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

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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!

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…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 with No Comment 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 with No Comment 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!

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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!

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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!

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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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Happy Christmas Eve! When Downtown, Suga makes it to Danya’s Coffee Barrel

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Necklace & Bracelet: @culturedbyzhane; Ring: Xtras

Danya’s Coffee Barrel is located at 42 Harbour Street with parking available by the Grace Kennedy Building, Port Royal St., Kingston.

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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Cheers to Friday from Hotel 39 in Montego Bay!

by Brand JamaicaWhat's Hot

The Building we knew as The Wexford Hotel on Gloucester Avenue in Montego Bay, has been fully refurbished and rebranded to Hotel 39!

The boutique Hotel 39 (Ig: @hotel39jamaica) has adequate parking, 82 rooms with its rooftop pool and nearby access to the beach, being located on Montego Bay’s famous Hip Strip.

Their Restaurant is already #SugaEndorsed after our visit two weeks ago, well taken care of by our Waitress, Caleisha. Seeing a professional, young lady so polite, attentive and genuinely happy doing her job in the hospitality and service industry was absolutely refreshing. After a long day, we truly appreciated her stellar service and kudos to the Chef for making my Pasta healthy, yet delicious, tossed in a light sauce just the way I like it.

Cocktail options seemed limited at the Bar, but the Bartender did no wrong with my Whiskey Sour.

We’re happy to have Hotel 39 back and we look forward to revisiting soon!

XoXo, Suga
[Date of Visit: Saturday, October 26, 2024]

Up Next for Suga Lifestyle!

As Suga Lifestyle looks forward to ending the year even stronger than how we started, please open your Calendars and
SAVE THE DATES!


Stay tuned for more details.

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! Kingston Kitchen is TOMORROW! Eat Good, Rain or Shine

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Check out, ‘If EARLY was person’ here!

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Kingston Kitchen will be tomorrow, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28!

I can’t believe it’s been 13 years of Kingston Kitchen (Ig: @kgnkitchen) ! Enjoying it from DAY 1, experience the growth with 70+ Vendors, new additions with a Gaming Lounge, Picnic Park, Vybz Yard for Teens, of course a Pickney Plaza with a Petting zoo, arts and crafts for the Kids and much more!

Go Early & Pace Yourself?
Eat Good with #SugaEndorsed @cocktailstogo876 topped off by Desserts @sweetencountersja, Kraving Skoops, @alexcreationsja, @kandesdelights or be Healthy with @grababelchallnatural + find joy in trying New Goodies!

Shop #SugaArtisans @melsstickyjams & @tee_tingz! They’re fantastic!

A great Family-Friendly Fun Day to look forward to!

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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#wcw with Queen Amina Blackwood Meeks & Her New, yet Vintage Rendition of Miss Lou!

by Brand JamaicaWhat's Hot
Gabby Burgess of Suga Lifestyle with Amina Blackwood Weeks who performed her new, ‘Miss Lou 2024’ at The Poetry Society of Jamaica’s Monthly Fellowship last night, September 24, 2024 at Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts.

So honoured to have heard it first at The Poetry Society of Jamaica’s monthly poetry fellowship last night at the Amphitheatre of Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts.

Amina Blackwood Meeks’ MISS LOU 2024 took us way back, with views and perspectives of Miss Lou from members of our society and her own family, both positive and negative. I thoroughly enjoyed the intermittent rhythmic flow, reminiscent of a true warrior.

Amina incorporated classic lines and references from Miss Lou herself and ultimately, a call to respect and embrace our talents, our culture.

We must appreciate the value of our own and pay what is due. A direct, yet indirect call for Poetic Justice, while tributing our Best Poet and Folklorist, Miss Louise Bennett, familiarly known to us as, Miss Lou. Miss Lou contributed significantly to our Jamaican theatre, culture, particularly to our language and the literary arts for over 50 years.

For what we were blessed to experience for Free, I hope others pay every dollar.

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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