You can’t go anywhere on the Cape or the Islands without spotting someone sporting a Black Dog sweatshirt, t-shirt, or hat. The famous Black Dog chain has 20 restaurants, cafes, and stores within the state of Massachusetts and several more sprinkled throughout New England. There are even a few stores in the southern states! But did you know that the inspiration for the Black Dog enterprise was a loyal rescue dog who was named after a character in the book “Treasure Island” by Robert Louis Stevenson?

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Have you eaten at The Black Dog Tavern or visited one of its country stores? If so, please let us know all about it. For more information about The Black Dog restaurants, stores, and merchandise, please visit their official website. Information about the tavern can also be found on the Black Dog Tavern Facebook page.

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