NORFOLK, Va. — More than a dozen restaurants are participating in Norfolk's Restaurant Week in Downtown Norfolk from Jan. 13-19.
The week offers deals and specials that you normally wouldn’t see.
Tap It Local on Granby Street says that despite the cold weather, people are still coming in.
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"The deals do bring people in," Chris McGrath, the owner of Tap It Local, said.
"We heard it was Restaurant Week, and we figured we’d just try it out," Kaila, a customer at Tap It, said.
"Are you all taking advantage of the deals and specials tonight?" News 3's Leondra Head asked a customer.
"Yeah, there are some pretty good deals tonight, and it persuaded our choice in coming tonight," Rider, a customer, said.
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During Restaurant Week, McGrath says the restaurant is offering dinner for two that includes dessert for only $35.
"I don’t know if you’re going to find a better deal than that anywhere for dinner for two nowadays," McGrath said.
Black Spice, which recently opened a few months ago on Granby Street, is offering a three-course meal for $45 during Restaurant Week.
"They get an appetizer, an entrée, and a delicious dessert," Genesis Green, a manager at Black Spice, said.
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You can expect tasty food filled with:
"Herbs, spices, and flavors from all over," Green said.
McGrath, the owner of Tap It, says it’s been a tough year for restaurants.
"I don’t know a restaurant owner that will tell me they are doing great. The economy is hard, and everything’s been tough, and we’re just hoping for the best. I’m hoping to have a much better year than the last few years," McGrath said.
