every visit to martha's vineyard begins with the black dog tavern. and every year we remember why we only come once, the food is really not very good. the space is amazing - i love the black dog. i get my yearly t-shirt and i love the bakery on state road - although it was closed for the season when we were there last week... i can't understand why a place like this can't get someone in their kitchen to make great food? they have the brand name, the amazing location and it's just hard to figure out what's holding the kitchen back. it's still a tradition to go to the black dog upon arrival at the vineyard - maybe next time it'll be good?
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