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A rose is a rose…is a tavern

A pound of smoked ribs and pile of cole slaw are on the relatively new barbecue menu at the Bulldog Tavern near Gonzaga University in Spokane. Chris Luce, a veteran barbecue pit boss, now cooks at the Bulldog and smoke various meats, even cheese and onions, for the new barbecue menu. (Jesse Tinsley / The Spokesman-Review)
A pound of smoked ribs and pile of cole slaw are on the relatively new barbecue menu at the Bulldog Tavern near Gonzaga University in Spokane. Chris Luce, a veteran barbecue pit boss, now cooks at the Bulldog and smoke various meats, even cheese and onions, for the new barbecue menu. (Jesse Tinsley / The Spokesman-Review)

The hangout for many Gonzaga alums was called The Bulldog. We drank beer, bantered our various philosophical viewpoints and made out in the booths (Well, I didn’t, but I witnessed those whose passion increased as they sipped the suds.)

The iconic landmark is in search of a new name.  What should it be?

Enter the contest:  People can submit names by using the website Namesthisbar.com.  If you have a Smart phone, stop by the formerly-known-as Bulldog and grab the QR (quick response) barcode at the pub and use it to suggest a name.

In years to come, we will hear stories from the new alums about their adventures at ???

(S-R archives photo)

Spokesman-Review features writer Rebecca Nappi, along with writer Catherine Johnston of Olympia, Wash., discuss here issues facing aging boomers, seniors and those experiencing serious illness, dying, death and other forms of loss.