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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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#tbt As much as we Love to Travel, there is so much to explore in Sweet Jamaica

by Brand JamaicaWhat's Hot

Although there is a Biopic now out on Bob Marley, it is such an experience to visit where he lived, see how they preserved his house, what happened there, its furnishings and some of his belongings.

Have you done the Bob Marley Museum Tour?  I would do it twice. The food is good at the Cafe too. Get yourself some Molasses and lively up yourself.

XoXo, Suga

Bob Marley Museum

Location: 56 Hope Road. Kingston. Jamaica

Ph: 876-630-1588

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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Cheers from Treasure Beach Inn! What are you doing for the rest of Summer?!

by Brand JamaicaSuga TastersWhat's Hot

Summer marks the 1 year Anniversary that Hurricane Beryl destroyed this beautiful villa. I was excited and happy to visit upon its reopening the end of May earlier this year for the Calabash Festival.

Who makes last minute plans to attend Calabash and stay over for the weekend? Suga does! Because I can find gems like Treasure Beach Inn (Ig: @treasurebeachinn). Owner, Ernie Muirhead quickly accommodated me, sending menus and ensured I was comfortable throughout my stay.

Saphia cooked up a storm from morning to night for the weekend, with traditional Jamaican spicy Callaloo, Cook up Saltfish, Stew Peas to tie me so I return, good ol’ fried Chicken and Curried Lobster.

The rebuild was still in progress, but complete for the most part. I enjoyed the breezy Bar you can dine or drink, chill and chat for hours by, clean Room and Kitchen with modern, yet rustic beachside furnishings.

Demanding a Pool would be a lot after such a big rebuild, but the Beach is close by!

If you need a staycay before September begins or need to plan ahead for Treasure Beach’s Food, Rum and Reggae Festival (Ig: @foodrumreggaefestival),

Call 876.563.0658 or 754.216.8866 and visit their Instagram Page @treasurebeachinn!

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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Happy Friday Everyone! Jamaica Coffee Festival is Tomorrow! Who will you get Coffee from?

by Brand JamaicaGW ArtWhat's Hot

Our choice here was Cafe Blue (Ig: @cafeblueja), but there will be so many to choose from!

Have a Great Weekend !

By: Gabrielle Burgess (CEO, Suga Lifestyle)

***Awarded by the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce for Entrepreneur of the Year and Nominated for Best in Chamber (Micro Enterprise)***

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TGIF! Where would you rather be?  Ivan’s at Catcha Falling Star, Negril

by Brand JamaicaGW ArtWhat's Hot

No need for reservations or to be a guest staying at Catcha Falling Star, Negril to dine there. Still call ahead to see if it is ok to go, as sometimes it is the place of choice for Destination Weddings and more.

Casual, comfortable dining with great service, tasty food, delish cocktails and a magnificent view. Parking is available on Property, but limited.

It was great to revisit. When in Negril, Visit Ivan’s.

Have a Great Weekend !

XoXo, Suga

By: Gabrielle Burgess (CEO, Suga Lifestyle)

***Awarded by the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce for Entrepreneur of the Year and Nominated for Best in Chamber (Micro Enterprise)***

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#tbtAug2015 at Stush in the Bush Moonlight IYKYK… Honoured to be a part of the Journey!

by Brand JamaicaGW ArtWhat's Hot
…Stumbled upon this photo searching for something in my Google Drive.

My late Dad who lived in Atlanta enjoyed reading my Restaurant Reviews and Culinary Experiences.

As I saved the screenshot from September 3, in addition to a publication with me featured in The Jamaica Observer who covered the 2nd Moonlight staging, and a link to read my review on my website, it was the last pic I shared with him over Google Talk. He said “Wonderful. Go Girl, Love”

A Memorable Moment in more ways than one.

Visit Stush in the Bush (Ig: @stushinthebush) in Priory, St. Ann, where the experience no longer costs US$80 :), but you will be taken on a journey through food, where Love is the main ingredient. An invaluable experience that you will gladly relive over and over again.

*Reservations/by Bookings only via their website*

XoXo, Suga

By: Gabrielle Burgess (CEO, Suga Lifestyle)

***Awarded by the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce for Entrepreneur of the Year and Nominated for Best in Chamber (Micro Enterprise)***

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#tbt! Where are you Dining for V-Day?

by Brand JamaicaGW ArtWhat's Hot

Beat the Dinner Crowd and have Breakfast!
> Breakfast at Courtleigh Hotel is usually excellent

#SugaEndorsed Dinner Choices in Kingston
> Terra Nova Hotel (Ig: @terranovahotel) on the Terrace
> Steakhouse on the Verandah (Ig: @steakhouseontheverandah)
> Tava Indian (Ig: @tavaindianja)
> Coppers (Ig: @thecoppersja) Fine Dining
> AC Lounge (Ig: @acloungekingston) at AC Hotel Kingston

