Pfister Narrator Stacie | May 14, 2011
The lobby is packed with people. It’s prom season and dozens of couples have appeared to pose for photos together, even though the dance is being held elsewhere. Their dresses are brightly colored: sunny yellows, crisp greens, rich pinks and deep purples – embellished with crystalline drops or lacy embroidery. The bubbly nature of youth [...]
The Pfister | May 14, 2011
Whether you want to learn how to perfect a particular cooking technique, learn how to use a certain ingredient or have a dish related question, Chef Robert Ash has the answers for you. What is the best way to marinate a steak, chicken and what type of marinade works best? I think for steak an [...]
Pfister Narrator Stacie | May 12, 2011
The art of the recommendation. It’s a skill born of the preternatural ability to read people and an intimate knowledge of available options. It’s why you go to your local bookstore or record store: the clerks who enthusiastically love what they stock and sell are guaranteed to connect you to what you want – even [...]
The Pfister | May 11, 2011
The historic Pfister Hotel has transformed a portion of the entrance area of Café at The Pfister with a barista counter offering gourmet coffee, fresh baked pastries and other items. The Cafe Pfister now includes an area with casual seating, free WiFi and plenty of outlets to keep your devices charged. It’s a great place [...]
The Pfister | May 11, 2011
Whether you want to learn how to perfect a particular cooking technique, learn how to use a certain ingredient or have a dish related question, Chef Robert Ash has the answers for you. How can I make a thin, crispy pizza dough? Is there a secret? The secret to a thin crust is in the [...]
The Pfister | May 10, 2011
Expedia® has named The Pfister Hotel among the top-ranked hotels on this year’s Expedia Insiders’ Select™ list. The Insiders’ Select list formally recognizes individual hotels worldwide that consistently deliver excellent service, a great overall experience and a notable value. The full list represents only 500 of Expedia’s top-ranked hotels selected from the more than 130,000 [...]
The Pfister | May 10, 2011
Capturing special moments and sharing them with family and friends has never been so simple. Let us take the moments you’ve captured and turn them into treasured memories. Check out one of The Pfister’s digital cameras at the front desk Take photos of your time in Milwaukee and at The Pfister Turn in the camera [...]
Pfister Narrator Stacie | May 8, 2011
The weather in Milwaukee was (briefly) exquisite this week. Temperatures soared into the low 60′s, the breezes indicated Spring was finally here with their combination of warmth and lakeside coolness, and the sun was brightly shining. Perfection. The daffodils and tulips are in full bloom on, what feels like, every city block. In front of [...]
The Pfister | May 6, 2011
With a love of stories and storytelling, Stacie Williams has worked at a local Milwaukee bookstore for more than five years, and has experience in travel writing and blogging. She studied theater at University of Wisconsin—Milwaukee and is active in its creative writing program. Williams was chosen to serve as narrator based on her writing [...]
Pfister Narrator Stacie | May 5, 2011
~ “No single man makes history. History cannot be seen, just as one cannot see grass growing.” ~ When I told a writer friend of mine about this unique position, she launched into an interesting bit of historical trivia she had learned while living in Russia. In the old hotels there, during the Soviet era, [...]