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TGIF to Summer Sundays on the Mountain at Strawberry Hill with Chef Brian Lumley!

by Brand JamaicaWhat's Hot

Missed our post on Social Media? Check it out photos and our video highlights here:

https://www.instagram.com/p/DOyCPFIDTsq/?igsh=MXdrZWtwcmEzNWRwZQ==

Make your Reservations if you still can for the last one of the series this Sunday, highlighting French Cuisine!

Email Strawberry Hill ([email protected]) to make your Reservation and Deposit, Visit your Closet, Get your Glow up, head on up the mountain to Strawberry Hill, then Shuttle & ride to the scenic oasis, your Brunch venue.

Enjoy CPJ Beverages’ Chandon Welcome and cool off.
Perk up with the best Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee and prepare to survive the day with your hit list from the menu…or not. There will be so much to enjoy! Sip, Taste, Eat, refresh and rock to the beats of DJ Courtney.
Snap your pics by the Iconic Strawberry Hill views.

I chose right, enjoying practically everything on my hit list and added a taste of tender Curried Goat & Plantain salad.

The Mediterranean diet was voted the best diet by U.S. News & World Report for the 8th consecutive year in 2025 and I absolutely appreciated the fusion and options with our good ol’ Jamaican Cuisine.

2nds? The Jackfruit Greek Salad and of course the Oxtail Lasagna, because it slap weh fi true ! Topped off by a sweet ending of Chef Lumley’s Coffee Crème Brûlée.

Without a doubt #SugaEndorsed. Kudos to Chef Lumley and his team, Strawberry Hill and CPJ Beverages. We need more Culinary experiences like these.

What are you waiting on?! Make your Reservations!

XoXo, Suga

By: Gabrielle Burgess (CEO, Suga Lifestyle)

***Awarded by the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce for Entrepreneur of the Year 2023 and 2-Time Nominee for Best in Chamber (Micro Enterprise)***

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Stew Peas You Don’t have to Cook on a Wednesday?! Say LESS with Banyan Foods!

by Brand JamaicaFoodpornSuga TastersWhat's Hot

Eezy Meals is Back! By Banyan Foods (Ig/ @banyanfoodsja & its Jamosa Ja (Ig: @jamosaJa) !

Check out how Eezy it is here!

https://www.instagram.com/p/DNlH0TYttZf/?igsh=MTRoNGIzdDQ2dXlsbw==

Time is moving way too fast and when you need a quick, but economical way that’s easy and just as good or can pass as your home cooked or favourite Cookshop meal, stock up on Eezy Meals!
*Rice & veggies not included, but that’s easy to cook and stock up on and reheat too. Microwaving is super fast, but I preferred to leave it Boiling for ~40mins while I worked from home.

Trus me, yuh nuh Wah share di Stew Peas, but the Curried Chicken can actually serve for 2 (half a sharing plated & pictured) and the Jamosas.

Curried Goat, Stew Beef, Stew Pork, Oxtail & more from J$1000 – 1500 are available! Di Oxtail is J$3000 of course.

Jamosas that are filled with Callaloo, Curried Chickpeas, Potato, Jerk Pork & more, can be found in the frozen aisle section of any supermarket near you.

For Eezy Meals, you can head over to http://www.eezymeals.com and Order Now! It’s definitely more value for money and worth the convenience to order a few at a time OR If you can pick up on Marcus Garvey Drive, great!

You’re Welcome.
XoXo, Suga 

Please SAVE THE DATES for CHRISTMAS CONNECTION up next!: DECEMBER 6 & 7

By: Gabrielle Burgess (CEO, Suga Lifestyle)

***Awarded by the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce for Entrepreneur of the Year 2023 and 2-Time Nominee for Best in Chamber (Micro Enterprise)***

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Rang in the Weekend with Julian Marley’s Grammy Winning Celebration for Best Reggae Album!

by Brand JamaicaWhat's Hot
Gabby Burgess a.k.a Suga given the thumbs up after introducing herself to Julian Marley
Grammy Winning Producer, Alexx Antaeus doing Press during last night’s festivities.

