Two Powerhouses in the culinary industry, Pink Apron Jamaica and Simo’s Bread and Catering will join forces again to offer Brunch at a neat spot in Kingston, The Courtyard on Lady Musgrave Road this Sunday! Need I say more?
This Brunch is #SugaEndorsed.
By: Gabrielle Burgess
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Suga’s Ratings for Barton G. The Restaurant – Miami Beach
Date and time of visit: Sunday, October 20, 2019 at 8:30pm
No. of diners: 3 adults
NB. Ratings fill 5 stars maximumÂÂ
Parking: ★★★☆â˜â€
Ambience: ★★★★★
Décor: ★★★★â˜â€
Comfort: ★★★★â˜â€
Service: ★★★★★
Speed: ★★★★★
Food quality: ★★★★★
Serving amount: ★★★★★
Plating: ★★★★★
Value for $: ★★★★★
Suga’s Breakdown
Eye-popping Entrees!
By: Gabrielle Burgess
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Suga Taster Ratings for Casa Sensei, FL
Date and time of visit: October 13th at 7pm
No. of diners: 2
Server: Dane N
NB. Ratings fill 5 stars maximum
Parking: ★★★★★
Ambience: ★★★★★
Décor: ★★★★★
Comfort: ★★★★★
Service: ★★★☆â˜â€
Speed: ★★★★â˜â€
Food quality: ★★★☆â˜â€
Serving amount: ★★★★â˜â€
Plating: ★★★★â˜â€
Value for $: ★★★☆â˜â€
A Suga Taster’s Breakdown !
A friend and I selected Casa Sensei as the place to be when we decided that a night out was overdue. Casa Sensei had been high on our list of places to try, since the cuisine is pan-Asian mixed with the dynamic culinary traditions of Latin America.
The restaurant does not have its own parking lot, but there is a parking garage within close proximity and payment is collected via the Pay By Phone App.
Upon entering the restaurant, we were greeted quite pleasantly by hostesses, Kamilah and Daniela, who seated us within five minutes of our arrival. Although the interior of the restaurant is Asian-chic, we decided to dine outdoors by the waterfront, overlooking the Himmarshee Canal on Las Olas Blvd.
Our server, Dane approached us shortly after, provided the food and drink menus, and took our orders quickly. However, within one hour we no longer had our server’s undivided attention and we had to be asking other servers for him to fill our glasses with water on several occasions.
Closer to the end of our disappointing dining experience, we were approached by Barbara, who I was told was the night manager. She was seeking feedback on our evening. She apologized for the server’s sparse attention and stated that it was due to it being a Saturday night, where the restaurant had its fair share of patrons. With regards to the saltiness of some of our dishes, she urged us to give them another try. Despite the mediocre service and food quality, we had already planned on returning to try their Sushi dishes. Complimentary Cotton Candy was also a sweet ending to a salty night.
***N.B. Prices quoted subject to additional tax and Service charge***
Casa Sensei
Location: 1200 East Las Olas Blvd. #101 Fort Lauderdale, Fl 33301
Ph: 954-530-4176
Instagram: @casasensi
Edited By: Gabrielle Burgess (Founder/Owner of Suga Lifestyle)
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Last Thursday evening, Suga had the pleasure of attending the official Grand Opening of the Reggae Mill Restaurant at Devon House.
After two and a half years of serving Greek Cuisine at Devon House, familiarly known as Opa, owner, Alexx Antaeus decided to leave it up to his business partner, Orlease King (Jamaican, born and grown) to take over and give Devon House and by extension, Kingston, Jamaica, an authentic Jamaican cuisine restaurant.
The restaurant shares the same space as Opa and the Reggae Mill Bar, but according to Antaeus, the prices for the Reggae Mill Restaurant should be more reasonable to encourage persons to make it their preferred spot for lunch.
Appetizers were offered to guests, giving you a taste of what to expect when you decide to dine at the new, authentic Jamaican dining spot.
The Ackee and Saltfish on pressed plantain gave persons the option of adding more seasoning or spice. While the tender Pork bites gave you the true Jamaican hit of spice, mixed with a touch of sweet from the sauce.
CPJ had an assortment of wines serving throughout the night and the buffet opened up, treating guests to Rice and peas, Curried Goat, Jerked Chicken, Oxtail and Stew Peas.
Suga enjoyed it all. The flavours were balanced and the meats, sourced locally, were well seasoned and juicy to the bone. Orlease did a fantastic job of recreating the meals we grew up enjoying from our kitchens. We all know the home cooked Stew Peas that tied our fathers is not easy to achieve. I am also happy to say in Jamaican words, ‘it neva salt’.
Well done to Orlease, Alexx and their team. Looking forward to see the Reggae Mill Restaurant maintain a high standard of true, home style Jamaican cooking.
I am also looking forward to trying the Jamaican desserts, in particular, my favourite, the Bread Pudding!
Reggae Mill Restaurant
Location: Devon House, Hope Road. Kingston, Ja.
Opening Hours: Mondays – Fridays: 12 noon – 11:00 pm, Saturdays 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm
***Closed on Sundays***
By: Gabrielle Burgess
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How good does this Caramel Brownie Ice Cream Sandwich look from Jamaica Liquor Warehouse ?! Get your holiday treat on with them this weekend 😉
Enjoy!
Jamaica Liquor Warehouse, Deli & Bar
Location: 17 Lindsay Crescent, Kingston
Ph: 876-925-9427
Instagram: @jamaicaliquorwarehouse
***Closed on Mondays***
By: Gabrielle Burgess
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Gabrielle Burgess a.k.a Suga is now contributing articles to www.buzz-caribbean.com !
