About
high octane italian
@ city centre
As Common Hospitality brings their first restaurant into Barrie we've been asked one major question - what does high octane Italian mean?
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Colloquially, "high octane" has expanded beyond fuel to describe anything that's:
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High-energy or intense
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Powerful or high-performance
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Exciting or stimulating
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And we believe we're bringing just that - high-energy food and drink menus rooted in Italian cuisine. ​
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Meet the chefs
dave mottershall
chef de cuisine
After many years of working in top tier kitchens across the country. Dave has earned a reputation as a true trailblazer. He was chef/owner of the first successfully launched Kickstarter restaurant Loka, in Toronto.
Most recently he was as a Private in home Chef in Turks and Caicos.
These days Dave can also be found teaching culinary at Georgian college here in Barrie.
mike byam
sous chef
A Common Stove alum, Mike has done it all - working out west and across Ontario, from yacht clubs to golf courses to resorts. He was most recently the chef at Beertown here in Barrie and we are happy he has rejoined our team!​​​
Meet the OWNERS
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simon macrae
melissa luth
joel bennett
darcy macdonell
Lured to the Simcoe County area by a local gal years ago, after stints at Hawksmoor Restaurants and Bocca Di Lupo in London. This smiley British fella is partner at all 4 Common Hospitality restaurants.
General Manager of The Common Stove & event coordinator for all of Common Hospitality.
LUCA is Mel's first foray into ownership. She brings her experience, passion, and signature sass to the team.
An alumni of Oliver Bonacini and Paese Restaurant, Chef Joel did his formal culinary training at Le Corden Blue in Paris.
He is also part owner and head chef of PICNIC in Orillia.
A partner in all spots with Simon, Darcy is a proud alumnus of Oliver Bonacini & Charles Khabouth, and his former Toronto spot FARMHOUSE Tavern.