So I’m typically not a fan of buffet-style restaurants. Mostly because I don’t like the idea of consuming food that’s been sitting out (and strangers hovering over the prepared food) and because I typically don’t eat more than one plate of food whenever I go to a buffet. However, my dining experience at Sweetwater Cuisine was different. I tried their brunch and was pleased with my visit. This restaurant pretty much embodies the epitome of southern hospitality, with everything from their warm aesthetic, kind customer service, and delicious (and very southern and mouthwatering) buffet options. They had a biscuit bar, ya’ll. A biscuit bar. And everything I had was delicious. True to my traditional buffet behavior, I only had one plate of food (as I piled on more than I could handle on the one plate I had) and was so full that I was totally stuffed by the time my family and I left. I know I’ll have to go back since I wasn’t able to try other items I wanted to check out, but again, everything I did have was on point. If you’re in the Hampton Roads area and looking for a great spot to brunch, head into Sweetwater Cuisine 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...