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Not only a Café, but a Boutique! Suga Lifestyle presents Jabu Boutique JULY 29!

by Brand JamaicaWhat's Hot

You know our Jamaicans are Multi talented!

Come Get Your Locally designed Kaftans, Dresses, African and Jamaican Prints + Vintage wear from Jabu Boutique (Ig: @jabuboutique) at Suga Lifestyle’s Emancipation Pop-Up at The Liguaneaclub on SATURDAY, JULY 29 from 11AM – 5PM. Entry is FREE.

Summer Apparel and Accessories, Art, Crafts, Plants, Personal Care, Eyewear for Adults + Kids, Back to School Stationery, Pastries and Desserts, Jamaican Puzzles, Snacks, Teas, Popsicles and Cocktails + GIVEAWAYS and more will be there !

Neasha’s Island Vibz (Ig: @neashas_island_vibz) is also coming with her Pepper Sauces, Fruit Wines, Pickles and more SATURDAY, JULY 29!

Stay tuned to meet more Suga Artisans and Local Businesses!

By: Gabrielle Burgess (CEO, Suga Lifestyle)

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Farm to Table Products for Christmas Connection DEC 11!

by Brand JamaicaWhat's Hot
Reneisha Wilson of Neasha’s Island Vibz

Watch “Farm to Table Products for Christmas Connection DEC 11!” on YouTube here:


https://youtu.be/RbEbrOLYWcc

Neashas Island Vibz and Mrs. Bees Honey, who’s items are in Suga Box Ja ‘s Christmas Boxes, will also be at Suga Lifestyle’s Christmas Connection on DECEMBER 11 at The Jamaica Pegasus!

Neashas island Vibz will have her variety of Wines, Fruit Flavoured Pepper Sauce, Pickle Pepper and a spectacular #SugaEndorsed Fruit Cake.

Mrs. Bees Honey will be back with her high quality Honey, versatile Spicy Bread & Butter Pickle, Fruit and Vegetable Preserves.

Veronica Burgess with Everton Cummings at Suga Lifestyle’s Mother’s Day Pop Up Shop earlier this year.

Come feel di Island Vibz with Suga Lifestyle on December 11!

SAVE THE DATE, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 11th for Suga Lifestyle’s Christmas Connection at The Jamaica Pegasus !

Suga Lifestyle is CONNECTING YOU to the BEST of the island’s Creative Industries in one space at The Jamaica Pegasus.

Powered by Development Bank of Jamaica Ltd. and Proud Sponsors, The Jamaica Pegasus, Jablum Coffee, Gustazos Jamaica, Trend Media (LOOP), True and Natural Soap, SLEEK Jamaica, Big Tings Music.

Stay tuned for more on Suga’s Winter Wonderland ðŸŽ„

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

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There is a NEW Spot to Pig Out on Ribs in Town!

by Brand JamaicaFoodpornRestaurant Reviews & RatingsWhat's Hot

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Suga’s Ratings for Zack’s Smoke Shack

Date and time of visit: Saturday, January 4, 2019 @ 8pm

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!

There is a new Barbecue Smoke Pit in town and it looks like enterprising restaurateur, Kirk Chin of Fromage and more has something to do with it 😉

The new Southern style spot opened its doors just last Thursday, January 2, 2019. It is close to the entrance of Market Place avoiding all current Market Place construction and gives you a Texas vibe upon entry where they nailed the modern ‘Pig Pen’ decor, literally.

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Suga visited last Saturday for Dinner. There is indoor and outdoor seating, but at the moment, it seems like you need to go to the cashier to order, then take the number for your table and pick your desired spot if dining.

The staff is green, but pleasant and attentive. My husband, Randy does not eat Pork (go figure!), so was looking forward to their Beef Brisket. We would have to return for that though, because its coming soon. Otherwise, their Menu, which is likely to change looked like this!

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We ordered a 1/2 pound of the Ribs, 1/4 pound of the Chicken, a large Mac & Cheese, Fries and 2 Beers. Our bill came to roughly $6000JMD, which I found to be quite reasonable because we were also quite satisfied after the meal.

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The Chicken was a bit on the dry side, but they had such a variety of tasty sauces to cover that up and why go to a Pig Pen for Chicken?! The Ribs and Bun Fyah sauce were fire! *I must say that Bun Fyah sauce was quite similar to Stush in the Bush’s Blow Fyah sauce. The formula to spicy heaven.

Tender, juicy ribs that were definitely some of the best that I’ve ever had, with buttery soft corn muffins that had the right touch of sweet really hit the spot.

The Mac & Cheese needed salt, a sharper cheese or some herbs though. But again, their sauces could help with that. I saw some kids at another table plaster their Mac & Cheese with sauce. The Bourbon sauce was quite good.

The Fries were quite tasty if you need another recommended side option.

Anyhow, Zack’s Smoke Shack is a casual, reasonable, family friendly dining spot that should do well and Suga will return.

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Zack’s Smoke Shack

Location: 67 Constant Spring Road. Market Place. Kingston 10. JA

Ph: 876-404-5265

Opening Hours: Sundays – Thursdays @ 11am – 10pm; Fridays – Saturdays @ 11am – 11pm

Instagram: @zackssmokeshack

By: Gabrielle Burgess

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Blow Fyah Sauce from Stush in the Bush

Stush in the Bush with Lisa Binns

by What's Hot

Blow Fyah Sauce from Stush in the Bush

Which bush brings out the stush?! Nestled in Free Hill, Bamboo St. Ann you will find it. An Organic Farm, a Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant, Tours and Sightseeing all in one!

I am yet to visit the farm but I have tasted some of their products and been privileged to hear from the vibrant and eloquent, Lisa Binns, the lady in charge on the farm, as well as her husband, Chris, a bit on the quiet side but still brings a lot of personality to the table.

They produce sauces, preserves, dressings, breads and organic veggies. I had the pleasure of tasting their Vegan Basil Pesto, Chimichurri Sauce, Sweetie Cherry Tomato Marmalade, Limited Edition Lemon Curd and their Blow Fyah pepper sauce. The Blow Fyah pepper sauce blew my mind. The Lemon Curd was decent, but everything else was certainly delightful.

The Vegan Basil Pesto with arugula on pizza is a good combination. Their Chimichurri Sauce complemented fried green seasoned plantain chips well and it has been recommended to add it to steak and pork chops. The Sweetie Cherry Tomato Marmalade and Blow Fyah pepper sauce can be eaten with just about everything. For instance, the Marmalade can be eaten on burgers and cheese on bread, while I tried the Blow Fyah sauce with roasted potatoes and grilled chicken sausages topped with cheese and tomatoes. I had some water close by to cool me down a bit because it really was ‘fyah’ but so tasty and rich in flavourful herbs and spices.

Stush in the Bush is surely on a growing path and may one day even be a Bed and Breakfast. They are Observer Food Awards’ nominees for Best New Food Item and Best Producer. Good luck to them.

Visit their Facebook page, STUSH in the BUSH for more information and for booking tours and lunch. Their products can currently be found at CPJ Market in Courtyard 71 and Uncorked in Sovereign North.