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1885 is the place to be

1885

Address: 3914 St. Elmo Ave.Hours: Monday-Wednesday from 4-10 p.m., Thursday-Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Phone: 423-485-3050

Save the date!

1885’s next “Giveback Night” is March 28. That day, 1885 will donate 10 percent of the day’s total proceeds to 4 Paws Pantry, a nonprofit organization that offers temporary support and assistance to local pet owners by providing them with pet food and supply donations.

photo Grilled filet at 1885. (Photo by Mark Gilliland)
photo Mushroom & grits at 1885. (photo by Mark Gilliland)

In the heart of historic St. Elmo lies 1885 – famous for its award-winning fare and its patio, which is really more like a town green. The large outdoor cobblestone area is furnished with four-tops and edged by ornamental trees and squat shrubs. As the days become warmer and longer, 1885’s patio becomes the place to be in St. Elmo, and now it is about to be more happening than ever.

“What do you think of the name ‘Late Night Cap Happy Hour?'” said 1885 partner and manager Miguel de Jesus.

I thought it had a nice ring to it, and I was intrigued. Late Night Cap Happy Hour, I learned, is 1885’s spanking-new special. As its name suggests, it is a happy hour, only at night.