About Stella’s

Dear Plymouth area friends,

We are excited to announce the sale of Stella’s Black Dog Tavern to Jim and Kathy Sullivan.

The Sullivans have been partners in the business since I purchased it in 2012, and the succession plan provided for my eventual retirement, and the Sullivans carrying on the Tavern’s great legacy started by the Doyle family, and then stewarded by myself and Dorothy for the last 12 years.

I bought the business to build a family-style tavern based on the good work our Bernese Mountain Dog, Stella, was doing in the community. We did that and so much more. In the 12 years we operated Stella’s, more than $120,000 was donated to local non-profits. We couldn’t have done this without your support and love. Stella’s has been a central and reliable part of our amazing community, and Dorothy and I take a lot of pride in that.

It’s been a great ride that was definitely challenging at times with Covid and post-Covid issues, medical battles, and Stella’s passing, but we wouldn’t trade it for the world. We’ve had a lot of joy and success at 860 Fralick in the last 12 years, and I especially want to thank our incredible head chef, Cardale Houston, for his dedication, creativity and hard work.

What’s next for us? We’re going to travel,  spend quality time with our boys (Marc and Walt), love on our furbabies (Rhaegar and Roper), and enjoy our friends. We’re really looking forward to retirement!

Thank you for an incredible 12 years. Your continued patronage, your love of Stella, and your loyal support have meant the world to us. Please continue to support Jim and Kathy as they take Stella’s to the next level!

Love, Bob and Dorothy