Downtown Greeley approved for “Go-Cup” district

GREELEY – For the first time this Friday, right after “On the rocks or blended?” Greeley Rio bartenders will have to ask, “For here or to-go?”

The first-ever common consumption area in the state of Colorado was approved Monday by the Greeley Liquor Authority for what is already being called the “Go-Cup” district, an area confined to the Ninth Street Plaza.

Restaurant and bar patrons within the designated area will have the option to purchase an alcoholic drink from one of eight establishments in a plastic to-go cup, to take outside and consume while watching plaza entertainment or shopping. The allowance will…