Good Chinese Food in Negril!

[Instagram Photo: @sky_garden_restaurant]

When the Mallah Chicken run yuh nose, but taste good too!

Check out Sky Garden Restaurant Lounge Bar (Ig: @sky_garden_restaurant) on the hip strip in Negril.

It has a bar and lounge too with great service and pumping music. It lights up at night! #SugaEndorsed

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

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#throwbacktuesday2018! When Last Have You Made This Stop?!

Randy and Gabby Burgess of Suga Lifestyle at EITS Cafe in Irish Town, Kingston Easter 2018.

When last have you gone on the Blue Mountain Culinary Trail?

It is always great to just even breathe in fresh air!

Tasty, farm to table food and mountain views from EITS Cafe (Ig: @17milepost) in Irish Town, Kingston, Jamaica.

#SugaEndorsed

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

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Did You See Our Two Women Revolutionising the Dining Experience this Morning on TVJ?

Loving this for Jamaica, Our Women & Our Culture. FOLLOW @visueats !

Past Wolmers Girls, Tanesha Westcarr and Sophronia McKenzie left Jamaica and garnered skills in the UK and Florida respectively. Planting a seed from 2019, they are now ready to invest both their skills and talents in Jamaica.

They are revolutionising the dining experience as Women in a male dominated tech industry with Visueats!

Get a snippet of their interview here!

https://www.instagram.com/reel/CpNMqrnAM3Q/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

With Instagram, TikTok and more, we have been eating with our eyes. I meaaan you’re not always going to luck out to see a plate that passes you for a preview of what to order or what you already ordered. Get started from home with the app or when you reach the Restaurant and appetise with your eyes from the Menu first! Wow. #SugaSnaps

Follow Visueats on Instagram @visueats
I’m loving this! Who run the world? Girls Girls. XoXo, Suga

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

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Filing Taxes?! Happy Monday! Sending Smiles & Coffee Your Way!

Sip THE Best Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee Beyond Compare, JABLUM Coffee at ROK Hotel Kingston’s Market & Café. It’s JABLUM’s 100th Anniversary this year!

It’s also time to File your taxes Business Owners! Fun Times

A few tips:
• Ensure the correct form is on your Profile to fill out
• Check the list of Expenses required if you have not yet done your Financial sheet or need to amend to make it easier
• Take breaks, but remember to Save your Drafts!
• Let Excel be your Best Friend
• If you are stuck, call a Friend, an Accountant/Hire one before you press Submit

Have a Productive Week!

XoXo, Suga

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

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Happy Monday! Did you See ‘Best Restaurant in Ja’ in Suga’s Sunday Dinner Special?

Diane and Brandt Williams with Randy and Gabby Burgess dining on the Beach at the Award-Winning Delmare Restaurant at Half Moon Resort, Montego Bay, Jamaica.

Yes you read right. In the beginning of January, I Restaurant hopped from from what I thought was the best, Sugar Mill, to its neighbour, the Award-winning Delmare Seafood Restaurant with Italian influences at Half Moon, Montego Bay overlooking the white sand beach. However, as you can see, you can dine on the Beach too.

A relatively New and Modern Menu influenced by what came in with the tides and what was freshly cut from a farm nearby.

Jamaican Luxury Hotel Dining seen to perfection with knowlegeable staff that had genuine charm and hospitality.

To start, I could not get the Signature Elderflower Spritz, but the Da Luca Prosecco sufficed. They had quite the variety for Wines.

The Polipo (Grilled Octopus Dish) is definitely up there with other fine dishes of Octopus I have enjoyed.

Polipo (Grilled Octopus Dish)

The Gentlemen left nothing untouched with their Mixed Grill of the Chef’s Daily selection of Seafood, the Local Snapper was cooked to perfection complimented by a sauce that was just divine.

Mixed Grill: Chef’s Daily selection of Seafood
Local Snapper dish

I had half a serving of the Squid Ink Spaghetti, White Wine, Clams, Mussels, Shrimp, Snapper and fresh Tomatoes. I almost regretted opting for the Half serving, but that thought never lingered once my Tiramisu hit the table and I had enough space to finish it all. Every spoonful was Classic and Authentic. Just Wow.

