It’s been almost a year since Suga has visited PG’s, but a trip there is overdue.
Chef Pierluigi Ricci’s hospitality and polite, professional staff is bar none. Their wine selection is top-notch to accompany the variety of delectable, authentic Italian dishes available.
Remember that PG’s used to be Toscanini at Harmony Hall. But now, it is a bit of a hidden gem along Tower Isle. If you drive slowly enough, you’ll be sure to see it or just give them a call! With Covid restrictions, opening hours frequently change, so reservations are recommended.
Some ‘Coping with Covid’ humour from PG’s
PG’s may not be as active or picturesque on social media, but please remember to support our best Restaurants so that we can move forward with them during and after Covid.
By: Gabrielle Burgess (Founder/Owner, Suga Lifestyle)
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POP STYLE CONCEPTS with Jen Quinson a.k.a Rouge (Instagram: @jqkingstonwest) and Suga Lifestyle will be hosting a Pop-Up Shop Series by Fantasy beach at Seaside Dutchie, Priory, St. Ann every last Friday starting this Friday!
Jaabo Muzik (Instagram: @jaabomuzik) will be there to build the Vibez!
Sip, Shop Swim & Eat, We’ll be there!
XoXo, Suga 💖
By: Gabrielle Burgess (Founder/Owner, Suga Lifestyle)
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That’s right! Watch this space to see Who is collaborating with Suga Lifestyle, When and Where the Pop Up will be!
Let’s bring the island’s various creative industries that are value for your money wherever you are! Stay tuned.
XoXo, Suga 💖
By: Gabrielle Burgess (Founder/Owner, Suga Lifestyle)
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The Neptune’s Shrimp Surf & Turf with Chargrilled Boston cut Striploin Steak, Shrimp Skewer, mashed potatoes, sautéed vegetables and garlic butter was divine! Tender, juicy and well seasoned. Kudos to Chef Viv!
Dinner was spectacular from the start with their Seafood Salad, Assorted Meze including Octopus, Prawns and more, Ceviche, the mains with Surf & Turf, Lamb, Swordfish Steak, Pastas and more, topped off with Baklava and Ice Cream for the finale. My family cleaned up!
The Neptune’s at Beaches Resorts always delivers! Especially when they used to have booths at various festivals and events.
They maintained great service when the hotel was fully booked and understaffed. Bravo. #SugaSnaps & #SugaEndorsed.
The Neptune’s at Beaches Resorts, Ocho Rios
By: Gabrielle Burgess (Founder/Owner, Suga Lifestyle)
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TGIF and #fbf to #Sugataster Randy and I indulging in the unique variety of Sal’s Sweets delights.
From practicing Financial Services in Estonia and Florida to settling back home in Jamaica and practicing her passion, Sal Mahtani brings out the flavours she has grown up with that complement each other so well. She is of Indian heritage and has family in the Phillipines, where she has visited as well as countries in Europe. Being well travelled, she has demonstrated a knack for playing with different flavours, for anything but an average result.
This home-taught Baker started out baking Lemon Rosemary Scones for herself and friends while living in Florida. Go figure!
In a currently saturated field of Bakers especially during the pandemic, Sal does not do the classic Cookies, Cupcakes, Banana Bread or Cinnamon Rolls. It’s innate for her to do spin offs.
Russian Tea CookiesPeanut Butter BlossomsPumpkin Spice Chocolate Chip CookiesBaklava with a twist!Baklava with a twist! (Shortbread crust, layered with nuts, baked with filo dough on top and drizzled with pumpkin spice syrup!)Carrot Cake with a twist! Carrot Cake loaf topped off with with roasted walnuts, cranberries and spiced cream cheese frosting!
Her signature Cookies are Russian Tea Cookies that melt in your mouth, using her Mom’s recipe that she has recreated to offer vegans too. Her Pumpkin Spice Chocolate Chip Cookies with local Chocollor Chocolate, Earl Grey Lavendar Cookies and atypical Baklava are divine. A twist on the classic Baklava, using a shortbread crust, layered with nuts, baked with filo dough on top and drizzled with pumpkin spice syrup! Excellent texture for travel, whether it’s you or Sal! She frequently comes to Kingston on weekends from Ocho Rios for pick up and can facilitate FREE Delivery. Her products are now in the new Ciao Bella Café and soon to be in Lala’s Nutmeg in Ocho Rios!
