The Pfister | October 18, 2011
The Pfister Hotel will be showcasing a gallery from 5-9pm, Friday, Oct. 21, 2011, as part of Gallery Night and Day, an art event put on by the Historic Third Ward Association and the East Town Association. Last month, The Pfister Hotel’s Artist in Residence, Shelby Keefe, began her mission to create a painting a [...]
The Pfister | October 18, 2011
Let the madness begin. We know it’s not March, but The Business Journal Milwaukee has launched a NCAA tournament-style competition to see what’s your favorite local brand. They have selected 64 of the area’s most famous and iconic brands. Now they want to hear who’s your favorite by casting your vote. We’re excited to be selected for [...]
The Pfister | October 17, 2011
Mason Street Grill has always been committed to provided the freshest seafood possible. As a testament to Mason Street Grill’s commitment, Executive Chef Mark Weber was invited along on a stone crab fishing excursion in the Gulf of Mexico with our new crab distributor. Read along as Chef Weber tells us about his first day at sea. Wow what a [...]
Pfister Narrator Stacie | October 15, 2011
And sometimes not having a story is the story. Let me give you an example. Today was a day so busy – everyone moving to or from something, and even the gathered groups in waiting are in stasis, with any outsider’s approach treated as an interruption – that the person most eager to chat is [...]
The Pfister | October 13, 2011
By Keia Wegner, Assistant Manager at the Pfister Hotel Daniel Ridgway Knight (1839-1924) was an American artist born in Philadelphia. In 1871 he moved to France where he purchased a house and studio at Poissy on the Seine. This was a perfect area for him as it provided lush natural scenery that can be seen [...]
Pfister Narrator Stacie | October 12, 2011
Knocking once, Blake calmly sings out, “Rooooom ser-vice.” Silence. Through the door, we can hear the sound of a television. Blake raises his hand slightly, the one that isn’t balancing a tray, considers knocking again when a voice comes from within, “Just a minute.” The door opens. “Evening Ms. ——, how are you?” One hand [...]
Pfister Narrator Stacie | October 8, 2011
Joe, the newest addition to the lobby bartending staff, is standing behind the green marble countertop, polishing a glass; his black pants, stiff white tuxedo shirt and black vest with gold-threaded “ThePfister” monogram crisp in its newness. “I just had the best calamari in the city,” he says, “at Umami Moto.” The female half of [...]
Pfister Narrator Stacie | October 6, 2011
Milwaukee is hot with Brewers fever right now. Skyscrapers have windows lit up in a pattern that reads “GO MB!” and the scrolling signs on the fronts of the city buses stream route numbers alternating with “Go Milwaukee Brewers!” Sculptured sheep that graze peacefully in empty storefronts now wear team garments. One night last week [...]
The Pfister Hotel | October 6, 2011
A Case for Riesling I have a confession to make. I used to drink Moscato d’Asti, Riesling, Muscat from California on ice, wine coolers, and Stoli Raspberry with lemonade. This is a pretty typical roster of beverages that any 21 year old female would enjoy. I could not stomach a pilsner beer or a glass [...]