There was a celebration last night at Ribbiz on Ardenne Road for Julian Marley winning Best Reggae Album for Colors of Royal, produced by Alexx Antaeus!

So happy to experience Greatness and meet such a humble Julian Marley. He gave a Captivating Live Performance.

Watch highlights of Julian Marley’s Live Performance from Suga Lifestyle last night at Ribbiz here:

https://www.instagram.com/reel/C3rUG5YOxGU/?igsh=MTFibWZkYXE0Yjh0Nw==

Congratulations again to Julian, Alexx and their team.

Weekend Already Made.
XoXo, Suga

By: Gabrielle Burgess (CEO, Suga Lifestyle)

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Did You Miss Suga on ‘FRIDAY ENGAGE’ on LOVE101FM Giving Customer Service Tips?

by Brand JamaicaChefs, Bakers and CaterersCulinary ExperiencesFit Happens with GabbyHealth & FitnessRestaurant Reviews & RatingsSuga TastersWhat's Hot

Here is the LINK for FULL LOVE101FM JAMAICA INTERVIEW that was streamed to LOVE101FM’s YouTube Channel:

Watch “FRIDAY ENGAGE” on YouTube here:

https://www.youtube.com/live/4Kdqzd6jknw?feature=share

Victor and Ronella were so much fun! They definitely gave me the chance to address so many issues and give lots of tips. Let me full your belly for Lunch Time Today 🙂

NEW Reviews coming up from places with Good Customer Service! Hope they keep it up!

Thanks for Engaging Suga!
***Past Jamaica Observer Table Talk Food Awards Judge
Past People’s Choice Jamaica Gleaner Restaurant Week Ambassador***

Check out the Blog on our website http://sugalifestyle.com with Past Restaurant Ratings and Reviews
Plug in YOUR City in the Search bar and find somewhere to dine!

By: Gabrielle Burgess (CEO, Suga Lifestyle)

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Tune In to Hear Suga During Rush Hour on Love 101FM!

by Brand JamaicaChefs, Bakers and CaterersCulinary ExperiencesRestaurant Reviews & RatingsSuga TastersWhat's Hot

The discussion continues with Suga on giving tips to improve customer service in various establishments.

The interview will be aired live within an hour TODAY on LOVE101FM or you can stream it on LOVE101FM’s YouTube page using this link:

https://youtube.com/@LOVE101FMJAMAICA

Enjoy and have a great weekend!

By: Gabrielle Burgess (CEO, Suga Lifestyle)

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Did You Miss Suga on Smile Jamaica TVJ on Where We Want Restaurant Service to Get To?!

by Brand JamaicaChefs, Bakers and CaterersCulinary ExperiencesFit Happens with GabbyRestaurant Reviews & RatingsSuga TastersWhat's Hot
On set, Smile Jamaica on Television Jamaica Hosts, Neville Bell and Simone Clarke with Gabby Burgess of Suga Lifestyle yesterday, June 3, 2023.

For Full Smile Jamaica on TVJ Interview and Brawta from Suga, Watch “Suga speaking on Restaurant Service in Jamaica on Smile Jamaica TVJ!” on YouTube here:

https://youtu.be/UHCVSjB1x_k


Restaurateurs, Café Owners, Bar and Hotel Managers...

S U G A  L  TIPS from Suga Lifestyle,
Past Jamaica Observer Table Talk Food Awards Judge
Past People’s Choice Jamaica Gleaner Restaurant Week Ambassador

S mile and greet us with your NAME professionally, but courteously.
Make us feel welcomed.

U usher us to our seats and take us through the Menu they are well versed on and ensure we get some water. Update us on specials. Make recommendations.

G Ive us some time, but not too much time to peruse the Menu.

