Tuna Takati Pizza from Tooksie's Canteen

Suga Taster, Kim’s Love in the Time of Corona Chronicles Continue with Tooksie’s Canteen

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Tuna Takati Pizza from Tooksie’s Canteen

Suga Taster, Kimberly Nesbeth’s Ratings for TOOKSIE’S CANTEEN by Tooksie Kay Catering

Date and time of order: April 29, 2020

No. of orders: 4

NB. Ratings fill 5 stars maximum

Speed: ★★★★★

Food quality: ★★★★★

Serving amount: ★★★★★

Packaging: ★★★★★

Value for $: ★★★★★

Suga Taster, Kim’s Breakdown!

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Suga Taster, Kimberly Nesbeth
During Love in the Time of Corona, some of us are getting tired of cooking. All foodies know Alexa Von Strolley is that culinary artist who’s never afraid to wow our minds and surprise our taste buds, leaving her patrons wondering how she thought of this while leaving us begging for more. When I heard about Tooksie’s Canteen, I browsed the Instagram page and started to order.
 
Tooksie’s Canteen operates Wednesdays to Fridays. The menu options change weekly. For each day there is usually one light option, such as a Salad or Flat Bread, two heavier options and a sweet treat. You order and pay online, which helps significantly with reducing human interaction, and you pick up at noon. I ordered on Instagram, received an email with the invoice and made payment via Sagicor e-banking.
 
I ordered the In-n-Out Burger and Crack pie for Wednesday, Oxtail and Fish tacos on Thursday and Tuna Tataki Pizza and Tea-ramisu for Friday.
 
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In-n-Out Burger – Double stacked Beef Burger with American Cheese ($1400JMD)
The In-n-Out Burger was a tasty juicy American burger with lots of American cheddar cheese and fries. The fries and bread were clearly done on my arrival. Despite the juicy, cheesy burger, no soggy bread ‘roun here! Also the crispiest fries I’ve had in years. I expected the burger to be something out of the ordinary, but it was ordinary.
Sidenote: The Burger I had from Alexa the week before though, was heaven!
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Double stacked Beef Burger, Crispy Pork Belly, Caramelized Onions, Cilantro Garlic sauce, Monterrey Jack Cheese with Fries – $3000JMD
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Crack Pie with Cinnamon Whipped Cream
The Crack Pie was amazing! It tasted like danish butter cookies made into moist sweet indulgence. So addictive. I immediately understood how this American dessert got its name.
 
Thursday
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Oxtail Tacos – Port Wine reduction, Butter bean Crema, Crispy Onions
The Oxtail taco was perfect! Tender meat and a loud flavour with a kick of something I couldn’t put my finger on. It was delicious.
The Fish taco had too much batter for me, but once I squeezed the lime provided on the Fish, the bold flavour combinations completely outshone the batter.
 
Friday
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Tuna Takati Pizza
The Tuna Tataki Pizza was fresh and exciting, spicy but not peppery. I wish I ordered more! This dish was a reminder of Alexa’s versatility as a chef.
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Tea-ramisu Chai soaked Lady Fingers with Dulce de Leche Mascarpone and Matcha Powder.
The Tea-ramisu was like a green tea tiramisu. Very interesting, unexpected and refreshing.
 
Chef Alexa Von Strolley is as cute as her logo, but her food is LOUD, BOLD and BRAVE. Each meal tasted fresh and specially prepared. Her prices are comparable to mid-priced restaurants and the wait time is five minutes or less. 

TOOKSIE’S CANTEEN by Tooksie Kay Catering
Ph: 876 – 537 – 5443
Email: [email protected]
Instagram: @tooksiekaycatering

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

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Mystic Thai comes to Kingston Tomorrow!

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Mystic Thai is not only one of the best Restaurants in Montego Bay, but definitely one of the best Restaurants in Jamaica. Mystic Thai is Suga’s Best Ethnic Restaurant in Jamaica and has been awarded that title on a few occasions by the Table Talk Jamaica Observer Food Awards.

