Liberty Village brewpub celebrates the merging of food and beer
cultures
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TORONTO, Jan. 31, 2017 /CNW/ - Oliver & Bonacini and
Big Rock Brewery today launch their spirited collaboration, Liberty Commons at Big Rock Brewery. Located at the corner of Liberty St. and Atlantic Ave. (42 Liberty
St.), the modern-day brewpub celebrates quality food and craft beer in a vibrant heritage space.
Liberty Commons' culinary vision is driven by O&B Corporate Executive Chef Anthony Walsh, District Executive Chef John Horne (Canoe, Auberge du
Pommier), and newly appointed Chef de Cuisine Ryan Lister (formerly of Canoe). Overseeing
the brewing program at Liberty Commons are Big Rock Brewmasters Connor K. Patrick and Dan
Ellis.
Liberty Commons' menus are largely inspired by quirky and imaginative twists on fine comfort
food, with many dishes creatively integrating Big Rock Brewery's quality craft beers.
"We're thrilled to be working closely with Chef Ryan and his incredibly talented staff to craft beers that both complement
and enhance the outstanding dishes being created," said brewmaster Dan Ellis. "We are
excited to brew under the same roof as such flavour experts and we fully intend on utilizing that tremendous resource to push the
envelope."
Serving lunch, dinner, late night bites, and weekend brunch, much of Liberty Commons' cuisine
is rooted in big, bold flavours. Familiar pub favourites, like Big Rock Pilsner Battered Haddock + Chips ($17) with mushy peas and tartar sauce, are interspersed with gastro standouts, such as Cottage Pie
($20) with bone marrow, beef mince, and Big Rock Traditional Ale gravy.
Liberty Commons will also be offering an impressive BBQ menu, featuring baby back ribs, jerk chicken, rotisserie beef brisket,
pork sausage, and charcoal-roasted eggplant—available for both dine-in and take-out lunch.
Launching February 18th, weekend brunch at Liberty Commons aims to "cure what ales
you" with hearty hangover fare, like Yorkshire Eggs Benny ($15) with ham, Yorkshire pudding,
poached eggs, Big Rock lager Hollandaise, and home fries; and the Brewmaster Breakfast ($19)
with fried eggs, bacon, sausage, black pudding, fried bread, mushrooms, and baked beans.
"We want Liberty Commons to be a place for the neighbourhood to come together over knockout food and brews," said Chef
Anthony Walsh. "Here, there's a connection between food and beer that's so much more than just
a pint. From stocks and sauces to batters and brines, beer flows naturally throughout all aspects the restaurant."
Highlighting a wide range of styles and unique flavours, Liberty Commons offers eight Big Rock taps, which feature their
signature beers, seasonal offerings and plenty of rotating experimental brews made exclusively in house. All of Liberty Commons' draught brews can be enjoyed as pints or in tasting flights. On the cocktail list are a
smattering of beer-based concoctions, such as the G&G Radler ($8) and the
Quintana Roo Michelada ($9). Mondays through Fridays from 4pm to
6pm, guests can take advantage of $5 pints of Big Rock lager, $8 old fashioneds, $8 sangria, and $7 glasses of
wine.
Designed by award-winning firm DesignAgency, the venue combines contemporary and industrial elements, and showcases brewer's
tools, including six fermenting vessels. Set in a two-level heritage space, Liberty Commons occupies the entire lower level and
features a lively bar and dining room, as well as two customizable private dining rooms: Barrel Room and Drink
Tank. Plans for a patio complete with lounge seating and outdoor fireplaces are also in the works.
The main level houses Big Rock Brewery's Beer Shop and tap room, where guests can enjoy a pint while casually dining on select
menu offerings from Liberty Commons, as well as take home Big Rock's freshest brews – in bottle, tall can, or growler
format.
For full hours of operation or to make a reservation, please visit LibertyCommons.ca or call 416.304.9403.
About Big Rock Brewery
Big Rock Brewery Inc. produces premium, all-natural craft beers. Big Rock has a broad family of permanent ales and lagers, the
Rock Creek Cider® series, and an ongoing selection of seasonal and cutting-edge, small-batch brews. Big Rock brews in
Calgary, Alberta, Vancouver, British Columbia, and Toronto Ontario. Big Rock is available in Ontario at the LCBO, The Beer
Story and grocery; all brewed in Big Rock's Etobicoke brewery or on site at Liberty Commons at
Big Rock Brewery.
About Oliver & Bonacini Restaurants
Oliver & Bonacini is recognized as one of Canada's leading fine dining restaurant
companies, operating a diverse portfolio of unique and innovative restaurants. Operations include à la carte dining, quick
service, catering, group dining and special events. Current restaurants include Leña, Canoe, Jump, Auberge du Pommier, Biff's
Bistro, Luma, America, Bannock, Beaumont Kitchen, Oliver & Bonacini Café Grill (Toronto,
North York, Blue Mountain, Oakville) and O&B Canteen in Ontario, as well as The Guild, in downtown
Calgary. The company's private dining and events division, Oliver & Bonacini Events and
Catering, manages a number of large-scale event venues, including Arcadian, The Carlu, Malaparte at TIFF Bell Lightbox, the
Toronto Region Board of Trade and Windermere House on Lake Rosseau, among others. Oliver &
Bonacini credits its success to the development of a strong corporate culture, where excellence of food quality and service are
valued above all else.
Website: LibertyCommons.ca
Twitter: @LibertyCommons
Instagram: @LibertyCommons
SOURCE Big Rock Brewery Inc.
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