Check out my Stack of Beads from Beauty and the Beads Ja! They have every colour scheme you can think of. Check them out today!
Beauty and the Beads Ja
Ph: 876-381-1117
Email: [email protected]
Instagram: @beautyandthebeadsja
Buy Local, Buy Jamaican 🇯🇲
XoXo,
Suga 💖
By: Gabrielle Burgess (Founder/Owner, Suga Lifestyle)
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Tired of Cooking? GCG Events is navigating their way out of Covid 19 with ReadiGourmet, offering you their Gourmet, restaurant quality meals for Lunch or Dinner, at home or the office! They will be sharing the full Menu and prices soon, but Suga can give you a sneak peek from my taster.
You can start things off with their delish Caesar Salad with Shrimp, topped with Croutons and Parmesan Cheese that will be available in various sizes, 8 oz, 12 oz and 24 oz.
Parmesan cheese is one of my faves and healthier. I really appreciated having it in my salad versus a fatty, cliché cheddar. Of course, if you want to go completely healthy, you can have Jerked Chicken instead of the shrimps, which are high in cholesterol. Other options for Salads will also be available.
I then had Grilled Chicken Breast topped with a creamy sun-dried tomato sauce served with rice and peas and fresh sauteed garden vegetables.
They did well with the Chicken breast. It wasn’t dry, even when reheated in the oven following their given instructions. It was well seasoned and flavourful with the sauce. Other side options such as mashed potato, white rice, black bean rice and almond rice should be available.
Grilled Filet of Salmon, Pan seared Snapper Filet, Beef Filet, Sandwiches and Dessert Options will be available too!
I finished things off with some of their tasty Fresh Fruit Salad.Â
Keep up with GCG Events and try ReadiGourmet! They are in Kingston and Montego Bay. Their food and service is Simply Outstanding and never disappoints.Â
GCG Events
Location: Norman Manley Int’l Airport. Kingston, Jamaica
Ph: (876) 924-8364
Website: http://www.gcg-events.com
Facebook: GCG Events
Instagram: @gcg_events
By: Gabrielle Burgess (Founder/Owner, Suga Lifestyle)
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Mystic Thai, the restaurant with the Best Ethnic cuisine in Jamaica located in Montego Bay, came to Kingston again last Friday with Suga’s Birthday Gift!
Owner, Mrs. Kareena Mahbubani who usually has such a warm and regal presence in the Restaurant makes me feel at home whenever I visit and mentioned she feels happy when I am happy. Kareena believes in and delivers consistently high quality customer service, sees value in her customers and I truly felt honoured and appreciated. Thanks Kareena! #SugaSnaps
Hubby, Randy and I thoroughly enjoyed two dishes that we wouldn’t readily select fron the menu. It just shows that everything is good! With a mixture of Asian and Thai cuisine, Mystic Thai has quite a diverse menu.
We had Panang Fish Curry Thai, where the Panang curry is thick and peanut based, giving the Fish a unique, rich, authentic flavour.
We also had Dal Tadka (Lentil) from their Indian menu. It was fantastic! Full of flavour. We enjoyed both dishes with Jasmine rice and my favourite side, Garlic naan.
Give Mystic Thai a visit soon! They have been coming to Kingston about every 2 weeks. So, if you are in Kingston and can’t wait, trust me, the experience is worth the drive. #SugaEndorsed
Mystic Thai (Asian & Thai Cuisine)
Location: B11 – Fairview Towne Centre Unit, Montego Bay
Ph: 876-889-2430; 876-422-4301
Website *(Menu Available): http://www.mysticthaijamaica.com
Instagram: @mystic_thai_jamaica
By: Gabrielle Burgess (Founder/Owner, Suga Lifestyle)
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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).
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).
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!
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
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Suga’s Ratings for Waterfalls Catering
Date of Pick Up: Friday, June 5, 2020
Orders for 2 Adults
NB. Ratings fill 5 stars maximum
Speed: ★★★★★
Food quality: ★★★★☆
Serving amount: ★★★★★
Packaging: ★★★★☆
Value for $: ★★★★★
Suga’s Breakdown!
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.
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
By: Gabrielle Burgess (Founder/Owner, Suga Lifestyle)
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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 Exhibit tomorrow, 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:
â— Irie Rock (Ig: @irierock)
â— Ettenio (Ig: @ettenio)
â— Designs by Marc Limited (Ig: @designs_by_marc)
â— KOKOBEENZ LIMITED (Ig: @kokobeenz)
â— Baughaus (Ig: @baughaus)
â— CNC Wellness Ltd. (Ig: @cncwellness)
â— Honey Vera (Ig: @honeyveraja)
â— Chocolate Dreams (Ig: @chocolatedreamsjm)
What a line up! There will be Giveaways too!
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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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.
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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Suga’s Ratings for The Rib Kage Grill
Date and time of visit: Sunday, June 7, 2020 @ 11:30am
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!
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.
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.
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.
Of course we had to drink while we brunched! We had the refreshing Dirty Mojito and Lychee Lemongrass Freeze Cocktails. Cheers!
The Rib Kage Grill
Location: Sovereign North, 29 Barbican Road
Ph: 876-778-7427; 876-632-4994
Instagram: @theribkagegrill
By: Gabrielle Burgess (Founder/Owner, Suga Lifestyle)
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