Make room for The Brickroom

New restaurant will open in Alex's old spot

Elijah Katkin hopes to have his new restaurant, The Brickroom, open by Aug. 1 in downtown Ashland where Alexs Plaza Restaurant and Bar operated. Daily Tidings / Jamie LuschJamie Lusch

By Teresa Ristow

Posted:2:00 AMJuly 26, 2014

The Plaza's newest restaurant will open early for espresso and close down late with music and drinks, and owner Elijah Katkin hopes it will serve as a locals gathering house.

The Brickroom is set to open to the public by Aug. 1, occupying the space where Alex's Plaza Restaurant and Bar operated for more than 25 years before closing in January.

"We're really excited about this space and we feel very lucky to have the opportunity to take it over," said Katkin, 34, who co-owns the Brickroom with his mother, Gina Katkin.

The second-story restaurant was completely gutted, leaving only the hood in the kitchen, and redesigned with a more open, friendly configuration.

A larger granite bar replaced the business's old bathrooms, leaving more room around the building's front windows for a stage and dancing space than before.

An auxiliary dining room that was seldom used by Alex's was transformed into larger, more modern bathrooms.

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Make room for The Brickroom