Mystic Thai is #SugaEndorsed and they are coming to Kingston TOMORROW!

***The MENU is on Website below. Call to Place your Orders by 4pm Today. Payment can be done by card over the Phone or by Cash/Card upon Delivery***

Mystic Thai (Asian & Thai Cuisine)

Location: B11 – Fairview Towne Centre Unit, Montego Bay

Ph: 876-889-2430; 876-422-4301

Website: http://www.mysticthaijamaica.com

Instagram: @mystic_thai_jamaica

 

By: Gabrielle Burgess

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Detox After Weekend Eats and Start Your Week off Healthy!

by Brand JamaicaHealth & FitnessWhat's Hot

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Detox after weekend eats and start your week off Healthy!

Thanks Rainforest Seafoods for the Whole Grunt and green Beans. Grow What You Eat and Eat What You Grow with Veggies from the Garden, Tomato, Cucumber and Broccoli. If not, follow @sayyestofreshja on Instagram
to see how you can source fresh fruits and veggies from our local farmers.

Have a great week!

By: Gabrielle Burgess (Certified Personal Trainer and Sports Nutritionist)

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Chef Mark Cole from The Jamaica Pegasus

Late for Planning Mother’s Day Take Out?

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Executive Chef Mark Cole from The Jamaica Pegasus

Have you missed the ordering deadlines for Mother’s Day from Suga Endorsed establishments or Chefs such as Jabba’s Peppa Swims, Simo’s Bread and Catering, Chive Jamaica, The Haven at Hillcrest, Kuk Up Kreations, Sweet Obsession Ja or Chef Alex D-Great with CPJ Ltd.?

Fret not. There is still time to plan. Did you see Executive Chef, Mark Cole from The Jamaica Pegasus cooking up a storm yesterday on Smile Jamaica, TvJ? Well his dishes are usually a treat!

You have until 5pm today to order Family size Brunch/Dinner from The Blue Window, Jamaica Pegasus for Curbside Pick Up tomorrow.

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There are also Breakfast and Brunch options from Fromage Brasserie, Sonia’s Homestyle Cooking and one of my faves, Jamaica Liquor Warehouse!

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Fromage Brasserie and Bistro have eye-catching Dinner options too!

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For other fantastic Dessert Options, check if you can still get the delights of SEAR 274 by Chef and Patissier, Trevanne Donegal (Website: http://www.sear274.com) or Essence of Hazel (Ph: 876-874-3686).

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Essence of Hazel

If Mom still wants to cook, but wants you to stock her kitchen, you have to Drive through Rainforest Seafoods on Slipe Road and/or Box Market Ja at Mas Camp TODAY for some SUPER DEALS!

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Then check out how to set up at Home and the Serving Order of Wine with A Designed Life by Cecile Levee!

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Hope you have a great weekend filled with Love.

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GW Art (Ph: 876-422-3769)

XoXo,
Suga 💖

By: Gabrielle Burgess

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It’s not too late to Gift Mom or Treat Yourself with GW Art!

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GW Art’s ‘COFFEE FIX’ (8×10)” Acrylic on Canvas Painting – $4500JMD

It’s not too late to gift Mom or Treat yourself with GW Art!

Sometimes nothing sounds better to us than a good ‘COFFEE FIX’!

GW Art has this (8×10)” Acrylic on canvas, decorative Painting to hang and others starting from $4500JMD and upwards.

Check this LINK to see more of what’s available with titles and costs:

Available GW Art

Get yours! 🎨💖

GW Art

Email: [email protected]

Ph: 876-422-3769

Website (Gallery): http://www.sugalifestyle.com

Instagram: @gwartbygabby

Support Local. Buy Jamaican🇯🇲

By: Gabrielle Burgess

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Essence of Hazel

#tbt to Dessert Heaven from Essence of Hazel

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Essence of Hazel’s Bailey’s Cheesecake, Chocolate Indulgence Cupcake, Chocolate covered Strawberry and Chocolate drizzled Pretzel

#tbt to Dessert Heaven from Essence of Hazel!

