The Informalist

DECI is celebrating the 10th anniversary of a truly unique event, A Grand Evening on the Bridge. Join your friends and neighbors on Wednesday, August 14th for a delightful evening of music, dinner, drinks and camaraderie all while enjoying views of the Chippewa River.

This year's event will be catered by Houligans Steak & Seafood Pub, Court'N House, The Informalist, and a few others yet to be determined. We all like a good surprise, right?

This year, attendees can extend their evening with an after-party event at both Court'N House and The Phoenix Taproom & Kitchen.

Seats are filling up fast on only about 60 tickets are remaining so don't hesitate and register for your seat today!

Registration and tickets: https://downtowneauclaire.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/downtowneauclaire/event.jsp?event=715&

Also, a very special thank you to this year's gold sponsors: Ruder Ware and Market & Johnson, Inc. as well as our silver sponsor: Aryes Ayres Associates.

Sip into summer with these citrusy new cocktails from The Informalist! The culmination of craft and creativity, we're excited to share our latest drinks! We've got a thrilling range of seasonally-inspired options, from the Spaghett - our unique take on a well-loved classic, to the "Golden Gurl" - brought back by popular demand. Best of all, these drinks are available now!

Love brunch? Then you're in good company! Stop in this weekend between 8am-2pm for a scratch-made meal and dining experience at The Informalist!

This week's pizza special makes no apologies - it's bold, brassy, and packs a flavorful punch! "The Jerk" is an eccentric medley beginning with a Jerk sauce base and topped with mozzarella, cajun-style chicken, pickled pineapple, and fresh cilantro. It's just in time for the beautiful weather ahead, and pairs perfectly with a cocktail and our patio seating!

If the flaring flames or the immaculate diamond shaped grill marks don't have your attention, we think this will: your choice of an 8oz New York Strip or 10oz ribeye is grilled to order, rested in a brown butter tallow, and served with bacon-fat-fried fingerling potatoes and grilled broccolini.

Seasonal scratch-made desserts are a rare find, and that's just one of many things that make The Informalist so unique! Each of our desserts are lovingly crafted by our in-house bakery, including this Raspberry Key Lime Cheesecake. It's a tart key lime cheesecake in a toasted coconut and graham cracker crust topped with vibrant red raspberry curd - and you could be enjoying one tonight - head to our website or click the link in our bio to make a reservation!

A pork chop like no other - our 7 oz. Niman Ranch bone-in pork chop is served with braised collard greens on cheesy grits, a reduced smoked ham broth, and finally, finished with macerated mirepoix. This savory dish is rich with flavor, each layer perfectly compliments the last, all while effortlessly highlighting the main attraction - a masterfully prepared cut of pork.

An early morning meeting shouldn't mean skipping breakfast - instead, invite your team to a breakfast meeting at The Informalist! With plenty of seating options and a variety of scratch-made breakfast fare, everyone is sure to be pleased through the very last bite, and the final meeting minute!

Breakfast service is available Monday through Friday, 7am-10am - we'll see you there!

You made the decision to take your date to The Informalist. You'll laugh with joy. You'll sigh with content. You'll take the next bite. And, your date will be glad you did.
Reserve a table now, your next culinary experience awaits!
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If you're seeing this on your phone and not in person, you're missing out! Stop into The Informalist for a delicious scratch-made brunch experience Saturday or Sunday between 8am-2pm, or for breakfast during the week, Monday-Friday, 7am-10am!

Cool off The Informalist way with a house-made Strawberry Lemon Basil Sorbet! This fruity strawberry sorbet is complimented by notes of herby basil and bright lemon. Topped with a sprinkle of lemon sugar!

If you've tried our "Pizza & a Bottle" special, then you know it's a really good deal - and if you haven't, well, how about tonight? You get one of our delicious wood-stone pizzas, two side salads, and a bottle of wine for only $60! This deal is available every Sunday and Monday night!

Choices, choices! Our weekend brunch menu offers a crave-worthy selection of scratch-made breakfast favorites, lunchier options, and even a selection of our woodstone pizzas. Plus, with both plant-based and gluten-free options, everyone at your table is certain to enjoy their meal!

Warning – this week’s pizza special is packed with explosive flavor! The Cherry Bomb features a house-made Door County cherry barbeque sauce base, roasted chicken, a blend of mozzarella and fontina cheese, grilled corn, and caramelized fennel. Topped with green onions and crispy fried onions for a savory crunch. Get it before it's gone - available until Tuesday, May 28th!

Who says dessert can't be the main attraction of your meal? Certainly not us. In fact, we'd encourage you to check out our dessert menu before ordering, so you can save room for a sweet and indulgent conclusion to your dining experience!

Shown here is our Lemon Blueberry Streusel Semifreddo - it's a light, creamy, and refreshing coconut milk-based lemon semifreddo swirled with oat streusel and fresh blueberry sauce. It's plant-based and gluten-free.

Say "cheers" to the graduate in your life this weekend with our special selection of grad-worthy wines each as unique and grand as the occasion itself! From sparkling rosé to vintage brut, The Informalist is the place to raise a glass - here's to the class of 2024!

This one's for you, class of 2024! The "Blugold", this week's pizza special, is an exciting combination of a tangy house-made mustard cream sauce, bacon, oven-crisped kale, and an earthy bleu cheese - but it wouldn't be complete without a fiery finish: a sprinkle of chili crisp to top it off!

