#tbt to Curating an Anniverary Gift Basket with ALL Items Sourced Locally!

A lovely couple happily celebrated 38 years of marriage a little over a month ago.

Their beloved children ordered a curated Gift Basket from Suga Lifestyle’s Suga Box Ja supporting handcrafted, handmade, handpainted, Jamaican, local businesses and farmers.

Suga Box Ja’s Gift Basket included:

• GW Art (Ig: @gwartbygabby) : ‘Blessed’ Wooden sign

• Chocollor Chocolate (Ig: @chocollorchocolate) : Milk, White & 60% Dark Chocolate Bars

• Stush in the Bush (Ig: @stushinthebush) : Blow Fyah Sauce

• Pink Apron Jamaica Ltd. (Ig: @pinkapronja) : Scotchy Aioli

• Mira Botanicals (Ig: @mirabotanicals) : Stainless steel bottle

• Jablum Coffee (Ig: @jamblumcoffee) : True Brew Instant Coffee

Buy Local. Buy Jamaican 🇯🇲

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

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Brunching Outside at CRU Bar & Kitchen!

Suga’s Ratings for CRU Bar & Kitchen
Date and time of visit: Saturday, March 20, 2021 at 2:30pm
No. of diners: 2
NB. Ratings fill 5 stars maximum

Parking: ★★★★★
Ambience: ★★★★☆
Décor: ★★★★☆
Comfort: ★★★★☆
Service: ★★★★☆
Speed: ★★★☆☆
Food quality: ★★★★★
Serving amount: ★★★★★
Plating: ★★★★★
Value for $: ★★★★☆

Suga’s Comments: 

Suga enjoyed the weekend before lockdown with hubby, Randy at Cru Bar & Kitchen’s Saturday Brunch.

Rooftop dining is quite sunny in the early afternoon, but we had a bit of breeze and some seating areas were partially covered or shaded. I welcome back the fans anytime though.

I appreciate the Scan Barcode menu anywhere I go. #SugaSnaps #CopingwithCovid

We enjoyed their consistently tasty and authentic Murray’s Curried Goat, as well as their Grilled Salmon along with refreshing Cocktails. We had two rounds of the Blue Lagoon Mojito and Whiskey Sour.

Murray’s Curried Goat served with handmade roti, bammy and steamed veggies (J$2100 +10% serv. charge +tx)
CRU Grilled Salmon with mashed potato, steamed veggies and sweet cilantro, lime glaze served on the side (J$2800 +10% serv. charge +tx)

Service was slow, but our waiter was attentive and we were just thankful for being outside, listening to the DJ play and seeing and waving to people from a distance. Seeing a few younger millennials in action was entertaining as well. The lighting on the rooftop seemed to be perfect for selfies.

Looking forward to returning to Brunch at CRU after the lockdown weekends.

…Until next time!

CRU Bar & Kitchen

Location: 71 Lady Musgrave Rd. Kgn. Ja

Ph: 876-571-1168

Reservations: 876-667-2323

Instagram: @crubarjamaica

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

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TGIF! Jamaica Rum Festival’s Entertainment Show is Tomorrow Starting at 3PM!

TUNE IN TO www.jarumfestival.com, @jarumfestival, @appletonestateja or @appletonestateci on Instagram to watch @jarumfestival’s Virtual Entertainment show featuring @therealsizzlakalonji @direalshaggy  & @shenseea !!!

Don’t forget to visit GW Art, Chocollor Chocolate and Milly Zo Designs and more at the Artisan Village on www.jarumfestival.com. Shop online while you Shop Local!


TVJ will follow with the Highlight Show at 8:30pm!

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

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Find Suga Lifestyle’s GW Art at Jamaica Rum Festival’s Virtual Artisan Village!!!

‘We Love Rum’ Mini (4×4)” Desktop/Tabletop including Easel – J$2000

Feel the Spirit of Jamaica Rum Festival’s Virtual Experience 2021 and in loving and supporting All Things Jamaican, find GW Art at the Artisan Village!

That’s right! Check out GW Art’s Available Paintings that you can SHOP ONLINE and of course some are NEW NEW to keep up with Jamaica Rum Festival because we are Rum People!

GW Art’s ‘NEAT’ Acrylic on (8×10)” canvas Painting

Watch “Find Suga Lifestyle’s GW Art at Jamaica Rum Festival’s Virtual Artisan Village!!!” on YouTube here:

https://youtu.be/i-tqVCiRQzE

More Paintings will be premiered tomorrow too! 

Check out the website, www.jarumfestival.com. It’s 🔥!

GW Art
Email: [email protected]
Ph: 876-422-3769
Website (Gallery): 
http://www.sugalifestyle.com 
Instagram: @gwartbygabby

By: Gabrielle Burgess (Artist)

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Seaside Dining by a Hidden Gem along Tower Isle!

With the upcoming lockdown weekends, I am happy my hubby, Randy and I didn’t put off visiting this hidden gem of a restaurant along Tower Isle, Ocho Rios two weeks ago.

