Gabrielle Burgess a.k.a Suga with Suga Baby, Tricia O’Connor last Saturday at Jamaica Liquor Warehouse.
Suga has been celebrating her Birthday ALL Month long. JUNE, the month when we can go back outside, is definitely worth celebrating!
I had to make a stop Jamaica Liquor Warehouse for a little Birthday treat. Thank you! 💖
I had their house faves, the Loaded Fries w/ Tomatoes, Onions & Cheese ($1000JMD+tx), Waffles w/ Crispy Chicken & spicy Maple Syrup ($1500JMD+tx) – one of the Best around town and their Frozen Mint Lemonade ($500JMD+tx).
Loaded Fries and Crushed Green Plantain Bruschetta!Crispy Chicken and Waffles with spicy maple syrup ($1500JMD+tx)
My Suga Baby, Tricia O’Connor, also a regular at Jamaica Liquor Warehouse and supporter of Suga Lifestyle’s initiatives enjoyed her crushed Green Plantain Bruschetta and had a decent Quinoa Salad with Chicken ($2000JMD+tx).
Quinoa Salad with Chicken ($2000JMD+tx)
I am happy to see Jamaica Liquor Warehouse fully open again.
Check out their current Opening Hours and Menu here:
***They are also offering a Graduation Special for 4 for $10,500 tx incl. on Tuesdays and Thursdays!***
Give them a visit! Cheers!
Frozen Mint Lemonade ($500JMD+tx)
Jamaica Liquor Warehouse, Deli & Bar
Location: 17 Lindsay Crescent, Kingston
Ph: 876-925-9427
Instagram: @jamaicaliquorwarehouse
By: Gabrielle Burgess (Founder/Owner, Suga Lifestyle)
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TGIF to these Baked Chocolate and Cinnamon Sugar Mini Doughnuts from The Bakery Diva, Jessica Whyte! So tasty!
Check out her Instagram page to see the different treats she will offer each week! Those mini doughnuts are the perfect mini fours and are #SugaEndorsed.
Enjoy the weekend!
The Bakery Diva
Ph: 876-476-3393
Instagram: @bakery_divaja
By: Gabrielle Burgess (Founder/Owner, Suga Lifestyle)
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Suga’s car keyrings had fallen apart around the time of her Birthday and a new, unique one was needed. I checked a few stores, including Fontana at first, but still couldn’t find anything that reflected who I was or would motivate me each day. I then stumbled upon ‘@likkle.tingz.matta’ on instagram via another local artisan’s page. I was like, ‘Perfect! Look at that, there is a small, local Jamaican company that customizes the cutest, little keyrings’.
I contacted owner, Shenora Graham who operates from St. Mary and she responded right away. We had a discussion about customizing the keyring that would be right for me and there were a few hiccups along the way, but the end result was Shenora doing her best to ensure that I was extremely happy and thankful for carrying around with me everyday, the ‘Likkle Tings Dat Matta’. Two of my favourite quotes, ‘Do what you love, Love what you do’ and ‘Find Joy in the Journey. She had quite a selection to choose from, along with your choice of tassels and a colour schemed portion to put whatever you want. It was affordable too! Just $1700JMD including delivery to Kingston by Jamaica Post’s Zip Mail. Note that it is hassle-free and less expensive to pick up your mail by The Liguanea Post Office Mall Suga Bears.
I absolutely adore my new, customized keyring. Thank you Likkle Tingz Matta!
Support Local and Show Small Businesses Love
XoXo, Suga 💖
Likkle Tings Matta
Ph/Whatsapp: 876-545-9415
Instagram: @likkle.tingz.matta
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Waterfalls Catering, known for hosting weddings and other functions is now serving Lunch!
I was happy to hear I could call in my order and pick up my lunch from a central, convenient location.
They were pleasant and accommodating over the phone and my lunch was boxed and waiting for me when I went to pick up.
Their lunches go for a reasonable cost of $750JMD with a sufficient serving, giving value for money. Soup is about $200JMD for a Small cup and $500JMD for Large.
Guess what?! Their menu is posted online too! More restaurants need to do that. It IS 2020. You have the option of ordering online as well for pick up or delivery.
Their menu is a short list, but with the standard meat options to choose quickly and easily from.
I ordered the Jerked Chicken (asked for no gravy) with steamed vegetables and rice and peas. Quite a decent, tasty meal. Great picker-upper.
Jerked Chicken with Steamed Vegetables and Rice and Peas ($750JMD)
Kudos to Waterfalls Catering for pivoting through Covid 19 and offering this efficient service.
Waterfalls Jamaica Ltd. – Waterfalls Catering
Location: 160 Old Hope Road. Kingston. Jamaica.
Call/Whatsapp: 876-622-5167; 876-778-0739
Website/Order online: waterfallscateringja.com
Instagram: @waterfalls_ltd
By: Gabrielle Burgess (Founder/Owner, Suga Lifestyle)
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Young Saschanee Carty that was based in Kingston is now in Portland! She took a little break with her company, Craving Scoops after the move, but she is ready to keep sending us her rich, chuncky, non-dairy Ice Cream in Kingston once again.
