Iconic Brooklyn Diner Moved to Steiner Studios for Film and TV

The Iconic Wythe Diner's Big Move

• 🚚 A 50-ton iconic former restaurant, the Wythe Diner, is being physically moved from Williamsburg to Steiner Studios.
• 🏗️ The process involves a large crane lifting the diner via eight cable points onto a flatbed truck for its relocation.
• 🌟 The diner, first opened in 1968, was covered in a blue tarp and will be revealed in its full glory as it travels through Brooklyn.

A New Home at Steiner Studios

• 🎬 By Monday morning, the Wythe Diner will reside at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, home to Steiner Studios, the largest film and TV studio on the East Coast.
• 🎥 This railcar restaurant is a fitting new home, as the diner has a history in the film industry, appearing in movies like "The Good Shepard" and "Men in Black 3".
• 🎯 The goal is for the diner to serve as a permanent fixture and a backdrop for many future movies and films.

Preservation and History

• 💡 Doug Steiner, owner of Steiner Studios, emphasized the desire to preserve the diner as a piece of Brooklyn's fabric, rather than buying a new one.
• 🏢 Sandy Stillman has owned the diner since 1997, operating Relish Restaurant until 2010, after which it hosted other businesses, including pop-up shops and a Mexican restaurant.
• 🛠️ The move has been in the works for months, requiring extensive planning, permitting, and coordination to ensure a smooth operation.