Complimentary JABLUM Coffee & Tasting at SLCC on December 12!

JABLUM Coffee COMPLIMENTARY COFFEE & TASTING ON DECEMBER 12 in their very own Jamaica Pegasus Suite at Suga Lifestyle’s Christmas Connection!

JABLUM Coffee is again a PROUD SPONSOR of Suga Lifestyle ‘s Christmas Connection on Saturday, December 12, 2020. WE APPRECIATE YOU!!! 💖☕

Don’t miss out!

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

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TGIF! BRAND NEW SUGA LIFESTYLE WEBSITE COMING SOON!

📸: Tennyson Arnold
(Ig: @ten80p_photography)

Thanks to ALL you Suga Readers, you’ve motivated me to constantly do better. If you are subscribed to this Website, www.sugalifestyle.com, #SugaSnaps, you know you get more of a breakdown than the Instagram posts. If not, no worries! You have time.

Giving you all a heads up that the Website will be under reconstruction for ~2 weeks and it will come back NEW NEW! Lots of stuff in store…pun intended. Can’t wait!

Don’t miss a beat though. Please keep up with ‘Suga Lifestyle’ on Facebook and Instagram, or ‘@sugalifestyleja’ on Twitter.

Have a great weekend!

XoXo, Suga 💖

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

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Book Your Table for Fine Wine, the Newest Sunday Experience at Jangas Sound Bar!

The Newest Sunday Experience at Jangas Sound Bar, Fine Wine starts this Sunday!

See the Pre-sold Table packages that will be offered at Jangas Sound Bar on Belmont Road this Sunday here!

You get to choose from a great selection of wines from Harbour Wines and Spirits to go with your meal. Quite a deal! Reservations are limited!

You can purchase your Pre-sold Table Packages online at www.finewineja.firstinlineja.com and follow Fine Wine’s Instagram page, @finewineja for more details.

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

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Suga Enjoyed Breakfast in the Mountains for Heroes’ Weekend!

Gabrielle Burgess a.k.a Suga enjoying rhe freshwater river pool by Rafjam Bed and Breakfast in Irish Town, Jamaica

Suga’s Ratings for RafJam Bed & Breakfast’s Restaurant

Date and time of visit: Sunday, October 18, 2020 at 9:30am

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: 

After 3 years, I finally made it. Imagine it took a German friend visiting Jamaica to tell me about RafJam Bread and Breakfast. Then I was reminded about it by Jamaica’s 1st Blue Mountain Coffee Festival a bit over 2 years ago when they drafted their Culinary trail and posted signs all along the way. Look out for them!

RafJam Bread and Breakfast is nestled in Red Light District, Irish Town, also known as Backpacker District. It’s the Right turn after Craighton Estate, i.e. the 2nd Right turn after Cafe Blue. When you make that right turn leading downhill to RafJam, follow the signs and beware that the road is a bit ‘Raf’. But difficult roads lead to beautiful destinations right?! Indeed it did.

My husband, Randy and I, parked walking distance away so we wouldn’t block in anyone and arrived at the quaintest house tucked away in the Blue Mountains. We were greeted by owner, Susan, telling us immediately what was for Breakfast as if she was welcoming us home from a long trip on the road. It is indeed her home. Susan inherited her parent’s house and decided to transform the lush, tropical paradise into a magnificent Blue Mountain getaway. 

I was initially disappointed that we missed out on the Ackee & Callaloo, leaving limited choices of Salt Mackerel or Saltfish and Baked Beans, but I was prepared for simple, Jamaican cuisine. We both ordered the Salt Mackerel.

We sat outdoors with an instant reminder of how beautiful Jamaica is. We overlooked, lush, green vegetation by a river and small waterfall. Tropical Paradise. Sweet Jamaica. Jamaica Land We Love.

Randy Burgess and Gabrielle Burgess, Owners of Suga Lifestyle.

