First Avenue South got a shiny new gift just after Christmas with the addition of Liberty Common. It’s wide glass storefront and Parisian patio sit directly across from Ascend Amphitheater, welcoming guests as they stroll by. A sister restaurant to the successful Butchertown Hall, Executive Chef Jeffrey Rhodes and Restauranteur Terry Raley come to First Avenue with the goal of “combining the unforced elegance of a French Brasserie with the comfort and community of a southern café.” A southern brasserie!
The interior boasts the incredibly charming décor of a French café with just the right balance of cozy and class. Within the first few steps through the door, you’ll already be planning your return visit. An especially easy thing to do, given the wealth of options for dining. Liberty Common serves lunch (complete with breakfast items for the late riser), dinner, and brunch with their bar open until 10 pm every night except Saturday when it stays open to 11. Add to that their exciting “oyster hour” from 2 to 6 pm seven days a week. Shucking up a dozen oysters for a cool $18, $2 off all beer, $5 glasses of house wine, and $7 spritzes, high balls, and frozen drinks, it’s all too convenient to plop down on one of the stylishly appointed bar stools for an hour or five.