Happy Friday! Endless Cocktails and a New Menu from Regency Bar and Lounge!

Gabby Burgess a.k.a Suga of Suga Lifestyle with the New Elderflower Martini and Melon Surprise from Regency Bar and Lounge, Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel at their New Menu Launch last Tuesday.

A Renewed Regency Bar and Lounge (Ig: @regencybarandlounge)? YES Please! I’d love to see all the ladies return to Regency in 3s and 4s in their LBDs and the Gentlemen dressing their best.

Endless Cocktails have returned Every Friday 5pm – 10pm and the NEW NEW Menu is FIRE.

Check out highlights from Regency Bar and Lounge’s New Menu Launch here:

https://youtube.com/shorts/qz2tZEYpSAw?feature=share

Crowd fave Cocktails at the New Menu Launch last Tuesday were the Elderflower Martini and Melon Surprise pictured with me on this cover.

If Rum Cream is your thing, feel free to get Drunk In Love, but it’s Bittersweet for Campari lovers. White Rum? Is it a Martini? No, it’s an uncoventional Rum Fire based Classic Daiquiri. That will do it. I liked it! The white rum was not overpowering at all. There are more to come today too!

Oh and fret not, with Endless Cocktails you are encouraged to Drink Responsibly. The New Menu items with tasty Apps and Dinner dishes made with love will soak it all up.

Lobster Bruschettas

Best Broccoli I’ve ever had due to a tasty vinaigrette and a crispy cashew crunch.
The Surf & Turf and Chicken Sliders and both the Lobster and Chicken Bruschettas were highlights for me, bringing the right amount of spice. Those slider buns were soft and fresh and the meat was tender and well seasoned. #SugaSnaps

The Shrimp Penne can’t lose with the Pasta lovers and of course, their Signature Lobster Mac-n-Cheese is back to call your name with a little more love. So creamy!

Lobster Mac-n-Cheese

Curry Goat Rice Balls ?! Different, but Delish.and the Chocolate Mousse Cake was definitely worth the calories.

Chocolate Mousse Cake

Go check out Regency Bar and Lounge & have a Great Weekend! Cheers!
***Making a Reservation is advised***
#SugaEndorsed

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

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#throwbacktuesday2018! When Last Have You Made This Stop?!

Randy and Gabby Burgess of Suga Lifestyle at EITS Cafe in Irish Town, Kingston Easter 2018.

When last have you gone on the Blue Mountain Culinary Trail?

It is always great to just even breathe in fresh air!

Tasty, farm to table food and mountain views from EITS Cafe (Ig: @17milepost) in Irish Town, Kingston, Jamaica.

#SugaEndorsed

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

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Did You See Our Two Women Revolutionising the Dining Experience this Morning on TVJ?

Loving this for Jamaica, Our Women & Our Culture. FOLLOW @visueats !

Past Wolmers Girls, Tanesha Westcarr and Sophronia McKenzie left Jamaica and garnered skills in the UK and Florida respectively. Planting a seed from 2019, they are now ready to invest both their skills and talents in Jamaica.

They are revolutionising the dining experience as Women in a male dominated tech industry with Visueats!

Get a snippet of their interview here!

https://www.instagram.com/reel/CpNMqrnAM3Q/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

With Instagram, TikTok and more, we have been eating with our eyes. I meaaan you’re not always going to luck out to see a plate that passes you for a preview of what to order or what you already ordered. Get started from home with the app or when you reach the Restaurant and appetise with your eyes from the Menu first! Wow. #SugaSnaps

Follow Visueats on Instagram @visueats
I’m loving this! Who run the world? Girls Girls. XoXo, Suga

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

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Happy Monday! Did you See ‘Best Restaurant in Ja’ in Suga’s Sunday Dinner Special?

Diane and Brandt Williams with Randy and Gabby Burgess dining on the Beach at the Award-Winning Delmare Restaurant at Half Moon Resort, Montego Bay, Jamaica.

Yes you read right. In the beginning of January, I Restaurant hopped from from what I thought was the best, Sugar Mill, to its neighbour, the Award-winning Delmare Seafood Restaurant with Italian influences at Half Moon, Montego Bay overlooking the white sand beach. However, as you can see, you can dine on the Beach too.

A relatively New and Modern Menu influenced by what came in with the tides and what was freshly cut from a farm nearby.

Jamaican Luxury Hotel Dining seen to perfection with knowlegeable staff that had genuine charm and hospitality.

To start, I could not get the Signature Elderflower Spritz, but the Da Luca Prosecco sufficed. They had quite the variety for Wines.

The Polipo (Grilled Octopus Dish) is definitely up there with other fine dishes of Octopus I have enjoyed.

Polipo (Grilled Octopus Dish)

The Gentlemen left nothing untouched with their Mixed Grill of the Chef’s Daily selection of Seafood, the Local Snapper was cooked to perfection complimented by a sauce that was just divine.

