Whenever I’m in the mood for a nice drink and a great meal, it’s critical that I find a restaurant that can deliver both well. And that’s exactly what happened when I checked out a local spot in the area called Whiskey Kitchen. The name of this place was a huge draw for me, and my dining experience was nice too. I enjoyed the setting, my meal and my drink, the customer service, and the COVID-19 precautions that were in place during my visit as well. Dining out and ordering out is different now, but if you can support your local restaurants and businesses, do it. If you’re in the Hampton Roads area and looking for a chill spot to grab a bite, head into Whiskey Kitchen and enjoy!
About a year ago, I had a dream my dad wanted to talk to our family about something serious. I wasn’t sure what he wanted to discuss, but I knew it was something I needed to prepare myself for. Around the time after I had this dream, I remember stopping by my parents place and sensing something was going on that they weren’t telling me. I tried to dismiss what I’d been feeling, but I couldn’t shake it. Something serious was happening. As I returned to my home after visiting them one day, I was in my kitchen washing dishes when a heaviness hit my heart like nothing I’d ever felt before. Something’s wrong with dad. That’s what that dream was about. God, what’s going on? As I continued washing dishes, I started crying and praying. Then in mid-spring, my dad held an unexpected family meeting that would change all our lives forever. He hesitated at first, and as his voice started cracking and he started crying, he said, “Well, I wanted to talk to ya’ll to tell you that I have kidney disea...