DOWNTOWN DINING WEEK – JUNE 7-14, 2012
Downtown Dining Week begins in a few days. Join us at Mason Street Grill and The Café at The Pfister for some wonderful lunch and dinner options created by our talented chefs…
Laws of the Ladies Room
“I’ve lived in Milwaukee my whole life and never been to the Pfister.”
This is how Dana and I became best friends. Okay. Not really. We were more like Spontaneous BFFs, the kind you experience at intimate intersections, such as the ladies room. What begins as a comment about…
The New Café Pfister CinnaBar
Who doesn’t love a cinnamon roll? For generations they have been a staple in kitchens in Northern Europe and North America.
There are few things that can beat the wonderful aroma of cinnamon and freshly baked, buttery bread. Then you finally get to taste the warm, sweet and gooey…
UPAF Artists Among Us – The Final Piece for UPAF
This is the final day of UPAF’s Artists Among Us 16 in 16 by Shelby Keefe. Shelby has been working very hard and creating some absolutely stunning art for these amazing art organizations around Milwaukee. Today, for the grand finale, Shelby uses UPAF itself as the center of her…
UPAF ARTISTS AMONG US – Bel Canto Chorus
The Bel Canto Chorus inspires Shelby’s second UPAF Artist Among Us piece. Her subjects are the Bel Canto singers during their performance from the “United We Stand” concert in Cathedral Square Park.
This is day two of a sixteen-day project to be completed on March 16th. We invite…
Marcus Restaurants Chef Series – Spring Edition
Back by popular demand, Marcus Restaurants has brought back its popular chef series starting on March 24th.
Every Saturday, our Marcus Restaurants chefs will host a special sequence of classes designed for guests to discover trade secrets from some of Wisconsin’s renowned culinary leaders.
Each class will feature a…
Shelby Keefe’s UPAF Artist Amoung Us Project
Our current Artist In Residence, Shelby Keefe, is about to embark on another special project staring March 1st.
Shelby will create a special 12” x 12″ painting for UPAF and each of its member groups.
These 16 paintings will happen over the course of the 16 days. This collaboration represents…
Spend New Years Eve With Us
This New Year’s Eve at the Pfister will be a celebration and a special evening full of drinks, dancing and fun. Join us as we say goodbye to 2011 and welcome 2012 with in style.
But we have to warn you; this will not be your typical New Years…
Final Deadline For Our Next Artist In Residence
At the Pfister, we’re known for our expansive Victorian art collection, but we are also very proud of the continued evolution of our Artist In Residence program. We have been fortunate to have such talented artists like Reginald Baylor, Katie Musolff, and currently Shelby Keefe, create amazing works of…
BREAKING NEWS: Marcus Theatres Mascot Missing Over Weekend
Stubby, the mascot for Marcus Theatres, was discovered missing from the Majestic Theatre on Saturday morning. Several unverified sightings were reported throughout the day.
According to reports, Stubby was seen from I-94 in the parking lot of the theatre where he was driven away, possibly against his will, in…
How I Stopped Loathing, and Started Loving the Screwcap
I am a sommelier, and my most important job is to recommend the right wine for the right meal for the right guest at the right price. After a thoughtful question and answer session with my diners, I will go to my cellar and produce a bottle that has been…
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…
Capture and Share your Pfister Memories
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…
“Like”ing Breakfast
I’m sure it’s clear to you by now, I love breakfast at the Pfister. I love breakfast food in general, of course, and can never make up my mind—breakfast anywhere for me includes multitudes of plate envy, but (as you also know) add coffee and I’m…
Diamonds are Forever
In 1971 the seventh Bond film in the franchise was released, “Diamonds are Forever,” starring Sean Connery as the dashing British spy working for HRM Secret Service. This film made its mark on pop culture, and will continue to do so.
A few years later in 1977, AAA introduced the…
A Pfister is Born
Here’s the thing about the Pfister: all of its history, its massive holiday decorations, its formally dressed staff and its exquisite service can be intimidating, but in fact, the opposite is true. This morning, while having breakfast in a near-deserted café, I felt like I was at home…
The Pfister Hotel’s Holiday Glögg [VIDEO]
As old man winter slowly enters our lives for his winter visit, Valerie has got something to warm you right up and help you beat the winter blues.
It is called glögg. A traditional Sweedish Holiday wine based drink served warm. But our Valerie has put her own spin…
