Eau Claire, WI (May 2018)The Informalist, 205 South Barstow Street, Eau Claire, located at The Lismore Hotel, announced today the restaurant’s new Executive Chef, Chef Joseph ‘Joey’ Sieg. Joining the restaurant with 16 years of industry experience, Sieg will oversee and manage all kitchen operations and will work to expand the culinary staff’s skills and creativity through innovative strategies and imaginative recipes. Sieg aims to provide a relaxed yet innovative culinary experience for the community while driving profits for the restaurant and hotel.

“We are thrilled to have Chef Sieg join and lead our amazing team here at the Informalist,” said Pete Bauchle, general manager of the Lismore Hotel Eau Claire. “With his great experience and unique take on menu creation and food, Chef Sieg is perfect to push the boundaries of what is possible at The Informalist. We are sure he will continue to establish the restaurant as one of the finest spots in the Northwest Wisconsin area.”

A native to Wisconsin, Sieg is originally from the city of Osseo. He attended Chippewa Valley Technical School where he practiced general studies with an emphasis on psychology, sociology and business management. Before joining the Informalist team, Sieg worked as the general manager of Osseo Golf Club and later re-entered the culinary industry by becoming the sous chef at Local Lounge.

Located adjacent to the lobby of The Lismore Hotel Eau Claire – a DoubleTree by Hilton, The Informalist offers locally sourced, regional cuisine with international influences. Signature dishes include tastings of the finest, award winning WI cheeses, comfort foods such as real WI Corn Fritters, house-made Soft Pretzels, unique Burger and Pizza selections, as well as seasonal outward delights such as Morel Mushrooms and Cippolini Onions with Braised Rabbit and Rabbit Demi-Glace. The restaurant also features outdoor patio seating to enjoy during summer months.

For more information or to make reservations at The Informalist, guests may call (715) 318-7399 or visit The Informalist.