Assassination Custard

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It doesn't look like much, but this is one of the tastiest treats in town. The small menu changes daily – think roasted cauliflower with toasted dukkah, or broccoli with spicy Italian nduja pork sausage and Toonsbridge ricotta. If you're feeling really adventurous, try the tripe sandwich. The name comes from a phrase coined by Samuel Beckett.


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