Squid Ink Spaghetti, White Wine, Clams, Mussels, Shrimp, Snapper and fresh Tomatoes
Classic Tiramisu

Other delightful Desserts enjoyed were a complimentary platter with Macarons, Dark Chocolate, Biscotti & more, a Curated no sugar, no Dairy Dessert, Gelato & Sorbet and a delish, flavourful serving of Moncello & White Chocolate Cheesecake. #SugaSnaps

Complimentary platter with Macarons, Dark Chocolate, Biscotti & more
Curated no sugar, no Dairy Dessert
Gelato & Sorbet
Moncello & White Chocolate Cheesecake

When you see Art on a Plate, then enjoy it with sweet symphony, that’s Dining perfection.

Remember folks, you do not have to stay at Half Moon to dine at Half Moon. The Delmare Restaurant is open to the public. Go ahead and make your reservation for currently, the Best Dining Experience in Jamaica and if you have one, go with your local ID for the Local discount. #SugaEndorsed

Happy Sunday!

Delmare Restaurant

Location: Half Moon Resort. Rose Hall, Montego Bay, Jamaica

Ph: 876.953.2211

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

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THE Best Restaurant in Jamaica Right Now…Suga’s Sunday Dinner Special

Diane and Brandt Williams with Randy and Gabby Burgess dining on the Beach at the Award-Winning Delmare Restaurant at Half Moon Resort, Montego Bay, Jamaica.

Yes you read right. In the beginning of January, I Restaurant hopped from from what I thought was the best, Sugar Mill, to its neighbour, the Award-winning Delmare Seafood Restaurant with Italian influences at Half Moon, Montego Bay overlooking the white sand beach. However, as you can see, you can dine on the Beach too.

A relatively New and Modern Menu influenced by what came in with the tides and what was freshly cut from a farm nearby.

Jamaican Luxury Hotel Dining seen to perfection with knowlegeable staff that had genuine charm and hospitality.

To start, I could not get the Signature Elderflower Spritz, but the Da Luca Prosecco sufficed. They had quite the variety for Wines.

The Polipo (Grilled Octopus Dish) is definitely up there with other fine dishes of Octopus I have enjoyed.

Polipo (Grilled Octopus Dish)

The Gentlemen left nothing untouched with their Mixed Grill of the Chef’s Daily selection of Seafood, the Local Snapper was cooked to perfection complimented by a sauce that was just divine.

Mixed Grill: Chef’s Daily selection of Seafood
Local Snapper dish

I had half a serving of the Squid Ink Spaghetti, White Wine, Clams, Mussels, Shrimp, Snapper and fresh Tomatoes. I almost regretted opting for the Half serving, but that thought never lingered once my Tiramisu hit the table and I had enough space to finish it all. Every spoonful was Classic and Authentic. Just Wow.

Squid Ink Spaghetti, White Wine, Clams, Mussels, Shrimp, Snapper and fresh Tomatoes
Classic Tiramisu

Other delightful Desserts enjoyed were a complimentary platter with Macarons, Dark Chocolate, Biscotti & more, a Curated no sugar, no Dairy Dessert, Gelato & Sorbet and a delish, flavourful serving of Moncello & White Chocolate Cheesecake. #SugaSnaps

Complimentary platter with Macarons, Dark Chocolate, Biscotti & more
Curated no sugar, no Dairy Dessert
Gelato & Sorbet
Moncello & White Chocolate Cheesecake

When you see Art on a Plate, then enjoy it with sweet symphony, that’s Dining perfection.

Remember folks, you do not have to stay at Half Moon to dine at Half Moon. The Delmare Restaurant is open to the public. Go ahead and make your reservation for currently, the Best Dining Experience in Jamaica and if you have one, go with your local ID for the Local discount. #SugaEndorsed

Happy Sunday!

Delmare Restaurant

Location: Half Moon Resort. Rose Hall, Montego Bay, Jamaica

Ph: 876.953.2211

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

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Suga’s Sunday Dinner Special from Le Vendôme Restaurant, Negril !

