Interior, Mason Street Grill
Chef and Restaurant Benefit Dinners

Mason Street Grill

When
March 24, 2025
Where
Mason Street Grill 425 East Mason Street
Milwaukee, WI 53202

Milwaukee’s top chefs will gather for one night at the historic Pfister Hotel’s Grand Ballroom to honor Jacques Pépin, raise funds to benefit his foundation and celebrate his 90th Birthday. Each Chef will serve one great item from a table in this gourmet walk-around. There will also be a special Silent Auction. Jacques will join us via video for a special toast.

Highlights

  • Largest gathering of prestigious chefs ever in Wisconsin. 20+ plus chefs will each offer one fantastic taste from stations in the room.
  • General Admission and VIP Early Entry and seating tickets will be available
  • Located in the historic Pfister Hotel Grand Ballroom in Milwaukee
  • Admission includes complimentary wines
  • A great selection of culinary and other items, including some signed by celebrity chefs and Jacques will be available in a wonderful silent auction

Details

  • Proceeds will support the Jacques Pépin Foundation. Your ticket purchase helps transform lives through culinary education, and we deeply appreciate your generous support.
  • Jacques Pépin proudly supports our 90/90 Celebrations. While he can’t be present at all of them, we invite you to check our website for details on the events where he will joining in celebration.
  • Tickets and details coming soon.

Event Host

Mark Weber

Mark Weber

Chef and managing partner, Mason Street Grill

Mark Weber is a globally experienced Executive Chef and Culinary Operator with a demonstrated history of working in the hospitality industry. In his role, Mark is instrumental in developing menu concepts and enhancing the food and beverage experience at Marcus Hotels and Resorts’ more than 40 signature restaurants, bars and lounges. Mark joined Marcus Hotels in 2005 as Executive Chef of Mason Street Grill at The Pfister Hotel where he served as one of the masterminds behind the creation and development of the award-winning restaurant. He made his mark in the Milwaukee dining scene working for Bartolotta Restaurant Group as Corporate Chef and as Owner and Operator of his own restaurant, WaterMark Seafood. Mark also has global experience having worked at Michelin-star restaurants in Paris, Alsace, and Italy.

Guest Chef

Adam Pawlak

Adam Pawlak

Chef/owner, Egg & Flour

Adam Pawlak was born and raised in Milwaukee Wisconsin. Growing up in an Italian family jump started his love of food and cooking from a very young age. Adam has worked in restaurants all over the city, ranging from classic American, Italian, international, and world cuisine. His specialty is high-end Italian cuisine with a lot of French influences. Working in different cities and traveling often, Adam learned techniques and influences from around the country.

Working through the ranks early on, Adam has had every position in the restaurant industry to inevitably bring him to owning his popular fast casual pasta bar, Egg & Flour.