It seems that Ares Collective — the team behind Commoner & Co., Prep & Pastry, and August Rhodes Market — hasn’t slept this year.
In the past few months, the team launched a new concept, August Rhodes Market. Additionally, Prep & Pastry opened its first location outside of Tucson. Most recently, they revamped both the interior and the kitchen at Commoner & Co.
The renovation was more than a fresh coat of white paint; the entire feel has changed with beautifully hand-crafted wooden tables, greenery, a new bar, and additional seating, which allows them to accommodate 150 guests.
FJI Design handled the interior design, while Midtown Artisan created the tables and banquettes with additional work from Old Pueblo Craftsman.
In addition, the menu has been updated for the season. Commoner & Co. invited us in early for a sneak peek; here are the photos from our experience.
Olives, Nuts, Cheese, Bread (from August Rhodes Market)
Pivot Produce Salad – seasonal produce, Green Goddess dressing
Charred Radicchio & Romaine Caesar – herb gremolada, breadcrumbs
Beets – herb mousse, citrus, candied walnuts
Charred Fruit – house ricotta, honey, greens
Chicken Pate – cornichons, mustard, toast
Coconut Shrimp – cocktail sauce, lime
Goat Cheese Tart – seasonal jam
Ragu – tagliatelle, parmesan, fresh herbs
Cacio e Pepe – bucatini, Pecorino, black pepper
Plant-Based Vegan – roasted Pivot Produce, barley, romesco
Dessert options
Piece of C & CO – pisco, citrus, honey, apricot liqueur
Sage Pear Gimlet – vodka, sage simple syrup, spiced pear puree
My Paloma – cilantro tequila, grapefruit juice, pamplemousse
Bourbon Trail – Buffalo Trace, Carpano Antica, brandy, smoked vanilla, cherry bitters
Son of a Gordon – London dry gin, ginger liqueur, peach liqueur, saline solution, hopped grapefruit bitters
Prices weren’t finalized at the time of our visit; please visit commonertucson.com for an idea of price range and to view entree options.
Brunch will return on Sunday, November 10.
Commoner & Co. is located at 6960 E. Sunrise Dr. For more information, visit commonertucson.com.
Article written by:
Jackie Tran
More about JackieJackie Tran is a Tucson-based food writer, photographer, culinary educator, and owner-chef of the now-closed food truck Tran’s Fats. Although he is best known locally for his work for Tucson Foodie, his work has also appeared in publications such as Bon Appétit, National Geographic, and the New York Times.
An adventurous foodie, he enjoys culinary experiences ranging from seasonal omakase to sloppily devouring green chili patty melts in his car afterhours. His favorite foods include aguachile, garlic noodles, and leftover fried chicken illuminated by the fridge light. His favorite drinks include morning micheladas, fireside imperial stouts, candle-lit negroni, and grassy mezcales.
Outside of food, he also loves playing musical instruments, karaoke, Tetris, Super Smash Bros. Melee, and petting Addie’s dog Spaghetti.
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