Tom’s Starlight, formerly Tom’s Diner, official grand opening on East Colfax September 28, 2022. Champagne Tiger, a soon-to-be French-American diner, has leased the building at 601 E. Colfax Ave. in Denver that was home for two decades to Tom’s Diner and then, briefly, Tom’s Starlight.
The menu, he said, will range from burgers and omelets to caviar and oysters. He plans to be open five days a week for dinner and serve brunch on the weekend. In fall 2022, after the property was renovated, Messina opened Tom’s Starlight, a pricier and less-demanding bar and lounge. But he closed it last fall after a year.
Donato previously worked for Frasca Hospitality Group, serving as head of operations and later brand manager for the Boulder-based chain Pizzeria Locale. The restaurant expanded with backing from Chipotle, only to see its five Denver locations shuttered last year. Brian Frank of Axio Commercial Real Estate represented the tenant in the deal. Ken Himmel and Shawn Peel of David, Hicks & Lampert Brokerage represented the landlord.Asking Eric: Why can't friend leave toddler at home?