a gateway to washington d.c. to the north, virginia beach to the east, and touching the james and elizabeth rivers, the chesapeake bay, and the atlantic ocean, norfolk draws visitors and residents from around the country – and the world. the culinary scene is equally eclectic. while you can catch the occasional chain, more often street corners are home to mom and pop diners, chef-driven hotspots, and unique food finds from turkish to creole, jamaican to european.