I am so enthusiastic to finally share the joy I feel each time I have Chilly Witch Ice Cream and Sorbet, notably after I earn my carbs.
So far, the 00-Heaven, a luxury chocolate blend made with One One Cacao’s delicious, rich, Jamaican
dark chocolate is my favourite.
Chilly Witch will be at my Christmas Trade Show, Suga Lifestyle’s Christmas Connection at The Jamaica Pegasus on Sunday, December 15th! So SAVE THE DATE!
Check out more from my latest article, ‘The Chilly Witch from Montego Bay Casts Spells on Diets with Ice Cream and Sorbet’ by clicking on the link here:
https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/the-chilly-witch-from-montego-bay-casts-spells-on-diets-with-ice-cream-and-sorbet/
Enjoy! Chilly Witch is #SugaEndorsedÂÂ
By: Gabrielle Burgess
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Suga introduces you to Suga Taster, Jehan Knight!
Jehan Knight is a Mental Health Therapist, who currently resides in Florida. She enjoys cooking Steak or Salmon and Beef is her favourite choice of meat. Her favourite dessert is Crème brûlée and she has the biggest sweet tooth I know. She does not have a favourite restaurant to go to for special occasions because she is always trying somewhere new. Food is always on her mind.
Suga Taster, Jehan Knight’s Ratings for Kaluz Restaurant, FL
Date and time of visit: September 22nd at 6:45 pm
No. of diners: 4
Server: Andrew
NB. Ratings fill 5 stars maximum
Parking: ★★★★★
Décor: ★★★★★
Comfort: ★★★★★
Service: ★★★★★
Speed: ★★★★★
Food quality: ★★★★★
Serving amount: ★★★★★
Plating: ★★★★â˜â€
Value for $: ★★★★★
Suga Taster’s Breakdown!
As I pulled up to the new kid on the block, Kaluz Restaurant, I was eagerly greeted by a remarkably polite and well-mannered valet attendant who informed me that there was no charge, as they work off of gratuity.
Upon entering Kaluz, it had modern décor, it was breezy with dockside views and my party was seated right away. Our server, another courteous, yet quirky young man by the name of Andrew came over, introduced himself, briefed us on the menu and took our drink orders. About five minutes later, Andrew returned and took our orders for both the appetizer and main course. He gave us the rundown on each dish, ensuring there were no allergies. Everything was nothing short of well seasoned and divine, tickling my Jamaican roots.
*N.B. Prices listed were subjected to tax and service charge
Kaluz is definitely endorsed by Suga Taster, Jehan and she will return.
Kaluz Restaurant, FL
Location: 3300 E Commerical Boulevard. Fort Lauderdale, Fl 33308
Ph: 954-772-2209
Edited By: Gabrielle Burgess (Founder/Owner, Suga Lifestyle)
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Come View, Sip, Taste and Shop GW Art’s Collection at The Jamaica Pegasus on Saturday, September 28th!
The event will feature Cheeses from Outland Hurders Creamery & Farmstead, Chorlavi’s Pepper Jellies and Jams and rich, bean to dark Chocolate from One One Cacao to complement the evening too!
Chorlavi’s by Nella Davis Stewart out of St. Ann, uses less sugar and more local organic fruit, herbs and vegetables to create a tasty variety of Pepper Jellies and Jams. No preservatives and no additives.
Nella used to be a caterer, so can demonstrate how well her Jams and Jellies pair with meats.
Where did she get the name Chorlavi’s?
Nella went to eat at Haciendo Chorlavi, a hotel in the hills of Ecuador about 20 years ago. They have a love story similar to Lover’s Leap in Jamaica and she fell in love with the place.
When Nella went to register her business’s name as Gems, in honour of her mother, the name was aready taken. So she went with Chorlavi’s!
What’s Suga’s fave from Chorlavi’s?
I love the Pineapple, Mango and Carambola Pepper Jellies. They were balanced in terms of tasting the fruit, the spicy and the sweet.
I love the Otaheite Jam too.
What will Chorlavi’s have at GW Art’s Collection?
Chorlavi’s has such a range of Jams and Jellies, I can just give you a preview!
Pairings for serving on crackers:
Tamarind Coconut and Peanut butter, all Pepper Jams with cheeses, Tamarind Pepper Jam with smoked meats.
I can’t wait! Can you?!
Save the Date! #SEPTEMBER28
By: Gabrielle Burgess
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The Caribbean’s No. 1 Urban Food Festival with over 70 Chefs starts Saturday, October 26! With Restaurant Week afterwards, plan your gym days to earn your carbs NOW!
Save the dates and look into securing your tickets! Season bands are on sale this year too. Note that the Season band includes Pork Palooza, Chopstix, Crisp, Picante and Meet Street.
All days should be a treat. If you must choose, stay tuned to your favourite Chefs and Restaurants’ social media pages and see where they will be.
The website,  http://www.jafoodanddrink.com may feature them soon and tickets are on sale now on the website.
By: Gabrielle Burgess
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TGIF to this Escoveitched Lobster from Seaside Dutchie that a Suga Baby enjoyed 2 weeks ago!
Seaside Dutchie has authentic Jamaican cuisine with seaside dining and is #SugaEndorsed.
Give Seaside Dutchie a visit and enjoy your weekend!
Seaside Dutchie
Location: Altery Beach, Priory St. Ann. Jamaica
Ph: 876-367-9277
Instagram: @seasidedutchie
By: Gabrielle Burgess
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