Our Breakfast arrived and it was far from simple. It was freshly cooked, homemade, farm to table goodness! Salt Mackerel with boiled food to equip you to make a small climb up to see their 15-ft waterfall, and a side of fresh watermelon.

It was cold, but we enjoyed the freshwater river pools, didn’t take the clean, fresh air for granted and had a few drinks from their Tiki Bar before we headed back downhill to make curfew.

RafJam’s Tiki Bar

Upon leaving we heard them telling a few European visitors what was for Lunch, a more expanded menu, with more Jamaican goodness. We were very tempted to stay, so will return to RafJam, hopefully one day soon. #SugaEndorsed

RafJam Bed and Breakfast

Location: 6 Springdale Cove, Hopewell Road, Red Light District, Irish Town, Kingston. JA.

Ph: 876.897.4767; 876.516.5442

Website: www.rafjam.com

Instagram: @rafjambnb

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

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SUGA LIFESTYLE’S CHRISTMAS CONNECTION IS ON!

The 3rd Time’s a Charm!

Suga Lifestyle ‘s 3rd Annual Christmas Connection Trade Show Sip & Shop Experience will be on SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2020!

This time EVERY VENDOR has a chance to be selected, but due to facilitating enough space for Social Distancing and ensuring that each vendor has the opportunity to make maximum profit, ONLY 20 VENDORS will be selected that represent the island’s various creative industries: Art, Crafts, Ceramics, Fashion, Agro-Processing, Horticulture and Personal Care.

***REGISTRATION OPEN!***
***CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW***


https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc9TBcvovPOhFlrcCq4LYbeerjBbvcVssUhXKcXOkz4PQ485Q/viewform

GOOD LUCK!

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

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Start the Week off Right with Breakfast from the New, Quaint Cafe Tucked Away from Busy Kingston Life!

A Happy and Bright Monday to you from the NEW, tucked away Cafe, Trotters Cafe!

Suga’s Ratings for Trotters Cafe

Date and time of visit: Saturday, October 10, 2020 at 9:30am

No. of diners: 2

NB. Ratings fill 5 stars maximum

Parking: ★★★★★

Ambience: ★★★☆☆

Décor: ★★★★★

Service: ★★★★☆

Comfort: ★★★★★

Speed: ★★★☆☆

Food quality: ★★★★★

Serving amount: ★★★★★

Plating: ★★★★★

Value for $: ★★★★★

Suga’s Comments: 

Trotters Cafe is located at Park Place also known as the Golf Academy by The Liguanea Club, adjacent to the Courtyard by Marriott Hotel.

As you enter you are greeted by brightly coloured umbrellas similar to the umbrellas of Calle Angosto in Cartagena, Colombia. Definitely a décor win and a great marketing strategy for the current era that maximizes on Photo ops for Instagram and other social media platforms.

Seating is in open air by wooden tables with the most adorable Cacti centre pieces.

The Staff is extremely courteous and attentive.

I loved that their menu is posted on their Instagram page, so I knew what I was going to order before I got there and I didn’t have to handle the menu.

They serve Coffee Beverages, Smoothies, Traditional Eggs, Pancakes, Waffles, Omelettes, Bagel Sandwiches, Croissants, Paninis, Crepes, Wraps, Pastries and more.

They have options for Lunch too such as Soup, Salad, their Signature Burger and Pizza.

Trotter Passport with a serving of Eggs, Bacon and Pancakes with homemade Blueberry topping ($1050JMD +tx & 10% gratuity).

I had the Trotter Passport with a serving of Eggs, Bacon and Pancakes with homemade Blueberry topping ($1050JMD +tx & 10% gratuity).

Smoked Salmon Omelette ($950JMD +tx & 10% gratuity).

My husband, Randy had the Smoked Salmon Omelette ($950JMD +tx & 10% gratuity).

Presentation was excellent with a more than satisfactory serving size and most importantly, Breakfast tasted great! Eggs my way, over easy and fluffy pancakes. The service could have been a little quicker with us alone there, but I saw and appreciated that everything was hot and freshly made.