If it’s Non-Dairy and you are wondering what she uses, she uses a lot of Cashew!
Craving Scoops is NOW taking Orders for PINT size, Non-Dairy Ice Cream to be Delivered next Saturday, June 27th from 9am – 12pm!
The flavours are the very rich Strawberry ($1350JMD) and Pina Colada ($1350JMD), Cookies & Cream ($1250JMD) and Mocha Rum munchies ($1250JMD).
*Delivery fee is $500JMD
***ORDER by Monday, June 22nd***
Craving Scoops is #SugaEndorsed
Craving Scoops
Ph: 876-542-2065
Instagram: @craving_scoops
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Gabrielle Burgess a.k.a Suga, Founder/Owner, Suga Lifestyle
Suga is excited to announce that after pioneering the 1st Virtual Pop Up Shop on Zoom in Jamaica, she will be assisting with the execution of the 1st episode of JMEA’s Buy JAMAICAN Live Exhibittomorrow, Friday, June 19th at 7:30pm hosted by Debbie Bissoon!
Register for Zoom Access by Emailing [email protected] or by simply clicking on this link below Suga Bears!
https://form.jotform.com/201605751757861
JMEA’s Buy JAMAICAN Live Exhibit will be an evening online show that offers their membership a virtual platform to expose their brand via presenting their products/services to the wider
Jamaican populace residing locally and abroad. The show seeks to improve consumer knowledge on locally made products/services while strengthening the support for those products and
services.
Ultimately the series will assist with driving the Buy Jamaican Build Jamaica movement by garnering more support for locally made products and services. This initiative resonates with the Suga Lifestyle brand and that is why Suga is more than happy to offer assistance to execute the show.
We are navigating through Covid and we are moving forward! So yes, Shop online, but Shop Jamaican! Virtually shop Jamaican!
So who will be on the show?!
Episode 1 features 8 Micro and Medium Jamaican Companies showcasing amazing, quality Products and Services in the industries of Personal care, Skincare, Fashion, Food, Health and Wellness, Ceramics and more:
If you do not get Zoom access, the show will be streamed Live on JMEA’s Facebook page, @TheJMEALimited!
Please spread the word and help our fellow Jamaicans and other individuals across the globe know how to access our remarkable locally made products and services.
Stay tuned to our Instagram pages @sugalifestyle and @theJMEA_ for updates !
Buy Local. Buy Jamaican. 🇯🇲
Building a Better JamaicaÂ
XoXo,
Suga💖
By: Gabrielle Burgess (Founder/Owner, Suga Lifestyle)
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As Restaurants open up and we slowly get back to a new normal, this may be the last review for the series of ‘During Love in the Time of Corona’. Not to worry though, there is so much more to expect from Suga Lifestyle! Thanks so much for enjoying the series with me. So Suga had to add an outdoor, seaside dining experience to the series and of course, my Birthday escapades! I am still celebrating! Geminis rule!
Christopher’s at Hermosa Cove is not fully open as yet, but you can call ahead to set a time with Chef Conroy Arnold for the time you would like to visit. In the mean time, Chef Arnold a.k.a Stuttering Chef has been busy open fire cooking by the nearby, Broken Rudder Beach Bar and Grill!
Team Gandy (Gabby and Randy)’s Piña Colada and Hummingbird Blended Drinks from Broken Rudder
My hubby, Randy and I got to the beach early and we were all by ourselves. Hermosa Cove is quite a large property, so even though we knew other persons were there, they were far away. We had the Broken Rudder Beach Bar bring down Blended Drinks to us and by about 2pm we had our open fire cooked Pizzas!
Open fire cooked Chicken and Vegetable thin crust Pizza!
We had 8″ thin crust Pizzas with Chicken and Vegetables that we thoroughly enjoyed. You know Stuttering Chef is Farm to Table, so imagine freshly cooked Okra and Mushrooms on your Pizza, plus Carrot with a hint of sweetness and more! Stimulating.
When we decided to have drinks by the Bar itself, we saw a group of persons that were celebrating the Birthday of a young one. It was truly impressive to see how fast Stuttering Chef fired up their Burgers, Hot Dogs and other requests without a hitch. Efficiency at its best. The other members of staff were courteous and attentive as well.
The Broken Rudder Beach Bar and Grill at Hermosa Cove is open and ready for you to join them.
Team Gandy has reported that The Broken Rudder Beach Bar and Grill is #SugaEndorsed!
***It is recommended to call ahead though. Remember Social Distancing is still being observed.***
The Broken Rudder Beach Bar and Grill at Hermosa Cove
By: Gabrielle Burgess (Founder/Owner, Suga Lifestyle)
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Throwback Tuesday (#tbt) to rocking my Swimsuit from Swimshop 876 in fresh air and sea breeze at Hermosa Cove!
