TGIF! Cheers to Fine Dining at Couples Tower Isle!

Suga at Bayside Restaurant at Couples Tower Isle, St. Mary, Jamaica during Easter Weekend 2022

Eight Rivers! We’re back again and will keep returning. Superb service from Shenara last Easter weekend. Eight Rivers took us through a fine dining experience with Sorbet palate cleansers in between courses.

Everything was perfection, except for dessert, but no complaints here.

Watch “Cheers to Fine Dining at Couples Tower Isle!” on YouTube here:

https://youtube.com/shorts/gguPE0j7pNA?feature=share

We started off with a Seafood Tasting, Coconut & Herb Crusted Crab Cakes, Jerk rubbed Beef Carpaccio with pickled Beets, crumbled feta and more, hand poured Thyme roasted Shrimp Bisque with Sherry, followed up by a succulent cut of Cracked Black Pepper Crusted Beef Fillet Mignon and then dessert!

Another night we headed over to Bayside! Authentic Asian cuisine at its best and spiciest!

We were introduced to Bayside with a tasting platter of Thai fried Butterfly Shrimps, Garlic & Honey Chicken Skewers, Spring and Summer Rolls and Korean Cabbage Cakes accentuated by amazing dipping sauces – peanut, sweet chili and sriracha honey!

Then what better starter than the flavour that defines Thailand! Thai Tom Yam Goong Hot and Sour Soup with Shrimp, Chicken and Veggies. Yum! We also had the tasty Indonesian Rice Noodle Salad.

We tried almost everything from Thai Green Curry Beef, Manchurian Chicken, Chinese stir-fry Shrimps to Red Curry Pan-seared Snapper Fillet. Thick, rich, spicy, authentic curries paired well with the fresh seafood and meats and veggies to cool off the tastebuds.

Then the night was complete with tasty Coconut Cake made with a Green Tea Custard and candied orange sauce!
Fantastic experience for Couples. As quoted in the Eight Rivers menu, ‘There is no sincerer love than the love of food – George Bernard Shaw’

Gabby and Randy Burgess, Owners of Suga Lifestyle at Couples Tower Isle, St. Mary, Jamaica

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

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Pizza & Pasta for Suga & Hubby. That’s Amore!

Watch “Pizza & Pasta for Suga & Hubby from Ciao Bella Art Cafe. That’s Amore!” on YouTube here: https://youtube.com/shorts/LcYdyVj404w?feature=share

Suga’s Ratings for Ciao Bella Art Cafe
Date and time of visit: Sunday, April 17, 2021 at 1:00pm
No. of diners: 2
NB. Ratings fill 5 stars maximum
Parking: ★★★★★
Ambience: ★★★★☆
Décor: ★★★☆☆
Comfort: ★★★★☆
Service: ★★★★★
Speed: ★★★★☆
Food quality: ★★★.5☆
Serving amount: ★★★★★
Plating: ★★★★☆
Value for $: ★★★★☆
Suga’s Comments: 

We visited Ciao Bella Art Cafe (Ig: @ciaobellaartcafe) on Easter Sunday in Taj Mahal Plaza, Ocho Rios, where my beloved Mama Marley’s used to be.

The service was up to par, the staff were pleasant and we enjoyed our Italian staples of choice, Bruschetta, Pizza & Pasta in their cosy ambience.

Puttanesca from Ciao Bella Art Cafe

The Pizza lacked a bit of authenticity for me though. I prefer Pizza from a Wood Fire oven and the use of more fresh garlic and herbs for flavour.

Delightful experience with more than satisfactory servings nonetheless. Value for money.

🇮🇹Fresh Mushroom & Goat Cheese Bruschetta + 24 Karat Global Beer
🇮🇹Proscuitto Pizza (medium) with cured Italian Ham, Arugula, Mozzarella & Marinara sauce + Da Luca Prosecco
🇮🇹Puttanesca with house made Marinara sauce, anchovies, olives, capers and parsley

Did you know?! 👀

Puttanesca is an easy sauce, briefly cooked, very fragrant & spicy. Puttanesca translates as “in the style of the whore.”  The name derives from the Italian word ‘puttana’, which means whore. Google this odd sauce history!

Ciao Bella Art Cafe

Location: Taj Mahal Plaza, Ocho Rios. Jamaica

Ph: 876.974.3733; 876.463.9998

Instagram: @ciaobellaartcafe

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

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Happy Stew Peas Wednesday! Where do you like to get Yours?

Pot a boil! You like yours with Pig’s Tail too? I do!

FEATURED: Ig: @jabbaspeppaswims (Ph: 876.376.9347)

If you’re treating yourself to some juicy Stew Peas today, where you gonna get it?!
Igs @jabbaspeppaswims, @jangas.soundbar, @soniashomestylecooking, @jenskitchenja, @karparkcarwashandbar, YuModdaPot BIG UP YUSELF!

Drop your favourite spot for Stew Peas in the comments Suga Fam.

Have a great Day!

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TGIF! Just Me, Enjoying some Vitamin Sea😎🏝

Watch “Just Me, Enjoying some Vitamin Sea” on YouTube here: https://youtube.com/shorts/r6Wx0S707EE?feature=share Location: The Cliff Hotel, Negril, Jamaica [👙: Miakalani Swim 🇯🇲]

Where are you heading for the long holiday weekend?

If you have the energy for the Labour and some meaningful projects, Kudos! If not, remember Balance is key.

Look out for YOU in 2022.

Check out our own Deep, Caribbean Blue for your Vitamin Sea or just get some R and R.