Randy had 100% Blue Mountain Coffee ($400JMD) and I enjoyed my French Vanilla Frappe ($600JMD).

Their Dessert counter is also quite eye-catching. I was full, Randy had their Bailey’s Cheesecake that sas decent.

We were offered a complimentary glass of wine. It was 10am but Why not?! They have other alcoholic options too.

Trotters Cafe is #SugaEndorsed

Trotters Cafe

Location: Park Place, The Golf Academy at The Liguanea Club. New Kingston. Ja

Ph: 876 – 648 – 5243

Instagram: @trotterscafeja

***Menu on Instagram Highlights***

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

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Suga Taster, Jody Hits DC’s Best Cuban Rum Bar & Restaurant!

Suga Taster, Jody Dixon at Casta’s Rum Bar in Washinton, DC a few weeks ago.

Open for just over a year now, Casta’s Rum Bar has racked up street credit for not only being Washington DC’s Best Cuban Rum Bar, but one of the hottest Bars in DC!

Suga cannot wait to travel again and hit this spot. Soooo jealous of Suga Taster, Jody Dixon! She visited a few weeks ago with friends and said her smiles were courtesy of Passionfruit and Tequila!

Check out the juicy, salivating Dishes and refreshing Cocktails that she and her friends enjoyed here!

The Menu is online! If you’re in DC, this looks like a spot to hit for sure!

Casta’s Rum Bar
Location: 1121 New Hampshire Ave NW, Washington, DC 20037
Ph: +1 202-660-1440
Website: www.castasrumbar.com
*Menu is on Website*
Instagram: @castasrumbar

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

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#tbt to Pukrup Cosmetics Ja Supporting Suga Lifestyle ‘s GW Art !!!

Watch “#tbt to Pukrup Cosmetics Ja Supporting Suga Lifestyle ‘s GW Art !!!” on YouTube here:
https://youtu.be/0rEyHgVphPM

Thanks Jodi Miller, Co-owner of Pukrup Cosmetics Ja and a Suga Artisan, for always supporting Suga Lifestyle!

Women Supporting Women and a Boss Lady!

Please check out the awesome, locally made cosmetics that Pukrup Cosmetics Ja has to offer on their Instagram page, @pukrup_cosmeticsja.

Also stay tuned for more collaborations and events to come from Suga Lifestyle!

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

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Crab from the Best Crab Back Ever sourced from Reesu Bistro!

Trusted Suga Baby, Tricia O’connor says that Reesu Bistro in Parkington Plaza, Half Way Tree has the best Crab Back ever! Her friend says the Salt and Pepper Shrimp is delish too. Can’t wait to check them out!

Reesu Bistro is open for Lunch Mondays to Fridays and open even later on their Seafood Saturdays that looks like 🔥🔥🔥.

Dining, Take-out and Delivery available.

Reesu Bistro Ltd.

Location: 14 Parkington Plaza, Half Way Tree. Kgn. 10. Jamaica

Ph: 876-547-5950: 876-649-2746

Opening Hours: Mon-Fri, 11am – 5pm; Sat. 11am – 7pm

Instagram; @reesubistroja

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

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Getting Ready for the Weekend with NEW ‘B & B’ Paintings by GW Art!

Artist, Gabrielle Burgess of Suga Lifestyle’s GW Art with her NEW Framed Acrylic on (7×10)” Canvas Paintings, ‘B & B’ [Framed by: Frame Art Jamaica]

Spice up your bathroom walls or any other wall you wish with Suga Lifestyle’s GW Art NEW Framed Acrylic on (7×10)” Paintings.

Simple, Fresh, Eye-Catching and Clean.

Get the Pair, (B & B) for $16000JMD or purchase them for $10,000JMD each.

Handcrafted. Hand-Painted. Jamaican

Support Local. Buy Jamaican

GW Art
Email: [email protected]
Ph: 876-422-3769
Website (Gallery): 
http://www.sugalifestyle.com 
Instagram: @gwartbygabby

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

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