SafeHouse Milwaukee’s Mission Impossible Burger

National Burger Day is September 18, but Control has put into effect the “Burger Master” operation all month long. The mission is simple: visit the SafeHouse multiple times in September and eat four of SafeHouse’s top-ranked burgers. The reward for completing the mission is a free burger in October — plus a chance to win a free night stay at Milwaukee’s historic Pfister Hotel.

In addition, SafeHouse will be extending its popular August special, “Feed your Family for $50,” into the Fall. This mission is available to families every Tuesday from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at SafeHouse Milwaukee and offers a chance for agent families to save big.

Operation “Burger Master” Mission Details
Every week in September, the SafeHouse will feature one of its top-secret burgers on social media. Agents who purchase that burger will receive a point towards completing their mission of getting all four burgers throughout the month. The featured burgers are:

• Week 1 (9/3 – 9/9): The Provocateur
• Week 2 (9/10 – 9/16): Spy Burger
• Week 3 (9/17 – 9/23): Double Agent
• Week 4 (9/24 – 9/30): M.O.A.B. Burger

*Note: The Smersh Burger can be substituted for any of the above to make it vegetarian-friendly. In other words, vegetarian agents who buy four Smersh Burgers in September will get a free burger in October.

Once agents complete the mission, they also will be entered into a drawing for a free night stay at AAA-Four Diamond Pfister Hotel.

Feed Your Family for $50 – Intel Here…
Every Tuesday from 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. at SafeHouse Milwaukee, families of four can enjoy a mission and a meal for only $50. The mission includes:

• Choice of appetizer – either cheese curds, Stasi twists or nachos;
• Choice of burger, chicken breast sandwich, Smersh burger, or kid’s meal (for each adult and child); and,
• Non-alcoholic beverages, such as soft drinks, lemonade or iced tea (bottles of root beer not included).

Families with more than four agents are also welcome! For families bigger than four, each additional meal is charged at regular menu price.

Top-secret information about SafeHouse Restaurant and Bar is available at http://www.safe-house.com/. Spies clued into the SafeHouse social media channels (Facebook, Twitter @SafeHouseMKE, Instagram @safehousemke and SnapChat) in September will receive clandestine (and exclusive) intel about these dangerously delicious missions.

About the SafeHouse Restaurants
Recently voted as serving the #1 burger by Chicago Magazine, The SafeHouse, which is owned and managed by Marcus Restaurant Group, is a local landmark and cultural icon, attracting hungry spies from around the world. Having two covert locations in Chicago and Milwaukee, SafeHouse challenges spies with an all-encompassing experience and a one-of-a-kind mission during their visit. From the moment they locate the top-secret entrance and pass the agent authorization process, to the sleek Interpol Bar and Interrogation Room, every aspect of the SafeHouse contains interactive elements, spy technology, and puzzles to seamlessly fuse an action-packed atmosphere with delicious food and signature cocktails. The Chicago location features a 21st century design led by award-winning firms, The Gettys Group and Epstein Global, while the Milwaukee location boasts 50 years of spy history, gadgetry and the world’s largest puzzle wall. Both feature an unparalleled menu with spy food to satisfy the needs of every secret agent, served in an authentic espionage experience. For more on SafeHouse, visit www.safe-house.com.

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The Hilton Milwaukee City Center celebrates a very special birthday this September! Millie, a mini Goldendoodle who serves as the hotel’s “canine concierge,” and who has warmed the hearts of many locals and travelers, is turning one Wednesday, September 13. The public is invited to help celebrate Millie’s birthday from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. in 6th and Green, the hotel’s outside courtyard.

Millie, who is named using the first and last syllables of Milwaukee, works alongside her owner and the Hilton Milwaukee’s “human” concierge, Rusty Dahler, Tuesday through Saturday. She spends 40 hours a week working at the hotel – welcoming guests and providing cuddles to employees and visitors in the lobby, riding on luggage carts and assisting with deliveries, and visiting business and meeting attendees during conference breaks held at the hotel. Since arriving at the hotel, Millie has become a mini celebrity in Milwaukee, also participating in city parades and special events held at the hotel. She’s even known nationwide, having been mentioned by Hilton Hotels CEO Chris Nassetta on his personal Facebook page, mentioned on Buzzfeed’s Reasons to Smile Facebook page and the Weather Channel’s Crazimals page. Flight attendants from a national airline are also known to request stops to Milwaukee just to see Millie!

Millie’s First Birthday Party, Sept. 13
During Millie’s First Birthday Party on September 13 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., the Hilton Milwaukee City Center will feature:

• Cash bar, light snacks and birthday cake
• Samples and information from dog-friendly companies, including Central Bark, Fromm Family Pet Food, Cold Nose Canine and The Lovin’ Oven Pet Bakery
• Agility and frisbee demonstrations, starting at 6:00 p.m.
• Holly Lewis, Millie’s trainer, will be on hand to answer dog-related questions

The event, at the Hilton Milwaukee’s 6th and Green, is free and open to the public, including well-mannered and leashed dogs. Instead of gifts for Millie, please consider bringing a toy to donate to the Wisconsin Humane Society. In the event of rain, the festivities will need to be moved inside for a people-only party (dogs will not be allowed).

“Millie has changed the atmosphere of the hotel’s lobby tremendously. When guests check-in or walk into the lobby, the first thing they often see is Millie, and she instantly brings a smile to their faces. She makes guests feel at home,” said Dahler. “At the Hilton Milwaukee City Center, we want to provide an exceptional and unforgettable experience. Millie certainly offers an experience unlike any other for residents and guests alike.”

The AAA-Four Diamond Hilton Milwaukee City Center, one of Milwaukee’s premier pet-friendly hotels, chose to bring a canine concierge into the hotel in fall 2016. After determining the best breed – one that is hypoallergenic and has a calm temperament – the hotel, with help from Concierge Rusty Dahler, found Millie and brought her to the hotel in late November 2016.

For more information about Millie’s First Birthday Party, visit http://www.hiltonmilwaukee.com, or check Facebook or Twitter @HiltonMilwaukee.

