Exceptional service from Cafe Blue (Ig: @cafeblueja) Irish Town as usual
Coffee: Blueccino Gabby’s way > Cafe Blue’s signature Blueccino Coffee mix with spices – nutmeg and cinnamon, almond milk, splenda, no whipped cream
Eggs : Veggie Omelette
Bagel : Whole Wheat Bagel (Thanks Cafe Blue for being one of the few places I know to offer it!)
You know it’s hot when you feel the heat in the Blue! Best to head there for Opening time or late afternoon.
Have a Great Weekend! 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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Suga visited the Award-Winning Kamila’s Kitchen (Ig: @kamilaskitchen_ja) at their New Location in the Marketplace in her celebratory month of June and it did not disappoint!
The Restaurant was full and the Service was quick.
Being a creature of habit sometimes, I went for my favourite, the Glow Bowl, which had a special spin on it that day, where Fricasse Mushroom was the highlight! A burst of colours and flavours. I can’t believe it’s Vegetarian!
To make things complete, I had Fruits my way with their delish, satisfying Very Berry Smoothie.
As the kids head back to school, take advantage of feeding their brains with WellFit Foods and Wellness (Ig: @wellgoodja) products available at Kamila’s Kitchen, MarketPlace… Spicy Vegan Cheese, Coconut Yogurt and Walnut Lentil Meat!
Create your own version of Kamila’s Kitchen’s Best New Gastronomy Experience in your homes and feel Guilt-Free.
Also, for a Back to School Relief Weekend, head up to their Skyline Levels location next Saturday, September 14 for Restaurant Round Robin! Make your Reservations. Call +1 876-671-2336.
The Craveable, Plant-based, Dairy- Free, JAMAICAN Kamila’s Kitchen continues to be #SugaEndorsed
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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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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Diane and Brandt Williams with Gabby and Randy Burgess at Sugar Mill Restaurant of Half Moon Resort, Rose Hall, Montego Bay, Jamaica in January 2023.
Steak, Veal, Lamb Chops, you name it, Sugar Mill Restaurant by Half Moon Resort (Ig: @halfmoonJamaica), Montego Bay has got the best, most succulent, prime cuts for you along with excellent service.
They check all the boxes.
Huge, more than satisfactory servings along with an epicurean experience, giving you value for money.
Suga revisited earlier this year and Sugar Mill Restaurant by Half Moon Resort remains #SugaEndorsed.
#Satisfaction
By: Gabrielle Burgess (CEO, Suga Lifestyle)
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I celebrated my Anniversary on April 30 at Buzo Jamaica Italian Restaurant (Ig: @buzo.jamaica) by Park Close, NHT and it did not disappoint!
Outstanding Décor and ambience, well uniformed and hospitable, courteous Staff, effective use of technology for reservations, a central Location, sufficient Parking, commendable Service, impressive Cocktails, varied Menu Options and most importantly, high quality Food and Dessert.
Suga went for an Italian experience, ordering Portobello Mushroom, Carpaccio di Manzo (beef), Squid ink Tagliatelline, Tagliolini pasta with smoked Salmon, finishing with Torta di Lava Caldo al Ciocilatto (Flourless Chocolate Lava Cake, Vanilla bean Gelato and Raspberry reduction) and Tiramisu’ Gelato.
Watch “Why Buzo Jamaica may be Best New or Ethnic Restaurant this Year” on YouTube here:
I still give Delmare at Half Moon Jamaica the edge. Though both restaurants have a different vibe, I prefer the versatility of outstanding Seafood and Italian dishes by Delmare, knowledge of the wait staff, the ambience of their seaside dining and being able to order and enjoy a classic Tiramisu.
Great experience at Buzo though. I definitely recommend it for special occasions. #SugaEndorsed.
For Best New Restaurant, consistency is key and besides an Easter holiday when short staffed, persons have reported mixed reviews to Suga from 7/10 – to 10/10.
