T.C. CHAMPAGNE LOUNGE   120, Henan Road, section 2 (Tiger City) (04) 3606-2570; Hours: 7 pm-3 am

       Taichung's newest lounge bar is located on the second and third floors of the glass building on Tiger City mall's plaza. This upscale bar, until recently known as The Blu, has been renamed following a make-over by the management of Taipei's well-known Plush lounge bar. The former blue-based decor has now changed to red, including cushy velvet chairs. Other changes include the addition of lounge and chillout music, with regular visits by DJs. When it comes to drinks, one of T.C. Champagne Lounge's specialties is champagne, with over 20 varieties, from the NT$1,800 Moet & Chandon Brut Imperial to the NT$4,300 1990 Domrunart Blanc de Blancs. Other reputable labels include Taittinger, Nicolas Feuillatte, Dom Perignon, and Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin. An equally impressive selection of French, Italian, Californian, Australian, Spanish, Chilean, German and Argentinian wines starts from NT$1,200/bottle. There are blended and single-malt Scotch whiskies (starting from NT$280/glass, NT$3,800 bottle). Other drinks include champagne, standard, premium and special cocktails, from the B-52 to Amaretto Sour, plus NT$160 beers, liqueurs, coffees and teas. Snacks and light meals (NT$240-480) include roast lamb chops, vegetable sticks, and chicken wings.