The Block can be a nightmare. The parking sucks no matter when you go. The restaurants are pretty much always crowded. The movies are packed on the weekends. BUT they have tons of stores. Tons of selection for food and movies. It's pretty much a toss up. If you can deal with large crowds on the weekends head on in. If not, I'd stick to the weekday afternoons if you can otherwise you'll be mobbed.
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