Mixed Grill: Chef’s Daily selection of Seafood
Local Snapper dish

I had half a serving of the Squid Ink Spaghetti, White Wine, Clams, Mussels, Shrimp, Snapper and fresh Tomatoes. I almost regretted opting for the Half serving, but that thought never lingered once my Tiramisu hit the table and I had enough space to finish it all. Every spoonful was Classic and Authentic. Just Wow.

Squid Ink Spaghetti, White Wine, Clams, Mussels, Shrimp, Snapper and fresh Tomatoes
Classic Tiramisu

Other delightful Desserts enjoyed were a complimentary platter with Macarons, Dark Chocolate, Biscotti & more, a Curated no sugar, no Dairy Dessert, Gelato & Sorbet and a delish, flavourful serving of Moncello & White Chocolate Cheesecake. #SugaSnaps

Complimentary platter with Macarons, Dark Chocolate, Biscotti & more
Curated no sugar, no Dairy Dessert
Gelato & Sorbet
Moncello & White Chocolate Cheesecake

When you see Art on a Plate, then enjoy it with sweet symphony, that’s Dining perfection.

Remember folks, you do not have to stay at Half Moon to dine at Half Moon. The Delmare Restaurant is open to the public. Go ahead and make your reservation for currently, the Best Dining Experience in Jamaica and if you have one, go with your local ID for the Local discount. #SugaEndorsed

Happy Sunday!

Delmare Restaurant

Location: Half Moon Resort. Rose Hall, Montego Bay, Jamaica

Ph: 876.953.2211

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

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THE Best Restaurant in Jamaica Right Now…Suga’s Sunday Dinner Special

Diane and Brandt Williams with Randy and Gabby Burgess dining on the Beach at the Award-Winning Delmare Restaurant at Half Moon Resort, Montego Bay, Jamaica.

Yes you read right. In the beginning of January, I Restaurant hopped from from what I thought was the best, Sugar Mill, to its neighbour, the Award-winning Delmare Seafood Restaurant with Italian influences at Half Moon, Montego Bay overlooking the white sand beach. However, as you can see, you can dine on the Beach too.

A relatively New and Modern Menu influenced by what came in with the tides and what was freshly cut from a farm nearby.

Jamaican Luxury Hotel Dining seen to perfection with knowlegeable staff that had genuine charm and hospitality.

To start, I could not get the Signature Elderflower Spritz, but the Da Luca Prosecco sufficed. They had quite the variety for Wines.

The Polipo (Grilled Octopus Dish) is definitely up there with other fine dishes of Octopus I have enjoyed.

Polipo (Grilled Octopus Dish)

The Gentlemen left nothing untouched with their Mixed Grill of the Chef’s Daily selection of Seafood, the Local Snapper was cooked to perfection complimented by a sauce that was just divine.

Mixed Grill: Chef’s Daily selection of Seafood
Local Snapper dish

I had half a serving of the Squid Ink Spaghetti, White Wine, Clams, Mussels, Shrimp, Snapper and fresh Tomatoes. I almost regretted opting for the Half serving, but that thought never lingered once my Tiramisu hit the table and I had enough space to finish it all. Every spoonful was Classic and Authentic. Just Wow.

Squid Ink Spaghetti, White Wine, Clams, Mussels, Shrimp, Snapper and fresh Tomatoes
Classic Tiramisu

Other delightful Desserts enjoyed were a complimentary platter with Macarons, Dark Chocolate, Biscotti & more, a Curated no sugar, no Dairy Dessert, Gelato & Sorbet and a delish, flavourful serving of Moncello & White Chocolate Cheesecake. #SugaSnaps

Complimentary platter with Macarons, Dark Chocolate, Biscotti & more
Curated no sugar, no Dairy Dessert
Gelato & Sorbet
Moncello & White Chocolate Cheesecake

When you see Art on a Plate, then enjoy it with sweet symphony, that’s Dining perfection.

Remember folks, you do not have to stay at Half Moon to dine at Half Moon. The Delmare Restaurant is open to the public. Go ahead and make your reservation for currently, the Best Dining Experience in Jamaica and if you have one, go with your local ID for the Local discount. #SugaEndorsed

Happy Sunday!

Delmare Restaurant

Location: Half Moon Resort. Rose Hall, Montego Bay, Jamaica

Ph: 876.953.2211

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

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Suga’s Sunday Dinner Special from Le Vendôme Restaurant, Negril !

It was a great way to kick off the New Year, fine dining at Le Vendôme Restaurant (Ig: @levendomenegril) at Charela Inn (Ig:@charelainn), one of the Caribbean’s Best kept French secrets on the 7-mile Negil strip.

Watch “Suga’s Sunday Dinner Special from Le Vendôme Restaurant, Negril !” on YouTube here:

https://youtu.be/yzL0eQymmOQ

I enjoyed my Birthday stay there last year and admired the old love story of how Charela Inn came about after seeing a tribute to late co-owner, Sophie Grizzle in the lobby.