It was a great way to kick off the New Year, fine dining at Le Vendôme Restaurant (Ig: @levendomenegril) at Charela Inn (Ig:@charelainn), one of the Caribbean’s Best kept French secrets on the 7-mile Negil strip.

Watch “Suga’s Sunday Dinner Special from Le Vendôme Restaurant, Negril !” on YouTube here:

https://youtu.be/yzL0eQymmOQ

I enjoyed my Birthday stay there last year and admired the old love story of how Charela Inn came about after seeing a tribute to late co-owner, Sophie Grizzle in the lobby.

Le Vendôme Restaurant at Charela Inn is a Family owned, community operated, farm to table Restaurant and Hotel owned by the Grizzles.

Jamaican, Daniel Grizzle met Sophie at a nightclub in Birmingham and after running into her a second time, he knew she was the one and they eventually got married.

Hearing his father was ill after securing a job in Africa, he took Sophie to Jamaica, stopping in Negril, where she also fell in love with Jamaica. In addition to their farm, they acquired Charela Inn in 1980.

As correctly quoted by Sophie, ‘Charela Inn is nestled by the seashore where you can quietly dine al fresco to the calming sounds of Negril’s seven-mile beach’s bluest waves’. However, they now have live jazz music from time to time that diners enjoy. I would love to return for one of those nights.

I appreciated that their staff made us feel that they were so happy to have us there, even on a busy night. Mr. Grizzle was there himself, dining with his daughters and even came over to ensure everything was fine with our wine order. He seemed to be keeping a close eye on his New staff, which is crucial in any business. An owner’s presence is usually the key to continued success, especially in Jamaica. #SugaSnaps

Our starters were the Soup of the day and their savory Escargot.

We followed up with their Duck cooked to tender perfection and their delish Seafood Pasta cooked in a light house sauce.

We didn’t have dessert, but Le Vendôme Restaurant with adequate, secure parking on the 7-mile Negril strip is #SugaEndorsed and it should be one of our regular stops moving forward whenever in Negril.


Happy Sunday!

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

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TGIF to when the Williamses revisited the Rock! Lunch at Spiritz of Montego Bay

Brandt and Diane Williams at Spiritz of Montego Bay on Sunday, January 8, 2023.

What was to be Breakfast turned out to be an early Lunch based on our time of arrival for the second Sunday of the New Year at Spiritz of Montego Bay (Ig: @spiritz_of_montego_bay) on Rose Hall Boulevard.

Loved the view and relaxed ambience. I saw the proper setting for good Vibez during Sports events, busy Fridays and Weekend nights.

Since I missed out on the Ackee, I had no idea what to order, but was not feeling their Yaad Stylz items of Jerked Chicken, Curried Goat etc. at 11am. So I set my eyes on the Conch Burger and was disappointed when they didn’t have it. I went with a pulled Chicken Burger. Hubby, Randy and the Williamses had the Escovitched Fish Burger and Stew Pork.

The Burgers were basic. Definitely not a Gourmet experience, but satisfactory. I regret not choosing one of the Yaad Stylz options, because I aint gonna lie, the Stew Pork looked juicy! Mrs. Diane Williams enjoyed it.

Anyhow, service was decent and it was a good stop before Beach Day.

Have a Great Weekend Suga Fam!

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

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Happy Monday from ARTWALK!

Downtown, Kingston [Jumpsuit made in Jamaica: @loveyc.co by @james.blackdh;
Necklace: @culturedbyzhane]

Have you visited the Art District of Downtown Kingston?

Visit Kingston Creative’s Website or Instagram, @kingstoncreativejm ‘s BIO to join an Artwalk and more.

Let’s embrace our visual and performing arts even just a little bit more this year, and most importantly, Brand Jamaica.

XoXo, Suga

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

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Good Morning from The Courthouse Gallery and Café !

The Courthouse Gallery and Café is a stop that’s worth it for a simple Breakfast or Lunch in Ocho Rios with adequate parking and good service.

I had the tasty smoked Marlin Bagel and my hubby, Randy enjoyed the recommended Toasted Ciabatta with Eggs.

View eye-catching Art while you wait and Shop Jamaican Craft on your way out.

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

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