About Hilton Milwaukee City Center
Located in the heart of downtown, the AAA Four Diamond Hilton Milwaukee City Center is a true Milwaukee landmark. In 2011, it became a member of Historic Hotels of America. As Milwaukee’s convention headquarters hotel of choice, Hilton Milwaukee offers the most meeting and event space of any hotel in the city—more than 34,000 square feet—including three ballrooms and 18 well-appointed meeting rooms of various sizes. The hotel’s ballrooms, with their vaulted ceilings and period fabrics, echo the magnificence evident throughout this showpiece.

With 729 renovated guest rooms, Hilton Milwaukee can accommodate nearly any group. Its central location means guests are just moments away from the city’s theater district, the lakefront and Summerfest grounds, Bradley Center sports complex and Historic Third Ward. Hilton Milwaukee is located at 509 W. Wisconsin Ave. in downtown Milwaukee. For more information on the hotel, visit www.HiltonMilwaukee.com, find the hotel on Facebook (Facebook.com/hiltonmilwaukee), or follow it on Twitter (@HiltonMilwaukee).

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Milwaukee, Wis., August 24, 2017. . . . . Planning a wedding involves managing the guest list, venue, décor details and buying the perfect dress, but many brides forget to pamper themselves before the big day. In addition to finding the perfect gown, brides need glowing skin and romantic hairstyles to look their best. WELL Spa + Salon, a luxury day spa and world-class salon located at the AAA Four-Diamond Pfister Hotel, offers beauty tips so brides can walk down the aisle in bridal radiance.

10 Beauty Tips from WELL Spa + Salon to Look Radiant on Your Special Day:

1. Your skin is important. It will be visible in your wedding photos for the rest of your life. Treat your skin with a facial to ensure it has the proper moisture it needs to look its best. Be sure to try the facial 30 days before your wedding to see how your skin will react, then do the facial again 10 days before you walk down the aisle. At WELL Spa + Salon we recommend our number one treatment for brides, the signature Vie Anti-Aging Facial to make your skin look its best.
2. Moisturize twice a day, in the morning and at night to help make your skin look gorgeous. While you sleep, your skin repairs itself so it is important for you to cleanse at night to remove the pollution and stress from the day and bring the moisture back to your skin.
3. Gently exfoliate your skin once a week. WELL Spa + Salon recommends using Phytomer’s Vegetal, a gentle facial exfoliant twice a week to remove dry dead skin from the epidermis, leaving skin smooth and renewed.
4.Drink plenty of water for glowing skin. Hydrating is essential to maintaining proper moisture and nutrients to skin cells. Water flushes toxins out, enhancing your complexion and leaving you with soft healthy-looking skin.
5. Don’t forget about the rest of your skin. Exfoliate and moisturize your body before your wedding. Be sure you focus on dry, patchy areas, like your elbows, knees and heels as dirt is attracted to dry skin and can appear darker in your wedding photos. WELL Spa + Salon offers an aroma glow body scrub to soften and polish your skin to look its best on your wedding day.
6. Use self-tanner to add that extra glow. It is best to test a self-tanner before your wedding to make sure it doesn’t rub off on your dress and it applies evenly. We recommend our Body Bronzing treatment leaving you sun-kissed and beautifully bronzed.
7. Choose a wedding day hairstyle that makes you feel comfortable. With so many beautiful options, it’s important to have a trial with your stylist before your wedding. The trial will ensure the style you want matches your face shape and gives you the look you want on your special day. It’s also important to do a makeup trial to guarantee your makeup is what you dreamed of as you walk down the aisle.
8. Try the newest wedding day hair trend – organic chic. This polished, yet messy look incorporates braids, twists and flowers for a whimsical look. Some brides will even have a loose updo during the ceremony and pull it down for the reception. This will give your hair body and look stunning throughout the entire day.
9. Get the celebrity treatment with airbrushed makeup. With high-definition cameras showing every small flaw or discoloration, many brides are turning to airbrush makeup. Airbrush makeup will fill all your pores to create a clean look compared to foundation that simply covers your skin. It also lasts well into the night!
10. Complete your look with flawless makeup. Before your makeup consultation, decide the look you are going for. Do you want to look dramatic on the day of your wedding or do you want a more natural, soft look? Depending on what you decide, make sure your makeup doesn’t compete. For the dramatic look, choose dark eyes and light lips. For a more natural look, have light eyes and use a bold, red lipstick to create a look that pops. For a glamorous look, apply eyelashes in the corner of your eyes to open your eyes and look elegant. If you want to be able to touch up throughout the day and evening, most spas will have the products they used available for purchase.

“We know the stress brides feel as they plan their wedding day while also preparing to look their best,” said Elizabeth Walsh-Zimmermann, Director of WELL Spa + Salon at The Pfister Hotel in Milwaukee, Wis. “That’s why we offer brides moisturizing spa treatments, beautiful hairstyles and striking makeup to ensure that their special day is as perfect as they could have imagined it.”

The award-winning WELL Spa + Salon is also located at the AAA Four-Diamond Grand Geneva Resort & Spa in Lake Geneva, Wis., and Platinum Hotel & Spa in Las Vegas, Nev.

To make an appointment at the WELL Spa + Salon at The Pfister Hotel, please visit: http://www.pfisterwellspa.com.

About WELL Spa + Salon
WELL Spa + Salon is a luxury day spa and world-class salon located at the AAA Four-Diamond Pfister Hotel in Milwaukee, Wis. The spa and salon redefines the entire spa experience by offering personalized treatments, and a luxurious atmosphere and amenities. The salon is home to Milwaukee’s most talented hair designers and colorists to offer the industry’s latest beauty trends. For more information or to make an appointment, please visit: http://www.pfisterwellspa.com.

