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.