Swimshop 876 sells a variety of stylish, comfortable Swimsuits at affordable costs for $5000JMD (Small to Large) and $6000JMD (XL to 3XL). Get yours!
If you can’t get to the store, follow @swimshop876 on instagram because they deliver islandwide!
Support our local businesses. Swimshop876 is #SugaEndorsed
Swimshop 876
Location: 92 Hope Road. Shop #12
Ph/Whatsapp: 876-440-4162
Current Opening Hours: Tuesdays to Saturdays, 11am – 4pm
By: Gabrielle Burgess (Founder/Owner, Suga Lifestyle)
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Sunday Brunch is back at The Jamaica Pegasus !!! Dining at The Blue Window yesterday was the perfect closing to Suga’s Birthday week, as they always make me feel right at home. Ask for Marcia when you go!
General Manager, Peter Hilary as well as Assistant Food and Beverage Manager, Mikhailla Robinson were present throughout to ensure Brunch service ran smoothly and interacted with Diners.
All Sanitary Protocols were observed. Diners sanitized before entry, all staff members were masked, the tables were adequately spaced and were set after diners were seated and we had to be served by staff at the Buffet. Chafing dishes were kept closed if no diners were ready to be served and opened towards the server. Wearing of masks by diners around the Buffet station was mandatory. #SugaSnaps
We were offered rich Jamaican Hot Chocolate and Soup first, then could go to the Buffet that offered delicious Jamaican fare in addition to the Carving station, Salad bar, Crepe/Waffle station and Dessert station. A glass of Fruit Juice was also included.
Carving StationFresh FruitsSalad StationSalad StationDessert Station
Everything was on point, but highlights for Suga were the juicy, tender Oxtail, Crackling Roasted Pork that Executive Chef, Mark Cole says is in high demand and understandably so and those delightful jelly-filled doughnuts!
To top things off, I got a ‘Happy Birthday’ Serenade along with a slice of rich, moist Chocolate Cake! Thank you!
Stay tuned for more of Suga’s Culinary Escapades for her Birthday Week!
Watch “Sunday Brunch is Back at The Jamaica Pegasus!” By Suga Lifestyle on YouTube here:
Music by: Richard Foulkes at The Jamaica Pegasus Hotel
Brunch is 11:30am to 3pm and is just $3500JMD per person, subject to tx & Service Charge. *Reservations required* #SugaEndorsed
Check out Brunch for Father’s Day!
The Blue Window at The Jamaica Pegasus will be hosting Brunch for Father’s Day next Sunday in 2 separate rooms, with limited availability. So reservations are recommended, but Take Out Specials are also available.
The Blue Window Restaurant, Jamaica Pegasus
Location: 81 Knutsford Blvd., Kingston 5
Ph: 876-926-3691Â
By: Gabrielle Burgess (Founder/Owner, Suga Lifestyle)
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During Love In The Time of Corona, Suga and hubby, Randy Burgess brunched outside! As restaurants slowly start to reopen, we jumped at the opportunity to try The Rib Kage Grill located in Sovereign North and kick-start Suga’s Birthday week as well.
Still taking precautions, we made reservations for their opening time at 11:30am and we were their first and only diners at that time, where everything was clean and spotless. We only saw a family pick up a take-out order.
Mandella was our waiter and the service was superb from we entered until we left. We appreciated Mandella. Another positive coming out of Corona is the extra effort to offer great customer service and for customers to be pleasant and thankful on the receiving end as well. I hope it lasts!
I don’t eat Pork often, but I have been craving their Crispy Pork Belly Waffles since they posted it. So I definitely ordered that, Randy ordered the Korean Chicken and Waffles and we shared the Smoky Ackee and Tostones, which was a tasty starter.
Smoky Ackee and Tostones ($1200JMD) – Crunchy twice fried Green Plantain topped with Ackee and Smoked Herring.
Crispy Pork Belly does not have much meat if any, but I would have liked if the few bits I had were more tender with melt-in-your-mouth fat after I got past the tasty, crispy char. My waffles were crisp, but I wanted them to be a bit more fluffy in the middle. So I was slightly disappointed, but it was filling and I was still able to enjoy it.
Crispy Pork Belly Waffles ($1650JMD+tx) – Vietnamese Crispy Pork Belly with Waffles *There was no Green Papaya Salad as the menu stated.
Randy’s Waffles were perfect. Stick to what you know! Golden brown with a huge serving of delish Korean style Fried Chicken. Mandella also enthusiastically offered us some freshly whipped cream on the side.
Korean Chicken and Waffles ($1650JMD +tx) – Crispy Belgian Waffles with Korean Style Fried Chicken and Cucumber Kimchee.
Of course we had to drink while we brunched! We had the refreshing Dirty Mojito and Lychee Lemongrass Freeze Cocktails. Cheers!
By: Gabrielle Burgess (Founder/Owner, Suga Lifestyle)
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