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Milk Bar on Vanderbilt to open 2nd location on Washington?

whynot_31 — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 13:21:31 +0000

This place is now full for dinner whenever I walk by.

Milk Bar on Vanderbilt to open 2nd location on Washington?

ehgee — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 12:57:19 +0000

That's my impression of "New American" restaurants as well, and fine dining in general. The portions are small and expensive, and, as a vegetarian, the short menu of local items means I usually have a single option, which is often something insubstantial like a modest serving of pasta or vegetables. I bike and run regularly, too, so I'm often pretty hungry. I usually go to ethnic restaurants, personally, especially Indian and Mexican.

Milk Bar on Vanderbilt to open 2nd location on Washington?

modoki — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 20:28:33 +0000

I tried this place after Bar Corvo turned out to have a 40 min wait time. I really like the ambiance and the staff was lovely. However the menu options were quite limited. Most of all, the servings were very meager and the wine over-priced. I'm not one of those people who needs a full plate to have a great meal. But a tiny sliver of crude salmon for the price of three similar appetizers at Gen? No bread was served, so we asked for it and received stale slices without any butter. The main course of sea bass was again a tiny strip, probably a quarter of the fish, served in an interesting pesto-like sauce. But no carbs or anything substantial whatsoever. To the staff's credit, when we said it had been very good, but the portions disappointing, they gave us a wonderful desert on the house. It's a nice gesture, but this place still gives me the overall vide that it would like me to part with my hard-earned $$$ by serving me as stingily as possible, much like The Vanderbilt. Still, I think they'll do well and they seemed to have a nice crowd of regulars gathering there. I just won't be one of them.

Milk Bar on Vanderbilt to open 2nd location on Washington?

whynot_31 — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 17:43:35 +0000

Yes, we do. Step 1: Go here <a href="http://lamp.sla.ny.gov/nysla/index.htm" rel="nofollow">http://lamp.sla.ny.gov/nysla/index.htm</a> Then, zoom in on 780 Washington Ave (corner of Sterling and Washington) Spoiler alert: You will find that they have been awarded Lic 1265468, Class 252, Type 1 Step 2: Go here, <a href="http://www.trans.abc.state.ny.us/JSP/content/feeSchedule.jsp" rel="nofollow">http://www.trans.abc.state.ny.us/JSP/content/feeSchedule.jsp</a> It says that an entity with a Class 252, Type 1 lic has to pay the state a lot of $, and it allows you to serve liquor, as well as wine and beer.

Milk Bar on Vanderbilt to open 2nd location on Washington?

sundinkc — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 16:46:37 +0000

Do we know for sure that they've gotten their full liquor license? I also have heard that they Sterling Pl block association gave them a bit of trouble...

Milk Bar on Vanderbilt to open 2nd location on Washington?

whynot_31 — Sat, 02 Mar 2013 22:40:30 +0000

The fact that Sunshine Co received its full liquor lic again speaks to the advisory nature of the Community Board. ...but it does entertain me when people think Community Boards are the seat of power. <blockquote><cite>danaeo <a href="http://brooklynian.com/forum/prospect-heights/milk-bar-on-vanderbilt-to-open-2nd-location-on-washington#post-759078">said</a>:</cite> The community board did not support the application for a full liquor license because there is a church catty corner from the proposed bar and would thus violate the rule prohibiting a full liquor license to be issued within 200 feet of a house of worship. It is now up to the State Liquor Authority to determine if the church meets the criteria for this rule to be in effect. </blockquote>

Milk Bar on Vanderbilt to open 2nd location on Washington?

el syd — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 21:12:08 +0000

I've had brunch there before but had dinner tonight. Two big thumbs up. Great little meal and very friendly all around. Congrats to them on getting the hard liquor license. Excellent addition to the hood.

Milk Bar on Vanderbilt to open 2nd location on Washington?

whynot_31 — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 00:41:32 +0000

Milk Bar on Vanderbilt to open 2nd location on Washington?

whynot_31 — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 00:30:49 +0000

I can only imagine how nervous the owners were. I'll tell a short story, but basically, the owners made a bet. As most are aware, the owners invested huge amounts of $ building a restaurant under the assumption that it would be granted a full liquor license (beer, wine, hard liquor) However, a liquor lic was not a sure thing because a church is located nearby. Sometimes, churches are willing to write letters stating they are ok with bars being near them in exchange for -ahem- "donations". From what I have been told, either this church was not ok with writing said letter and/or there was "confusion" about whether the State Liquor Authority should use its discretion in order to override this long standing "tradition". Hence, there was nail biting by the owner. Hence, there was some gloating by those who told the owner that "putting a huge amount of money into a site that is not assured a liquor lic is a risky move". In the meantime, Variable Costs were being minimized.... Fixed/sunk costs were not being recouped.... Then, as they had hoped, the beer and wine license was approved and they proudly began serving alcohol. They continue to wait on word whether they will get an expanded lic which would allow "hard liquor"

Milk Bar on Vanderbilt to open 2nd location on Washington?

