Tucked neatly underneath David Higgs' latest ode to culinary grandiloquence in Rosebank, Johannesburg, is a cheery little restaurant that's managed to repackage elements of township cool into something more palatable for the suburban crowd. Sitting on the first floor of the new development on Keyes Avenue, Milk Bar is a welcome break from the artsy pretension that surrounds it.Like a pair of jeans, the décor is trendily worn-out. The predominantly yellow colour scheme, and furniture that looks like it was picked up at vintage car-boot sale in Parkhurst, helps to engender a wonderfully mellow atmosphere.Every now and then you have to remind yourself not to put your feet up.ZAMALEK FOR SUNDOWNERS: No-frills grub and beer in quartsThe menu's overriding theme is comfort food. Items like bunny chow, boerewors rolls and pies feature prominently, although the chefs have taken steps to make them look fancier than one would traditionally expect.Perhaps the most fun aspect of Milk Bar is that it doles out beer in quarts. There's something eminently satisfying about enjoying 750ml of cold Zamalek in a poncy area. It acts like a mosquito repellent for pretension, guarding you from the horribly contagious nasal accents and artisanal conversations that are en vogue among the Johannesburg fauxgeoisie.CHILLY RECEPTION: The fridge is not the coolest part of the placeIf you're looking for something that's casually cool, but don't feel like driving all the way to Maboneng (or Kramerville, its other iteration in the north) to find it, the Milk Bar is a winner.Its fuss-free aura means that it works perfectly as a place to pop into for a bite to eat, and its positioning is perfect for those interested in mocking the art crowd. It's easy to see how one may end up spending a whole lot more time in the place than expected. NEED TO KNOWWHEN TO GODuring the week at a time that suggests you may not return to the office.WHO TO GO WITHRevolutionary types from the northern suburbs.WHAT TO EATLamb bunny chow. Thank God for tiny sheep!WHAT TO TALK ABOUT WHILE THEREWhy Kaizer Chiefs players will never get a star on their jerseys.WHO YOU ARE LIKELY TO BUMP INTO WHILE THEREArt-collector types who spend far too much time discussing juxtaposition.HOW MUCHAbout R250 for two people and two drinks...