First Look: The Kitchen Sink downtown

  Chef-owner Anthony Ellerson Jr. has brought a taste of New Orleans to Washington Avenue. The Kitchen Sink’s second location opened at 626 N. Sixth St., around the corner from the Mercantile Exchange, on Dec. 2. As The Scoop reported in April, this Kitchen Sink is across the street from the upcoming National Blues Museum. The 225 Union Blvd. location in the Central West End, which has been temporarily closed since Nov. 30 to give Ellerson time to prepare downtown, will reopen for business Dec. 15. The new location is sizable with 7,000 square feet, lofty ceilings featuring exposed beams and ductwork and large windows that flood the dining room with natural light. Seating is available for 160 with ample room for private events. Eight large-screen TVs dot the walls, and a game room gives diners a place to unwind with a drink and darts or a game of pool with friends. The 22-seat bar boasts 20 taps featuring national and local craft breweries like Schlafly and 4 Hands. Bar manager Chibueze Onukogo created a house cocktail menu of fruity concoctions as well as classic cocktails like Sazeracs and martinis. The extensive food menu featuring Cajun and Creole-inspired fare from breakfast through dinner remains the same, but Ellerson said the new space will allow him to be more creative with daily specials. Look for rotating burger and sandwich specials, as well as seafood and steak entrees. Ellerson also plans to install a high-temperature oven and offer a late-night pizza menu in the new year. The Kitchen Sink is open daily from 11 a.m. to 1:30 a.m. Here’s a first look at what you’ll find on the corner of Lucas and Sixth streets.   [gallery type="slideshow" ids="43084,43086,43087,43088,43090,43089,43083"]   Editor's Note: This post originally stated that The Kitchen Sink is located at Locust and Sixth streets. It has been updated with the correct location at Lucas and Sixth streets.  

-photos by Michelle Volansky