Filed under: Nosh vs Nibble: Quirky and Confusing Menu Terminology by Missy Frederick@bylinemjf Oct 8, 2014, 9:09am EDT Share this story Share this on Facebook Share this on Twitter Share All sharing options Share All sharing options for: Nosh vs Nibble: Quirky and Confusing Menu Terminology Pocket Flipboard Email Missy Frederick is the Cities Director for Eater. What's a "nibble?" Is it smaller than a "snack" or more substantive than a small plate? Tom Sietsema tries to get to the bottom of the terminology used on cutesy restaurant menus, including places like Fainting Goat and Tico. More From Eater DC Sign up for the newsletter Eater DC Sign up for our newsletter. Thanks for signing up! Check your inbox for a welcome email. Email (required) Oops. Something went wrong. Please enter a valid email and try again. By submitting your email, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Notice. You can opt out at any time. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Subscribe The Latest Chef Kevin Tien Announces a Permanent New Location for His Dearly Missed Moon Rabbit By Tierney Plumb Parachute Pizza Swoops Into Union Market — And More Openings By Tierney Plumb The Wharf’s Latin-Leaning Flora Flora Drops Dinner Service Next Month By Tierney Plumb Weekend Restaurant Recommendations From Eater Writers and Editors By Eater Staff Inside FedExField’s Cool New Cocktail Lounge Owned by Rap Mogul 50 Cent By Tierney Plumb Chef Robert Curtis Steps in at Mercy Me to Perform a Latin Menu Makeover By Kalina Newman