Le Vendôme Restaurant at Charela Inn is a Family owned, community operated, farm to table Restaurant and Hotel owned by the Grizzles.

Jamaican, Daniel Grizzle met Sophie at a nightclub in Birmingham and after running into her a second time, he knew she was the one and they eventually got married.

Hearing his father was ill after securing a job in Africa, he took Sophie to Jamaica, stopping in Negril, where she also fell in love with Jamaica. In addition to their farm, they acquired Charela Inn in 1980.

As correctly quoted by Sophie, ‘Charela Inn is nestled by the seashore where you can quietly dine al fresco to the calming sounds of Negril’s seven-mile beach’s bluest waves’. However, they now have live jazz music from time to time that diners enjoy. I would love to return for one of those nights.

I appreciated that their staff made us feel that they were so happy to have us there, even on a busy night. Mr. Grizzle was there himself, dining with his daughters and even came over to ensure everything was fine with our wine order. He seemed to be keeping a close eye on his New staff, which is crucial in any business. An owner’s presence is usually the key to continued success, especially in Jamaica. #SugaSnaps

Our starters were the Soup of the day and their savory Escargot.

We followed up with their Duck cooked to tender perfection and their delish Seafood Pasta cooked in a light house sauce.

We didn’t have dessert, but Le Vendôme Restaurant with adequate, secure parking on the 7-mile Negril strip is #SugaEndorsed and it should be one of our regular stops moving forward whenever in Negril.


Happy Sunday!

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

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HAPPY NEW YEAR Suga Fam!

I will share with you a few things I had to remember moving forward into the New Year

• There are always things to be thankful for
• It could always be worse
• If you feel alone, you really are, because only YOU can be responsible for charting your own course. So how do YOU want to be remembered?
• Never Give Up …especially on something you can’t go a day without thinking about – Winston Churchill. • Show appreciation to those who Believe in YOU and those who Love YOU

Thanks to everyone for keeping up with Suga Lifestyle! Looking forward to growing with you and taking Brand Jamaica to di World!

Wishing you all a year of Happinness, Good Health and Prosperity. Cheers!

XoXo,
Suga

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

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MERRY CHRISTMAS from Suga Lifestyle!

It’s been a pleasure doing great things for MSMEs and Brand Jamaica!

Expect even more from Suga Lifestyle and GW Art next year 🙂 You’re always as good as your last show! UP!

Happy Holidays to you and Yours!

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

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TGIF! Where are you Dining Tonight?

It’s 2 Days to Christmas!

After a long awaited Opening, our visit to Orchid Thai Restaurant (Ig: @orchidthaijamaica) for hubby, Randy’s Birthday on December 3rd a few weeks ago was worth it!

Comfortable seating with the finest décor. Indoor and Outdoor seating available. It’s all in the details. A taste of Authentic Thai Cuisine in Kingston with attentive Staff and tasty, unique Dessert options to complete your courses.

LOVE when they don’t want a Birthday serenade and get pleasantly Surprised with a classy one!

We enjoyed,

Thai Dusted Calamari – Tasty
Crispy Pig Tails – Yum! Juicy with a crisp!
Orchid Thai Pad Thai Special Mix – Authentically delish!
Beef Massaman Curry – Tender. Ask for Spicy!
Pumpkin Panna Cotta – Uniquely Divine

Orchid Thai Restaurant is #SugaEndorsed
Great for Family outings to leave you all happy and satisfied.
*Reservations Recommended*

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

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Fling Back Friday to Restaurant Week Ja At One Of Our Faves Mystic Thai!

With a quick road trip out of town to Montego Bay last Saturday for business, Mustic Thai (Ig: @mystic_thai_jamaica) was a must stop for me and hubby, Randy.

We didn’t order from their regular menu as their Restaurant week menu was tempting enough and we wanted to participate.

Staff were courteous and Service was smooth as usual.

Randy started off with the marinated shallow fried Shrimp tossed in Basil Chilli Garlic sauce. The Shrimps were plump, tasty, with a tempered heat balanced out with herbs.

I enjoyed the juicy, tender, spicy honey glazed Pork belly Skewers.

Our Mains were the usual authentic Asian and satisfying high quality dishes enhanced by their Curry and Sauce.

I had the steamed Fish Fillet with quinoa and a yellow curry instead of the lemon chilli cilantro sauce and Randy had the Five Spice Chicken with spicy plum sauce, greens and spicy, Thai herbed fried rice.

Dessert was pleasantly interesting. Cinnamon flavoured Grilled Pineapple with homemade Coconut & Jaggery Ice Cream. Delish! #SugaSnaps

Opening a Restaurant in Kingston is always a challenge, but no matter the delay, whenever it happens, we are ready.
Cheers to a consistently high standard of service, ethnic cuisine and comfort. #SugaEndorsed

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

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