Meet n' Greet with Pfister Staff. Do you know your Cafe Barista's?
It’s time for Meet n’ Greets with the Pfister Staff again. We took a little break but we are back with a great crew this time. Do you know your Café at the Pfister Baristas? Please meet Natalie,Roy, and Sam, this great group gets in extra early to…
30 Paintings in 30 Days begins....now
MILWAUKEE – Sept. 19, 2011 – Beginning today, The Pfister Hotel’s Artist in Residence, Shelby Keefe, will be creating a painting a day for 30 straight days. The works will be featured at The Peninsula School of Art in Fish Creek, Wisconsin at a show this fall. The public is…
Joseph Phelps Wine Dinner in Mason Street Grill
Join Chris St. Marie, National Sales Manager for Joseph Phelps Vineyards, as he guides you through an exquisitely prepared six-course dinner. The meal will be carefully paired with six elegant wines, including Insignia, from the vineyard. Throughout each course, guests are educated about these delectable, complementary pairings that bring…
Time Lapse Painting with Shelby Keefe
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.
Enjoy the artistic process the went into “Waning on the Day” by Shelby Keefe.
Visit thepfisterhotel.com/artistinresidence to learn more about Shelby…
Wine Swirls again, with the Pfister Sommelier
My name is Heather Kanter-Kowal and I am the Certified Sommelier and Assistant Manager of the Mason Street Grill in the Historic Pfister Hotel. This is the first post in a series about wine that I will be sharing with the Pfister community. We will discuss different wine regions…
Call for Photos: Shelby Keefe's 30 paintings in 30 Days
With any form of artistic expression, the importance of daily practice promotes the mastering of techniques. The practice of creating a Painting a Day, which was introduced by artist Duane Keiser in 2004, for the purpose of selling his work through an Internet blog, has led to a movement of…
Blackbird Vineyards: Wisconsin Launch Wine Tasting
Prepare yourself for an extraordinary evening at Mason Street Grill with wines from one of the most prestigious wineries in Napa Valley, Blackbird Vineyards. Mason Street Grill welcomes the vineyard for its first Wisconsin visit, and invites you to an exclusive wine tasting on Monday, September 26, 2011.
Guest of…
Curtis from 97.3 Radio Now, Visit WELL SPA
Check out Curtis from the Connie and Curtis Show on Radio Now 97.3, getting a well needed pedicure and manicure.
*Warning*
We love Curtis a lot, but the before video is not for the faint of heart. You may want to pay a little more attention to the after…
Summer Gallery Night with Shelby Keefe
Shelby Keefe put on quite the show on Gallery Night on Friday, July 29 at the Pfister Hotel.
With a great display of a few of her current pieces and a live performance of a completed piece in 20 minutes to the tunes of a local jam band, Shelby put…
The Pfister Recommends: Cathedral Square
Just steps away from the Pfister Hotel, Cathedral Square in the East Town neighborhood is a vibrant community with multiple events throughout the year.
East Town Association produces a variety of events to get you even more involved with your community including the East Town Market, Jazz in the Park…
7-Course Nickel & Nickel Wine Dinner
Please join us for the Nickel & Nickel Wine Dinner at The Pfister on Wednesday, July 20, 2011, in The Rouge Ballroom. $125.00 per person (inclusive of tax and gratuity).
Marcus Restaurants’ talented chefs – Robert Ash, Mark Weber, David Zakroczymski and Brian Frakes – invite you to an exclusive wine…
Cooking with Chef Ash: Bacon Wrapped Medjool Dates
This dish is a stunning appetizer that can be served at every occasion. The plump, delicious dates are wrapped in thick, smokey bacon then gently sauteed in a savory sauce. Creamy goat cheese is delicately placed in the center of the sweet, chewy date helping to enhance its rich flavor…
Fireworks in Blu
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…
Shelby's First Painting as Artist in Residence
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…
The Pfister Recommends: Lakefront Brewery
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…
Cooking with Chef Ash: Vanilla Creme Brulee
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…
Marcus Chefs at East Town Market
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…
Save the Date: July Gallery Night at the Pfister
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…
Elizabeth's Tips: Three steps to Healthy Feet
Let the team at WELL Spa us help you take care of your tootsies.
Here are three easy steps to healthy feet.
1) Always dry your feet well after showering and check between your toes for cracks and dryness, which allows bacteria to grow, increasing the risk of infection.
2…
Tuna Salad Relleno with Chef Robert Ash
This isn’t your typical tuna salad. It’s a unique blend of tuna, onion, olive oil, watercress pesto and red pepper.
The creative and healthy combination is perfect as a light snack, but could also be served as a satisfying meal. The colorful watercress pesto adds the finishing flavors…
Ask Ash: Fresh or frozen vegetables?
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.
Fresh or frozen vegetables, is one better than the other?
The fresh versus frozen debate is a…
Ask Ash: Wild Mushroom Soup
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.
I recently enjoyed a delicious Wild Mushroom soup that was served during a Pfister wedding reception. Could…
The Pfister Hotel is Going Dog-Friendly!
You don’t have to leave your four-legged family friend behind when you make your travel plans. Your pets are welcome when you stay at Milwaukee’s historic Pfister Hotel.
The prestigious AAA Four-Diamond Award winning hotel has welcomed dogs into its doors since the luxurious hotel first…
Ask Ash: Pfister House made Yogurt Recipe
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.
The Pfister’s yogurt is a breakfast favorite of mine. Could you tell me how I can…
Ask Ash: How do you eat a pomegranate?
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 do you eat a pomegranate?
They look unusual, but they’re very easy to eat. Here…