About The Pfister Hotel
The Pfister Hotel has been the premier hotel in downtown Milwaukee for over 120 years. Originally built in 1893 by businessman Guido Pfister, it was the most lavish hotel of its time. The hotel’s storied elegance had faded following World War II, until 1962, when Ben Marcus, founder of The Marcus Corporation, purchased this grand hotel out of bankruptcy. The Marcus family renovated and restored the hotel to its original glory, adding convention facilities, a parking garage and 23-story guest tower. The Pfister Hotel remains home to the largest collection of Victorian art of any hotel in the world, and offers an interactive augmented reality tour of pieces in this impressive collection.
Today the Pfister Hotel continues its tradition of gracious service and impeccable style, and has been recognized for 41 consecutive years by AAA as a Four-Diamond property. In 2017, The Pfister Hotel was ranked the No. 1 Best Milwaukee Hotel by U.S. News & World Report. This exceptional property is a member of two prestigious hotel organizations, Historic Hotels of America and Preferred Hotels & Resorts Worldwide. The Pfister Hotel is located at 424 E. Wisconsin Ave. in downtown Milwaukee. For more information, please visit www.thepfisterhotel.com and follow the hotel on Facebook and Twitter (@PfisterHotel).

Capitol ChopHouse, part of the Marcus® Restaurant Group, announced today that it has named Jeffrey Orr as executive chef. In his new role, Orr will oversee all culinary operations at the restaurant, which is located within the Hilton Madison Monona Terrace.

Orr joins the Capitol ChopHouse team with more than 20 years of culinary experience in various restaurants, catering and dining services across the country. Prior to joining the Capitol ChopHouse, he provided consulting for national private and contract food services on menu and recipe development, inventory and cost controls, logistics, facility design, training, marketing and more. His past experience has also included being the executive chef and owner of two fine-dining restaurants in Madison, and serving as the national culinary director, and previously the north central regional executive chef, of the country’s largest K-12 food service operator, Chartwells/Compass North America. From 2008 to 2014, Orr was also the executive chef at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and Madison Area Technical College. He began his culinary career in New York, where he trained under Michelin-starred chefs.

“Madison is a world-class city, and at the Capitol ChopHouse, we are committed to providing our guests with a first-rate dining experience. From our focus on high-quality food featuring local ingredients to our expanding wine program, guests can expect more than the stereotypical hotel restaurant,” said Nathan Mergen, general manager of the Capitol ChopHouse. “Jeff will continue to use his talents and provide a delectable menu and exceptional dining experience for locals and visitors to enjoy. We are very excited to have him here.”

Orr earned a bachelor of arts degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a juris doctorate from the New York University School of Law. He received his culinary education from the French Culinary Institute, now the International Culinary Center, in New York City.

For more information about the Capitol ChopHouse visit www.capitolchophouse.com.

About Marcus Restaurant Group
Milwaukee-based Marcus Restaurant Group, an operating unit of Marcus Hotels & Resorts, develops and operates distinctive nationwide establishments ranging from casual and fine dining to trendy lounges and creative concepts. From cuisine and cocktails to ambiance and vibe, each Marcus Restaurant Group experience is carefully designed to fuse with the local scene, offering the finest quality farm-to-table products, wine and craft beverages and inspired dishes that cater to every taste. Award-winning concepts include Miller Time Pub & Grill, ChopHouse, Mason Street Grill and The SafeHouse. Frequent diners are encouraged to partake in the Marcus Rewards loyalty program at participating restaurants, bars and lounges at: http://www.marcusrewards.com. For more information on Marcus Restaurant Group please visit http://www.marcusrestaurants.com or visit Facebook and twitter for the latest news and updates.

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WASHINGTON, D.C.—August 3, 2017 Historic Hotels of America® and Historic Hotels Worldwide® are pleased to announce the nominee finalists for the 2017 Historic Hotels Awards of Excellence. These Historic Hotels Awards of Excellence recognize and celebrate the finest historic hotels and hoteliers across the nation and around the world.

The 2017 Historic Hotels Annual Awards of Excellence and Gala Dinner will take place at The Omni Homestead Resort (1766) in Hot Springs, Virginia on Thursday, September 28, 2017 at 6 pm. The final award winners will be announced to recipients before an audience of owners, senior management, industry leaders, and representatives from the finest historic hotels around the world.

Award recipients are selected from nominees received from historic hotels, historic preservation supporters, prior award recipients, community leaders, and leadership from Historic Hotels of America and Historic Hotels Worldwide. As official programs of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, Historic Hotels of America and Historic Hotels Worldwide provide the recognition to travelers, civic leaders, and the global cultural, heritage, and historic travel market that member hotels are among the finest historic hotels across America and around the world. The Historic Hotels Annual Awards of Excellence program recognizes the pinnacle of this distinct group of nominees in a range of categories.

From over 200 nominations, the awards committee evaluated, and after careful consideration selected the following 2017 award nominee finalists:

Historic Hotels of America New Member of the Year
• Inn at Willow Grove (1778) Orange, Virginia
• The Georges (1789) Lexington, Virginia
• Penn Wells Hotel (1869) Wellsboro, Pennsylvania
• Marriott Syracuse Downtown (1924) Syracuse, New York
• Hotel Saranac, Curio Collection by Hilton (1927) Saranac Lake, New York
• Silver Birches (1929) Hawley, Pennsylvania

Best Social Media of a Historic Hotel
• The Willard InterContinental, Washington DC (1847) Washington, DC
• The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa (1876) Riverside, California
• Grand Hotel (1887) Mackinac Island, Michigan
• The Otesaga Hotel and the Cooper Inn (1909) Cooperstown, New York
• Hotel Blackhawk, Autograph Collection (1915) Davenport, Iowa
• The Don CeSar (1928) St. Petersburg, Florida

Sustainability Champion
• Hotel El Convento (1651) San Juan, Puerto Rico
• Mohonk Mountain House (1869) New Paltz, New York
• Ledges Hotel (1890) Hawley, Pennsylvania
• The Lenox (1900) Boston, Massachusetts
• Inn at the Presidio (1903) San Francisco, California
• The Brown Hotel (1923) Louisville, Kentucky