#SugaEndorsed Dinner Choices in Montego Bay
> Delmare at Half Moon (Ig: @halfmoonjamaica)
> Sugar Mill Restaurant at Half Moon (Ig: @halfmoonjamaica)
> Mystic Thai Montego Bay (Ig: @mystic_thai_mobay)
> Lucca Italian (Ig: @luccaitalianrestaurant)

#SugaEndorsed Dinner Choices in Ocho Rios
> PG’s Italian (Ig: @pgrestaurantja) Tower Isle
> Stush in the Bush (Ig: @stushinthebush) Priory, St. Ann
> Christopher’s (Ig: @christophersjamaica) Hermosa Cove

***If it isn’t already too late to do so, Reservations are always recommended***

XoXo, Suga

By: Gabrielle Burgess (CEO, Suga Lifestyle)

***Awarded by the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce for Entrepreneur of the Year and Nominated for Best in Chamber (Micro Enterprise)***

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TGIF! Lose Touch of Reality and See Where the Food Needed No Filter

by Brand JamaicaRestaurant Reviews & RatingsWhat's Hot

In case you didn’t know, one of our favourite Restaurant and Bar spots in Kingston 8 is back! The New Cellar 8 Wine. Bar.Bistro (Ig: @cellar8kgn) in Upper Manor Park Plaza has reopened for a bit over a month now. Happy to revisit one of my old faves last Sunday, not much has changed and that’s a good thing. Though we will share a love letter re the table setting, the Décor was spruced up a bit, still modern with a balance of black and white and pops of colour. I always loved the flooring and there’s still a touch of wooden furnishing to give an ounce of Vintage Cellar.

Yashema was our courteous server. She took care of us well and was excited to share that our Dessert’s cream wasn’t as calorific because, fun fact: It was Yam Cream! Who would have thought?!

As I sipped my Manhattan, we enjoyed,

– Jerk Beef Kofta – Well seasoned, Flavourful
– Caesar Caprese – Delish! Especially for a Salad
– Petite Fillet (Temp – MR) – Perfection
– Pan Seared Lamb Farci (Temp-MR)- Perfection
– Bread Pudding with Yellow Yam Cream!
I still love my Bread Pudding fluffier with a crumble on top, but this was uniquely tasteful

Would love to people-watch more Diners though, so head to The New Cellar 8 and check it out! Their Menu is online. Looking forward to returning and having the Sweet Potato Crusted Salmon and I would love them to consider putting their NYE Special of Ribeye Steak on the menu for the Steak Lovers.

Have a Great Weekend!

XoXo, Suga

By: Gabrielle Burgess (CEO, Suga Lifestyle)

***Awarded by the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce for Entrepreneur of the Year and Nominated for Best in Chamber (Micro Enterprise)***

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TGIF! New Restaurant for Dining & Special Occasions at Tava Indian!

by Brand JamaicaWhat's Hot

Tava Indian (Ig: @tavaindianja) has opened in Progressive Plaza, Liguanea with authentic, delish Indian cuisine, eye-catching décor, great service and comfortable dining.

Mr. Suga was treated for his Birthday on December 3 and we did well. A menu with a wide variety of options, but our Waitress was a great guide. The Indian spices shone throughout the Chicken and Mutton dishes as they should and the Fried rice and Naan did their duty to provide the perfect balance. Then of course a unique, authentic Indian Dessert to top it all off for Birthdays! Go and then you’ll know 😉

It was just the two of us, but the recommended Tava Veg Combo Platter was a winner. It had Veg Spring rolls, Onion Bhaji, Cheese chutney bombs and tandoori stuffed mushrooms.

Check out the highlights here!

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DEFn-l2xmyv/?igsh=ZGpqbnhxczJ4dDJz

Looking to close out 2024 in fine dining style or looking forward to a new spot in the New Year? Check out Tava Indian. #SugaEndorsed

XoXo, Suga

By: Gabrielle Burgess (CEO, Suga Lifestyle)

***Awarded by the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce for Entrepreneur of the Year and Nominated for Best in Chamber (Micro Enterprise)***

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MERRRRRY CHRISTMAS FROM SUGA & MR. SUGA!

by Brand JamaicaWhat's Hot

We are eternally grateful for all of you who supported Christmas Connection and the New Holiday Rush Edition this year with over 50 Local Artisans. It was our best staging yet!

We wish you all the very best for the Season with Love, Laughter, Good Health, Great Food & Cheers.

XoXo, Suga & Mr. Suga

By: Gabrielle Burgess (CEO, Suga Lifestyle)

***Awarded by the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce for Entrepreneur of the Year and Nominated for Best in Chamber (Micro Enterprise)***

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