I've been coming here off and on for years. And each year not much changes. I see so much potential in this large space. But each time I'm disappointed to see it's still a ghost town. It seems businesses come and go. When I was there those past weekends, only a handful of the places were open, giving only a few options. And those places that were open lacked in service and value. My first stop was the Blue Moon Taphouse. Horrible service overall. We basically had to get our own silverware even after asking for it. It took a longer time to get the table cleared from the previous customers. Luckily, we had a big table that it could be pushed off to one side. Later that same evening, I went to Guy Fieri (disappointed that it downsized). They didn't have all the things to fill my order, which basically was nachos. No chips. So I went back to Blue Moon and stood around at the bar trying to be served. It didn't happen. So, I was back to Guy Fieri to get something I really didn't want, but it was my only option.

Now the food was good once we got it. But again, the service was horrendous.

I tried Fudgery twice. Both times, with the same person, I stood around for minutes waiting to be served. There was no real acknowledgment that he saw us even when looking directly at us.

I know I'll be back in Norfolk next year. I probably won't be stopping there.