Best Small Historic Inn/Hotel (Under 75 Guestrooms)
• The Georges (1789) Lexington, Virginia
• The Inn at Montchanin Village & Spa (1799) Montchanin, Delaware
• Napa River Inn (1884) Napa, California
• OHEKA CASTLE (1919) Huntington, New York
• The Lord Jeffery Inn (1926) Amherst, Massachusetts
• The Dunhill Hotel (1929) Charlotte, North Carolina

Best Historic Hotel (76-200 Guestrooms)
• The Jefferson Hotel (1895) Richmond, Virginia
• Union Station Hotel Nashville, Autograph Collection (1900) Nashville, Tennessee
• Hotel Boulderado (1909) Boulder, Colorado
• The Gasparilla Inn & Club (1913) Boca Grande, Florida
• Historic Hotel Bethlehem (1922) Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
• Mayflower Park Hotel (1927) Seattle, Washington

Best Historic Hotel (201-400 Guestrooms)
• The Willard InterContinental, Washington DC (1847) Washington, DC
• The Pfister Hotel (1893) Milwaukee, Wisconsin
• West Baden Springs Hotel (1902) West Baden, Indiana
• The Hollywood Roosevelt (1927) Los Angeles, California
• Hotel Phillips Kansas City, Curio Collection by Hilton (1931) Kansas City, Missouri
• The Hotel Hershey® (1933) Hershey, Pennsylvania

Best Historic Hotel (Over 400 Guestrooms)
• Omni Parker House, Boston (1855) Boston, Massachusetts
• St. Louis Union Station Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton (1894) St. Louis, Missouri
• Amway Grand Plaza (1913) Grand Rapids, Michigan
• The Mayflower Hotel, Autograph Collection (1925) Washington, DC
• Lord Baltimore Hotel (1928) Baltimore, Maryland
• InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile (1929) Chicago, Illinois

Best City Center Historic Hotel
• The Willard InterContinental, Washington DC (1847) Washington, DC
• Fairmont Hotel San Francisco (1907) San Francisco, California
• Marriott Syracuse Downtown (1924) Syracuse, New York
• The Lancaster Hotel (1926) Houston, Texas
• Mayflower Park Hotel (1927) Seattle, Washington
• The Edgewater (1948) Madison, Wisconsin

Best Historic Resort
• Mohonk Mountain House (1869) New Paltz, New York
• Basin Harbor Club (1886) Vergennes, Vermont
• White Stallion Ranch (1900) Tucson, Arizona
• The Broadmoor (1918) Colorado Springs, Colorado
• The American Club (1918) Kohler, Wisconsin
• The Hotel Hershey® (1933) Hershey, Pennsylvania

Hotel Historian of the Year
• Jim Hewes at The Willard InterContinental, Washington DC (1847) Washington, DC
• Susan Wilson at the Omni Parker House, Boston (1855) Boston, Massachusetts
• Keith Scales at the 1886 Crescent Hotel & Spa (1886) Eureka Springs, Arkansas
• Elaine R. Normile at The Vinoy® Renaissance St. Petersburg Resort & Golf Club (1925) in St. Petersburg, Florida
• Teresa Porter at the Benbow Inn (1926) Garberville, California
• Jacquelyn Jenke at the InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile (1929) Chicago, Illinois

Best Historic Restaurant in Conjunction with a Historic Hotel
• Woods Restaurant at Grand Hotel (1887) Mackinac Island, Michigan
• Lemaire at The Jefferson Hotel (1895) Richmond, Virginia
• Murray Circle at Cavallo Point (1901) Sausalito, California
• Penrose Room at The Broadmoor (1918) Colorado Springs, Colorado
• The Wisconsin Room at The American Club (1918) Kohler, Wisconsin
• The Circular at The Hotel Hershey® (1933) Hershey, Pennsylvania

Legendary Family Historic Hoteliers of the Year
• The Smiley Family at Mohonk Mountain House (1869) New Paltz, New York
• Duane and Kelly Roberts at The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa (1876) Riverside, California
• The Beach Family at Basin Harbor Club (1886) Vergennes, Vermont
• The Kohler Family at The American Club (1918) Kohler, Wisconsin
• The Melius Family at OHEKA CASTLE (1919) Huntington, New York
• The Korman Family at AKA.

Historic Hotelier of the Year
• John “Rusty” Wallace at the Omni La Mansion del Rio, San Antonio (1852) San Antonio, Texas
• Bob Beach Jr. at Basin Harbor Club (1886) Vergennes, Vermont
• Philip Wood at The Jefferson, Washington, DC (1923) Washington, DC
• Gayle Karolczyk at the Francis Marion Hotel (1924) Charleston, South Carolina
• John Beatty at The Dunhill Hotel (1929) Charlotte, North Carolina
• John Dewberry at The Dewberry Charleston (1965) Charleston, South Carolina

Stewards of History and Historic Preservation Award
• Oliver T. Carr at The Willard InterContinental, Washington DC (1847) Washington, DC
• Duane and Kelly Roberts at The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa (1876) Riverside, California
• R.D. (Dan) Musser III at Grand Hotel (1887) Mackinac Island, Michigan
• Ed Riley at the Marriott Syracuse Downtown (1924) Syracuse, New York
• Birney and Marie Dempcy at the Mayflower Park Hotel (1927) Seattle, Washington
• Larry Korman at AKA.

Best Historic Hotels Worldwide hotel in Europe
• Hotel Taschenbergpalais Kempinski Dresden (18th Century) Dresden, Germany
• NH Collection Amsterdam Doelen (1815) Amsterdam, Netherlands
• Palais Hansen Kempinski Vienna (1873) Vienna, Austria
• Hotel Waldhaus Sils (1908) Sils Maria, Switzerland
• Grand Hotel Tremezzo (1910) Tremezzo, Italy

Best Historic Hotels Worldwide hotel in Asia/Pacific
• Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar (1780) Bataan, Philippines
• Alsisar Haveli (1892) Jaipur, India
• Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi (1901) Hanoi, Vietnam
• Laxmi Niwas Palace (1904) Bikaner, India
• Hotel New Grand (1927) Yokohama, Japan
• The Fullerton Hotel Singapore (1928) Singapore