Subpar Ratings tended to be a result of being a bit disappointed after high expectations (though what you order highly contributes to that perception), value for money or comparisons from persons who have actually been to Italy and enjoyed authentic Italian cuisine. Thanks Suga Tasters Taraja Jackson, Kimberly Calder and more!
Buzo Jamaica had the most buzz with the anticipation of its opening, where they actually opened during that period of anticipation. There was also difficulty to make reservations in opening weeks due to full capacity. Whether they delivered after that buzz, may still be debatable by the majority.
We must remember other Ethnic restaurants such as Orchid Thai (Ig: @orchidthaijamaica) that have emerged onto our culinary circuit in the past year, New restaurants, Palate and ROKstone at ROK Hotel Kingston (Ig: @rokhotelkingston) and a few more casual, affordable restaurants.
#SugaSnaps to the continuous rise of our Restaurant scene.
By: Gabrielle Burgess (CEO, Suga Lifestyle)
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Gabby Burgess, Kimario Rose-Stewart and Gillian Jackson last Friday at Koi Sushi Restaurant on Hillcrest Avenue.
Throwback Thursday (#tbt) to Lunch with the Girls at Koi Sushi (Ig: @koisushija), above Fromage Gourmet Market at 8 Hillcrest Road.
All Boxes Checked – Good Service – Everthing Tastes Delish – Decent Ambience – Fantastic Cocktails – Sumptuous Dessert – Affordable and Value for Money
Calamari starter – tender, not cliché crispy
Umi Salmon Poke Bowl – just eat it with your eyes
The Haru Roll – a Peppa Swims on the beach experience
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Remember to Balance out di work & stresses ye You are doing your Best Big up Excellence Oyster Bay in Trelawny, Jamaica (Ig: @excellenceoysterbay).#SugaEndorsed
By: Gabrielle Burgess (Founder/Owner, Suga Lifestyle)
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Alexander’s at The Courtleigh Hotel (Ig: @courtleighhotel) is one of The Best spots to dine at for 2023 in Jamaica!
Last December I had the pleasure of being invited to a New Dining Experience at Alexander’s.
It was certainly an unforgettable Experience with fine company.
Executive Chef Fredrick Gayle became a part of the Courtleigh Hotel family just before covid arrived and has been patiently waiting to offer his New Menu to us.
We were introduced to 8 Courses + Dessert and more! These courses were of 1st world calibre, showcasing how we can not only take Jamaican Cuisine to the world, but think outside the box and put our own twist on International cusine paired with Wines from Wine Lady Debra (Ig: @wineladydebra). What a treat! Christmas came early!
Highlights for Suga were the spicy Oxtail Napolean, tender Duck Bruschetta enhanced by tasty tomato-tamarind chutney, the artistic presentation of Organic Salad Greens, a mouthwatering Seafood Lasagne and a vegetarian dish must-try, Baked Vegetable Cannoli!
Oxtail NapoleanBaked Vegetable Cannoli
#SugaSnaps to the fantastic Wine Lady Debra, Nicola Madden Greig for her hospitality, Exec. Chef Fredrick Gayle (Ig: @fredrickgayle) and his team, whom behind stood a lot of women!
Of course, I celebrated that spectacular menu with them again at Alexander’s last Friday night for GNO and I appreciated that the quality was just as high for the standard of service we received and all the courses we enjoyed. Watch out for that Oxtail Napolean though! Chef, a bird requested you put the pepper sauce on the side and not on top.
We also had the Seafood Lasagne, Grilled Chicken Supreme and the healthy Steamed Pak Choy Wrapped Snapper was for meee. The night was young, so we hopped right on over to the Courtleigh Hotel’s Mingles Bar & Lounge that has reopened with great service and comfortable, relaxed Vibes.
#Alexandersrestaurant is #SugaEndorsed.
