November 23, 2023
Friday, November 24, 2023
Who better to afford a sneak peek of the newly transformed Mingles Bar and Lounge at the Courtleigh Hotel and Suites than Jamaica Observer Senior Associate Editor – Lifestyle & Social Content and Table Talk Food Awards conceptualiser Novia McDonald-Whyte and a few of her judges.
They were on Tuesday, November 21, granted early access to the menu offerings, as they enjoyed the charming ambience of a spot that holds a special place in the hearts of many.
The reopening comes as part of phase two of the latest upgrades being made to the hotel under the direction of Managing Director Kevin Hendrickson.
Page 2 is fancy-free and ready to mingle!
Photographer: Garfield Robinson
Hospitality with Heart – From left: Group director of marketing & sales at the Courtleigh Hospitality Group Nicola Madden-Greig, Courtleigh Hotel & Suites Sales & Reservation Manager Maurice Bryan and General Manager Kate Hendrickson were in high spirits as they unveiled the new-look Mingles Bar and Lounge. (Photo: Garfield Robinson)
Bar None – GenXs Managing Director Mala Morrison brought costume designer Dru Chuck along for the experience. (Photo: Garfield Robinson)
Mingle All The Way! – Candy Cane Martinis were perfect for (from left) Jamaica Observer Food Awards blogger Victoria Colahar; Courtleigh Hotel & Suites General Manager Kate Hendrickson; and project manager Billie-Jean Tulloch. (Photo: Garfield Robinson)
Espresso Yourself – Kemtek director Karl Tulloch (left) and Morgans Group Director Aswad Morgan relished a Mingles classic: Espresso Martini. (Photo: Garfield Robinson)
Rave Review! – Courtleigh Hotel & Suites Sales Manager Celia Steele was all ears as Food Awards judge Adolph Raynor shared his thoughts on the bar’s many updates. (Photo: Garfield Robinson)
Cheers! – From left: Jamaica Observer Senior Associate Editor – Lifestyle & Social Content Novia McDonald-Whyte; Supreme Court mediator Josina Jackson; and CIBC FirstCaribbean Director of Digital Banking Stacy Belnavis raised a Mingles Sangria toast to a successful Mingles relaunch. (Photo: Garfield Robinson)
For Starters – Courtleigh Hotel & Suites Senior Operations Manager Cecile Hyatt-Reynolds introduced repeat hotel guests (from left) Albert Hird, Max Tweedie, and Richard Prendergast to the new bite-sized additions on the Mingles menu. (Photo: Garfield Robinson)
Sweetly Rimmed – Mingles mixologist Nakia Williams poured Candy Cane Martini. (Photo: Garfield Robinson)