Best Historic Hotels Worldwide hotel in the Americas
• Hacienda Uxmal Plantation & Museum (1673) Merida, Mexico
• Rosas & Xocolate Boutique Hotel (19th Century) Merida, Mexico
• Quinta Real Zacatecas (1866) Zacatecas, Mexico
• Fairmont Le Château Frontenac (1893) Québec City, Canada
• The Omni King Edward Hotel (1903) Toronto, Canada
• Alvear Palace Hotel (1932) Buenos Aires, Argentina

“It is an honor to congratulate all the 2017 award nominees,” said Lawrence Horwitz, Executive Director, Historic Hotels of America and Historic Hotels Worldwide. “The nominee finalists exemplify the finest historic hotels and their hoteliers from across the United States of America and from around the world. The historic hotels nominated include small historic inns, boutique hotels, lifestyle hotels, and resorts. They represent small towns to large cities to UNESCO World Heritage destinations. We applaud the dedication and passion of the thousands of individuals working at these iconic hotels that keep the stories alive from the past and that make staying or celebrating a special occasion at these historic hotels a memorable experience. Keynote speakers will include recently named 2017 Historic Hotels of America Historian of the Year, Chef Walter Staib, culinary historian, author, ten-time Emmy® Award winning TV host of A Taste of History©. We will also recognize the recipient of the prestigious 2017 Historic Hotels of America Lifetime Achievement Award.”

Tickets for The Historic Hotels of America 2017 Annual Awards of Excellence and Gala Dinner are available. The awards ceremony and dinner will take place at The Omni Homestead Resort (1766) in Hot Springs, Virginia on Thursday, September 28, 2017 at 6 pm. Tickets for the awards ceremony and dinner are $350 for one seat and $2,800 per table (for 8 seats). Contact Historic Hotels of America at +1 202 772 8336 or scalhoun@historichotels.org to reserve tickets.

The 2016 Annual Awards of Excellence and Gala Dinner was held at the Royal Hawaiian, A Luxury Collection Resort (1927) in Honolulu, Hawaii on November 3, 2016 Please click here to view past award winners.

About Historic Hotels of America®
Historic Hotels of America is the official program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation for recognizing and celebrating the finest Historic Hotels. Historic Hotels of America has more than 298 historic hotels. These historic hotels have all faithfully maintained their authenticity, sense of place, and architectural integrity in the United States of America, including 46 states, the District of Columbia, the
U.S. Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico. Historic Hotels of America is comprised of mostly independently owned and operated historic hotels. More than 30 of the world’s finest hospitality brands, chains, and collections are represented in Historic Hotels of America. To be nominated and selected for membership into this prestigious program, a hotel must be at least 50 years old; has been designated by the U.S. Secretary of the Interior as a National Historic Landmark or listed in or eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places; and recognized as having historic significance. For more information, please visit HistoricHotels.org.

About Historic Hotels Worldwide®
Historic Hotels Worldwide® is a prestigious collection of historic treasures, including historic hotels, castles, chateaus, palaces, academies, haciendas, villas, monasteries, and other historic lodging spanning ten centuries. Historic Hotels Worldwide represents the finest global collection of more than 260 historic hotels in more than 34 countries. Historic Hotels Worldwide is dedicated to promoting heritage and cultural travel to prestigious historic treasures. Hotels inducted into Historic Hotels Worldwide are authentic historic treasures, demonstrate historic preservation, and celebrate historic significance. Embracing luxury hotel brands, chains, collections, and the finest independent historic hotels, participation is limited to those distinctive historic hotels that adhere to the following criteria: minimum age for the building is 75 years or older; historically relevant as a significant location with a historic district, historically significant landmark, place of a historic event, former home of a famous person, or historic city center; hotel celebrates its history by showcasing memorabilia, artwork, photography, and other examples of its historic significance; recognized by national preservation or heritage buildings organization or located within UNESCO World Heritage Site; presently used as historic hotel. To learn more visit www.HistoricHotelsWorldwide.com.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Heather Taylor
Historic Hotels of America
Senior Manager, Marketing Communications Tel: +1 202 772 8333 Fax: +1 202 772 8338
htaylor@historichotels.org

Marcus® Restaurant Group announced today that four of its premier properties – Mason Street Grill and Milwaukee ChopHouse in Milwaukee; Capitol ChopHouse in Madison, Wis.; and Grey Rock at the Heidel House Resort & Spa in Green Lake, Wis. – have earned a 2017 Wine Spectator award to recognize their respective wine programs.

Mason Street Grill has received the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence five years in a row, while Grey Rock has earned the award for its 15th year. In 2017, Capitol ChopHouse and Milwaukee ChopHouse are both receiving the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for the first time.

The Wine Spectator Award of Excellence recognizes fewer than 2,400 restaurants each year, requiring at least 90 wine options and a well-chosen assortment of quality producers, along with a thematic match to the restaurant menu.

“We are proud to have four Marcus restaurants recognized for this prestigious ranking,” said Susan Terry, vice president of food & beverage operations for Marcus Hotels & Resorts. “It reflects the thoughtful selection and high quality of wines that our teams pair with our restaurants’ exceptional cuisine.”

To be considered for a 2017 Wine Spectator Award, each Marcus Restaurant property submitted an application highlighting its particular strengths:

Mason Street Grill – With more than 290 wines available by the glass or bottle, downtown Milwaukee’s Mason Street Grill offers a diverse selection of quality wines from all major wine producing regions throughout the world. The restaurant boasts a strong selection of wines from the western United States – California, Oregon and Washington, and regularly brings in upper-tier and limited-release wines from that region and others.

Milwaukee ChopHouse – Newly recognized this year, the Milwaukee ChopHouse, located inside the Hilton Milwaukee City Center, offers more than 150 wines that complement the restaurant’s selection of quality steaks and entrees. The restaurant also regularly partners with vineyards and wineries across the U.S. to bring unique tasting experiences to guests, locals and visitors alike.