The Rocks Restaurant & Bar, Villa Viento, Ocho Rios

Suga’s Ratings for The Rocks Restaurant & Bar
Date and time of visit: Sunday, March 14, 2021 at 4:00pm
No. of diners: 2
NB. Ratings fill 5 stars maximum
Parking: ★★★☆☆
Ambience: ★★★★★
Décor: ★★★☆☆
Comfort: ★★★★★
Service: ★★★★★
Speed: ★★★★☆
Food quality: ★★★★☆
Serving amount: ★★★★★
Plating: ★★★★☆
Value for $: ★★★★☆

Suga’s Breakdown:

The Rocks Restaurant & Bar is located on the seaside directly across from Harmony Hall and has breathtaking views, attentive staff and food done to order.

We enjoyed Escargot (could have been a bit spicier), Roast Chicken and quite a commendable Curry Goat. #SugaSnaps

Escargot (USD$15)
Roasted Chicken (USD$12)
Curried Goat (USD$15)

The Crème Brûlée was deliciously rummy! A pleasant surprise.

Crème Brûlée (USD$8)

The Rocks Restaurant & Bar is #SugaEndorsed. Thanks for the hospitality. I will have Cocktails from the Bar next time around!

The Rocks Restaurant & Bar

Location: Villa Viento. Tower Isle, Ocho Rios. Jamaica.

Ph: 876-810-4179

Instagram: @the_rocks_restaurant_n_bar

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

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Suety’s Boutique already got SUGA Accessorised & Ready for the NBA Playoffs!

Thanks to Suety’s Boutique, I got the cuuuutest accessory for the upcoming NBA Playoffs + a free gift for shopping !

Previous much? Playoffs begin Saturday, May 22, but the league is heating up AND I believe we can hit the Bar safely again soon…vaccinated of course!

This trendy crossover Bag with a bit of vintage stamped on it, had my name written all over it.

I still believe MJ is the Greatest, do you?

Check out Suety’s Boutique and show some Small Business 💖 Today!

XoXo, Suga

Suety’s Boutique

Instagram/DM: @suetysboutique

Whats App: 876-797-8219

Website: http://suetysboutique.com/

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

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Eating Healthy the Fun way with The Commissary’s Simo’s Bread and Catering!

Start your week off the right way and remember you can eat healthy the fun way on weekends too!

Watch “Eating Healthy the Fun way with The Commissary’s Simo’s Bread and Catering!” on YouTube here:

I enjoyed going to the The Commissary by Devon House and using Simo’s Bread and Catering’s Cherry Tomato Salsa to top off my loaded baked Potato Wedges and Chicken franks (meat optional) also topped off with black beans and corn. Great for a light Lunch.

Then I had a little extra left and used it top off my Sunday Dinner! Hubby and I thoroughly enjoyed Simo’s Bread and Catering’s Vegan Pesto with my Grilled Chicken & whole grain Linguine Pasta, also topped off with a dash of low-fat, low calorie (20 cal.!) grated Parmesan Cheese.

Grilled Chicken Pesto Linguine by Certified Personal Trainer & Sports Nutritionist, Gabrielle Burgess

Support Local and remember you can Sign up for a Nutrition Consultation with Suga Lifestyle’s Certified Personal Trainer & Sports Nutritionist, Gabby today using this LINK:

https://sugalifestyle.com/personal-training/

By: Gabrielle Burgess (Founder/Owner, Suga Lifestyle; Certified Personal Trainer & Sports Nutritionist)

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TGIF and Cheers to Staycations!

TGIF! There are lots of deals online for our local Hotels. Let us help them to stay afloat until we move forward after Covid. They are doing their best to keep us safe. We need balance and R and R time too!

Book your stay to enjoy Sun, Sand and Sea with Rum in Hand.

Iberostar Grand Rose Hall, Montego Bay

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

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Hydrate Everyday! Check out Miracle Corporation’s NEW Spring Water, Heart of Jamaica !

Miracle Corporation’s NEW Spring Water, Heart of Jamaica is sourced straight from Bullhead Mountain in the centre of the island, Clarendon, the Heart of Jamaica.

Watch Miracle Corporation’s NEW Heart of Jamaica Spring Water Promo Video here!

https://youtu.be/hm3T-bz5eF8 

You can find Heart of Jamaica in our local Supermarkets, Gas Stations and Restaurants.

Heart of Jamaica usually goes for ~J$1250 per case.

Nourish your Heart while you Support Local.

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

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The Only Way to Start Your Day is with Blue Mountain Coffee!

Customized low-fat Hazelnut Frappé from Blue Mahoe Estate Café

I called ahead and Blue Mahoe Estate Café had my customized low-fat Hazelnut Frappé ready in no time for pick up on Haining Road.

Did you know the majority of delicious Frappes have Whole milk and/ condensed milk, which have high saturated fat? Go Healthy and just ask your Café to replace with Almond Milk and remember, no chocolate/caramel syrup & no whipped cream! It will still taste good I promise 😃

Have a healthy and productive week Suga Bears 💖

Let’s continue to support local and Build Jamaica. Buy Brand Jamaica.

#SiptheGreatness everyday!

Blue Mahoe Estate Cafe

Location: 30 Haining Road. Kingston. Jamaica

Ph: 876-778-6396

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

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