Randy and Gabrielle Burgess, Owners of Suga Lifestyle
On Christmas Eve we visited the new Trio Grill Wine Bar on 64 Hope Road. You would never believe Kingston’s newest Restaurant, Lounge and Bar was the original home of Chilitos. They surely did a lot with the place, including a visible private lounge that hosted a Birthday party.
Great ambience and I loved the friendly, attentive, festive mood of the staff.
We thought based on our wait, Chef Haleem Card went to hunt and kill the Lamb, but our dishes were superb upon arrival and thankfully worth the wait.
We had tasty Calamari and Crab Cakes for starters, followed by a delish Surf and Turf with my Hubby, Randy’s Steak cooked to order, medium rare and sizeable juicy, tender Lamb Chops.#SugaSnaps Chef Card.
Surf and Turf served with mashed potatoes and steamed vegetables.Lamb Chops served with mashed potatoes and steamed vegetables.
I’m looking forward to returning to try those signature jumbo Prawns.
Trio Grill Wine Bar
Location: 64 Hope Road. Kingston. Jamaica.W.I.
Ph: 876-616-4784; 876-872-3659
Opening Hours: Mon – Sat; 2PM – 9PM
Instagram: @triowinebar64
By: Gabrielle Burgess (Founder/Owner, Suga Lifestyle)
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Dates and times of visits: Saturday, November 21, 2020 at 7:00pm & Friday, November 27, 2020 No. of diners: 5; 1 NB. Ratings fill 5 stars maximum Parking: ★★★★★ Ambience: ★★★★☆ Décor: ★★★★☆ Comfort: ★★★★★ Service: ★★★★☆ Speed: ★★★★☆ Food quality: ★★★★★ Serving amount: ★★★★★ Plating: ★★★★★ Value for $: ★★★★★
Suga’s Comments:
The Summerhouse at The Liguanea Club is no longer and JD’s Urban Pub has found a new home.
JD for Jason Delvaille, opened JD’s Urban Pub at The Liguanea club almost 2 weeks ago, on Friday, November 20th. With the closing of Summerhouse for some time now, The Liguanea Club was in desperate need to have a new Restaurant/Bar open for members, visitors and guests.
I hosted a small launch of http://www.sugalifestyle.com at The Liguanea Club a day after their opening and decided to try them right away after my launch with hubby and friends.
It was refreshing to see the staff genuinely excited to politely welcome diners and maintain attentive service throughout. It was quite a comfortable atmosphere and quiet, calming ambience. A bit too quiet though, some background music was needed. No worries though, that was fixed when I visited on my own a week later. They smoothed out bar and billing glitches the second time around and the food on both occasions was excellent. Adequate servings, great presentation, tasty and value for money.
I had their freshly made Lentil and Mushroom Burger (J$1500) for my first visit and last Friday, with my waitress, Keron’s advice, I had the Boneless Curry Goat Wrap (J$1200). That wrap was delicious! The meat was tender, seasoned to perfection and full of flavour. Bravo Chef!
My friends have tried and enjoyed the signature JD Burger (J$1800) and 6-piece Hot Wings (J$1200).
JDs BurgerHot Wings
Owner, Jason Delvaille has made rounds checking on guests and gathering feedback. We know how important it is for Restaurant Owners to always be present. I have seen many Restaurants/Bars come and go at The Liguanea Club, but if JD’s keeps this up, they may be there to stay.
Suga is looking forward to their Sunday Brunch from 11AM – 5PM and to visit their Pub for drinks with friends. You should too!
(L-R) Sherene Radcliffe, Ryan McKenzie, Randy Burgess, Gabrielle Burgess a.k.a Suga and Shane Walters enjoying the new Restaurant and Pub in town, JD’s Urban Pub. [November 21, 2020]
By: Gabrielle Burgess (Founder/Owner, Suga Lifestyle)
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By: Gabrielle Burgess (Founder/Owner, Suga Lifestyle)
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TGIF to Jamaica Liquor Warehouse ‘s Frozen Mint Lemonade & their team continuing to play it safe in the kitchen. Jamaica Liquor Warehouse ‘s Signature Frozen Mint Lemonade is quite a refreshing treat for just $500+tx and you can spike it!
Their team is playing it safe in the kitchen too. Kudos to them. I haven’t spied much Chefs wearing masks in the hot kitchen, so please keep it up!
As Covid is even a bigger threat to us now, I encourage you all to try and be as safe as you can this weekend. Wear your masks! Be wise and Sanitise!
Jamaica Liquor Warehouse offers pick up and you can check them to see if they are still delivering. They are #SugaEndorsed.
