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February 2013

An A-Z visitors guide to Milwaukee Wisconsin. Sponsored by Key Magazine Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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small-plates are ideal for guests from the airport or from one of the growing number of hotels surrounding the airport," says Wiken. Completion of the I94/894/43 interchange makes access to the restaurant far easier. Wiken notes that freeway access onto Layton Avenue is now much more convenient for diners coming from the south and west. The Lake Park Freeway is useful for visitors coming from the north. The Packing House is open for lunch 11 a.m.2 p.m. Monday through Friday. Dinner is served 4-9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 4-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Sunday Brunch is available 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. House late last year after working for national chains and independent restaurants, plans to add: • More healthy dining options, salads and pastas; • Creative small plate selections; • And all-day menu items like specialty sandwiches. Those arriving between traditional lunch and dinner times (and perhaps with appetites not on Central Standard Time) certainly appreciate being able to dine in the midafternoon. Wiken adds that the "small-plates" should be especially appealing to the growing number of customers who stop into the restaurant's lounge for live music and drinks Wednesday through Saturdays. It's not unusual, he notes, for travelers awaiting flights at Mitchell Airport to drop in for a drink and enjoy music in the comfortable lounge. "We're seeing a lot more traffic in the lounge and Live music in the lounge draws locals and visitors. Fans find a range of entertainment 6-10 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday and 6:30-10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Residents and visitors can keep up with special events at the restaurant's website, www.PackingHouseMKE.com, and through Twitter (@thepackinghouse) and Facebook (PackingHouseMKE). Call 483-5054 for reservations, especially for special occasions such as this month's Valentine's Day. Yellow Cab Co-Op Fast, dependable service since 1979 Milwaukee's Original Taxicab Service 414-271-1800 Major credit cards accepted with $10 minimum Time Orders & Travel Connections Our Specialty yellowcabmilwaukee.com 59

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