The Commoner News

28th June 2008

You can read a great interview with Jo on the rather cool Breakfast Out website here>>> Jo Interview


pic courtesy of breakfastout.com

Don't forget that every Sunday lunch we do a wood-fired roast, slowly and beautifully prepared in Sergio our rather handsome wood oven...could be whole shoulder of goat, could be lamb or a full suckling pig...call 9415 6876 to find out.



20th June 2008

In tardy recognition of the fact that Winter started recently the courtyard has been enhanced with a large retractable canopy, electric wall mounted heaters have also been installed to ward of those chills and to keep Sergio The Wood Oven warm when he's not in use. As always, knee blankets are available upon request. Hardy souls who choose to dine outside and bask in the glow of the new facilities will be rewarded with the staff's hard-earned respect.

Please check the home page for our new Winter operating hours.

The Commoner is available for functions, if you'd like to book our site for your event please call 9415 6876 for details.

18th May 2008

After a year and two months of forging the culinary identity of The Commoner our head chef Matt has decided to move on to his next challenge. We wouldn't be what we are today without Matt's huge talent for service and flavour.

We'd like to thank Matt enormously for his contribution, hard work and enthusiasm during our tough but wonderfully successful first year and wish him all the best in his future endeavours.

Thanks Mr Donnelly.

We're very happy to announce that Matt's position has been filled by Zoe Roy, former head chef of Richmond Hill Cafe & Larder. Zoe comes to The Commoner with a wealth of experience including the position of Head Chef at Montsalvat Restaurant in Eltham as well as honing her skills across Europe in France, Turkey, Scotland, Ireland & England.