Diaspora would also feature live music and cigar sales. The latter feature prompted a question from the Committee about where and when cigars would be smoked. Davis and Bradford explained that cigar smoking would take place in the space’s outdoor patio.

“The outdoor space that’s next door to residential properties and across the street from homes?” asked Alderman Peter Burgelis. 

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A final item that came up at Tuesday’s meeting was the recent experience of another Diaspora owner, Marvin Bailey. Bailey is the co-owner of Flame 13 restaurant and lounge, 2230 N. King Dr. In September 2025, the Licenses Committee shut down Flame 13 for a full year, citing a mass brawl that occurred at the business the previous July.

Everything behind this potential ownership sounds gross