Capitol ChopHouse – Similar to the Milwaukee ChopHouse, the Capitol ChopHouse, located in downtown Madison, Wis. at the Hilton Madison Monona Terrace, earned the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for the first time this year. The restaurant added more than 30 wines to its wine menu, which has a selection of more than 180 wines total. With wines ranging from sparkling whites to Cabernet Sauvignon, the restaurant’s wines pair well with the traditional steak house cuisine that features locally sourced products and seasonal produce.

Grey Rock – Located at the Heidel House Resort & Spa in Green Lake, Wis., Grey Rock has received the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence every year since 2002. In a relaxed, lakefront setting, the restaurant offers fine dining with approximately 115 wines available by the glass or bottle and a strong emphasis on California wines. Grey Rock also features two wines from Wisconsin on its menu.

“We care about every guest experience. Since wine can be, and often is, a critical component to the meal, we are continuing to increase our offerings and selection at all of our restaurants,” added Terry. “This recognition proves that the hard work of our restaurant teams is paying off.”

For more information about Marcus Restaurant Group’s premier properties, visit http://marcusrestaurants.com/.

To learn about the Wine Spectator Awards program, visit https://restaurants.winespectator.com.

About Wine Spectator
Wine Spectator is the world’s leading authority on wine. Anchored by Wine Spectator magazine, a print publication that reaches more than 3 million readers worldwide, the brand also encompasses the Web’s most comprehensive wine site (WineSpectator.com), mobile platforms and a series of signature events. Wine Spectator examines the world of wine from the vineyard to the table, exploring wine’s role in contemporary culture and delivering expert reviews of more than 18,000 wines each year. Parent company M. Shanken Communications, Inc., also publishes Cigar Aficionado, Whisky Advocate, Market Watch, Shanken News Daily and Shanken’s Impact Newsletter.

About Marcus Restaurant Group
Milwaukee-based Marcus Restaurant Group, an operating unit of Marcus Hotels & Resorts, develops and operates distinctive nation-wide establishments ranging from casual and fine dining to trendy lounges and creative concepts. From cuisine and cocktails to ambiance and vibe, each Marcus Restaurant Group experience is carefully designed to fuse with the local scene offering the finest quality farm to table products, wine and craft beverages and inspired dishes that cater to every taste. Award-winning concepts include Miller Time Pub & Grill, ChopHouse, Mason Street Grill and the SafeHouse. Frequent diners are encouraged to partake in the Marcus Rewards loyalty program at participating restaurants, bars and lounges at: http://www.marcusrewards.com. For more information on Marcus Restaurant Group please visit http://www.marcusrestaurants.com or visit Facebook and twitter for the latest news and updates.
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Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker, the #1 Hotel in Lincoln, Neb. Offers an Out-of-This-World Package for the Solar Eclipse Weekend August 18-21

The Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel, the #1 hotel in Lincoln, Nebraska, is offering an out-of-this-world deal for the Solar Eclipse weekend August 18-21. The hotel’s Solar Eclipse Package provides a special experience for guests who want to see and enjoy one of nature’s most awe-inspiring sights.

People from across the world will gather to witness the eclipse on August 21. The eclipse will carve a path across the entire country and Nebraska happens to be a prime spot for viewing it. Observers will see approximately 1 minute 24 seconds of totality as the moon completely covers the sun. The last eclipse that travelled this path in the continental United States took place June 8, 1918, long before most of today’s U.S. residents were even born. As a community, Lincoln will celebrate the eclipse with entertainment opportunities throughout the entire eclipse weekend.

With rates starting at $259, the Cornhusker’s Solar Eclipse Package includes: overnight guestroom accommodations for two, breakfast buffet for two in The Café and complimentary valet parking. Exclusively added to this package are two disposable Solar Eclipse Glasses, Special Edition Solar Eclipse Patch from Homestead National Park, Special Edition Darkness Over the Prairie magnet, complimentary access to the Solar Eclipse Lounge Sunday night, and an Escape Lincoln guide with information about all the events for the Eclipse weekend. With amenities including an indoor pool and two in-house restaurants, a convenient location within walking distance to many shops and restaurants, and a complimentary shuttle in the downtown area, The Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker offers the perfect solar eclipse weekend getaway.

Book your rate for Solar Eclipse 2017 Package
The Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel is located at 333 South 13th Street in Lincoln, Neb. and is majority owned and managed by Marcus Hotels & Resorts. For more information or to reserve accommodations, please call 1-800-228-9290 or visit www.marriott.com/lnkfs.

About The Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel
Located in the heart of downtown Lincoln just minutes from the historic Haymarket District, The Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel has proudly served Nebraska’s capital city for nearly 90 years. Known as the premier downtown destination for business and leisure travelers, the 300-room property is within easy walking distance of the University of Nebraska campus, Memorial Stadium, the State Capitol, Haymarket district, Railyard and Pinnacle Bank Arena. Take advantage of the hotel’s newly renovated amenities, including 46,000 square feet of flexible meeting space and complimentary Wi-Fi in all public spaces– or grab a perfectly paired bite and brew at The Miller Time Pub & Grill, take a dip in the heated indoor pool, hit the gym and more. To keep up with the latest Cornhusker happenings, find the hotel on Facebook
(https://www.facebook.com/thecornhuskermarriott) or follow it on Twitter and Instagram (@thecornhuskerh).

About Marcus Hotels & Resorts
Marcus Hotels & Resorts owns and/or manages 17 hotels, resorts and other properties in the U.S. The company’s distinctive portfolio includes city-center meeting hotels, upscale resorts, historic properties, and premium branded and independent first-class hotels. Marcus Hotels & Resorts is an approved operator for all major lodging brands. A leader in the hospitality industry since 1962, Marcus Hotels & Resorts creates asset value for hotel owners through its expertise in management, development and product repositioning, including hotel food and beverage concepts developed by its Marcus Restaurant Group, featuring premier brands such as Mason Street Grill, ChopHouse and Miller Time Pub & Grill. The company is also growing its experiential restaurant concept, The SafeHouse, with a second location that opened in early 2017 in Chicago, Ill. For more information, please visit: https://media.marcushotels.com and follow the company on Facebook and Twitter (@MarcusHotels).