When Essence of Hazel’s Budget Friendly Box of Bailey’s Cheesecake, Chocolate Indulgence Cupcake, Chocolate covered Strawberry and Chocolate drizzled Pretzel popped up in my Instagram feed for $1200JMD, it was a no-brainer.

I know CEO, Kayla Evans to be another Baker who makes rich Chocolate Cakes, so I couldn’t wait to try more from her.

It was refreshing to order from Kayla. She was professional, communicated effectively, was on time and followed up with me for feedback.

It was my Anniversary last Thursday and this box of heavenly goodness was the perfect dessert after lunch and surprise treat for my husband who adores not only me, but Chocolate. We had it with Champagne and it was just as good as expected. The Cakes were rich, moist, and flavourful.

Be sure to check out what Essence of Hazel has for Mother’s Day. A sensational package!

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Sensational Package- Bailey’s Cheesecake, Black Forest Cake, Chocolate covered Strawberries, a 200ml bottle of Bailey’s, Ferrero Rocher Chocolates, all gift wrapped in a box with a card.

One thing though, hopefully next time Kayla gets some Choco Bites from one of our local Chocolatiers or incorporates them into her baking like a few others are doing right now.

She has the MAMA Box too, customized gifts and more!

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Bailey’s Cheesecake, Chocolate Indulgence Cupcake, Chocolate covered Strawberries, edible details, Chocolate drizzled Pretzel, raspberry Wine shot!

Essence of Hazel is #SugaEndorsed #RealRich

Essence of Hazel 

Edible Arrangements and Cakes

Location: Molynes Rd., Kingston

Ph: 876-874-3686

Instagram: @essenceofhazel

Email: [email protected]

***Open Wed. – Sat., 10am – 5pm***

By: Gabrielle Burgess

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Say HAPPY TEACHER’S DAY with Chocollor Chocolate!

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HAPPY TEACHER’S DAY to all our Mentors out there helping students and parents in Virtual times. Gift them with Chocollor Chocolate !

It’s not too late! Whether it’s for Teacher’s Day or Mother’s Day, Chocollor Chocolate Delivers and has Affordable Gift Packages including Masks ranging from $1800 – $2700, Chocolate Bars (~$300 & up) and Variety Boxes 😍🍫

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Support our local Bean to Bar Chocolatiers and get great Gifts from Chocollor Chocolate today!

Chocollor Chocolate

Instagram: @chocollorchocolate

Ph: 876.383.2711

Email: [email protected]

By: Gabrielle Burgess

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Out of Many One Women - $65,000JMD

Preview NEW Paintings from GW Art & Lunch on the Go from The Haven at Hillcrest!

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Check out Suga’s Birthday twin, Karen Darby, Owner of The Haven at Hillcrest tonight!

Karen is dressed and ready for Suga Lifestyle’s Virtual Pop Up Shop this Friday night on Zoom. Are you? Get your Vino ready to hear what’s going on with The Haven at Hillcrest during this time and what’s for Lunch to Go! 

Here’s a Preview!

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Fried Fish
The Haven Burger

REGISTRATION is NOW CLOSED. The Event has been SOLD OUT. THANK YOU!

The Haven at Hillcrest

Location: 12 Hillcrest Avenue. Kingston.

Ph: 876.648.2115

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GW Art has NEW Paintings! Check out the NEW Collection that’s still in progress tonight with Suga Lifestyle.

Paintings are mostly Graphic Art and Acrylic on Canvas.

GW Art is known to be for everyone. So you will find various sizes suitable for different kinds of décor.

GW Art will have a few Paintings and Trendy wooden signs on special for Mother’s Day starting from $3000JMD and upwards.

GW Art’s Wooden ‘Thankful’ piece.

Also, check out GW Art’s Framed piece (by Frame Art Jamaica) in response to COVID-19, ‘Covid Air’!

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REGISTRATION is NOW CLOSED. The Event has been SOLD OUT. THANK YOU!

