Deaf Can Coffee has a mobile truck COMING SOON!
Stay tuned!
By: Gabrielle Burgess
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Live Entertainment and Eats at EITS Cafe this Saturday!
Limited seating, but great opportunity to enjoy live entertainment and dining in the Blue Mountains. Book your spot if it isn’t too late! #SugaEndorsed
EITS Cafe at Mount Edge Guesthouse
RSVP to [email protected]
Ph#: 876-944-8974
Address: 17 Mile Post, Newcastle. St. Andrew Jamaica
By: Gabrielle Burgess
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Blue Ridge Restaurant and Cottage disappoints a Suga Bear
Suga Bear, Sacha Riley’s Ratings for Blue Ridge Restaurant and Cottages
Date and time of visit:Â Monday, April 2, 2018 at 2:30pm
No. of diners: 3 adults; 2 kids
NB. Ratings fill 5 stars maximum
Parking: ★★☆☆☆
Ambience: ★★★★☆
Décor: ★★★☆☆
Comfort: ★★★★☆
Service: ★★★★☆
Speed: ★★★★☆
Food quality: ★★☯ï¸â˜†â˜† (2.5)
Serving amount: ★★★★☆
Plating: ★★★★★
Value for $: ★★☯ï¸â˜†â˜†(2.5)
Comments:Â
Impressive views and well maintained grounds. Décor could incorporate more of the cottage theme though. Menu had a sufficient variety of items. There was a tasty selection of Appetizers such as Popcorn Shrimp and Chicken, encouraging one to look forward to the main. However, the main dishes disappointed. Ribs were overcooked, failing to slide off the bone and the Pork Chops that lacked seasoning had a Guava glaze sauce, which did not meet its elaborate description to complement them. The Mac and Cheese was said to have ‘too much Tasty Cheese’ as it was too heavy. They then failed to redeem themselves with Dessert for a good end to the meal. The Very Berry Blue Cheesecake was said to be just blue and wasn’t ‘very berry’ at all.
Service and speed were commendable, but the quality of food did not meet the standard required for the Restaurant to be worth the drive.
Blue Ridge Restaurant and Cottages has been known to be an enjoyable place for myself and others to visit for savoury food with a view. Suga hopes this bad experience was an anomaly. If not, I hope they get back on track soon. Afterall, they are on too steep a mountain to take such a fall.
Blue Ridge Restaurant and Cottages
Location: Salt Hill Lot 9 East Rural, St. Andrew, Blue Mountain
Ph: 562-7580
***Reservations recommended***
Instagram: @blueridgeja
By: Gabrielle Burgess
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Chefs on Show at The Jamaica Pegasus this Friday!
Chefs on Show will be this Friday at The Jamaica Pegasus. Tickets cost $6000JMD for you to experience the culinary talents of our very own Jamaican Chefs. Some Suga endorsed Chefs such as Mark Cole, Christian Sweeney and Jackie Tyson will be there too.
Get your tickets today!
By: Gabrielle Burgess
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Jamaican Breakfast in the Mountains
Suga’s Ratings for EITS Cafe at Mount Edge Guesthouse
Date and time of visit:Â Sunday, April 1, 2018 at 10:30am
No. of diners: 2
NB. Ratings fill 5 stars maximum
Parking: ★☆☆☆☆
Ambience: ★★★★★
Decor: ★★★★★
Comfort: ★★★★★
Service: ★★★★☆
Speed: ★★★☆☆
Food quality: ★★★★☆
Serving amount: ★★★★☆
Plating: ★★★☆☆
Value for $: ★★★★☆
SuGa Endorsement: ★★★★☆
Comments:
Exquisite ambience and scenic view with hummingbirds in full flight while you wait for your food made fresh to order. Menu items were quite reasonable in cost. My husband and I had the Jamaican breakfast that included Ackee and saltfish, along with sides of our choice. I thought that they needed more filling in their Fritters, but their Ackee and other sides such as boiled banana were spot on.
The father-daughter duo who run EITS, Michael and Robyn Fox, were hospitable, making us feel right at home.
Their high standard as a must-stop on the Blue Mountain culinary trail has been kept. Suga snaps for EITS.
EITS Cafe at Mount Edge Guesthouse
Ph#: 876-944-8974
Address: 17 Mile Post, Newcastle. St. Andrew Jamaica
Stay tuned for 2 spots that have gone downhill on the Blue Mountain Culinary trail for Suga Bears next week!
By: Gabrielle Burgess
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Thanks for the Likes Suga Bears!
SUGA LIFESTYLE’s Facebook Page is at 500 LIKES!
