Of Birthdays, Books, Cakes and Toasting to the Best Job in the World
I turned 35 today. My son guessed that I was now 73, so he was close. It was a delightful day, as days at the Pfister tend to be. I started with Eggs Benedict in the café. It’s one of the few meals where I’m never too full to enjoy every bite and then mop […]
Apples of My Eye
After spending time with Brian Frakes in the bowels of the Pfister, remedy I am quite confident that I will have no need to visit any doctor for 96 days or so. Brian, the Pfister’s Executive Chef, caught me in the Café drinking coffee like I was in a contest to see if I could […]
Sevens And Apples
Right now in the Mystery that is the Pfistery, there is a basket out in the lobby a tisket, a tasket of apples, all sized small enough to keep inside my blazer pocket my pocket’s apple is named King David cause I’m told these are King David’s Apples an heirloom variety individually selected by […]
We Are The Larvae Eaters
“Next year we we’ll have 120 pounds of honey coming outta the two hives, rx ” says Brian Frakes, Pfister head chef and as of this year, beekeeper. He takes me up to the roof; where 24 stories above the ground the bees await their sugar water refill. He lights the burlap in his smoker and […]
Get them While You Can: Summer Menu Items at Cafe Pfister
Sure, summer is coming to an end, but while they’re available, you can still enjoy the delicious tastes of summer that Chef Brian has put together for the Cafe Pfister’s menu. Including two of Chef Brian’s favorites, the WELLspa Caprese Salad and the incredible Floribbean Panini. WELLspa Caprese Salad featuring: fresh burrata, heirloom tomatoes, torn basil, […]
Milwaukee: The Best Deal In Chicago
Ah, big brother Chicago. Just two hundred years ago we were part of the same Illinois territory. People come to Milwaukee for many reasons. Business. Dinner. Conventions. Celebrations. Sporting events. Art openings. Museums. Visitors ask certain key questions which lead me to conclude they’re not from Milwaukee. This line of conversation usually takes place after […]