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As we walked back to the inn, we decided to get dinner at the Spotted Dog, where I devoured an ice cream-covered chocolate lava cake with such gusto that I probably scared our waiter.

But then, hours apart on the same day, the Three Blackbirds and the Spotted Dog announced their closures, with both blaming rising costs.

Mrs Thomas would visit The Spotted Dog for a coffee meeting once a week.

"The Spotted Dog had their gastro kind of set up; we are a traditional English pub so I think the two worked quite well".

Dern connected her with Judy Pastore at Spotted Dog Entertainment, who recognized how “Let’s Talk to Lucy” could reach a new audience through streaming and podcasting.