LaddHalsey — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 13:03:09 +0000

[img]<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ladd_halsey/8421906369/" title="Sunshine Co. by Sir Ladd Halsey, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8368/8421906369_8eb64ec03b.jpg" alt="Sunshine Co." /></a>[/img]

Milk Bar on Vanderbilt to open 2nd location on Washington?

whynot_31 — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 12:15:36 +0000

As expected, that weekday lunch menu didn't last long. Here's the new revised one: <img src="https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/398053_486083231432789_444872048_n.jpg">

Milk Bar on Vanderbilt to open 2nd location on Washington?

whynot_31 — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 10:40:32 +0000

press: <a href="http://brooklynbased.net/email/2013/01/first-bites-brunch-at-sunshine-co/" rel="nofollow">http://brooklynbased.net/email/2013/01/first-bites-brunch-at-sunshine-co/</a>

Milk Bar on Vanderbilt to open 2nd location on Washington?

whynot_31 — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 12:05:14 +0000

While they await their liquor lic, they are only open for lunch: Mon-Fri 11am-5pm. If you are around Washington Ave during lunch, please look in and let me know if they have customers. I am very interested in seeing whether Washington Ave can now support this level of dining for a "mere" weekday lunch. <img src="https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/481223_479912325383213_1823243080_n.jpg"> P.S. Covered by Brownstoner today: <a href="http://www.brownstoner.com/blog/2013/01/openings-on-washington-avenue/#disqus_thread" rel="nofollow">http://www.brownstoner.com/blog/2013/01/openings-on-washington-avenue/#disqus_thread</a>

Milk Bar on Vanderbilt to open 2nd location on Washington?

whynot_31 — Sun, 23 Dec 2012 21:15:50 +0000

We went for brunch today. I went with the worry that they are going to primarily be a bar, with food as a secondary focus. The food was quite good, and similar to the items at Milk Bar: The focus is on quality as opposed to quantity. The service was good. We will be back. The fabric on the booths and the bar stools seemed odd to me. They look as if they will absorb liquids, yet are not easily replaceable. While they are presently waiting for their lic, it seems they are counting on this being a very sedate bar.... They spared no expense in construction. The finishes are nice. Those into coffee have big shiny, quality machines to look at. The POS system is state of the art. The place has central air and lots of tile.... They are here to stay. They are here to succeed.

Milk Bar on Vanderbilt to open 2nd location on Washington?

whynot_31 — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 16:56:08 +0000

<img src="http://i449.photobucket.com/albums/qq220/whynot_31/Snapbucket/13EAAB73.jpg"> <img src="http://i449.photobucket.com/albums/qq220/whynot_31/Snapbucket/FAD230F6.jpg"> Photos by Proprietor.

Milk Bar on Vanderbilt to open 2nd location on Washington?

notsayin — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 22:13:07 +0000

Thursday evening, window paper is down, schedule posted, owner present. Also a French jazz quartet jamming outside the place on Sterling - possibly a coincidence, but completed the scene for me. Lincoln Station is coming within days (hours) and 660 Wash in a few weeks. Very exciting developments for Washington Ave. My night will be complete if my photos can load upside-right...

Milk Bar on Vanderbilt to open 2nd location on Washington?

eastbloc — Sat, 15 Dec 2012 20:57:19 +0000

Any word on the menu?

Milk Bar on Vanderbilt to open 2nd location on Washington?

whynot_31 — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 19:12:51 +0000

Grand Opening Saturday, December 22nd for brunch. It will be open for reduced hours for the first week, and hopes to expand its hours soon afterward. <blockquote> Sunshine Co. will open its doors for brunch service EVERY DAY from Saturday, December 22nd through Jan 1st (except Dec. 25 & 26). Monday-Friday: 11 am - 5 pm Saturday and Sunday: 9 am - 5 pm We can't wait to see you!</blockquote>

Milk Bar on Vanderbilt to open 2nd location on Washington?

Smokin' Joe — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 17:25:14 +0000

exterior looks close to complete, but doesn't look like it's going to be another milk bar. the owner was quoted in brownstoner as saying it would be a bar-restaurant, aiming to get dinner and brunch service going first (unlike milk bar), and a focus on "a more modern, clean design." he seemed to emphasize the bar component more than the food, but i guess we'll see.

Milk Bar on Vanderbilt to open 2nd location on Washington?

whynot_31 — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 20:35:07 +0000

Tonight's update: The chairs are arranged. The lights are on. No power tools are visible.