Jamaica Liquor Warehouse, Deli & Bar
Location: 17 Lindsay Crescent, Kingston
Ph: 876-925-9427
Instagram: @jamaicaliquorwarehouse
By: Gabrielle Burgess (Founder/Owner, Suga Lifestyle)
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After 20 years of loyal patronage by locals and overseas visitors, Harmony Hall was sold and Toscanini closed.
Toscanini’s Chef, Pierluigi Ricci, nicknamed PG, opened PG’s Restaurant & Wine Bar along Tower Isle in October of last year.
He was happy to find the space, which he continues to make his own. Suga missed out on her trip to Rome this year, but you don’t have to go to Rome to experience the vintage ambience PG has created.
PG’s menu is based on what’s available at sea or is farm to table, accompanied by an extensive Wine List.
The dishes served continue to be high quality, authentic Italian dishes. Their fresh homemade Pasta is one of the best on the island and along with Simos Bread and Catering, so is their Tiramisu.
For Independence Day Weekend two Fridays ago, Suga dined with family, a party of 4. See some of what we enjoyed here!
Escargot BourguignonMozzarella Caprese SaladPappardelle Promodoro with grilled Shrimp (Shaved parmesan cheese & Tomato sauce)Fresh catch of the day, Mahi-Mahi.Tiramisu
We had Escargot Bourguignon, fresh Mozzarella Caprese Salad, Pappardelle Boscaiola (Bacon & fresh mushroom in a cream & tomato sauce), Pappardelle Promodoro with grilled Shrimp (Shaved parmesan cheese & rucola pesto) although they were out of Pesto so I received tomato sauce instead, Smoked Pork Chop in an apple cider sauce that was juicy to the bone and the fresh catch of the day, Mahi-Mahi.
Definitely value for money and worth the drive for Lunch one weekend if coming from Kingston. Pizza nights and rooftop dining may be on the horizon too.
PG’s Restaurant and Wine Bar
Location:Tower Isle, Ocho Rios. Jamaica
Ph: 876-727-4386
By: Gabrielle Burgess (Founder/Owner, Suga Lifestyle)
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TGIF to Chicken Loaded Fries from Jamaica Liquor Warehouse!
Enjoy!
Takeout and Delivery Available!
Jamaica Liquor Warehouse, Deli & Bar
Location: 17 Lindsay Crescent, Kingston
Ph: 876-925-9427
Instagram: @jamaicaliquorwarehouse
By: Gabrielle Burgess (Founder/Owner, Suga Lifestyle)
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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!
Curried Goat!
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
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’!
REGISTRATION is NOW CLOSED. The Event has been SOLD OUT. THANK YOU!
Suga Lifestyle appreciates your continuous support!
XoXo, Suga 💖
By: Gabrielle Burgess
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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: oakwinelounge@gmail.com
Instagram: @oakwineandcocktail
By: Gabrielle Burgess
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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.
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!
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.
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.
Zack’s Smoke Shack
Location: 67 Constant Spring Road. Market Place. Kingston 10. JA
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Suga Taster, Taraja Jackson’s Rating for Christopher’s at Hermosa Cove
Date and time of visit: November 17, 2019
No. of diners: 4
NB. Ratings fill 5 stars maximum
Parking: ★★★★★
Ambience: ★★★★★
Décor: ★★★★★
Comfort: ★★★★★
Service: ★★★★★
Speed: ★★★★★
Food quality: ★★★★★
Serving amount: ★★★★★
Plating: ★★★★★
Value for $: ★★★★★
Suga Taster, Taraja’s Breakdown!
Christopher’s at Hermosa’a Cove was the perfect Sunday evening setting. Tucked away on the beautiful beachfront property at Hermosa Cove, the restaurant overlooks the sea for a casual, yet intimate dining experience.
The menu was diverse with a sample of Jamaica’s unique fusion of European, Asian, and Indian flavours with local favorites, braised Oxtail, steamed Callaloo with Scotch bonnet peppers, and of course, jerked Chicken. However, Executive Chef Conroy Arnold decided to tantalize our taste buds with a selection of some of his signature dishes for a unique culinary experience. Our Chef’s special dishes consisted of six courses totalling $7000JMD each and included Red Peas soup, a delicious Salad with tomato, feta cheese and arugula topped off with a honey mustard vinaigrette. We also had a Shrimp alfredo puff pastry, Mahi-Mahi in eggplant sauce, Beef tenderloin with grilled sweet corn and for dessert we had Crème brûlée and a Banana flambé.
Salad with tomato, feta cheese and arugula topped off with a honey mustard vinaigrette.
Mahi-Mahi in eggplant sauce.
Shrimp alfredo puff pastry.
Banana flambé.
There were no delays during the courses, however it was a quiet night, which allowed for personalized, attentive treatment. Chef Arnold did an excellent job showcasing his talent and the group was extremely satisfied and pleased with the service.
Christopher’s at Hermosa Cove continues to be #SugaEndorsed !
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Curried Goat!
