Papertable ghost kitchen delivery-driver congestion on N. Milwaukee St.
Summary
Delivery drivers for the Papertable food hall double-park, block loading zones, the Hop streetcar and even valet operations, drawing testimony about a gun threat, exhaust fumes in condos, and safety risks. The committee approved one tenant's license 3-2 but Ald. Bauman vowed to oppose every Papertable license until it's fixed.
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Last discussed May 19, 2026.
Impact analysis
Bowls of Rice closed for a week with 20 employees still being paid; broader parking changes could cost the city or businesses.
Delivery-driver-dependent restaurants and their customers if a workable plan is reached.
Valet workers, condo residents smelling kitchen exhaust, neighboring restaurants and anyone driving or riding the Hop on Milwaukee St.
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