March Nibbles:

Nibbles: quick reviews of new places for which I didn't take time to write a full review.

Blue Water Taco: Ordered the chicken burrito, enchilada style. Tasted OK, but they counted on the heat of the steamed tortilla to melt the cheese on top of it. Just as good as Taco Del Mar, which isn't a high bar to reach. 1000 Second Ave, with a Diet Pepsi, $12.28

Nosh: Had the fish and chips again. That's still a huge piece of fish. Tasty, despite the floppy French fries. Food truck on Occidental Park, with a Diet Coke, $14.25.

Thai Taste: I've walked past here dozens of times. Fast, generic thai food, but big portions. I ordered combo #1: cashew chicken, a spring roll, soup, phad Thai, and rice. Served in a cafeteria tray, but not as bad as that sounds. 601 Second Ave., with tea, $12.50

Samurai Noodle (International District): Smaller than their location on The Ave that I ate at last fall, the menu's just as complete and the ramen is just as good. Seating's tight. 606 Fifth Ave. S., some earthy hearty ramen and tea, $14.18.

Metropolitan Grill: Happy hour here might be one of the best deals in town. The sirloin skewers were wrapped in bacon, a tangy sauce, and a meat coma. 820 Second Ave; meat, two Old Fashioneds, one beer, one mild headache the next morning, $41.77.