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From the hi-dive all the way to the Gothic Theatre and Herman's Hideaway, South Broadway is where Denver bands get their start.

Owner Loy Merck says his business, which reopened its outdoor area in mid-January for weekend service, was losing money in the fall because of limited capacity and shorter hours; nonetheless, he decided it was worth reopening now that the State of Colorado is allowing it. Erik Ludwig, whos been the Meadowlarks general manager for the past nine years, says being open has been a double-edged sword, because he wants to take care of his employees as much as possible. "Youve got to balance it with...