More than a decade ago, a group of investors opened the Lowry Beer Garden in east Denver, billing it as the first business of its kind in Colorado.
Since then, the concept has spread across the state: outdoor, public-oriented spaces that serve beer and food. The same company, City Street Investors, has opened gardens in Edgewater and Green Valley Ranch.
“They’re wonderful activators and neighborhood gathering spots, and you can see why a lot of cities and towns would find it pretty appealing,” said Joe Vostrejs, a principal with CSI, in an interview with Denverite…