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GRAND GENEVA RESORT & SPA ANNOUNCES OFFICIAL OPENING OF NEW VILLAS

New Upscale Lodging Options for Guests Launch Just in Time for Summer Season

LAKE GENEVA, Wis., (July 5, 2017) – Grand Geneva Resort & Spa, an award-winning AAA Four-Diamond resort owned and managed by Marcus Hotels & Resorts, is thrilled to  announce the opening of 29 all-season villas. These new offerings are an exciting addition to the 1,300-acre property in the legendary southeastern Wisconsin community of Lake Geneva, Wis. This multi-million dollar investment is designed to enhance the resort experience with expanded, upscale accommodations for leisure and business guests alike.

“Ideal for families seeking a vacation with the comforts of home or friends searching for a unique weekend getaway, our new villas truly strengthen our diverse accommodation offerings at the resort,” said Grand Geneva Resort & Spa Managing Director Steve Magnuson. “The addition of these spectacular villas supports our goal of continuing to be a top travel destination in the Midwest.”

Nestled in a beautifully manicured and scenic setting, the new villas feature spacious studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom accommodations. Each unit includes a full kitchen, flat screen TVs, washer and dryer and deluxe furnishings, as well as a furnished outdoor sitting area. The interior design of the villas incorporates visual elements of the beautiful outdoors while providing a comfortable experience. Villa guests can also enjoy most resort amenities, from activities at the Adventure Center to access to the award-winning golf courses, combined with their own outdoor swimming pool during the summer season and an outdoor fire pit area for evening enjoyment and entertainment.

To further enhance the experience, villa guests are invited to pamper themselves with a new in-villa spa menu featuring a plethora of treatments, ranging from soothing massages and facials to salon services like manicures and airbrush makeup. Two new spa packages are also offered exclusively at the villas. The “North Shore Package” features a White River Relaxing Massage or Facial and a dry brush exfoliation, and the “Day on the Lake Package” includes a blowout, makeup and lash application.

The resort originally opened in 1968 as the Lake Geneva Playboy Club Hotel. The Marcus Corporation purchased this Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired resort in 1993, and reopened it as the Grand Geneva Resort & Spa in 1994. Throughout the years, the company has enhanced the quality of the property by adding three successful restaurants, renovating the award-winning golf courses, adding Timber Ridge Lodge & Water Park, expanding the meeting spaces, and renovating all of the guest rooms and suites. With the addition of the new villas, the enhancement of Grand Geneva Resort & Spa continues. The new villas will increase the total combined units on the property to more than 600.

Grand Geneva Resort & Spa features a wide variety of activities for all ages and all seasons, including golf, swimming, skiing, horseback riding and relaxing at the luxurious WELL Spa® & Salon. For more information, please visit www.grandgeneva.com.

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About Grand Geneva Resort & Spa

Grand Geneva Resort & Spa is an award-wining all-seasons resort set on 1,300 acres in the legendary southeastern Wisconsin community of Lake Geneva; 90 minutes from Chicago and 50 minutes from Milwaukee. The property features 609 guest accommodations; WELL Spa + Salon; two championship 18-hole golf courses; The Mountain Top, a three-chair/20-run ski and snowboard facility; 62,000-square-feet of meeting and convention space and three restaurants. For more information, please visit www.grandgeneva.com and follow us on on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

About Marcus Hotels & Resorts

Marcus Hotels & Resorts owns and/or manages 17 hotels, resorts and other properties in the U.S. The company’s distinctive portfolio includes city-center meeting hotels, upscale resorts, historic properties, and premium branded and independent first-class hotels. Marcus Hotels & Resorts is an approved operator for all major lodging brands. A leader in the hospitality industry since 1962, Marcus Hotels & Resorts creates asset value for hotel owners through its expertise in management, development and product repositioning, including hotel food and beverage concepts developed by its Marcus Restaurant Group, featuring premier brands such as Mason Street Grill, ChopHouse and Miller Time Pub & Grill. The company is also growing its experiential restaurant concept, The SafeHouse, with a second location that opened in early 2017 in Chicago, Ill. For more information, please visit: https://media.marcushotels.com and follow the company on Facebook and Twitter (@MarcusHotels).

GRAND GENEVA RESORT & SPA ANNOUNCES OFFICIAL OPENING OF NEW VILLAS

New Upscale Lodging Options for Guests Launch Just in Time for Summer Season

LAKE GENEVA, Wis., (July 5, 2017) – Grand Geneva Resort & Spa, an award-winning AAA Four-Diamond resort owned and managed by Marcus Hotels & Resorts, is thrilled to  announce the opening of 29 all-season villas. These new offerings are an exciting addition to the 1,300-acre property in the legendary southeastern Wisconsin community of Lake Geneva, Wis. This multi-million dollar investment is designed to enhance the resort experience with expanded, upscale accommodations for leisure and business guests alike.

“Ideal for families seeking a vacation with the comforts of home or friends searching for a unique weekend getaway, our new villas truly strengthen our diverse accommodation offerings at the resort,” said Grand Geneva Resort & Spa Managing Director Steve Magnuson. “The addition of these spectacular villas supports our goal of continuing to be a top travel destination in the Midwest.”

Nestled in a beautifully manicured and scenic setting, the new villas feature spacious studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom accommodations. Each unit includes a full kitchen, flat screen TVs, washer and dryer and deluxe furnishings, as well as a furnished outdoor sitting area. The interior design of the villas incorporates visual elements of the beautiful outdoors while providing a comfortable experience. Villa guests can also enjoy most resort amenities, from activities at the Adventure Center to access to the award-winning golf courses, combined with their own outdoor swimming pool during the summer season and an outdoor fire pit area for evening enjoyment and entertainment.

To further enhance the experience, villa guests are invited to pamper themselves with a new in-villa spa menu featuring a plethora of treatments, ranging from soothing massages and facials to salon services like manicures and airbrush makeup. Two new spa packages are also offered exclusively at the villas. The “North Shore Package” features a White River Relaxing Massage or Facial and a dry brush exfoliation, and the “Day on the Lake Package” includes a blowout, makeup and lash application.

