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Nosh vs Nibble: Quirky and Confusing Menu Terminology

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.