhat's Hot

Regency Bar and Lounge at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel (Ig: @regencybarandlounge) recently celebrated their 10th Anniversary and their Cocktails and Tasty Bites Menu continue to be FIRE.

Yall know about their Signature Lobster Mac Cheese right?!

Drink in hand – The Hampden Sour of course!

Have a Great Holiday Weekend and Please DRINK Responsibly.

XoXo,
Suga

By: Gabrielle Burgess (CEO, Suga Lifestyle)

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