Looking forward to Sal’s Sweets’ Summer spin offs! A little birdie told me I can look out for Lychee Lavendar, Chai and Lemon Basil flavours with Popsicles in the mix!
Follow @salsweetsja on Instagram NOW and make your orders! #SugaEndorsed
Sal’s Sweets
Ph: 876-388-6426
Instagram: @salsweetsja
By: Gabrielle Burgess (Founder/Owner, Suga Lifestyle)
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Gabrielle Burgess, owner of Suga Lifestyle at Couples Tower Isle, St. Mary, Jamaica. [👙: Swimshop876]
Have you been Vaccinated, Eating Healthy and Exercising? YOLO
Remember there are lots of deals online for our local Hotels. Enjoy our very own Sweet Jamaica and have a Staycation!
Let’s help the local hotels to stay afloat until we move forward after Covid. They are doing their best to keep us safe. We need balance and R & R time too!
Book your stay to enjoy Sun, Sand and some Vitamin Sea🏝🍹
By: Gabrielle Burgess (Founder/Owner, Suga Lifestyle; Certified Personal Trainer & Sports Nutritionist)
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Suga’s Ratings for Summerhouse Date and time of visit: Saturday, May 22, 2021 at 2:30pm No. of diners: 4.5 NB. Ratings fill 5 stars maximum Parking: ★★★★★ Ambience: ★★★★★ Décor: ★★★★★ Comfort: ★★★★★ Service: ★★★★★ Speed: ★★★★★ Food quality: ★★★★☆ Serving amount: ★★★★★ Plating: ★★★★★ Value for $: ★★★★★
Suga’s Breakdown
It’s always a pleasure to visit Harmony Hall, that dates backs to the 19th century, now the home of Summerhouse.
Exquisite outdoor dining with superior service and delectable courses that I enjoyed with my husband, Randy, friends and Suga Tasters, Ashleigh and Tennyson Arnold and Suga Baby, Blaire Arnold.
Suga Tasters, Ashleigh and Tennyson Arnold with Suga Baby, Blaire Arnold.
I could almost say our culinary experience was excellent from start to finish, but with fair warning, disappointing Dessert loomed the air. Bread Pudding is usually a common, highly anticipated request by us Jamaicans, where the calories are worth it. When ordered with a side of their dairy-free ice cream, the ice cream didn’t help it. It was dry and left unfinished. The other Dessert options weren’t satisfying either and sometimes this may leave a lasting impression, but definitely not this time. It’s early days, with many naturally talented bakers emerging during Covid. They should be able to find a superb Pastry Chef.
The Appetizers and Starch dishes were large enough to share, the Coal-Fired Proteins were divine and we had a few Cocktails. The Strawberry Bellini was on point👌🏾. Executive Chef Dennis McIntosh paid us a visit for feedback and he was lauded.
Gabrielle Burgess a.k.a Suga of Suga Lifestyle with Strawberry Bellini in hand at Summerhouse last Saturday, May 22, 2021.
We enjoyed scrumptious Saltfish Fritters with a spicy dipping sauce, mouth-watering cheesy Callaloo dip with Crostini, Curried Ackee Wontons, juicy Local Beef Tenderloin cooked as ordered, Sweet Potato Gnocchi, tasty Orzo, mixed Mushrooms, savory Fresh Grouper, delish Ripe Plantain Gratin and one of specials of the day, Grilled Tuna with a heavenly lemon & cilantro butter. Feast your eyes.
Quite a delightful experience and currently considered one of the Best places to Brunch on a Sunday. Kudos to Suzanne and Michelle Rousseau, Jamaican sisters who have found a new home, where it’s always Summer, providing us with the pleasure of embracing modern, heritage dining with a side of fresh, Caribbean Sea breeze.
By: Gabrielle Burgess (Founder/Owner, Suga Lifestyle)
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#tbt to this Grouper from Summerhouse that’s now by Harmony Hall, St. Mary!
I’ve been getting rave reviews from my Suga Bears and Suga Babies about the relocated Summerhouse (Instagram: @summerhouseja) from The Liguanea Club to Harmony Hall, St. Mary, Ocho Rios. Can’t wait to visit!
By: Gabrielle Burgess (Founder/Owner, Suga Lifestyle)
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By: Gabrielle Burgess (Founder/Owner, Suga Lifestyle)
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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
By: Gabrielle Burgess (Founder/Owner, Suga Lifestyle)
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