Special thanks to our new downtown neighbors at Lily Beez' LLC for the gorgeous floral arrangement!

Celebrate the moms in your life with a dish as sweet as they are! Specially prepared by our in-house bakery, we have scratch-made Lemon Raspberry Sweet Rolls topped with fluffy cream cheese frosting and a delightful drizzle of raspberry curd.
We'll also be offering an irresistible strawberry mimosa, featuring a fresh strawberry puree and cava - it's perfect for the summery weather ahead. Available Saturday and Sunday while supplies last!

Looking for the key to celebrating Mother's Day? Try the Lox Smith - this week's pizza special! Featuring a sesame seed crust, house-made cream cheese sauce, smoked salmon, red onion, and mozzarella. Topped with fried capers, fresh dill, and lemon wedges, this bright, flavorful pizza is an exciting way to show mom some well-deserved appreciation!

Inspired by the legendary Vietnamese street food, this week's pizza special, the Banh Mi, is every bit as delicious as it sounds! It's made with our hand-stretched dough, garlic oil, house-smoked pork belly, red onion, and mozzarella - but that's just the beginning. Finished with a pickled slaw, green onion, cilantro, and spicy kewpie mayo, you'll love the fresh crunch, savory base notes, and perfect pinch of heat!

At The Informalist, dessert isn't an afterthought; it's a first-class, scratch-made, pièce de résistance that will make your dining experience incomparable!

NOW SERVING: check out our new summer dessert lineup!

LEMON BLUEBERRY STREUSEL SEMIFREDDO
Light, creamy, and refreshing coconut milk-based lemon semifreddo swirled with oat streusel and fresh blueberry sauce. (Plant-Based, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free)

RASPBERRY KEY LIME CHEESECAKE
Tart key lime cheesecake in a toasted coconut and graham cracker crust topped with vibrant red raspberry curd. (Vegetarian)

GRASSHOPPER MOUSSE CAKE
Fluffy dark chocolate and crème de menthe mousse marbled atop a rich dark chocolate cake. Topped with whipped cream, fresh mint, and shaved chocolate. (Gluten-Free, Vegetarian)

STRAWBERRY LEMON BASIL SORBET
A fruity strawberry sorbet complimented by notes of herby basil and bright lemon. Topped with a sprinkle of lemon sugar. (Plant-Based, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free)

An homage to the legendary origins of the marathon, this week’s special, the “Sparta”, is inspired by Greek cuisine. This delicious pizza features a robust roasted garlic oil base, oregano, sun dried tomato, spinach, kalamata olive, mozzarella, and feta cheese, for a flavor journey worthy of champions! We wish all the Eau Claire Marathon runners the best of luck this weekend!

Start your morning sunny side up with a scratch-made breakfast at The Informalist! Breakfast service is available Monday through Friday, 7am-10am - we'll see you there!

Eau Claire Jazz Festival is here and so are the perfect specials for the occasion! First up, we have Shrimp and Grits featuring five sautéed tiger prawns served with scratch-made white cheddar grits, roasted red pepper gravy, and fresh green onions.
Next, from the French Quarter of New Orleans, we're bringing you the Hurricane - a classic cocktail consisting of a harmonious medley of dark and light rum, orange juice, lime juice, passion fruit puree, and grenadine - available while supplies last!

We're turning up the heat for Jazz Fest this weekend with this zesty pizza! As lively as the music soon to fill the streets of Eau Claire, the "Born on the Bayou" features a potato leek sauce, mozzarella and smoked gouda, the 'holy trinity' of bell pepper, celery, and onion, as well as sliced boudin blanc sausage, cajun seasoning, and green onions. Available for dine in, take out, and even our Late Night Menu!

With a trio of scratch-made desserts like this, we couldn't blame you for ordering your dessert, first. Try one of each before they're gone, our new summer dessert menu launches at the end of the month!

Pictured left to right, clockwise:

MATCHA TIRAMISU: scratch-made ladyfingers soaked in matcha and layered with sweet mascarpone cream; served with warm blueberry sauce.

COCONUT LIME MOUSSE: a light, fluffy coconut rum mousse layered with a plant-based lime curd and flaky toasted coconut.

ORANGE HAZELNUT FLØDEBOLLER: a twist on a danish classic: a dark-chocolate shell surrounds a hazelnut praline cookie topped with orange jelly and a vanilla bean and orange marshmallow.

The secret to looking forward to Monday morning? Knowing that your day starts with a scratch-made breakfast at The Informalist! With a menu of delicious breakfast options, like our brioche french toast, your morning (and your work week) will sweeten right up. Breakfast service is available Monday through Friday, 7am-10am - we'll see you there!

The "Green Goddess" pizza is here just in time for the return of warmer weather! This special features a plum tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, and red onion; finished with chili crisp, bresaola - a delicate, flavorful cured beef, and finally, our deliciously herbaceous scratch-made Green Goddess dressing. Layers of savory flavors pair perfectly with the tangy dressing, while the crunchy heat of chili crisp adds a thrilling complexity to this must-have pizza!

What happens when comfort food goes gourmet? That's exactly what you'll find out when you order our best selling Chicken Parmesan. We start with a breaded chicken cutlet deep-fried to crispy perfection, place it atop a bed of linguine smothered in savory sun-dried tomato sauce, and top it all with creamy fresh burrata, feathered DOP parmigiano reggiano, and fresh basil.

It's a taste experience like none other – but don't just take our word for it, try it for yourself!