Ale Asylum Riverhouse announced today that Robert Klemm was hired as the restaurant's executive chef. 

The restaurant and bar will open in mid-December in the former Molly Cool’s space, 1110 N. Old World 3rd St. OnMilwaukee.com reported the opening of this restaurant in October.

Klemm formerly owned INdustri Cafe, which closed in April, in Walker’s Point.

"I am honored to have accepted this executive chef position for such a dynamic and talented team. I look forward to releasing a contemporary menu with locally sourced and funky spins on traditional pub fare," says Klemm.

"I am continuing my commitment to supporting local farms and businesses while offering bold and unique flavors, while embracing vegetarian, gluten free and other health and allergy restrictions."