GW Art

Email: [email protected]

Ph: 876-422-3769

Website (Gallery):  http://www.sugalifestyle.com 

Instagram: @gwartbygabby

Support Local. Buy Jamaican🇯🇲

Suga Lifestyle appreciates your continuous support!

XoXo,
Suga 💖

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Suga presents Bee Sweet, Honey for your Immune System Wellness at Home!

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How is your All natural stock for your Immune system at home?! Suga presents Bee Sweet, Honey!

Vibe with Owner, Anna Smith tomorrow on Zoom with Suga Lifestyle
as she presents her all natural, homemade Honey in Wicker Bottles!

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The authentic Jamaican touch to her packaging plus the wellness content makes an excellent gift or treat for yourself. Honey in Wicker bottles will go for $2500JMD each!

REGISTER NOW for your free Zoom Invite to Virtually Shop with Bee Sweet, Honey and more than 10 other local artisans who cater to essential needs! Less than 10 FREE invites remain! Here is the link:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/suga-lifestyles-virtual-pop-up-shop-tickets-103504482694

Support Local, Buy Jamaican. 🇯🇲

Suga Lifestyle appreciates your continuous support!

XoXo,
Suga 💖

Bee Sweet, Honey!

Ph: 876.398.7307

Email: [email protected]

Instagram: @therealbeesweethoney

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More Featured Guests for Suga Lifestyle’s Virtual Pop Up this Friday!

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You know it’s a whole MOOD when Stush in the Bush joins the conversation!

Suga Lifestyle presents Lisa and Chris Binns of Stush in the Bush, featured Guests at this Friday’s Virtual Pop Up Shop!

They are award-winning restaurateurs with an Organic Farm, Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant, Tours and Sightseeing all in one nestled in Free Hill, Bamboo St. Ann.

Known for Outstanding Gastronomic Experiences, they’ll be equipped to stimulate all Foodies in quarantined living rooms. I mean, just look at this!

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Register NOW to hear how this dynamic duo is handling the effects of Covid-19, what’s in their current and future pipeline, plus a few business tips and some words of encouragement from them. Registration Link ->(http://sugalifestylevirtualpopupshop.eventbrite.com)

Stush in the Bush will have Items for you to Order as well! Can’t wait!💃

Then, on to Mixing Business with Pleasure!

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Keri-Ann Newman, Investment Advisor from Barita Investments Ltd. will engage Suga Artisans, small businesses and the audience by addressing these questions or issues and more:

• What can Barita Investments say to reassure investors at this time?
• Tips to spend or budget wisely at this time
• What would Barita like to tell our local businesses at this time, small or large?
Let’s talk about more Vendors!
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Mugs get old as gifts, but not stylish or personalised mugs! Kaela-Made Xpreshans will take care of this for you!
Owner, Michaela Fagan who has been in business since 2018, but just launched her business on Instagram this year will have quite a bit to offer.
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She will have a variety of Handmade Gifts and Crafts, for instance Framed Photo Collages and more, Curated Gift Packages, Personalised Gift Items and Graphic Design services from $1500JMD and upwards.
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Kaela-Made Xpreshans
Instagram: @kmxpreshans
Ph: 876.860.2540
If you aren’t on Instagram or Facebook, here’s what you missed!

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MOMS love Cards! Especially Handmade, Handcrafted ones. Let Roseberry Paper Company do the work for you!

See what Nakeeta Nembhard from Roseberry Paper Company
has ready for you to put your thoughtful words in this Friday night Suga Lifestyle’s Virtual Pop Up Shop. She has a GIVEAWAY too!

Roseberry Paper Company

Instagram: @roseberrypapercompany
Email: [email protected]

 

Stay tuned to hear more about featured guests and Vendors!

REGISTER NOW FOR YOUR FREE, BUT LIMITED INVITES!

http://sugalifestylevirtualpopupshop.eventbrite.com

Support Local. Buy Jamaican 🇯🇲

By: Gabrielle Burgess

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