XoXo, 💖Suga

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Get Over Hump Day with this Salad from Coppers!

Smoked Marlin Pasta Salad (J$2250)
Smoked Marlin with crisp greens, beets, tomato, cucumber, eggs, cheese, pickled onions with Coppers’ house dressing

Just WOW!

Thoroughly enjoyed this low calorie Smoked Marlin Pasta Salad from The Coppers Jamaica (Ig: @thecoppersja) about three weeks ago.

Great service continues.

*Reservations recommended*

The Coppers Jamaica

Location: 9 Haining Road. Kingston. Jamaica

Ph: 876.815.5609

Instagram: @thecoppersja

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#tbt to Friends who Support Me, Suga Lifestyle & My Journey!

Dr. Rohan Wilks (Ig: @dr.rohanwilks)

And these were just a Few!
Thanks to all of you who came out to
Suga Lifestyle’s Mother’s Day Pop Up Shop, bought items, messaged, spread the word and continuously support in any way you can.

Watch “#tbt to Friends who Support Me, Suga Lifestyle & My Journey!” on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/5pkg9bgLhw4

I am Blessed. Thank You. I appreciate You. The road is LIT!

Follow my Journey.
Follow @sugalifestyle

💖XoXo, Suga

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Happy Monday! Hope You Had Your Coffee!

Thanks Coffee Roasters Jamaica! Tote Bag: PRESS (Ig: @pressshopco)

Hope you had your Coffee! Thanks to Coffee Roasters Jamaica (Ig: @coffeeroastersjamaica), I am Caffeinated!

 Watch “Happy Monday! Hope you had your Coffee! Thanks Coffee Roasters!” on YouTube here: https://youtube.com/shorts/UUVXcHCZ2BM?feature=share

Celebrate Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee Everyday!☕️ 💖💙 #SiptheGreatness

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

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#tbt to Shopping at Suga Lifestyle’s Mother’s Day Pop Up!

Christina, Imani and Shane Walters with Gabby Burgess a.k.a Suga of Suga Lifestyle last Saturday at Suga Lifestyle’s Mother’s Day Pop Up Shop at The Jamaica Pegasus

BIG UP Suga Fam! You outdid yourselves last Saturday coming out in your numbers and supporting Suga Lifestyle’s Home Edition Mother’s Day Pop Up Shop at The Jamaica Pegasus!

Our Suga Artisans’ small businesses appreciate the Love!

The Bread Puddibg Factory (Ig: @thebreadpuddingfactory) & Suga Box Ja (Ig: @sugaboxja) SOLD OUT yet again & The Pop Lab Confectionery Ltd. (Ig: @poplabconfections), The Plant Desk (Ig: @theplantdesk) & Cultured by Zhané (Ig: @culturedbyzhane) were close to joining them!

Check out the Highlights from the show here! https://youtu.be/n6Io0qZOZw0

Thanks to the Suga Artisans for showing up with positive energy and nothing but good vibez, bringing their best to the table and support for each other. That’s how we do it with Suga Lifestyle!

Thanks again to our Main Sponsor, The Jamaica Pegasus for always going above & beyond to make Suga Lifestyle events happen and run smoothly💙

Thanks also to SLEEK Jamaica, Sisters’ Ink Jamaica Ltd., National Commercial Bank Jamaica Ltd., Ezee Payments, JABLUM, Rituals Coffee House, Miracle Corporation (24Karat Global), Fontana Pharmacy, Answers Home & Gifts, EMKAY Sports, Frame Art Jamaica Ltd., Nexsmart Solutions, Beauty Quest, Chive Restaurant, I.C.H.S Alumnae Association, AISK, Textures Salon & Spa, Family and Friends for helping to make the show a success with over 250 patrons, who supported our local businesses and Suga Artisans. Until next time!

💖XOXO, Suga

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How I Feel About the Support from my Suga Fam Last Saturday!

Marsha Greaves collecting her prize from Gabby Burgess a.k.a Suga of Suga Lifestyle last Saturday at The Jamaica Pegasus.

Congrats to Marsha Greaves, one of the Winners of our many GIVEAWAYS.
She copped a Lunch at one of our biggest supporters, Rituals Coffee House (Ig: @ritualscoffeehouseja)!

At Suga Lifestyle Pop Up Shops and Expos, we do our best to give back and show how much we appreciate you supporting small and local.

Until next time…

💖XoXo, Suga

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Karma Knives Having a Good Time & Chopping It Up With Patrons!

Jabulani Johnson of Karma Knives chats with a patron at Suga Lifestyle’s Pop Up Shop at The Jamaica Pegasus last Saturday.

#tbt to Karma Knives (Ig: @karma_knives) having a good time & chopping it up with patrons!
We look forward to hosting them again.

Watch “Karma Knives Having a Good Time & Chopping It Up With Patrons!” on YouTube here: https://youtube.com/shorts/ySYUfE1IuJc?feature=share

🎵 Bill Withers: Lovely Day

Stay tuned to see more highlights from the show this week!

Thanks to The Jamaica Pegasus, SLEEK Jamaica, Sisters’ Ink Jamaica Ltd., JABLUM, Rituals Coffee House, Miracle Corporation, Fontana Pharmacy, Answers Home & Gifts, EMKAY Sports, Frame Art Jamaica Ltd., Nexsmart Solutions, Beauty Quest, Chive Restaurant, I.C.H.S Alumnae Association, AISK, Textures Salon & Spa, Family and friends for helping to make the show a success with over 250 patrons, who supported our local businesses and Suga Artisans.

💖XOXO, Suga

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

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