There s live jazz and an upscale menu at The 1800 Club on the edge of downtown Evanston. Indoors the look is European with dark burgundy walls and a parquet floor. Tables are lamp-lit in the evening. Sit at a table or at one of the 20 stools in the bar area that s outfitted with three TVs and a jukebox. Harp, Bass and Dab are on tap.
Hot food is served into the wee hours.
Specialties include the beef tenderloin medallions, blackened chicken and 1800 Wrap sandwich. The menu offers plenty of sandwiches, salads and appetizers. Located just off the Northwestern campus, the crowd gets younger as the hour gets later. No cover charge. Friday and Saturday.