Milk Bar is Expanding to 780 Washington Avenue

There have been rumblings on Brooklynian of the Milk Bar on Vanderbilt Avenue expanding to 780 Washington Avenue, at Sterling Place, across from Tom’s Diner. Turns out the expansion is indeed happening. The owner of Milk Bar said they are planning a restaurant and bar for the space. As for the food, he said: “We’re not trying to reinvent the wheel.” He promised a good quality product with friendly service, similar to what’s happening at the Milk Bar. Dinner service and weekend brunch will come first, then lunch. There will be a full cocktail menu, but the vibe won’t be “hipster cocktail bar.” The focus is on a more modern, clean design; something different, he says “than a lot of the bars on Washington Avenue, which are very dark.” The establishment’s first application with Community Board Eight was not approved due to the 500 foot rule so they’ll be back to the board next month with an amended presentation. They hope to open the restaurant in late August, early September. GMAP