Champagne Tiger opens in former Tom’s Diner site

• It's the third iteration for the space, after Tom's Starlight closed last November after less than a year in business. The original Tom's closed in March 2020.

The vibe: Staff and promoters we spoke to during a recent preview say Champagne Tiger will be a welcoming space for queer folks, and say it can serve as the starting point for a night out to nearby LGBTQ bars.

• Donato says the restaurant resulted from "decades of dreaming."

If you go: The restaurant will host drag brunches on Sundays with local performers including Anastasia Krystals and Felony Misdemeanor.

• Dinner is available Wednesday through Sunday, with Wednesdays including cabaret-style performances and a three-course pasta dinner special, featuring live piano and singers.
• Reservations are encouraged but not required.

Stop by: Champagne Tiger (601 E. Colfax Ave.) is open at 4:30pm Wednesday through Friday, and 10am on weekends.

• In addition to its main restaurant, the restaurant features a large outdoor patio.