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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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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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 💖

By: Gabrielle Burgess

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Jackfruit Burger (Instagram photo: @the.plantry)

SUGA TASTER, KIMBERLY NESBETH BATTLES COVID CRAVINGS AND GOES PLANT-BASED!

by Brand JamaicaHealth & FitnessWhat's Hot

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Suga Taster, Kimberly Nesbeth

Do you remember that Kimberly’s favourite dish is Smoked Pork Chops?! Let’s see how she enjoyed a plant-based meal from The Plantry!

Suga Taster, Kimberly Nesbeth’s Ratings for The Plantry

Date and time of order: April 1, 2020

No. of orders: 2

NB. Ratings fill 5 stars maximum

Speed: ★★☆☆☆

Food quality: ★★★★★

Serving amount: ★★★★★

Packaging: ★★★★★

Value for $: ★★★★★

Suga Taster, Kimmy’s Breakdown!

During Love in the Time of Corona, many of us bought snacks we know we should stay away from, then binge ate them. Me? GUILTY!

After one week of this I was craving something healthy, but different. THE PLANTRY had been popping up on my Instagram and I took this opportunity to give them a try.

Their plant-based food options change weekly. Soups, salads, main dishes and sweet treats. You order and pay online, which helps significantly with reducing human interaction, and the food can be delivered or you can pick it up.

I ordered on Instagram, received an email with the invoice and made payment via squareup.com.

The menu was titled, ‘An Ode to Mexico’ the day that I ordered.

For JMD $1400, I got a small Split Pea Soup and Prickly Salad, a Nopales (type of cactus) Burrito, Elote (Mexican Grilled Corn) and Non-Dairy Mango Ice cream. A starter, main course and dessert for $1,400! Value for money already.

I decided to pick up the order myself because I needed a little drive out after watching too much Corona news. I was promised it would be ready at noon. I got there at 1pm and it still wasn’t ready. For damage control she made me a small Jerked Jackfruit plus Bean Wrap with fresh Mango Chutney. It was so tasty that I actually stopped half way so I could give the other half to my boyfriend. All of a sudden, instead of anxiously waiting I was patiently and excitedly anticipating receiving my order.

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Jackfruit Burger (Instagram photo: @the.plantry)

At 2pm I was delving into my meal, so apologies, but no pics. The Soup, Salad, Elote and Burrito were DIVINE! Tasty, flavourful and filling!
So good I would definitely order again, but do delivery instead and plan for the delay.

What happened to the Ice-cream? The Ice-cream was not ready until two days later. Smooth and refreshing; as sweet as the perfect mango.

If you’re in office and still tied to a restricted Lunch time, this may not be for you. If you’re working from home, THE PLANTRY is definitely worth your time. Just mentally prepare for a possibly long wait.

The Plantry
Location: Kingston, Ja.
Ph: 876.518.1642
Instagram @the.plantry

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

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Say Yes to Fresh and Support our Local Farmers

by Brand JamaicaHealth & FitnessInformationWhat's Hot

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Instagram Photo: @radajm

Our Tourism sector is at an all time low, so our farmers have not been able to sell their produce to hotels. The Government of Jamaica has been assisting our farmers to market their produce. According to the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries made an immediate injection of $240 million for the purchase of excess produce from farmers! #SugaSnaps

RADA is currently active in the fields identifying farmers with excess produce. Trade Winds Citrus in Bog Walk, St. Catherine pioneered this charge by utilizing their excess produce of tomatoes in the National School Feeding Programme.

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Trade Winds Citrus in Bog Walk, St. Catherine (Instagram Photo: @radajm)

Bellefield Restaurant and Bar in Montego Bay not only has Lunch Specials, Curbside Pick up and Delivery, but a commendable, hassle free service, marketing fresh produce in ‘Bellefield Curbside Bundles’ to support our local farmers who can no longer sell at the market or to the hotels. Curbside Bundles also include value packs from Best Dressed Chicken!

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Instagram Photo: @bellefield876

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Instagram Photo: @bellefield876

Grow What We Eat, Eat What We Grow

Help our Farmers to stay encouraged despite the challenges being faced during COVID-19 #FarmFresh #SupportLocal

Interested in purchasing Agricultural Produce? Please Contact:

Ansel Golaub: 876-383-8428
Glastonbury Purveyors: 876-381-0203
Fruits & Veg Basket Deal: 876-482-8921
Farmers at your Steps: 876-895-2447

RADA

Instagram: @radajm

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Bellefield Restaurant and Bar

Location: Bellefield Great House, Fairfield Ave, Montego Bay

Ph: 876-952-2382

Instagram: @bellefield876

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Edited By: Gabrielle Burgess

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You can still Order your Jamaican Lunches from Oak Kitchen!

by Brand JamaicaFoodpornInformationRestaurant Reviews & Ratings

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You can feast your eyes and eat this lunch today! [Ig Photo – @oakwineandcocktail]
Call Oak Kitchen to Order your Jamaican Lunches and Wraps for takeout, delivery or curbside pick up! #SugaEndorsed

Oak Kitchen

Oak Wine Bar & Cocktail Lounge
Location: Unit #5, 8 Hillcrest Avenue. 
Kingston 6, Jamaica

Ph: 876-649-5096

Email: [email protected]

Instagram: @oakwineandcocktail

 

By: Gabrielle Burgess

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The Award-Winning Christopher’s at Hermosa Cove

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View from the Veranda at Christopher’s at Hermosa Cove. (Photo: Suga Lifestyle)

Add the award-winning Restaurant, Christopher’s at Hermosa Cove to your Post Covid-19 Bucket List!

