April nibbles

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

Raney Brothers pulled pork and fries

Raney Brothers BBQ: This food truck frequently appears on the north side of Occidental Park. The pulled pork with the regular non-spicy sauce was pretty good. Shoestring fries were very slightly overcooked, but spiced with black pepper and a specialty salt of some kind. The pork had a few chewy charred chunks in it, which I really like, and didn't encounter on my visit the previous week to Hole in the Wall (where I'd again had the Hole Pile and devoured it). Raney Brothers Sandwich and fries, $11.00; Hole in the Wall Hole Pile and bottled Diet Coke, $13.49

Post Alley Pizza: My return visit on Good Friday was as good as the first, except their specialty pizza of the day was "pepperoni". An excellent alternative if the line at Pizza Professionals is too long, or if you're in the area. Two slices and a fountain drink, $9.25

Taco Del Mar: What can I say? It's my "I don't want to think about where to eat" destination now. Consistent. Solid. Heavy. Fox News is on the TVs, for what that's worth to you. Mondo burrito, chips, queso, and fountain drink, $11.18

Tat's Delicatessen: Disappointing this time. I ordered the pizza sub, which ended up with a watery tomato sauce, which didn't do the bread any favors. It comes with fries inside the sandwich, too, which is brilliant, but wasn't enough to sop up the puddle. Messy as heck, but even the 8-inch sandwich is a heck of a lot of food, especially when you add another "small" mountain of fries. At least I didn't get the 12-inch like last time. With fountain drink, $14.80

Wet Buns: It's a French dip sandwich, with the interior of the buns pre-dipped. Not as soggy as it sounds, but still a little gloppy. A good food truck choice if you're not craving Mexican, greek, fried, or salads. Shredded beef sandwich, $9.00

Jack's Fish Spot: Nothing new to add. Ordered the same as last time, just as good as last time. 3-piece fish and chips and a can of Diet Coke, $9.90

Zocalo, not yet open

Zocalo: That's the name of the new Mexican place downstairs, opposite Cherry Street Public House, and it's not open yet. The last report from the Seattle Times said it was supposed to have opened "in late March or early April," but that deadline's passed. They had the front windows open last week, and I snapped this shot of the interior. Not shown: an amazingly cool chandelier made of keys, and two more ceiling lamps made of pages that appear to have been ripped from old novels. They don't have much longer to wait, because they're listed as one of the venues for Upstream Fest on May 11-13.