The resort originally opened in 1968 as the Lake Geneva Playboy Club Hotel. The Marcus Corporation purchased this Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired resort in 1993, and reopened it as the Grand Geneva Resort & Spa in 1994. Throughout the years, the company has enhanced the quality of the property by adding three successful restaurants, renovating the award-winning golf courses, adding Timber Ridge Lodge & Water Park, expanding the meeting spaces, and renovating all of the guest rooms and suites. With the addition of the new villas, the enhancement of Grand Geneva Resort & Spa continues. The new villas will increase the total combined units on the property to more than 600.

Grand Geneva Resort & Spa features a wide variety of activities for all ages and all seasons, including golf, swimming, skiing, horseback riding and relaxing at the luxurious WELL Spa® & Salon. For more information, please visit www.grandgeneva.com.

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About Grand Geneva Resort & Spa

Grand Geneva Resort & Spa is an award-wining all-seasons resort set on 1,300 acres in the legendary southeastern Wisconsin community of Lake Geneva; 90 minutes from Chicago and 50 minutes from Milwaukee. The property features 609 guest accommodations; WELL Spa + Salon; two championship 18-hole golf courses; The Mountain Top, a three-chair/20-run ski and snowboard facility; 62,000-square-feet of meeting and convention space and three restaurants. For more information, please visit www.grandgeneva.com and follow us on on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

About Marcus Hotels & Resorts

Marcus Hotels & Resorts owns and/or manages 18 hotels, resorts and other properties in the U.S. The company’s distinctive portfolio includes city-center meeting hotels, upscale resorts, historic properties, and premium branded and independent first-class hotels. Marcus Hotels & Resorts is an approved operator for all major lodging brands. A leader in the hospitality industry since 1962, Marcus Hotels & Resorts creates asset value for hotel owners through its expertise in management, development and product repositioning, including hotel food and beverage concepts developed by its Marcus Restaurant Group, featuring premier brands such as Mason Street Grill, ChopHouse and Miller Time Pub & Grill. The company is also growing its experiential restaurant concept, The SafeHouse, with a second location that opened in early 2017 in Chicago, Ill. For more information, please visit: https://media.marcushotels.com and follow the company on Facebook and Twitter (@MarcusHotels).

Milwaukee, Wis., June 29, 2017 – The historic AAA Four-Diamond Pfister Hotel, owned and managed by Marcus® Hotels & Resorts, today unveiled The Pfister Book Club, a year-long book club program moderated by the hotel’s tenth Narrator-in-Residence, Nicole Mattke. The book club’s first meeting will be held on July 13 from 7 – 9 p.m. in the hotel’s mezzanine.

The Pfister Book Club’s first meeting will discuss the book, “A Gentleman in Moscow” by Amor Towles. The story, which takes place in a hotel, follows an aristocrat who is sentenced to house arrest in the Metropol, a grand hotel in Moscow. The public is invited to participate in discussion about the literature, and for those who read the book, guests can enjoy complimentary refreshments and lights snacks. The Pfister Hotel’s executive pastry chef, Travis Martinez, will also create a specially-created themed dessert for each meeting. Complimentary parking for the event is also available.

“I’m thrilled to bring the first-ever Pfister Book Club to the hotel,” said Mattke. “The Book Club is a modern take on traditional book clubs and invites all readers to enjoy the hotel’s beauty while creating a literary community. Participants will also love the unique themed desserts Travis will create to accompany our meetings and discussions.”

The Pfister Book Club has three additional planned meetings, with others to be announced at a later date.

• August 10, 2017 to discuss “The Shark Club” by Ann Kidd Taylor
• September 14, 2017 to discuss “The Cottingley Secret” by Hazel Gaynor
• October 12, 2017 to discuss “Forest Dark” by Nicole Krauss

This event is free and open to the public. For more information about The Pfister Book Club, please visit the Pfister Hotel’s Facebook page. For more information on the latest news and updates from Marcus Hotels & Resorts, please visit: https://media.marcushotels.com.

About The Pfister Hotel
The Pfister Hotel has been the premier hotel in downtown Milwaukee for over 120 years. Originally built in 1893 by businessman Guido Pfister, it was the most lavish hotel of its time. The hotel’s storied elegance had faded following World War II, until 1962, when Ben Marcus, founder of The Marcus Corporation, purchased this grand hotel out of bankruptcy. The Marcus family renovated and restored the hotel to its original glory, adding convention facilities, a parking garage and 23-story guest tower. The Pfister Hotel remains home to the largest collection of Victorian art of any hotel in the world, and offers an interactive augmented reality tour of pieces in this impressive collection.

Today the Pfister Hotel continues its tradition of gracious service and impeccable style, and has been recognized for 41 consecutive years by AAA as a Four-Diamond property. In 2017, The Pfister Hotel was ranked the No. 1 Best Milwaukee Hotel by U.S. News & World Report. This exceptional property is a member of two prestigious hotel organizations, Historic Hotels of America and Preferred Hotels & Resorts Worldwide. The Pfister Hotel is located at 424 E. Wisconsin Ave. in downtown Milwaukee. For more information, please visit www.thepfisterhotel.com and follow the hotel on Facebook and Twitter (@PfisterHotel).

About Marcus Hotels & Resorts
Marcus Hotels & Resorts owns and/or manages 17 hotels, resorts and other properties in the U.S. The company’s distinctive portfolio includes city-center meeting hotels, upscale resorts, historic properties, and premium branded and independent first-class hotels. Marcus Hotels & Resorts is an approved operator for all major lodging brands. A leader in the hospitality industry since 1962, Marcus Hotels & Resorts creates asset value for hotel owners through its expertise in management, development and product repositioning, including hotel food and beverage concepts developed by its Marcus Restaurant Group, featuring premier brands such as Mason Street Grill, ChopHouse and Miller Time Pub & Grill. The company is also growing its experiential restaurant concept, The SafeHouse, with a second location that opened in early 2017 in Chicago, Ill. For more information, please visit: https://media.marcushotels.com and follow the company on Facebook and Twitter (@MarcusHotels).