By: Gabrielle Burgess (Founder/Owner, Suga Lifestyle)
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Alexander’s at The Courtleigh Hotel (Ig: @courtleighhotel) is one of The Best spots to dine at for 2023 in Jamaica!
Last December I had the pleasure of being invited to a New Dining Experience at Alexander’s.
It was certainly an unforgettable Experience with fine company.
Executive Chef Fredrick Gayle became a part of the Courtleigh Hotel family just before covid arrived and has been patiently waiting to offer his New Menu to us.
We were introduced to 8 Courses + Dessert and more! These courses were of 1st world calibre, showcasing how we can not only take Jamaican Cuisine to the world, but think outside the box and put our own twist on International cusine paired with Wines from Wine Lady Debra (Ig: @wineladydebra). What a treat! Christmas came early!
Check out Suga’s Sunday Dinner Special from Alexander’s here!
Highlights for Suga were the spicy Oxtail Napolean, tender Duck Bruschetta enhanced by tasty tomato-tamarind chutney, the artistic presentation of Organic Salad Greens, a mouthwatering Seafood Lasagne and a vegetarian dish must-try, Baked Vegetable Cannoli!
Oxtail NapoleanBaked Vegetable Cannoli
#SugaSnaps to Nicola Madden Greig for her hospitality, Exec. Chef Fredrick Gayle (Ig: @fredrickgayle) and his team, whom behind stood a lot of women!
Of course, I celebrated that spectacular menu with them again at Alexander’s last Friday night for GNO and I appreciated that the quality was just as high for the standard of service we received and all the courses we enjoyed. Watch out for that Oxtail Napolean though! Chef, a bird requested you put the pepper sauce on the side and not on top.
We also had the Seafood Lasagne, Grilled Chicken Supreme and the healthy Steamed Pak Choy Wrapped Snapper was for meee. The night was young, so we hopped right on over to the Courtleigh Hotel’s Mingles Bar & Lounge that has reopened with great service and comfortable, relaxed Vibes. #Alexandersrestaurant is #SugaEndorsed.
By: Gabrielle Burgess (Founder/Owner, Suga Lifestyle)
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After 20 years of loyal patronage by locals and overseas visitors, Harmony Hall was sold and Toscanini closed.
Toscanini’s Chef, Pierluigi Ricci, nicknamed PG, opened PG’s Restaurant & Wine Bar along Tower Isle in October of last year.
He was happy to find the space, which he continues to make his own. Suga missed out on her trip to Rome this year, but you don’t have to go to Rome to experience the vintage ambience PG has created.
PG’s menu is based on what’s available at sea or is farm to table, accompanied by an extensive Wine List.
The dishes served continue to be high quality, authentic Italian dishes. Their fresh homemade Pasta is one of the best on the island and along with Simos Bread and Catering, so is their Tiramisu.
For Independence Day Weekend two Fridays ago, Suga dined with family, a party of 4. See some of what we enjoyed here!
Escargot BourguignonMozzarella Caprese SaladPappardelle Promodoro with grilled Shrimp (Shaved parmesan cheese & Tomato sauce)Fresh catch of the day, Mahi-Mahi.Tiramisu
We had Escargot Bourguignon, fresh Mozzarella Caprese Salad, Pappardelle Boscaiola (Bacon & fresh mushroom in a cream & tomato sauce), Pappardelle Promodoro with grilled Shrimp (Shaved parmesan cheese & rucola pesto) although they were out of Pesto so I received tomato sauce instead, Smoked Pork Chop in an apple cider sauce that was juicy to the bone and the fresh catch of the day, Mahi-Mahi.
Definitely value for money and worth the drive for Lunch one weekend if coming from Kingston. Pizza nights and rooftop dining may be on the horizon too.
PG’s Restaurant and Wine Bar
Location:Tower Isle, Ocho Rios. Jamaica
Ph: 876-727-4386
By: Gabrielle Burgess (Founder/Owner, Suga Lifestyle)
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