I had a wonderful experience there a few years ago and I am overdue to return.

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Traditional Jamaican dish served for Breakfast at Christopher’s at Hermosa Cove. (Ig Photo: @christophersjamaicaaaw)

Christopher’s serves locally sourced gourmet fare such as farm to table greens and freshly caught seafood on an ocean-view veranda.

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Freshly caught Lobster delivered to Christopher’s at Hermosa Cove. (Ig Photo: @christophersjamaicaaaw)

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Christopher’s at Hermosa Cove’s award-winning Chef Conroy Arnold. (Photo: www.christophersjamaica.com)

Their award-winning Chef Conroy Arnold creates traditional island dishes with a contemporary international flair for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Here you go, feast your eyes until you can go. When you go, you know! #SugaEndorsed #PostCovid19BucketList

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Classic Oxtail from Christopher’s at Hermosa Cove. (Ig Photo: @christophersjamaicaaaw)

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Grilled King Fish served with roasted eggplant. (Ig Photo: @christophersjamaicaaaw)

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Ribeye Steak (Ig Photo: @christophersjamaicaaaw)

Christopher’s at Hermosa Cove

Location: Hermosa Lane, Pineapple, Ocho Rios. JA.

Ph: 876-974-3699

Website: www.christophersjamaica.com

Instagram: @christophersjamaicaaaw

By: Gabrielle Burgess

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Throwback Thursday to Brunch at Shooters Waterfront!

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Gabrielle Burgess a.k.a Suga at Shooters Waterfront on October 20, 2019.

Suga’s got more for you to add to your Post Covid-19 Bucket List. I’m throwing it back to a brunch spread that I thoroughly enjoyed at Shooters Waterfront last October. The live music was entertaining too.
Shooters was offering delivery and takeaway/curbside pick ups, but are now closed and look forward to reopening when the COVID-19 curve flattens.
Here are a few teasers until they reopen!

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Seafood Salad

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Fruit Salad

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Smoked Salmon

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Breads and Tarts

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Waffles, Crepes and Pancake station! Suga had Waffles (R) 😍

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Desserts

There was a Carving station for the meat lovers too! Until tomorrow… Cheers!

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My Peach Citrus Bellini (USD$12) – Peach Nectar, Champagne, fresh orange, lemon, lime, pineapple.

#PostCovid19BucketList #SugaEndorsed
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Shooters Waterfront
Location: 3033 NE 32nd Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308, United States
Ph: 954-566-2855
Website: https://www.shooterswaterfront.com

By: Gabrielle Burgess

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Classic Eggs Benny from Elini's Bakery Jamaica

Missing Eleni’s?

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Classic Eggs Benedict from Eleni’s Bakery Jamaica [Ig photo: @elenisjamaica/@brischh]
You wanted Eleni’s famous Sunday Brunch, but could not have it? Well, the Bakery is on lockdown until further notice and offering curbside delivery as they aim to help limit the spread of COVID-19.

Owner, Eleni Daperis, made quite a statement on the Bakery’s Instagram page over the weekend, highlighting the need to keep safe, especially for our children, for instance two of her employees who have children with dengue and asthma and there were no beds at Bustamante Hospital for Children to accommodate them. So we can’t imagine if COVID-19 spreads to our children, especially those whose lungs are already affected by asthma or are immunocompromised by dengue and other conditions.

The Bakery will sell bread on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 1pm-5pm and will be taking orders through whatsapp on the Bakery phone (See below) on Mondays and Tuesdays for Wednesday pick ups and on Thursdays and Fridays for Saturday pick ups. They will also make an effort to meet your requests for Pastries, or whatever you may need.

Eleni’s we understand and admire your stance taken in light off COVID-19. In the mean time, we will daydream…

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Eleni’s Bakery Jamaica

Location: Sovereign North Plaza. 29 Barbican Road. Kgn. Ja.

Ph: 876.544.2732

Email: [email protected]

Instagram: @elinisjamaica

By: Gabrielle Burgess 

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Healthy, but Tasty Option during Restaurant Week!

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If you are facing the dilemma of losing weight before Christmas, but you’d like to participate in Restaurant Week that is tempting you with various menus, here’s an option for you that is not a salad!

Nyam and Scram with the juicy, Veggie Bean Burger from Pimentos! Ask them to scratch the mayo though. You’re welcome. Enjoy!

Bean Attack – $1,300JMD *(Excludes tax and Beverage)

Black Bean and Ackee Burger (BBA) and small vegan bean soup – The ultimate veggie burger with Black Bean, Ackee, Plantain, Chipotle mayo, served on whole wheat bun coupled with a small vegetarian bean soup.

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Pimentos

Location: 26 Hope Road, Devon House, Kingston

Ph: 876-291-5400

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

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