A ttend to us throughout our stay. Update us on service time, ask for feedback.
Show us you care.
Tell us your name again and express that you hope to see us again.
Gives us a feel of accountability and reason to return

L ook Professional. Look the part and play the part. If you have our reservation, or we come more than once, call us by our name.

STAFF RETENTION

1. Monetary Staff compensation

  1. On the spot scenarios when hiring.
    Train staff and include scenarios. Ensure you are trained first.

COMMUNICATE with staff often, keeping all updated, equipping them with info and authority to say yes more to certain scenarios, show initiative, letting us know that you are willing to go the extra mile. Be present or available if they are not sure and need to check with you.

RESPECTFUL TREATMENT is important, especially to RUDE CUSTOMERS
We are NOT always right. We believe we are though, so staff can still try to respect our position and do their best to cater to our wishes.

Exceed our expectations. We will remember it.
Provide something extra for free that the customer wasn’t expecting.

Remember, we have a choice.
It starts with YOU.

By: Gabrielle Burgess (CEO, Suga Lifestyle)

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Suga on Smile Jamaica TVJ Tomorrow!

by Brand JamaicaChefs, Bakers and CaterersCulinary ExperiencesRestaurant Reviews & RatingsSuga TastersWhat's Hot

Happy Sunday! It’s gonna be Suga on Your TV! Tomorrow on Smile Jamaica (Ig: @smilejamtvj) on Television Jamaica at 7:15AM!

Restaurant Service in Jamaica
Where We Are
Where We Want to Get To

I think most of us know where we are, but where would you want our Restaurant Service to get to Suga Fam?

TUNE IN!

By: Gabrielle Burgess (CEO, Suga Lifestyle)

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Did You Read the Interview with Suga in Jamaica Observer Yesterday?

by Brand JamaicaCulinary ExperiencesRestaurant Reviews & RatingsSuga TastersWhat's Hot
A clip from The Jamaica Observer’s Article, Where are the hospitable staff?
Bad customer service in restaurants
By Codie-Ann Barrett, Senior business reporter Barrett @jamaicaobserver.com (June 25, 2023)

Click here to read Snr Business Reporter from The Jamaica Observer (Ig: @jamaicaobserver), Codie-Ann Barrett’s interview with Suga, your Restaurant Reviewer for the past decade, on
Where are the hospitable staff?
Bad Customer Service in Restaurants

https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/business/where-are-the-hospitable-staff/

How can it get better?
What can Restaurateurs do?
Can we as diners play a part?

Have a productive week and remember, let’s try to deliver great customer service with whatever we do.
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Countdown to The Jamaica Observer Table Talk Food Awards this Thursday at Devon House!

By: Gabrielle Burgess (CEO, Suga Lifestyle)

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Look at our Davina Bennett ! DREAMS do COME TRUE

by Brand JamaicaWhat's Hot
Davina Bennett (Ig: @davinabennett), 2017 Miss Universe Jamaica on a BILLBOARD IN Soho, New York City!

Happy Hump Day! If you need motivation, this is it.

Davina Bennett (Ig: @davinabennett), 2017 Miss Universe Jamaica is absolutely elated to finally see her dreams of being a model come true after 7 years of Perseverance.

Davina is on a BILLBOARD IN NEW YORK CITY!

My fellow Jamaicans, please pass by and take pics or videos and tag her when you pass by.

She is on Lafayette St. and Houston St., Soho New York!

Even if told No several times before success, you were always a Model to us. CONGRATULATIONS!

XoXo, Suga

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

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Happy Lockdown Monday! Keep Believing.

by Brand JamaicaSportsWhat's Hot

Be inspired, take a leaf out of her book, keep up this Elaineted Spirit and have a productive week!

Yesterday, the 2nd fastest woman in history, Elaine Thompson Herah posted: “Your vision will become clear only when you can look into your own heart. Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakes” Carl Jung.

XoXo, Suga💖

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

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