A World Away (or, just down the hall)

| June 30, 2011

While the lobby bar hosts an array of Monday night businessmen having a casual beer and some mixed nuts with colleagues, buoyed by a soundtrack of classical and jazz piano tunes, just down the hall and through a set of doors is the entrance to the Mason Street Grill. It’s an entirely different world, and [...]

Fireworks in Blu

| June 23, 2011

Enjoy the view in Blu during the city’s fireworks display on July 3rd. Our personal favorite, Jenny Thiel will be providing live entertainment during the night. Blu will be offering 3 packaged deals for the Fourth of July to ensure you have front row seats for the show. Package 1 – $300 for Bottle of [...]

Lost and Found

| June 23, 2011

“Hey! Keyser Soze!” The guest at the other end of the bar shouts towards me.  He’s referencing a conversation the entire bar was having earlier that led into someone trying to describe Gabriel Byrne, and ultimately referenced the film, The Usual Suspects.  I’m a huge fan of Kevin Spacey, so naturally I jumped into the [...]

Shelby’s First Painting as Artist in Residence

| June 21, 2011

We’re honored to have such talent within our midst. Shelby is not only a very talented painter but she’s also pretty quick at it, too. So we asked Shelby if we could set up a camera in her studio to capture one of her pieces from start to finish. Take a look at her first [...]

Little Things

| June 18, 2011

From the brass knocker that indicates a guest’s room number to the matching brass plate on the electronics charging box inside; from the intricate patterns of the stair railings to the wallpaper stripes; from the ever-changing flowers in the front hall to the roses on the carpet – the tiniest of details come together to [...]

The Pfister Recommends: Lakefront Brewery

| June 18, 2011

In 1987, the Klisch brothers rolled out their first barrel of beer and in the process Lakefront Brewery was born. Lakefront currently brews a specialty amber for Mason Street Grill and who better to lead us on a tour of the  Milwaukee beer making institution than the Pfister’s Chef Concierge Peter Mortensen! What’s your favorite Lakefront [...]

Cooking with Chef Ash: Vanilla Creme Brulee

| June 17, 2011

This recipe will surprise you! It’s incredibly delicious, but it’s also very easy to make. With a few simple ingredients you’ll be able to create this creamy, rich custard base coated with a decadent caramelized layer in minimal time. This is a one recipe you’ll turn to again and again. Ingredients 1 quart heavy cream ½ cup [...]

Beethoven Meets Gershwin Meets Albrechtson

| June 12, 2011

Dan Albrechtson is slight of stature, stooped as though permanently shaped to sit on a bench and let his shoulders lead dancing fingers across a black and white striped musical floor.  A retired math and computer teacher, his spectacles echo the days of computer programming gone by: large, square rims made of thick wire, but [...]

Marcus Chefs at East Town Market

| June 10, 2011

The East Town Market is celebrating its 15th summer at Cathedral Square Park and the Cafe Pfister and the Chefs of the Pfister, Intercontinental, Hilton, and Mason Street Grill are a part of this year’s live entertainment and food.  On Saturday mornings, from 9am – 1pm, The Cafe Pfister is proudly serving its Starbucks Coffee, [...]

Save the Date: July Gallery Night at the Pfister

| June 7, 2011

Start and end your night at The Pfister. During our Gallery Night reception on July 29 at 9pm, enjoy live music and dancing, complimentary snacks and a cash bar all while watching a painting performance by Shelby Keefe.

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