Since the start of the year, Suga has made an effort to reach out to more persons on Facebook to increase joy and awareness about what Suga Lifestyle is all about.
Suga has reached out with various posts to inspire, educate and entertain via What’s Hot in Sports, Restaurant Reviews and Rantings, Health and Fitness, GW Art, Charites, Recipes and more!
The www.sugalifestyle.com website is almost at 1000 followers!
Stay tuned for more exciting things from Suga this year and thanks for reading, following, liking and keeping up!
Suga appreciates you.
By: Gabrielle Burgess
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TGIF to this Jamaican Breakfast from The Blue Window, Jamaica Pegasus!
TGIF to this Jamaican style breakfast from The Blue Window Restaurant at The Jamaica Pegasus Hotel! #SugaEndorsed
What are you having for breakfast this morning?
The Blue Window Restaurant, Jamaica Pegasus
Location: 81 Knutsford Blvd., Kingston 5
Ph: 876-926-3690 – 5
By: Gabrielle Burgess
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Two Spots Fail for Suga on the Blue Mountain Culinary Trail
Suga’s Ratings for Crystal Edge Restaurant
Date & Time of Visit: Sunday, April 1, 2018 at 1:00pm.
No. of diners: 2
NB. Ratings fill 5 stars maximum
Parking: ★☆☆☆☆
Ambience: ★★★★★
Décor: ★★★☆☆
Comfort: ★★★★☆
Service: ★★★☆☆
Speed: ★★★★☆
Value for $: ★★★☆☆
Suga Endorsement: ★★★☆☆
Comments:Â I went specifically for the Oxtail, but the quality has fallen off majorly. It lacked seasoning and did not slide off the bone this time, but still had good texture. Diners at another table were expressing the same sentiment. The taste of Coffee was lost in the Coffee infused Chicken. Both dishes in chipped plates were served with Steamed Vegetables and Rice and Peas, but were swimming in gravy. Mediocre service and food with a breathtaking view.
Suga’s Ratings for Café Blue
Date & Time of Visit: Sunday, April 1, 2018 at 1:00pm.
No. of diners: 2
NB. Ratings fill 5 stars maximum
Parking: ★☆☆☆☆
Ambience: ★★★★★
Décor: ★★★★☆
Comfort: ★★★★☆
Service: ★★☆☆☆
Speed: ★★☆☆☆
Value for $: ★★★☆☆
Suga Endorsement: ★★★☆☆
Comments:  Staff was pleasant but inattentive. Crystal Edge’s staff were seen more around that side than the Café Blue waitresses. Desserts were dry. We had the Chocolate Mocha Cake and Strawberry Cheesecake.
For such a long commute, disappointing experience thankfully overshadowed by the picturesque view of the Blue Mountains with cool, fresh air and the taste of rich, authentic Blue Mountain Coffee.
After the boost of the Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee Festival 1 week before my visit, I expected more from Crystal Edge and Café Blue. Hope they get back on track soon. Not worth the drive.
Did You Know?
Strawberry Hill is now charging $2500JMD at the gate to include a welcome drink if you do not have a booking or reservation.
I was passing by for a drink in between Breakfast and Lunch. So for persons like myself and others who happen to be nearby and spontaneously choose to stop and may end up staying for Lunch etc., I think an entry fee is ridiculous. It would be similar if The Jamaica Pegasus would charge you to enter.
Stay tuned next week to see where is worth the drive on the Blue Mountain Culinary Trail!
Crystal Edge Restaurant
Location: Irish Town, St. Andrew
Ph: 876-944-8053
Opening Hours: Tues. – Sun. @ 9am – 7pm
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Café Blue, Irish Town
Ph: 876-944-8918
Opening Hours: Mon. – Fri @ 8:30am-4:30pm
By: Gabrielle Burgess
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TGIF to this Pancake Stack!
Enjoy your Weekend!
Socaholics in JA, please drink responsibly 😊
By: Gabrielle Burgess
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Suga has Eyes on Cellar 8’s NEW Deck!
After being open for just a short period of time, the nightly hot spot in upper Manor Park, Cellar 8, now offers Saturday and Sunday Brunch and has outgrown its space. Who knew they could create more?!
Suga checked out their new, well furnished deck last Easter Sunday and will return on a day when the Wine Bar and Bistro is buzzing.
Stay tuned for their updated review!
Cellar 8 Wine Bar
Location: Shop 10, Upper Manor Park Plaza
Ph: 876-613-5934
Opening Hours: Tuesdays-Sundays, 4pm – 11pm
By: Gabrielle Burgess
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